Science, Engineering and Technology Day

Activities may include:

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Musculoskeletal
• Exercise Physiology

Step into the world of digital fabrication as you learn how to slice a 3D model and launch your very own print. Jump straight into hands‑on engineering by assembling a pre‑printed catapult of your own.

Buildings made from fungi and kombucha? Biomaterials for reimagining Architectural Design.

CORE-AI (Computer Vision, Optimization, Responsible - AI) Laboratory Demonstration: Come join us at the UManitoba CORE-AI laboratory! This event will give a high-level introduction to how AI works, present one or more interactive AI demonstrations, and conclude with examples of how UManitoba AI researchers are developing real-world AI solutions. 

Step into the Dairy Sciences Building to explore real-world food‑science research—then engineer, freeze, and taste your own ice‑cream experiment

Students will learn how remotely piloted aircraft equipped with high resolution cameras, LiDAR, and thermal imaging cameras are used to support hydraulic engineering and river ice studies. The equipment will be displayed in the lab, and 3D point cloud software will be demonstrated.
Students will observe the impact of ice jams on rivers through presentation slides and will create a simulated ice jam in the laboratory..

This hands-on workshop introduces students to cutting-edge trends in 3D scanning technology and its transformative applications in architectural and interior design.
•    Introduction to 3D Scanning (5 Minutes):
Begin with a brief overview of 3D scanning technology, explaining its significance in design and construction fields.
•    Hands-On Scanning with Smartphones (10 Minutes):
Students will learn how to use their own smartphones (iPhone/Android) to capture 3D scans of small objects and physical spaces, demonstrating how accessible this technology has become. (PRIOR TO ARRIVING: Students can download POLYCAM and bring a small object, maximum 8” x 8” x 8” if they’d like to follow along on the presentation.
•    Advanced Scanning with the BLK 360 (15 Minutes):
Watch a live demonstration of the Leica BLK 360 laser scanner in action. Students will observe the scanning process projected on a large screen in real-time and see how it generates highly detailed 3D models of the activity space.
•    Exploring Real-World Applications (5 Minutes):
Conclude with examples from ongoing research projects showcasing large-scale interior scans and their potential to revolutionize design processes.
By the end of the session, students will gain a deeper understanding of how 3D scanning is shaping the future of interior design and architecture, bridging the gap between technology and creativity in our discipline.

Step into the XR Lab and explore how science and creativity collide as you design immersive worlds and augment reality using cutting‑edge extended‑reality tech

Do you have what it takes to tackle the ultimate engineering challenge? In this competition, your team will design and build a floating tower that’s both tall and strong. But there’s a twist—your structure must hold as many marbles as possible without toppling or sinking. Let the challenge begin!

The Invisible World of Food Safety: Microbes on Everyday Surfaces. Discover the hidden world of microbes! In this hands-on activity, you’ll explore everyday surfaces, test for contamination, and learn how science keeps our food safe.

Students will learn a basic coding activity with Ozobots.

Come learn about the science involved in making one of Canada's favourite foods - Pizza, and the many job opportunities available in the food and human nutritional sciences! During this hands-on activity, students will learn about the sciences involved in making pizza dough and cheese, and also gain experience in the nutritional and sensory analysis of pizza. During the session, students will also get practical experience in making pizza from scratch!

Students will partake in a planetarium showing, in which they will observe various constellations, planets, and learn about time zones.

The University of Manitoba has a piece of the Arctic Ocean on campus! Come to the Sea-ice Environmental Research Facility (SERF) to learn everything about sea ice and the Arctic Ocean, and how you can do to help with climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resilience building.

The University of Manitoba Robotics Team (UMRT), a student-led robotics club, will showcase their innovative projects. This session would feature activities such as building and programming a robot, and preparing for the team's competition, the Canadian International Rover Challenge (CIRC) 2025! Join us to see the future of robotics in action and meet the talented students behind these cutting-edge creations!

Students will tour the Wallace Museum, and learn various cretaceous fossils and rocks.

As humanity’s exploration expands, robotic rovers are increasingly used to navigate varied Martian terrain. Due to the delay in radio signals to Mars, future rovers must be self-reliant. Students will design and test rover wheel treads using different materials and configurations in a sandbox with diverse terrains to determine their effectiveness.