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STEM Activities
Exclusively for female students only!
Calling all girls 12 years and over: Whether it is programming a robot for its Mars mission or knowing the science behind Skincare, these hands-on STEM activities are guaranteed to teach you a new STEM concept in a fun way.
Choose your free activities, register for them, and have a great experience at the Festival. After all, it is not everyday that you get to learn from the experts who do this for a living!
Find out more about the STEM Activities below
10:00AM | ACTIVITY 02
Learning to become a Citizen Developer
By Microsoft
Anyone can code. No, really. This is the definition of Citizen Development - the art of developing software applications with no coding knowledge. Learn more about what it takes to be a Citizen Developer from Zara and Zenubia, the world's youngest Power Platform & Azure AI certified girls!
Anyone can be citizen developer no matter what background professionally or academically they hold. In this session, Zara and Zenubia , world's youngest citizen developer girls will introduce Microsoft low code /no code platform and help attendees begin their citizen developer journey . By the end of session, attendees will be able to start building mobile or Web apps and understand the awesome world of power platform.
Learning Objectives:
Becoming a Citizen Developer
Learn to build mobile or web apps
11:00AM | ACTIVITY 03
Mars Exploration powered by Microchips
By STMicroelectronics
Come and learn how microchips such as sensors and microcontrollers work together with coding to make many advanced technologies, including space exploration, a reality. You will also program a robot to complete its mission on “planet Mars” and witness first-hand, technology in action through microchips and coding!
Learning Objectives:
Learn about various microchips (sensors, microcontrollers, Bluetooth, etc)
Experience hands-on robotic programming to integrate hardware and software
Understand how microchips can contribute to Sustainability
12:00PM | ACTIVITY 04
Cyber Security: Best Practices
By Bank of America
Get trained by Cybersecurity experts on the best cybersecurity practices that will help you protect yourself from scams. What better way to learn this than by playing an exciting “Crack the Code” game, where you will face a simulated situation and need to solve a puzzle to protect yourself from online scammers!
Learning Objectives:
Learn to use social media platforms securely without exposing your personal information
How to spot a phishing message
Detect and protect yourself from scams
12:00PM | ACTIVITY 05
Sensoreal: An introduction to Sensory Tests
By Johnson & Johnson
A sensory test is a simple, yet intricate experiment product development does to define attributes to products. Let experts teach you to conduct sensory tests, and in the process learn about experimental design. This sensory test crash course will allow you to get actual results and insights to solve a question posted by yourself. You will learn first-hand that everyone has the potential to be a consumer scientist and have fun while doing it! Don't take our word for it, come and try it!
Learning Objectives:
Facilitate self expression with creativity and passion
Build Intellectual Curiosity
Develop a Sense of Achievement
1:30PM | ACTIVITY 06
Fun Programming with Rabbids Coding
By Ubisoft
Ubisoft's Rabbids Coding one of the most popular educational games used to teach programming in a fun way! The Rabbids invade space, and in true Rabbids-style, turn your spaceship upside down! Using blocks of code, you need to give them instructions to clear up the mess they have created. Have a fun learning session led by an expert from Ubisoft, the creator of Rabbits Coding. No prior coding or programming experience required!
Learning Objectives:
Improve your logical thinking ability
Create fun programming masterpieces
2:30PM | ACTIVITY 08
The Science behind Skincare Products
By Fawnlabs
Learn from a certified Formulator all about safe skincare formulations and see first hand how various botanical ingredients combine together to form skincare products. You will have the unique opportunity to master the art of crafting your own gel wash, personalised to your own skin type, using non-toxic and sustainably sourced ingredients. How cool is that!
Learning Objectives:
Learn the science behind safe skincare formulations
Understand the importance of sustainability and responsible consumption
1:30PM | ACTIVITY 07
Lego Vehicles: Build and Test
By Lego
You are never too old to play with Lego! Come and build cool vehicles using LEGO bricks and parts, including pullback motors. You will even get to test their strength by navigating through obstacles or by how far they travel.
Learning Objectives:
Cultivate 21st century skills such as creativity
Test your fine-motor-skills
​Learn the art of building better prototypes through iterative experimentation
3:30PM | ACTIVITY 09
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Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs - An Introduction
By DBS
Have you ever heard of the terms Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Non-Fungible Tokens and wondered what they really are? Here's your opportunity to learn all about them from experts. You will also have the opportunity to do hands-on labs to understand these important concepts clearly yet in a simple way!
Learning Objectives:
Understand Blockchain and its applications
Know what Cryptocurrency is and how to create it
Learn about NFTs
3:30PM | ACTIVITY 10
Assembling and Building Engines
By Cummins
Diesel Engine Technology made easy! Start off with simple LEGO bricks and gradually build a two-cylinder engine, guided by engineers who make these engines in real life! In addition to learning the technology, you will be surprised to come away equipped with other skills too - like better problem solving, resilience, an awareness of your learning style, and more!
Learning Objectives:
Learn about Diesel Engine Technology
Sharpen soft skills such as problem solving, collaboration, etc.
Special activity for Parents only
10:00AM | ACTIVITY 01
Parent's session: How to be a Cyber Safe Family
By Cyberlite
Parents! Are you worried about your family's screen time? Not sure what you should do if your child can’t get off social media or games? Join child cyber safety experts Nina and Michelle as they share their pro tips on how you can build safe online spaces at home.
Palo Alto Networks is sponsoring the cyber safety book for youths, Ready, Get Set, Connect! by Cyberlite Books for this event.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the latest trending apps that children and teens are using
Know how to spot risky cyber behaviours in your children
Get tips on cyber safety for the entire family
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