Oct 18, 2018 | Tech Futures Challenge
The thrill of competition is something people enjoy in many different ways and the theatre of science is our personal favorite! On September 22 and 23, 2018, seven high school and collegiate geekStarter teams from across Alberta converged at the University of Calgary...
Apr 18, 2018 | Tech Futures Challenge
Four geekStarter robotics teams recently took part in a full day of mentorship and group activities designed to provide insight into how to take their research projects to market. Students from Ted Harrison School (Calgary), Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy...
Dec 7, 2017 | Tech Futures Challenge
On December 2, more than 90 Alberta students gathered in Calgary to attend the first ever geekStarter Startup Workshop. Managed by MindFuel, with funding support from Alberta Innovates, geekStarter engages students in finding and solving authentic problems, and...
Oct 4, 2017 | Tech Futures Challenge
Imagine the moments just before the event: an empty lecture hall at the University of Alberta filling with eager and engaged students; team advisors are sharing final thoughts and advice with their teams; the judges are immersed in conversation; and the room buzzes...
Jun 19, 2017 | Tech Futures Challenge
These are exciting times for the geekStarter community! On June 10 and 11, geekStarter teams gathered to share and celebrate their projects and to learn from expert guests and mentors how to succeed at competitions and, more importantly, how to make a difference in...
Jun 1, 2017 | Tech Futures Challenge
On May 26 – 27, geekStarter synthetic biology teams from Calgary’s Ted Harrison School and Canmore’s Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy travelled to California to participate in the final event of the Berkeley Program – an exceptional...
