GirlSET
Girls Summer Engineering and Technology Program
Studying engineering and technology fosters creativity, innovation and leadership skills that have a positive social impact. GirlSET offers a unique opportunity for girls aged 14 to 17 to immerse themselves in the world of STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math).
The program continues its mission to inspire and empower young women to explore careers in engineering and computer science, equipping them with tools to drive innovation and make a difference in society.
About the program
Participants will be mentored by distinguished engineering students and faculty members from the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.
In addition to developing crucial problem-solving, analytical thinking and innovative design skills through hands-on activities, students will explore various subjects including computer game creation, structural engineering, artificial intelligence, chemical engineering and software engineering, among many others.
An affordable fee gives participants access to a wide range of hands-on activities.
2026 program schedule
Week 1: July 6 - 10
Monday, July 6
- 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Opening ceremony with Dean Debbabi and Dr. Gina Cody
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Capstone projects
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Apollo Challenge
Tuesday, July 7
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Coding a teeny tiny computer!
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Joy of optimization
Wednesday, July 8
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - AI for a home service robot
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Society of Automotive Engineers: Hands-on engineering and assembly
Thursday, July 9
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Chemo/biosensors in modern life
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Industry session
Friday, July 10
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Project Ascend - Space Concordia (part 1)
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Project Ascend - Space Concordia (part 2)
Week 2: July 13 - 17
Monday, July 13
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Sumo-Bot (an autonomous robot)
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Discovering 3D printing
Tuesday, July 14
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - From bricks to bytes
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Smart health: The power of AI
Wednesday, July 15
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - How to train your surgeon
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Mobile app magic: Turning ideas into reality
Thursday, July 16
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Light organ
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Biochemical reaction engineering
Friday, July 17
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Bridge building competition
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Panel discussion: Women in engineering
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Closing ceremony
Questions?
Contact us: girlset@encs.concordia.ca
