SET Conference
Unleash your curiosity. Embrace discovery.
The SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Conference is a chance to learn what an education and career in science, engineering and technology (SET) is all about. This fun and interactive day shows young women and gender diverse students in grades 10-12 that there is more to science than medicine and more to engineering than building bridges, and more to technology than sitting behind a computer screen. SET jobs are interesting, collaborative, diverse and support every aspect of our lives. Want to make an impact in the world and have a meaningful career? Consider SET.
The SET Conference will give you an opportunity to find out answers to some of your questions by:
- Talking with role models who are studying science, engineering and technology;
- Participating in hands on STEM activities
- Having the chance to spend a day on the University of Alberta campus and learn about being a student here
- Meet like-minded peers.
This full-day conference gives you the opportunity to:
- Explore diverse careers in science, engineering and technology;
- Learn about work-life balance in SET careers;
- Discover how SET careers make the world a better place;
- Meet university students and learn what it is like to be a student in a SET department;
- Talk with role models in SET based careers about their experiences;
- Gain insight into different career paths in SET and the U of A programs that you can use to broaden your career options.
Indigenous Students: WISEST is committed to increasing representation for all equity-deserving groups in STEM, including Indigenous Students. We encourage First Nations, Metis and Inuit students to participate in all of the programs and services we offer but specifically, with respect to the SET Conference we hold dedicated spots for Indigenous students, and schedule opportunities for mentorship from Indigenous role models. Students can also qualify for bursaries to offset conference fees in order to participate in the conference.
Event Details
Saturday, November 26, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Online registration opens: October 12, 2022
Cost: $50
What to Expect
You will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities during the SET Conference. We want our participants to experience what University students and researchers are involved in on campus and to be exposed to new streams in science, engineering and technology that they may not have previously been aware of. Students are encouraged to be open-minded, inquisitive and they are expected to adhere to all safety requirements at all times.
We will also be offering our popular Career Development Sessions to help high school students navigate career choices and post secondary education.
We try to give students the chance to meet with as many role models as possible during the SET Conference. You can speak with role models who are currently studying or professionals working in science, engineering and technology fields. You will have the chance to ask questions and learn first-hand what studying or working in a SET career is really like.
All student participants will take part in a panel session. We strongly encourage you to write at least two questions in advance for this session. For inspiration on topics you can focus on, read these Delegate Questions. Participants will also have the opportunity to to meet with people pursuing careers in the STEM field and ask detailed questions about their work at a networking mixer.Registration
We are limiting the conference to 225 student participants. We offer you the ability to choose which sessions you would like to attend, so avoid disappointment and register early! All sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and are subject to change. In the event that your session changes, you will be placed in the next available one. Participants will receive their activity schedule on the day of the Conference.
Pay your $50 registration fee. Our preference is for each student to pay for their spot using our online system (credit card required). You will receive the link once you have completed Step One. If your school is collecting your payment for a group submission, please ask your teacher to contact the WISEST Team Lead, Fervone Goings at fervone.goings@ualberta.ca, with the name of your school and the list of students in the group.
Download and complete the Permission to Reproduce Likeness Form and Informed Consent Form. You can email these signed forms electronically to wisest.events@ualberta.ca.
If we do not receive your payment and completed form by November 7, 2022, your reserved spot will be forfeited to another candidate on our waiting list.