Outreach

WiSE Outreach is looking forward to connecting women beyond the Queen’s community! 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.

Get Involved Now!

We are looking for passionate volunteers to join our Elementary, High School, and Outreach Events programs. Being an outreach volunteer gives you opportunity to mentor young girls and shape the next generation of women in stem.

Applications open September 1st, and close September 18th

Our 2025-26 Initiatives

ENGSCI DAY

An opportunity for Girls in Grade 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 Soaring into STEM: The Science of Flight! Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day of learning and experiments with airplanes, rockets, and satellites.

Winter Session: March 21st, 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.

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

Thank you for joining us for Badge Day 2026, stay tuned for 2027!

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

Webinar: Exploring all Queen’s has to Offer!

Calling all high school students! Curious about international exchange, clubs, design teams, and internships?

This webinar is your chance to explore all the coolest opportunities Queen’s has to offer. Tune in to hear from students who’ve jumped into these experiences and are excited to share how you can get involved too.

Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM

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!