Black Youth in STEM Program
A welcoming space for Black Youth to explore science and technology and find their place in it!
* 2026 SPRING 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 4 to 6 and in separate session 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: Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-12
Two Simultaneous Workshops (Grades 4–6 and Grades 7–12)
Each age group has its own room, instructors, and pace so youth learn with their peers. If you have children eligible for both ranges, register each for their age-appropriate session.
FREE SESSIONS
•Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
• Location: Price Faculty of Engineering
• Session Dates:
Saturday, February 28
Saturday, March 7
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, March 28
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.
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Grade 4-6: Bring your Micro:Bit to life by coding your very own in-class digital pet! You’ll learn beginner-friendly coding basics while designing cute behaviors, reactions, and “needs” for your new pocket pal.
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SPECIAL VISIT TO THE VIRTUAL REALITY AND AUGMENTED REALITY LAB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Grade 7-12: Step into the future with a special visit to the University of Manitoba’s VR Lab! Explore immersive worlds and try your hand at designing and innovating inside virtual reality.
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Grade 4-6: Step into the future with a special visit to the University of Manitoba’s VR Lab! Explore immersive worlds and try your hand at designing and innovating inside virtual reality.
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Grades 7–12: Step into the future with a special visit to the University of Manitoba’s VR Lab! Explore immersive worlds and try your hand at designing and innovating inside virtual reality.
**Strengthening creative thinking, skill development, and entrepreneurial mindset! -
Grade 4-6: Get hands-on with anatomy by comparing two very different specimens: a crayfish and a worm. Discover how structure connects to function—and why studying anatomy helps us understand living things.
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(Continuation of Project from Part 1)
Grades 7–12: Jump into the basics of building a website using beginner-friendly web tools. You’ll learn how webpages are made and start creating your own first page from scratch! -
Grade 4-6: Why do things fly? Learn the physics behind lift, thrust, and drag—then put your knowledge to the test by designing and building your own contraption!
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(Continuation of Project from Part 1 & 2)
Grades 7–12: Bring your website together with finishing touches and fun upgrades. You’ll refine your design, add interactive elements, and get it ready to show off! -
Grade 4-6: Train your own mini machine-learning model using your movement data, then run it on a micro:bit. It’s a fun, beginner-friendly way to see how AI can recognize patterns in the real world
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Grades 7–12: Put your problem-solving skills to the test with a real engineering-style design brief! Work through the design process, prototype ideas, and build a creative solution with your team.
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Workshop Registration
Registration will open Friday, February 13 2026.
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