Looking for an exciting way to engage your child during March Break? Sign up for our FREE March Break STEM Academy and let them explore the world of engineering through hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving!

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Over three action-packed days, students will dive into different engineering fields and experience what it truly means to be an engineer:

Day 1: Civil & Electrical Engineering – Build and test bridges, then explore electric circuits by creating a DIY flashlight.

Day 2: Software & Mechanical Engineering – Code a maze game in Scratch and build LEGO EV3 robots for a Sumo Battle.

Day 3: Mechatronics Engineering – Program MBot robots to navigate obstacles and code EV3 robots for the final Sumo Battle.

By the end of the academy, students will have tackled real-world challenges, worked with exciting tools, and explored multiple engineering disciplines—all while celebrating National Engineering Month!

Event Details

📍 Location: Ontario Tech University Campus
📆 Dates:

• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

• Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

👩‍🎓 Who Can Join? Students in Grades 4-6
🎟️ Limited Spots Available: 25 Students Maximum

Limited-Time Opportunity: Free Before We Introduce Fees!

This is a one-time free event, giving families the chance to try our programming at no cost. In return for free attendance, we kindly ask parents to complete a short survey to help assess the market value of our programs.

We also encourage those who register to consider making a donation to support our Engineering Outreach Programming, ensuring we can continue offering both free and paid programs in the future.

“If the registration form is not opening, it means the program has reached full capacity. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to stay tuned for future opportunities!”

How to Donate: CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Under "Select from List," choose "Other" and enter "Engineering Outreach."
💡 The estimated value for this 3-day program is $199—please consider this when making a donation!

For any questions regarding the program, please contact Nabil, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, nabil.saleh@ontariotechu.ca

📧 You will receive a confirmation email upon submitting your registration. This email will also be used for future communications.

Regestration form :

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Join us for the Future Mobility Fest, a dynamic drop-in community event tailored for all ages, showcasing the exciting world of mobility and autonomous vehicles. Engage in hands-on workshops, explore interactive booths, and attend insightful presentations by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at Ontario Tech University. Connect with peers who share your interests, meet inspiring role models and professors from Ontario Tech, and discover the endless possibilities that STEM fields offer. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community through interactive STEM experiences and embark on an exciting journey towards autonomous mobility!

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• • • All Girls AM Workshop:  Biola's Balloon Race! Grades 4 to 6

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    • During this workshop, students will explore the world of transportation and engineering! Students will learn various topics, such as understanding the different energy sources involved in automobiles and the forces they encounter. Students will also learn about the various applications of automotive engineering and how to recognize it in their day-to-day lives. At the end of the workshop, students will use the engineering design process to build their own balloon or chemical powered car (using baking soda and vinegar) and put it to the test in a fun race! 

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✨ Girls in STEM Day: Bioengineering & Crime-Solving Adventure! ✨

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Join us for an exciting Girls in STEM Day, where girls in grades 7-8 will dive into two hands-on workshops that combine creativity, problem-solving, and real-world engineering! This full-day event includes a morning and afternoon workshop, with a lunch break in between.

🔬 Morning Workshop: BioGirls: DIY Prosthetics
Girls will step into the world of biomedical engineering, discovering how engineers design technologies that improve lives. Through an engaging hands-on activity, they’ll explore how innovation can help the human body!

🕵️ Afternoon Workshop: STEM Detectives: Solve the Mystery 
The investigation begins! Participants will become crime-solving scientists, using STEM techniques to analyze clues and crack the case. This interactive workshop will show how science and technology work together to solve real-life mysteries.

Morning Workshop:
BioGirls: DIY Prosthetics | Grades 7-8

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

Afternoon Workshop:
STEM Detectives: Solve the Mystery | Grades 7-8

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

There will be a lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm. Lunch will not be provided, so please pack a lunch or drop one off for your child during the break period.

We are pleased to offer all of our Girls programs at no cost to families with the generous support of Actua and Hydro One!

Any questions can be directed to sarah.wedge@ontariotechu.ca

Discover the exciting fields of coding, software engineering, and computer science at Go CODE Girl, a free event designed to inspire and empower girls interested in technology! Girls will learn coding basics and test their knowledge through fun, interactive activities led by Ontario Tech Engineering students. Get the chance to learn all about university and see what software engineers and computer scientists do by hearing from current Ontario Tech students, as well as professionals in the industry!

Event details

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Ontario Tech North Oshawa Campus

Grades: 7 to 10

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Go ENG Girl is a free event where girls in grades 7 to 10 can dive into the exciting world of engineering! You'll get to build, experiment, and explore hands-on projects while learning what makes engineering so awesome. No need to be a science whiz---just bring your curiosity and creativity! Girls will enjoy hearing from a female engineering guest speaker and meeting like-minded peers!

Parents are also welcome to attend to enjoy insightful guest speakers and team up with their children to tackle a fun engineering activity in the afternoon!

Thank you to everyone who attended GoEng Girl events in 2024! 

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If you are interested in running a Girl Guide Badge Day workshop with your troop, please reach out to sarah.wedge@ontariotechu.ca.

Black Youth In-Person Stem Club Grades 1 to 4

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Black Youth 6-Week STEM Club Grades 5 to 8

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Black Youth Virtual Digital Safety Workshops grades 1 to 3, 4 to 7, and 8 to 12

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Our Black Youth Digital Safety Workshops, designed for students in grades 1 to 8, offer a series of virtual sessions that equip participants with essential computer skills, coding knowledge, and practical tools for navigating the online world safely. Tailored to each age group, these workshops introduce foundational digital skills to younger students and progressively build towards more advanced coding and digital safety topics for older participants. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, these workshops empower Black youth to confidently explore STEM opportunities while staying safe in the digital space

Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club for Grades 3 to 5

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The Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club, a collaborative effort between the Ajax Public Library, the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter and Ontario Tech University, is designed to spark interest in STEM among young Black girls through hands-on activities and mentorship from Black female STEM students from Ontario Tech. This initiative aims to educate and inspire, highlighting the real-world impact of STEM fields and the engineering design process while encouraging the growth of digital skills.

Location: Ajax Public Library - Audley Branch
Dates: Wednesday, March 19, March 26, and April 2, 2025.
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club for Grades 5 to 8

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Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club for grades 3 to 5

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Black Youth STEM Day: Chemistry Explorers for Grades 4 to 6

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We are excited to offer a dynamic, hands-on STEM experience designed to introduce Black youth to the exciting world of chemistry. Through two interactive workshops in one day, participants will engage in experiments that explore how matter behaves, combines, and transforms, all while being guided by Black STEM instructors.

Our Black Youth programs are committed to providing a community-oriented and accessible learning environment where students can explore STEM concepts in a meaningful way. With Black representation at the forefront, we ensure that youth can see themselves reflected in science while developing curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for discovery.

Information for the March 2025 Conference is coming soon.

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InSTEM Days - Youth Club

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Guided by Indigenous students, the Clubs are grounded in Indigenous land-based learning, demonstrating the intersections between Indigenous knowledge, STEM, and engineering design to Indigenous youth from Grades 1 to 12. We aim to renew students’ pride with their Indigenous identity and increase their confidence in the pursuit of STEM careers and education.

We are excited to launch this program in-person! We will be hosting interactive programming at Ontario Tech University! Hope to see you there! 

Any questions regarding the program can be sent to Hunter Johnson, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, hunter.johnson@ontariotechu.ca

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