Gr. 10/11 Conference - Tentative Schedule for 2018

Time

Session

9:00- 9:30 am

E5 2nd floor foyer

Registration (parents/guardians drop-off their daughters and are invited back at the end of the day for dinner and an activity)

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Opening Remarks, ice breakers, warm-up activities

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

The Different Worlds of Engineering

• Break Out Sessions of different engineering careers 
• Session led by people in the specific engineering fields
• Meet amazing people from industry and learn about different paths you can take with a degree in engineering

12:30- 1:15 pm

Peer Lunch

• Mingle with the other students who are also interested in engineering with some food and fun games!

1:15- 2:30 pm

Session A - Course Pathway

• OAC, how to apply, what gr. 11/12 courses you need to take, etc.

2:30- 3:30 pm

Session B - Is Engineering for Me?

• Put your problem-solving, teamwork and creativity skills to the test!
• group design challenge

3:30- 4:15 pm

Session C - Physics is the Best!

• explore the world of physics
• hands-on activities with your peers
• discuss misconceptions of physics

4:15 – 4:30 pm

Beverage & Snack Break

4:30- 5:30 pm

Session B - University Engineering Undergrad Life

• What to expect at university in engineering (i.e. grade drop, time management, typical first year schedule, courses, etc.)
• meet and chat with current students

5:30-7:00 pm

Dinner with Parents

• Enjoy a fantastic meal with your parents and hear from women in the field of engineering
• small activities and wrap-up