WEMADEIT is committed to creating safe communities for underrepresentation populations in the world of engineering! There should be no barriers in pursuing your passions, so we’re highlighting some important people, events, and resources!
Highlights
Western University
HIGHLIGHT: Queering Engineering Conference saw high school and university students come together for a day of education, fun, and allyship!
University of Waterloo
HIGHLIGHT:Waterloo Engineering Outreach has collaborated with EngiQueers students at UWaterloo to attend two youth groups run by OK2BME, a program operated by Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health, for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. The evenings included hands-on STEM activities and the sharing of the EngiQueers students’ university experiences.
Ontario Tech University
HIGHLIGHT:At the 2024 Youth Pride Festival in Durham Region, Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach hosted an interactive booth featuring hands-on STEM activities, including Morse code bracelet making, crafting paper helicopters, and a “grow your own rainbow” experiment. Attendees of all ages engaged in these exciting activities alongside a Pride Scavenger hunt, learning more about the history of Pride and significance of diversity in STEM!
