A mentorship conference for high school students & undergrads in their early years who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math).
Activities & tours focus on a breadth of STEM fields, including life sciences, kinesiology, engineering & psychology.
Join us for a day full of interactive tours, workshops, experiments, free food and activities.
Open to all curious minds in grades 9-12 & undergrads interested in STEM! We are inclusive of everyone!
GenSTEM 2023 will be held in person! This workshop is FREE!
Registration Links Below!
what is genstem?
generation stem
GenSTEM 2018 Conference Photos
SCHEDULE
Saturday April 1st, 2023 10AM - 4:30PM
10:00
Welcome and registration
TBD
10:20
TBD
Introduction to STEM in university +
Icebreaker
11:00
TBD
Dr. Lesie MacNeil
Department of Biochemistry
& Biomedical Sciences
12:00
Lunch
break
PC 205
1:00
2:00
TBD
Jennifer Williams (PhD)
3:00
4:00
Closing
ceremonies
TBD
School of Earth, Environment, & Society
TBD
Workshop from Venture Academy
Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach
Department of Kinesiology
TBD
Dr. Lea Ravensberge (PhD)
PREVIOUS WORKSHOP OPTIONS
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
PROTEIN
BIOCHEMISTRY TOUR
Learn how x-ray crystallography is used to determine the structure of proteins and effect of structure on function. Get the opprotunity to tour a university research lab.
LET'S TALK SCIENCE
Join us for a workshop run by McMaster University's Let's Talk Science volunteers!
ARiEAL
Join us for a workshop run by the Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental & Applied Linguistics!
SOAPBOX SCIENCE
Learn about the research of some fantastic McMaster graduate students!
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT PANEL
Join members of the McMaster community as they share their experiences navigating university.
MOCK LECTURE
Ever wonder what a university lecture is like? Join us for a short mock lecture, run by members of WISE!
WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFEL FOR MCMASTER GEAR
Attendees will be entered in a draw to win
RAFFEL PRIZES!
INFO & FAQs
PARTNERS
1. Is this conference only for female students, seeing as it's run by the Women in Science & Engineering Initiative?
Absolutely not! All students in grades 9-12 AND undergrads are welcome to the conference! Though our organization's mission is to encourage female participation in STEM, GenSTEM is designed for ALL curious minds!
2. What is the COVID-19 protocol for this event?
We encourage mask-wearing throughout the day when indoors.
3. Do I need to purchase any special equipment or bring any materials?
No! All materials will be provided on campus!
4. Is lunch provided?
Yes! We will be providing lunch for the attendees for free.
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to email us at wiseinitiative@gmail.com !