Try/CATCH 2025

Try/CATCH (Computing and Technology Conference for Her) is an exciting outreach project organized by the Women in Computing Science (WiCS) at Simon Fraser University.

Try/CATCH is a one-day in-person event for high school girls/non-binary students from grades 8-12, with a major objective of helping them develop an interest in Computing Science, Engineering Science and the field of technology. Throughout the event, students participate in a variety of enriching workshops focusing on developing skills in areas such as programming, robotics and other computing- related aspects. Networking is encouraged and the advantages of working in a technology field are highlighted through discussion with women mentors from industry, current female students, and representatives from technology companies.

In addition, the event features a parent information session, which includes a Q&A with advisors from SFU’s Faculty of Applied Sciences Academic and Co-op Programs, as well as a panel session for participants, where students can hear directly from women in tech about their experiences, challenges, and career journeys.

This year’s Try/CATCH event will be taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the SFU Burnaby Campus.

The event is FREE for all students and food is included.

Try/CATCH website: https://trycatch.cs.sfu.ca/

P .S. stick to the end to get the chance to win some awesome prizes!

Host or Publisher SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences