Geering Up in collaboration with Science Al!ve are hosting this inaugural event ‘Girls Only Makeathon: Tech for Health’ to encourage high school girls to pursue Computer Science and Engineering Design, as well as help senior citizens within the community. The makeathon will include workshops, a design challenge, idea-building, and a fun atmosphere to make new friends. The goal of the makeathon is to create a “pet” robot to provide comfort and monitor the health of senior citizens.  No prior computer science experience is needed, as the workshops will teach all of the required skills.

Where: UBC Engineering Design Centre, 2345 East Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver 
When: Saturday, June 4 8:30AM – 6:30PM
Price: $40 – includes lunch, snacks and all materials
Who: High School Girls in Grades 8-12

The Makeathon is only open to 100 girls so make sure to register soon! To register, click here. Girls who attend the makeathon are encouraged to bring a laptop (and power cord) and a water bottle. If you don’t have a laptop, extras will be on site to use for the day.

If you have any questions, or if you are interested in becoming a mentor, judge or workshop host, please email Serena Chao at serena.chao@geeringup.ca.