Events
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Feb 28
Chemical and Biological Engineering High School Visit
9:00am - 4:00pm | 2360 East Mall
Grade 11 or 12 students are invited to experience a day in the UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering program. Please note that this is the same event as hosted in November 2025.Join us for a day to:Learn about the exciting careers of Chemical and Biological EngineersParticipate in fun, interactive workshops to better understand how engineers work together to solve real-world problemsAttend short lectures to experience what it’s like to be a Chemical and Biological Engineering student at UBCTour the laboratoriesMeet professors and current studentsHow it works:This one-day experience is FREEApplications open October 1, 2025Spaces are limited, apply early!Meet us in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Building for the dayLunch and snacks will be provided
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Feb 28
Engineering Design Competition Winter 2026 (Grades 7-11)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Love to design, test, fail, and try again? The Engineering Design Competition is for you! Engineering challenges become even more exciting when they tackle real-world problems—because that’s exactly what engineers do: create solutions for everyday uncertainties. This Winter 2026, we’re partnering with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UBC Chapter to give participants a hands-on opportunity to address a critical problem where your thoughtful engineering could make a real difference. EWB works to combat poverty and inequality through a global network of socially conscious engineers and technologists. Join us and EWB to brainstorm, build, test, and iterate, and see how your ideas could create an impact in communities near and far! The specific theme of the event will be revealed one week in advance—get ready to innovate!For Winter 2026, Geering Up has a variety of high school events being held at UBC on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. From coding creatively to learning about how the brain works, pick an event that calls the most to you! Event descriptions and details can be found here. If an event is full, we recommend that you join the waitlist. For future event announcements, subscribe to Geering Up's Mailing List. Learn more about Geering Up and our mission.
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Mar 8
Sunday STEM-letes Exploring Sports Science (Grades 7-11)
10:00am - 3:00pm
We’re switching lanes for this event! Join us on a Sunday this March where we will learn about the human body in motion. We will explore key biomechanics and kinesiology concepts and see how technological innovations in engineering and beyond are shaping sports science today. Whether it’s preventing injuries in athletes or designing or designing tools to improve performance, this event is perfect for anyone curious about the intersection between STEM and sports. For Winter 2026, Geering Up has a variety of high school events being held at UBC on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. From coding creatively to learning about how the brain works, pick an event that calls the most to you! Event descriptions and details can be found here. If an event is full, we recommend that you join the waitlist. For future event announcements, subscribe to Geering Up's Mailing List. Learn more about Geering Up and our mission.
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Mar 28
Neural Connectors From Brains to Machines (Grades 6-10)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Neuroscience is often studied at the intersection of biology, engineering, psychology, and even computer science—combining the study of our brains with the way we build new technologies. At the Neural Connections event, we’ll explore how nervous systems allow different species to sense, move, and think, while inspiring innovations in bioengineering and artificial intelligence. Throughout the day, you’ll map components of the brain and their functions through hands-on projects, including learning about biomedical devices and more. Are you ready to use your own brain to study the brain?For Winter 2026, Geering Up has a variety of high school events being held at UBC on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. From coding creatively to learning about how the brain works, pick an event that calls the most to you! Event descriptions and details can be found here. If an event is full, we recommend that you join the waitlist. For future event announcements, subscribe to Geering Up's Mailing List. Learn more about Geering Up and our mission.
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Jun 3
UBC Engineering: Everything You Need to Know
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Engineers solve problems and make the world a better place to live. Discover some of the ways engineering impacts your life every day and everything you need to know to become an engineer, beginning with admissions details to UBC Engineering. This session is great for younger high school students to learn about the courses you need to take in high school to be eligible for UBC Engineering. Join us on Zoom on June 3 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Register Now
