Go ENG Girl invited 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 had the opportunity to meet and learn from inspiring female-identifying engineers, students, and professors who shared their journeys, passions, and triumphs in engineering!

Parents were welcomed in the afternoon for a Parent Support Workshop, which provided valuable insights and resources.

This event was free for all participants and includes food, swag and more!

This 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!