CAGIS is Canada's largest and longest-running STEM Club for girls and gender-diverse youth!

We take Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) out of the classroom with field trips, adventures, and fun, hands-on activities.

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Close your eyes and picture a scientist. What do you see?

The most common description among school children is an old White man with messy hair, glasses, and a lab coat. Children are inundated with stereotypical portrayals of STEM professionals in the media and society. These stereotypes can influence interest in entering STEM fields among students who don’t see themselves represented.

We're here to help!

CAGIS uses a variety of elements that have been demonstrated by research to engage under-represented groups in STEM. We take a multi-faceted approach that includes making STEM fun and hands-on, going behind-the-scenes into real STEM locations, providing non-stereotyped role models, particularly women and gender-diverse experts with intersecting identities, and exposing youth to a diversity of STEM topics.

What we have achieved!

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What our families say about us

"I am excited to be part of an organization which advocates for girls like me who love science and provides us with challenging activities."

ShifaCAGIS Teen Ambassador

"CAGIS offered a positive and encouraging environment that allowed me to be myself and enjoy science with my peers. I got to do so many neat things that I never would’ve had a chance to do otherwise."

HeatherCAGIS Alum

My experience with CAGIS opened my eyes to the breadth of career opportunities in STEM. Events ranging from laparoscopic simulation to building race cars from simple materials were among the many sessions that contributed to my exploration of STEM. My time with CAGIS was instrumental in steering my path toward engineering and medicine.

AnahitaCAGIS Alum

The CAGIS Clubhouse

This is where the fun stuff happens! Visitors can get hands-on with STEM in one of our Contests, watch CAGIS TV, get information about upcoming events, read about the Stars of STEM, and check out our Youth Blog with articles written by CAGIS members!

Help us build a more equitable future in STEM!

Get involved! Donate, volunteer or even host an event.

CAGIS is Canada's largest and longest-running STEM Club for girls and gender-diverse youth!

Close your eyes and picture a scientist. What do you see?

We're here to help!

What we have achieved!

What our families say about us

The CAGIS Clubhouse

Help us build a more equitable future in STEM!

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CAGIS operates on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Inuit, Métis, and First Nations Peoples. We acknowledge the ongoing, damaging legacy of colonial systems and reaffirm our commitment to walking a path of reconciliation.