Outreach

WiSE Outreach is looking forward to hosting events in person again! In the Fall Term, we will be hosting our Fall EngSci Day. In the Winter Term, we will be hosting our Winter EngSci Day events, and our yearly Badge Day event. Our weekly Elementary School Workshops and High School Outreach Events will run throughout the year.

Questions? Please email any inquiries to [email protected]

Our 2025-26 Initiatives

ENGSCI DAY

An opportunity for Girls in Gr. 1-6 to come and learn more about STEM! EngSci Day is a fantastic way to meet other girls who are also interested in STEM and to learn in a fun and inspiring environment.

This year’s theme is Robotics, featuring the Queen’s Robogirls! Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day of robotics experiments, creative problem-solving, and mentorship.

Fall Session: November 22, 9am-4pm

GIRL GUIDES BADGE WEEKEND

Hosted at Queen’s University, this is an annual event that invites Girl Guides from the Embers, Guides, Pathfinders, and Rangers groups to participate in science experiments and learn about different STEM fields.

For first time, Badge Day is being launched into Badge Weekend!

Participants can earn a Science or Engineering Girl Guides Badge to wrap up their fun-filled day!

DAY 1, Feb 7: Embers & Guides

DAY 2, Feb 8: Trex, Pathfinders & Rangers

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Winston Churchill Outreach Program is a weekly program for girls in Grades 4 to 6 at Winston Churchill Elementary School in Kingston. Our student volunteers organize science and engineering-related activities for elementary students, such as science experiments or design challenges during their lunch and recess.

HIGH SCHOOL

“A Day in the Life” Event

Calling all high school students! You’re invited to join us on-campus for a day of professor and graduate student speakers, lab tours, interactive activities, free lunch, and more! Come experience what it’s like to be a STEM student at Queen’s University.

Spring Session: March 1st, 10am-3pm

High School Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program connects high school girls interested in STEM with university students currently studying in these fields. With your mentor, you can gain real insight into programs, university life, and future career paths. Meet virtually every 2 weeks and the get support you need to pursue STEM!