Contests
Contests!
Try one of our STEM Challenges
Put your skills to the test!
Be creative and think like an expert with one of these fun, hands-on STEM Challenges. If you submit your entry while a STEM Challenge contest is open, you might even win a prize pack. No open contests? No problem! Check back soon for a new contest. Or, try one of our past STEM Challenges just for fun!
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Toy Engineer STEM Challenge
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Toy Engineering STEM Challenge
It’s your turn to be a toy engineer and an entrepreneur! Invent a new toy and “pitch” it to our judges for your chance to win an amazing prize pack!
Forensic Science STEM Challenge
Forensic Investigators analyze fingerprints to help identify who was involved in a crime. Now it’s your turn to put the science behind crime-solving into practice!
Meet the Winners of our latest Contest
Congratulations to Leah (12) and Natalie (16) for winning our Toy Engineering STEM Challenge! Watch their winning entries and read what our STEM Challenge judge had to say about them.
Leah’s Entry
Leah, your toy was very unique and creative and I can tell that you put a lot of thought into its creation. You explained very well its utility and full potential through your tinkercad sketch.
– Christiane Luboya, Engineering Student and CAGIS Alum
Elise’s Entry
Elise, your toy was really creative and innovative. I love the idea of turning someone’s imagination into reality through science and a card game.
– Christiane Luboya, Engineering Student and CAGIS Alum
Want to join the Club and get hands-on with STEM?
FAQs
Simply choose what type of membership you want (Chapter, Virtual, or Combined) and purchase it through our website. All memberships last for one full year from the date of purchase. You can purchase your membership at any time of year and you will receive a full year of programming.
CAGIS plans a diversity of activities that focus on all areas of STEM including science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Event topics have included Veterinary Science, Robotics, Firefighting, Coding, the Science of Ice Cream, and many more! No matter what the topic, all of our events include a hands-on activity and the opportunity to meet a real expert.
Yes, we offer both types of programming. Our Local Clubs (aka Chapters) organize monthly, in-person STEM events in a particular city. We have Chapter locations across Canada, so join the one nearest you. Our virtual program runs weekly, online STEM sessions that you can participate in from your home.
This project is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).