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Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:30 am - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Florence Nightingale Day 2026

Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI) and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science are pleased to host our first Florence Nightingale Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Open to high school students in grades 10–12 across the Waterloo Region, the event will feature hands-on activities, games, and panels of professional speakers, followed by networking and lunch. Registration is limited to the first 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Florence Nightingale Day promotes gender diversity in statistics and data science by encouraging and inspiring people of underrepresented genders to explore these fields. Named after Florence Nightingale, a pioneer of modern nursing and early innovator in data visualization, the event celebrates her legacy and the contributions of women in statistics, while showcasing career opportunities and mentorship in data science.