WHAT ARE GEERING UP EVENTS?
Outside of our Camps and Clubs season, Geering Up Okanagan runs a variety of specialty events throughout the year. These one-time events are designed to engage different groups in our exciting curriculum and offer a place for participants to explore engineering concepts in unique ways.
Grade levels: Vary by event
Pricing: Events are free for participants
2024-2025 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Engineering Into the Universe: Exploring Aerospace Engineering (All Girls* Event)
The field of Aerospace Engineering is taking off in Canada with a big demand for more skilled Engineers! What is it like to design and create devices that travel through the atmosphere and beyond? Tackle real world (and out of this world) engineering challenges by harnessing your creativity and design skills. Craft your versions of the engineering marvels that are helping us explore the universe.
This free all-girls* event takes place on the beautiful campus of UBC Okanagan. Meet faculty and students, explore the campus, and connect with undergraduate mentors who will share their stories and experiences.
Join us for a day of discovery as we explore the world of flight and space travel and the cutting-edge technologies that make it possible, through the lens of Aerospace Engineering.
When: Tuesday October 22, 2024 from 9:30am to 1:30pm
Who: Girls* in grades 11-12
Want to Register? Talk to your teacher today to secure your spot.
* We use the words “girls” and “women” inclusively. All trans, genderqueer and non-binary folks belong at and are welcome to attend our events.
You can reach us at kelowna.geeringup@ubc.ca.
