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Guides (Ages 9-11) are invited to the University of Waterloo to earn a badge awared by Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWIE). Complete all the requirements through fun and interactive activity stations led by university students and staff. In addition to completing the badge requirements, the guides will also engage with inspiring mentors who demystify the university experience and technology careers.

Explore the exciting field of engineering! Go ENG Girl is an exciting opportunity for Grade 7 - 10 girls to visit the University of Waterloo and learn about the wonderful world of engineering. Meet women currently studying engineering, learn about some of the amazing things women engineers are doing, and participate in a cool hands-on activity.

Date: Wednesday June 13, 2018

When: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: RCH 306

Tired of making mediocre meals of mac and cheese? Scared you'll be stuck with a cereal supper? No longer have the gumption to make food for consumption?

When it boils down to it, building basic cooking skills is essential for turning your culinary catastrophes into cuisine machines!

Date: Wednesday July 11, 2018

When: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: E5 Student Design Centre

Food:free pizza dinner included!

Instructor: Stefanie Bruinsma (Licensed Mechanic and Powertrain Researcher)

Come learn some basic vehicle maintenance from a licensed mechanic!

Topics are subject to change but may include: 

Date: Wednesday June 20, 2018

When: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Where: RCH 306

Anxious about applying to your first job?  Building your first resume?  Wondering if it’s appropriate to connect with a job poster on LinkedIn? Or curious to know what an employer looks for in a resume?  FreshBooks is excited to spend time with you and provide you with some tips & employer insights to help you answer these questions and more. 

Date: Wednesday May 23, 2018

When: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: RCH 306

This is a conference designed for young women in grades 10/11 to explore engineering and gain a better understanding of the course pathway that is needed in high school.

Engineering is an exciting field and too many women don’t realize they want to pursue this career path until after grade 12. Don’t wait this long to discover what engineering is all about, what courses you need to take, the different types of engineers there are, meet current female engineers from industry, and try out hands-on activities related to coding, tech, math, and physics.

When: 5:30 – 8:00 pm