FREDERICTON
For girls and non-binary youth in grades 7-12 to explore the exciting field of Engineering
Go ENG Girl
Go ENG Girl
Go ENG Girl invites girls and non-binary youth in grades 7-12 to dive into the exciting world of engineering with a day packed full of creative, hands-on activities and cool exhibits. Attendees will meet and learn from inspiring female-identifying engineers, students, and professors who shared their journeys, passions, and triumphs in engineering!
Parents are welcome in the afternoon for a Parent Support Workshop, which will provide valuable insights and resources.
This event is free for all participants and includes food, swag and more!
Event Details: Nov 29th, 2025
Time (tentative) : 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: UNB Fredericton
Cost: Free!
Tentative Schedule
10:00 - Check in / Registration
10:15 Welcome Address
10:30 Discipline Demonstrations
12:00 Lunch & Learn
12:45 Engineering Challenge
1:30 Adaptive Design
3:00 Q & A / Closing remarks
3:30 Event Completed
Think you want to come but need more information? Email worlds@unb.ca!
Last year Go ENG Girl partnered with Makers Making Change, a Neil Squire Program, for the Hacking for the Holidays initiative.
Participants learned to solder and assemble adaptive toys for children with disabilities while connecting with fellow innovators. They explored person-centered design, assistive technology, and made a real impact in the community!
For many kids with disabilities, toys can be hard to use. Commercially adapted toys can cost more than $300. However, with a bit of tinkering, participants adapted toys to make them accessible for a fraction of the cost!
Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change staff and volunteers—experts at hacking battery-operated toys—guided participants through the process of taking toys apart and adding switch jacks. Attendees became toy hackers by learning from the best at Go ENG Girl 2024!
We helped adapt about 40 toys!
Thank you Irving Oil, the primary sponsor of Go ENG Girl 2024!
Irving Oil is proud to be the primary sponsor for this year’s Go ENG Girl event at UNB. With a lens of supporting diversity and bridging the access gap to education, Irving Oil is committed to collaborating with academic partners to find meaningful ways to empower the next generation.
Parent Support Workshop
Parents were welcomed at Go ENG Girl 2024! The event facilitated meaningful discussions about breaking down barriers for women in engineering, supporting youth in STEM, and rebuilding confidence. These conversations were guided by female-identifying engineers, faculty, professors, and current students, providing valuable insights and inspiration.
Pictures from Go ENG Girl 2024
Past Go ENG Girl - Pictures
