Empower YOUth is an initiative by the University of Toronto Chapter of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) that will provide high school students with the tools necessary to pave their own paths and become leaders and innovators in STEM.

At this conference, high school students in the GTA will have the opportunity to explore STEM university programs and careers to help clarify their plans for the future.

The conference will consist of workshops, speakers, networking and a panel focused around the development of leadership and professional skills and providing an inside look into university and industry.

Please note that you do not have to identify as female in order to attend this conference, everyone is welcome!

Agenda:

8:30 - 8:50 Registration + Snacks

9:00 - 9:20 WISE Speech + Introduction

9:20 - 9:55 Speaker 1: Dr. Maryrose Salvador

10:00 - 11:00 Panel 1: How to Make the Most Out of University

Panelists: Riham Abu Affan, Krishana Sankar and Niloofar Ganji

11:10 - 11:50 Workshop 1: Partnership with University of Toronto Pre-medical society: All About Injections!

11:50 - 12:20 Lunch

12:25 - 1:10 Workshop 2: Partnership with University of Toronto's Engineers without Borders: Systems Mapping

1:20 - 1:55 Speaker 2: Dr. Rita Kandel

2:00 - 3:00 Panel 2: Tech, Startups and How to Market Yourself

Panelists: Jonathan Swyers, Tania Albarghouthi

3:05 - 3:40 Speaker 3: Renee Hozek

3:50 - 4:30 Networking (with UofT students & alumni) + Sponsors' booths

4:40 - 5:00 Closing remarks