Go CODE Girl at Western University

What is Go CODE Girl?

Go CODE Girl provides an exciting opportunity for girls, including all who identify as female, in grades 6-11 across Ontario to learn about the exciting world of coding and software development and discover opportunities in computing and engineering fields.

Why is this necessary?

Today, software forms the backbone of our interconnected and digital world. This includes everything from smart machines, to our communication systems to the cars we drive. Coding is the ability to read and write in a language that a computer can understand so that you can instruct a computer how to perform complex tasks. Learning to code can lead to increased digital confidence, a different way of thinking about problems and the ability to understand and use technology to help develop creative solutions in almost any discipline.

Go CODE Girl will educate, inspire and equip girls with the digital skills, confidence, and resources needed to pursue an education in technology, computing, and engineering. Careers in technology, computing, and engineering are the fastest growing industry.

2023 Go CODE Girl at Western Engineering

Western Engineering Outreach is looking forward to welcoming young women in Grades 6-11 to our nineth Go CODE Girl event.

2023 Event date: March 4, 2023.

Registration is now open. You can register here or visit the ONWiE website to register.

2023 Event Agenda

This year's event will be held in person in the Amit Chakma Engineering Building at Western University. Please see below for the event details.

2023 Go CODE Girl Agenda

All participants will choose which activity they would like to complete: CoSpaces: Dreamplaces, Microbit Python Traffic Lights or Woebot Voiceflow App. To choose your preference please fill out the form here.

Special Guests - FIRST Robotics Team 4617 Dumbledore's Amry of United Nerds (DAUN)!

Team 4617 DAUN is an all-girls community robotics team run out of Western University. We strive to establish a strong female-based team that will inspire young women by providing the necessary resources and mentorship to aid in developing practical skills in the fields of engineering, science and business. As the first all-girls team in London, Ontario, Team 4617 have continuously acted as role models for girls within our community, and the FIRST organization.