The Intrepids – Montreal Science Centre
Explore the world of science and technology during a unique event led by a series of inspiring women. Let curiosity be your guide! Experiment with video game programming, molecular gastronomy, robotics challenges, and so much more. Designed to promote and support girls’ interest in science and technology, this event was also created to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
FREE ADMISSION FOR GIRLS UNDER 17 :
Free admission to the event also includes free access to the Science Centre’s five exhibitions, including the feature exhibition Indigenous Ingenuity. Offer available at the Science Centre ticket counter on February 10. You may be asked for proof of age. Please note that anyone under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
HELPING GIRLS PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE :
A variety of organizations, businesses and educational institutions involved in cutting-edge fields will be on site to showcase the many faces of science, from environmental sciences and engineering to video games and biopharmaceuticals and more! A wonderful opportunity to meet inspiring women and discover a wide range of fascinating careers in science and technology.
Participating organizations:
- CGI's Official Page
- Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
- Element AI
- Environment and Climate Change
- Salon International De La Femme Noire - International Black Women's Expo - Audace au féminin
- ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer of the Université de Montréal
- Ma Carrière Techno and the Mouvement montréalais Les filles & le code
- MDA
- NSERC / CRSNG
- Pharmabio Développement
- Polytechnique Montréal
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Shared Services Canada
- The Neuro
- Ubisoft Montréal
- UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
Talk with savvy academic advisors at the UQAM kiosk to learn everything you need to know about programs best suited to careers in these fields.
HAVING FUN WITH SCIENCE :
The Science Centre’s very own educators will be on site hosting activities with a scientific bent. Four other organizations will also be on hand to present interactive workshops designed to bring out the fun in science:
- Folie Technique – Robotics
- Visual Voice Art Gallery – Arts & Science
- Grandir Sans Frontières-GSF et Canada Learning Code - Montréal Chapter – Programming and video games
- Département des sciences biologiques de l’UQAM - Biology
FOLLOW OUR BLOG :
The Science Centre’s blog (available in French) will showcase profiles of inspiring women from yesterday to today. Share and explore these with the young girls you know!
