Black Youth in STEM Program

A welcoming space for Black Youth to explore science and technology and find their place in it!

* 2026 FALL WORKSHOPS ARE HERE*

WISE Kid-Netic Energy is excited to offer a Black Youth in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Programming, which will be facilitated by Black Undergraduate Instructors studying in STEM fields. We are offering FREE science and technology programming. This program will provide Black youth with an opportunity to gather and learn with other Black youth in a fun, hands-on approach. This is a great opportunity for Black youth to engage with science. We want to encourage curiosity and interest in STEM.

Black Youth in STEM will provide hands-on learning opportunities about coding, computational thinking, and other science topics led by Black university students studying STEM. The Black Youth In STEM Workshops will be offered on Tuesday evenings at the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus). There are 5 workshops to choose from so you can choose any that work best for you and your family.

Registration Details

Who: Black Youth* in Grades 7 to 12
*Youth from African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Manitoba are welcome!
Cost: FREE
Dates: Saturday Afternoons!
Location: Engineering and Information Technology Complex, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus

Workshop Details:

Our Black Youth in STEM Workshops all introductory Workshops so no prior knowledge is required.
You may choose to sign your child up for whichever workshops you are interested in. You are not required to sign up for all workshops.

SATURDAYS SESSIONS FOR GRADES 7-12

FREE SESSIONS

•Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
• Location: Price Faculty of Engineering
• Session Dates:
Saturday, October 24
Saturday, October 31
Saturday, November 7
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21

Click the plus signs (+) for details on the sessions!
You may choose to sign your child up for whichever workshops you are interested in.
You are not required to sign up for all workshops.

  • Participants will explore Tinkercad 3D modeling software while learning how engineering and design can improve accessibility. They will design and modify assistive technology that will be 3D printed and donated to people with disabilities in Manitoba, gaining hands-on experience with human-centred design and real-world problem solving.

  • Discover how technology and data are used to understand athletic performance! Participants will code a Reaction Time Tester to measure visual or auditory reflexes and create a movement-tracking tool to collect data. They will then analyze and visualize their results, exploring the connection between coding, kinesiology, statistics, and sport science.

  • Participants will step into the role of biomedical engineers as they explore the anatomy and mechanics of the human hand and learn how prosthetics are designed around the needs of the user. Using the engineering design process, they will build, test, and redesign a working prosthetic hand model using simple materials.

  • Explore how coding, engineering, and autonomous technology can support agriculture and reforestation. Participants will learn about the importance of trees and the impacts of deforestation before programming and building an automated tree-seeding prototype. Through the challenge, they will apply coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, variables, and arrays to control how seeds are distributed.

  • Step into the world of cardiology and cardiac surgery! Participants will explore careers in heart health while learning about the anatomy and function of the heart through a hands-on dissection and introductory suturing activity. The session concludes with a Heart-Disease Diagnosis Challenge, where participants apply what they have learned to investigate different cardiac conditions.

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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

SATURDAY AFTERNOON GRADES 7 TO 12

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