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.
2024 program schedule
Week 1: July 15 - 19
Monday, July 15
- 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. - A glimpse into the world of engineering materials
Tuesday, July 16
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Exploring the wonders of AI in medical imaging
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Sumo-Bot (an autonomous robot)
Wednesday, July 17
- 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. - Making a potato battery and catalyzing elephant toothpaste
Thursday, July 18
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Space engineering applications from everyday technologies (part one)
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Space engineering applications from everyday technologies (part two)
Friday, July 19
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Human-computer interaction discovery
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Light organ
Week 2: July 22 - 26
Monday, July 22
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 3D printing
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Game development
Tuesday, July 23
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - SAE engineering assembly and manufacturing
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Additive manufacturing for aerospace
Wednesday, July 24
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Scratch coding
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Application of AI: from industry to healthcare
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Industry session
Thursday, July 25
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - The joy of optimization
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Biosensors from lab to everyday life
Friday, July 26
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Bridge building competition (part one)
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Break
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Bridge building competition (part two)
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Panel discussion: Women in Engineering
- 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Closing ceremony
Questions?
Contact us: girlset@encs.concordia.ca
