Please note, we will make every effort to place students from the same school in the workshops together. Larger groups may be split into two or more groups due to lab space and section size limits. ELECTROMAGNETS AND ROBOTS 101 Students will be learning about the right-hand rule and how it applies to induced magnetic fields, and creating an electromagnet from supplied materials. They will then look at permanent magnet motors – like those in our Industrial Automation & Robotics Lab – and have the opportunity to work hands-on with our robots. MAKING SLIME EXPERIMENT In this workshop, a scientific explanation will be shared with the students as to how slime is formed. Students will make their own slime, which they will take home with them after the experiment. BRISTLEBOTS Participants will build a mini robot called a “Bristlebot.” After the Bristlebots are built, programming concepts will be introduced to students. Students will learn about concepts such as looping/iteration to make a program more efficient. Then, in groups of three to four, students will sequence commands to guide a more complex robot called “Botley” through an obstacle course. Security and Social Engineering This session will inform students how computers ‘speak’ to each other, and the basics of network communication. We’ll discuss the importance of password security, and how information can be used against you. After the discussion, we’ll go into a small activity where students will use the internet to apply what they’ve learned in discovering information about an internet personality to explore what information the internet can hold on well known people. The session will conclude with tips to keep yourself safe on the internet and the dangers of putting too much of yourself online. CANDY CHROMATOGRAPHY Ever wonder what dyes were used to make your favourite candy colours? In this activity students will use chromatography to separate and identify the dyes used in the shells of candy. DESIGN PACKAGING Let's get creative! In this workshop students will design their own custom-made product packaging. Using the technology in one of our MAD Mac Labs, students will be introduced to the Adobe Creative Suite software and the rest is up to them! Students will be the Graphic Designers on site, choosing their own colours, fonts, and designs. After a short time on the computers, they’ll print their final projects and construct their packages by hand, leaving with a small product box perfectly designed by them! HULA HOOP Participants will learn how to make a hula hoop using pex pipe, brass couplings and copper crimp rings. A demonstration will be followed by the hands-on build and some hula hoop fun! BUILD A BIRDHOUSE Participants will build a birdhouse with glue, wood and nails. FASTENER CHALLENGE Fasteners play a critical role in the construction of all sorts of everyday objects. Participants will learn about many different types of fasteners and their uses, including screws, bolts, and nuts, as well as the tools needed to properly tighten them - all in a friendly challenge! BATH BOMBS This workshop will have students make their own individual bath bomb using simple ingredients and tools found in a kitchen at home. Get inspired about all the science-based career opportunities in the beauty and wellness industries. FIELD TO FORK This workshop is a food literacy cooking class where students will have the opportunity to cook and eat a fajita meal. During the workshop, they will learn kitchen safety, knife skills, and cooking techniques. Weather permitting, they will have the opportunity to harvest fresh herbs from the Whitby Campus Urban Farm. Throughout the workshop, there will be guided discussion on various food literacy topics such as sourcing food, nutrition, and alternative food and cooking tools. EXPLORE ENGINEERING Students will build a bridge model using popsicle sticks, which will span a predetermined distance. ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Tensegrity, short for tensile integrity is a peculiar concept where strings support compressive loads. Strings, chords, or chains are more likely to be under tension within a structure but with a bit of balancing, it can support components under compression. Tension and compression are important fundamental concepts frequently employed in many branches of engineering. Students will put together a structure made of popsicles that represent the concept of tensegrity as per the procedure that will be shared with them during the workshop. VIRTUAL WELDING AND MEASURING Participants will acquire real-world welding skills via virtual reality systems and learn key measuring techniques. careers in biomedical engineering technology – tools for medicine Students will learn about the exciting role Biomedical Technologists play in the Healthcare industry, and will engage in a hands-on demonstration of equipment technologists use in the field, including electrocardiogram (ECG) testing. Exploring 3d printing Students will experience one of our state-of-the-art Shop Labs while learning about the use of a compression machine and testing the comprehensive strength of concrete. In this hands-on workshop, the 3D printing process will be explored, and students will produce their own printed structure. Make Stuff Move – Robotic Inchworms Inchworms are so simple in their movement which makes it a fun challenge to build and animate their movement. The inchworm shifts its weight during its "pinching/folding" to push the front and pull the back. Participants will put their construction, carpentry principles, and robotic animation skills to the test in this fun and interactive workshop. CAREERS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – TOOLS FOR MEDICINE Students will learn about the exciting role Biomedical Technologists play in the Healthcare industry, and will engage in a hands-on demonstration of equipment technologists use in the field, including electrocardiogram (ECG) testing. Elexicon Energy Workshop Sponsored and presented by Elexicon Energy Students attending this workshop will hear personal stories from a number of women that work at Elexicon Energy, on why and how they came to be in their role (with Trades, Sciences and Technology backgrounds) and what they like best about their career. Participants will also watch a short video clip from Elexicon’s Safety Rescue Day with outside crews, where they will see crews practicing "rescue" techniques in a variety of scenarios. This workshop will focus on hands-on learning with real equipment that Linespersons & Metering Techs use in the industry. It will be fun and interactive and will include wearing rubber gloves while attempting an activity with them on - this will lead to lots of laughs! Participants will also work in small teams to use the gripalls to put grounds on a screw rack and then take them off. Everyone will leave with fun memories and a takeaway participation gift from Elexicon Energy. PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE by SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS Sponsored and presented by Safran Landing Systems Have you ever made a paper airplane? In this workshop, participants will be part of the Airplane Building team making airplanes for a big customer. Students will have challenges and obstacles along the way, and will have to work as a team to persevere to build the best product they can while analyzing and learning the process of manufacturing that is used in the real-life aerospace environment. Participants will also learn about the aircraft landing gear – why it’s important, what role it plays, what it takes to design and build it. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WITH OPG Sponsored and presented by Ontario Power Generation Join us for an electrifying adventure, where we will be diving into sustainable energy with Ontario Power Generation (OPG)! Step into the shoes of a tradesperson and explore OPG's goal of net zero emissions by 2040. From constructing Small Modular Reactors to refurbishing the Darlington and Pickering Nuclear stations, and expanding the hydro fleet, students will be at the forefront of innovation. Through interactive demos and team challenges, participants will discover the thrill of tackling real-world projects and the vital role girls play in driving sustainability. Students will not want to miss this chance to power up their potential and shape the future of energy! PLUMBING WITH ENERCARE Sponsored and presented by Enercare Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of plumbing? In this hands-on workshop, participants will work together to build and assemble toilets and faucets while learning about mechanics, operation, and potential issues. HVAC WITH ENERCARE Sponsored and presented by Enercare Unleash your inner engineer! Have you ever wondered how your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Participants will learn how furnaces work, and will have the opportunity to get hands-on with our furnaces as they use various tools to disassemble parts, take a look inside, and rebuild. Session name Presenter name Session description BristleBots Judy Gauvin This technology-based session will have each student work independently to create their own web BristleBot using a Google Chromebook in just 10 minutes! Candy Chromatography Laura Benninger, Hanna Usal and Pramya Kanesamoorthy Working individually or in pairs, students will discover how colours can be separated from candy using science techniques. Participants are required to have a ruler, pencil and water to complete this session. We would like to thank Gerdau for sponsoring this workshop. Marshmallow Architecture Maysam Ahmad During this session, students will learn about the creativity and precision required to have a career in the important and detail-oriented profession of architecture. Working in groups of two or three, participants will build a small house using only toothpicks and marshmallows. We would like to thank RESCON for sponsoring this workshop. Build a Tower Dr. Amit Arora Working in teams of four, and using only uncooked spaghetti, tape, string and a single marshmallow, this session will see students build the tallest possible free-standing tower they can in a mere 18 minutes. Once complete, its strength will be tested by having the marshmallow placed on top to see if it will topple. Are you up for the challenge? Note: Students are not able to use internet resources (smart phones or computers) during this activity and can only communicate with their fellow teammates. We would like to thank Black & McDonald for sponsoring this workshop. Secrets of Self-Confidence Ella Bates This session provides students with the opportunity to learn the secrets of self-confidence and how to speak with courage, share ideas, and showcase your expertise to positively impact your relationships with others and your success in life. Create the career you deserve! Household Ingredient DIY Bath Bombs Lorie Blundon This workshop will have students make their own individual bath bomb using simple ingredients and tools found in a kitchen at home. Get inspired about all the science-based career opportunities in the beauty and wellness industries. We would like to thank Gerdau for sponsoring this workshop. The Chemistry of Makeup Danelle Driscoll Have you ever wondered how cosmetics are made? Did you know that chemistry is involved? In this session, students will be cosmetic chemists to make their own personalized lip scrub. Participants will also be introduced to some of the exciting careers in the cosmetics and beauty industries that are based in chemistry. We would like to thank RESCON for sponsoring this workshop. Tums Attack David Duncan and Dimitri Stathopoulos Do you know the science behind relieving an upset stomach using digestive aids like TUMS? The goal of this workshop will be to prepare a coloured cabbage indicator to test the pH level of various household compounds. Participants will be able to see the chemical change that will affect both the colour and intensity of the solution colour as a result of these acidic conditions. CyberSmart Detectives Dr. Sukhwant Sagar and Rukmani Ramasubbaralyalu Become a cyber-detective during this session exploring the types of malware that affect our devices, while also learning how to protect them. Participants will work to solve two cases of malware attacks. Protect Your Password Zuvairiya Abdul Salam By completing an activity worksheet and escape room challenge, this workshop will help students learn about risky online behaviour and password safety. Videos about online risk and safety, as well as women in cybersecurity will also be shown. Social Media Safety Liz Teller and Kamaljeet Batra Students will get a chance to think like a Computer Technologist when they work in teams of three to solve an IT case study. Supported by videos and statistics, the topic of online safety will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to complete an encryption activity. Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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