The Robogals Melbourne chapter and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UniMelb chapter are holding a face-to-face Science and Engineering Day to support the Robogals Science Challenge competition.

The Robogals Science Challenge is an international outreach initiative run by Robogals to complement our core workshops and engage young women and gender diverse students aged 7-15 to become involved in STEM beyond the classroom. It aims to promote innovation and exploration through hands-on projects, which can be completed with a friend, parent/guardian, or mentor.

Science & Engineering Days (SEDs) are 1-day workshops where students can participate in different STEM-based workshops with Robogals and EWB volunteers.

Whilst this event is open to all genders we especially encourage girls and gender diverse students to register to align with the core aims of the Science Challenge.

FAQs

What activities will there be?

This year, Robogals and EWB will be holding 3 workshops for each group with workshop activities ranging from (1) SPIKE Prime robots, (2) Building safe structures for natural disasters, and (3) Renewable energy design.

Attendees will be divided into 3 groups based on their age: Years 3-4; Years 5-6; and Years 7-8.

Each workshop will be 1 hour in length with a with a lunch break midway through the event. Groups will rotate through each workshop. By the end of the day, each student will have learned from all 3 workshops.

Are the workshops free?

Yes! You just need to register.

How and where will the workshops be held?

The workshops will be held in-person at Room G01, Market Hall, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking instructions as well as directions to the room will be released closer to the event day.

Additional Information

All workshops are designed to cater to everyone's diverse needs.
Catering will be provided.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please direct any questions to melbourne.schools@robogals.org.