UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
ENGAGING
TOMORROW’S
LEADERS, TODAY!
Catalyst
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 3G1
f 519-885-0533
t 519-888-4567, ext. 32243
1-877-ESQ-KIDS
catalyst@uwaterloo.ca
For more information visit:
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Catalyst Girls Conference
May 2nd – 4th, 2014
University of Waterloo
Catalyst
Conference
» an overnight engineering conference
April
– May
1, 11!
2016
for 29
women
in grade
University
Waterloo
On May 2nd of
to 4th,
you could be one of fifty
enthusiastic students to come to Waterloo’s
campus for a weekend of Engineering. Successful
applicants, will participate in hands-on workshops,
stay overnight in residence, compete in a design
competition, and experience Waterloo student life!
» this conference is by application only,
accepting applications starting Dec 1st
» registration fee: $100
For more information visit
catalyst.uwaterloo.ca/girls-conference
STAFF
Claire
Catalyst Conference Director
Waterloo, Ontario
Organising and running this conference is one of the highlights
of my job here at the University of Waterloo. Each year, we
welcome a group of enthusiastic young women to explore
Waterloo Engineering through an engineering design challenge,
hands-on workshops, and other fun times.
I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Alison
Catalyst Conference Don
Timmins, Ontario
I’m so excited to be a don for Catalyst Conference this year! I’ll
be providing overnight support at the conference, so feel free to
come find me if you need anything specific or if you just want to
chat! I’m doing my PhD in Chemical Engineering, but I also love
all things related to travel and music.
Caity
Catalyst Conference Don
Waterloo, Ontario
I love triathlons, swimming, running, reading, bad pop music
(that I will sing for you very loudly each morning!) and all things
ridiculous. I was born and raised in Waterloo Region so I’m a
country girl at heart, but I love traveling and lived in Ecuador for
a year. Also I’m an obsessive hockey fan!
Clarisse
Catalyst Conference Don
Oakville, Ontario
I’m so pumped to be a don for Catalyst this year! I’ll be providing
overnight support at the conference, so feel free to come find me
if you need help, hugs, chats, or tea!
I’m currently completing my undergraduate degree in Software
Engineering, but I’m not all about coding: I am a violinist, hockey
player, engineering ambassador, engineering society member/
director/commissioner, and nerd culture enthusiast!
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Mariko
Catalyst Conference Don
Oakville, Ontario
I’m heading into my second year studying mechanical
engineering at Waterloo! When I’m not in class, you can probably
find me volunteering with Women in Engineering Outreach, the
Engineering Ambassador team, or the Engineering Society.
AMBASSADORS
Muskan Aulakh
Catalyst Conference Ambassador
Brampton, Ontario
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School
I am planning on studying electrical and computer engineering.
I love anything and everything about programming, space, and
computers. In my spare time, I watch documentaries and sci
fi movies, and obsessively code past midnight. I’m so excited
to return to the Catalyst Conference as an ambassador, I look
forward to meeting everyone!
Sabrina Cruz
Catalyst Conference Ambassador
Ajax, Ontario
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
@NerdyAndQuirky
@NerdyAndQuirky
I want to believe
Aisswareeyah Lloydson
Catalyst Conference Ambassador
Markham, Ontario
St. Brother Andre Catholic High School
aissulloyd
aissu98
Currently in grade 12, and my ambition is to become a computer
engineer. I love reading and socializing!
Jusroop Sangha
Catalyst Conference Ambassador
Ajax, Ontario
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
I love to sing and dance. I believe a little music makes everything
better:) I hope to be studying mechanical engineering at the
University of Waterloo.
DELEGATES
Shivani Aggarwal
Maple, Ontario
Vaughan Secondary School
@ShivaniAggarw
@shivani_aggarwal1016
I am fun-loving person with interest in STEM. I enjoy listening to
pop and country music, playing guitar, solving puzzles, practicing
karate, and watching TV shows/movies.
Inshira Anwar
Mississauga, Ontario
John Fraser Secondary School
@EENSHEERAA
@inshira.a
I love trap music and I also love science. It’s possible.
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Libby Bell
Prince George, British Columbia
Duchess Park Secondary School
@LiBY3539
My name is Elisabeth Lauren Bell, but everyone calls me ‘Libby’.
I want to go into Bio-medical or Nano engineering at Waterloo.
I love science and am fascinated with how things work. I love to
sing and have competed in many music festivals, I am now in
grade 8 for voice. I was born in New Zealand when my parents
were working their, so I am a Canadian Kiwi!
Arianne Burke
Guelph, Ontario
Woodland Christian High School
@AriBurke
@ariburke
I love spending time with my friends, playing ultimate Frisbee,
windsurfing, and sailing. I work at the Guelph Farmers Market.
This summer I am working at the University of Guelph in the
engineering labs.
Rabita Chabrotra
Guelph, Ontario
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute
@rabitachab
@rabitachab
Hi! I love horseback riding, taking photos and physics! In the
future, I hope to become a mechanical engineer and I aspire to
leave a mark and make an impact on the engineering world!
Tiffany Chang
Mississauga, Ontario
Central Peel Secondary School
@biniffany
@biniffany
Melissa Chinnick
Conestogo, Ontario
Elmira District Secondary School
I like to read all kinds of books. I also like to code.
Rachel Duffy
Aurora, Ontario
Villanova College
@rachelduffy_
@rachelduffy_
Aspiring engineer with a shameless obsession for dogs
Katrine Eistrat
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto French School
katrineistrat
I love volleyball and I play it competitively. When I’m not playing
volleyball I like to bake and play guitar or piano, especially at my
cottage.
Meagan Ellsmere
Barrie, Ontario
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
@Meagannfjk
@Meagannfjk
5’9” equestrian not basketball all star, with high aspirations and
deeply planted roots. I look up to my parents the most, and try
to live on my toes.
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Olivia Emery
Mount Albert, Ontario
Huron Heights Secondary School
@Olivia_Emery_
Anime fan who loves Lego, reading (Gone series), movies (Lord
of the Rings and Harry Potter) and Rooster Teeth — especially
Red vs Blue. I am an honours student with a part time job and an
interest in math and science.
Caitlyn Gellatly
Toronto, Ontario
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute
caitlyngell
Olivia Graham
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto French School
@graham_olivia
Just a big dork with a passion for math! I’ve always had my heart
set on about twenty different things: engineer, actress, biologist,
doctor, teacher, singer... Maybe I’ll figure it out eventually (but I
wouldn’t bet on that). Strong advocate for dogs in costumes and
lover of musical theatre.
Kelly Jia
Toronto, Ontario
AY Jackson Secondary School
@CarrotDonut
A cat, math, science, programming, and pun enthusiast.
Angelina Jin
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Bayview Secondary School
Elisabeth Jong
Woodbridge, Ontario
Emily Carr Secondary School
Aisha Khan
Toronto, Ontario
Victoria Park Collegiate Institute
I love reading and writing. Math and History are my favorite
subjects. My favorite color is red. I have two sisters and a brother.
I enjoy playing soccer.
Emily Klosa
Moorefield, Ontario
Elmira District Secondary School
emily.klosa
I have an interest in virtually anything under the sun, from
horseback riding to Kpop and Kdramas. I spend a lot of my
free time in my school’s FIRST robotics team, and am super
interested in designing stuff and seeing it come to life in 3D.
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Willa Kong
Markham, Ontario
Bur Oak Secondary School
lyrical_snow
snow.willa
I’m a happy and proud girl who loves math and all things logical
and calculative. I love reading, writing, listening to and playing
music, baking, origami, math, coding, debating, spending time
with my family and hanging out with my friends.
Anastasia Krause
Toronto, Ontario
York Mills Collegiate Institute
Parvathi Krishnan
Markham, Ontario
Bayview Secondary School
Currently in Grade 11, and my ambition is to become a cardiac
surgeon, but coding is cool too. I play field hockey and I do
classic Indian dance. I’m so excited to get to know you guys at
this year’s Catalyst Conference!
Veronica Lee
Oakville, Ontario
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
Melody Li
Mississauga, Ontario
Glenforest Secondary School
mell_lli
I play violin, eat, sleep, and search on the Internet for cheap gel
pens. Mild procrastinator, and chair a volunteering organization.
In my spare time, I’m either trying to understand physics or
exhausting math problems. Also, I have a younger brother (who I
utterly adore) that enjoys taking pictures with me.
Megan Li
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Bayview Secondary School
I like to read, cook and play soccer.
Giselle Lopez
Bothwell, Ontario
Lambton Kent Composite School
gg.lopez
Tamara Mahbubani
Toronto, Ontario
Bishop Allen Academy
tamaramahbubani
I love camping, Friends, and cookie dough. My dreams are to live
in the Rockies for a summer and spend it hiking up mountains,
and to go to Waterloo for Systems Eng!
Abby Martin
Whitby, Ontario
Donald A Wilson Secondary School
@_abbymartin1
@_abbymartin1
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Emma Menard
Strathroy, Ontario
Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
EmmaMenard23
emma_menard
Janna Moselhi
Cairo
Glenforest Secondary School
@jannahany1
@jannahany
An aspiring engineer who loves to play sports and get involved
in the community! You’ll find me most of the times binge
watching TV Shows on Netflix while doing math!
Sama Nanayakkara
St. Catharines, Ontario
Governor Simcoe Secondary School
HI! My name is Sama and I’m a really nerdy girl who loves llamas!
My spirit animal is the puffin and my favourite past-times are
sleeping and eating. I also have a HUGE collection of cheesy
pick-up lines for anyone who feels like laughing. I’m always on
the lookout for ones I’ve never heard!:)
Naomi Paul
New Dundee, Ontario
St. Mary’s High School
I play piano and I love art. I have been a part of Girl Guides for 11
years. My favourite subjects are science and math.
Gillian Pfeiffer
Kitchener, Ontario
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
gillianpfeiffer
Krista Poolsaar
Toronto, Ontario
Martingrove Collegiate Institute
I’m a giant nerd into FRC, Star Wars, and building cool stuff, as
well as a plethora of other various interests.
Lily Prendergast
Toronto, Ontario
St. Clement’s School
lilprendergast
I’ve been at St. Clement’s School since grade seven. As well
as science, engineering and programming, I love singing and
musical theatre. I have been performing since I was seven and
have loved singing as long as I can remember. I am also on my
school’s VEX robotics team and spend many hours after school
working to compete with my team. I know I definitely want to
study engineering at university, so I am super excited about
Catalyst!
Elaine Rennick
Stratford, Ontario
St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
ejrennick
I am a lifeguard and I am on the swim team. I like to ski, run, bike,
and read. I am good at math and I love Chinese food ;)
Maria Rozoveanu
Toronto, Ontario
Don Mills Collegiate Institute
I’m a huge sixteen-year-old computer programming enthusiast,
and I also like creative writing in my free time.
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Susan Sun
Toronto, Ontario
Bishop Allen Academy
susansun01
susan.sunn
I am passionate about creating new opportunities and making
a difference in my community. I love to explore and go on
adventures, but I also enjoy painting and taking long romantic
walks to the fridge.
Danielle Swanson
Markham, Ontario
Markham District High School
danielleswanson_
I’m a Scottish Highland dancer. I am currently in year three Latin
and I’m on the school swim team. I have a twin sister named
Allison.
Maana Thakore
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Westwood Community High School
Manvi Thakore
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Westwood Community High School
Emma Trudel
Santa Clara, California
Huron Heights Secondary School
emmatrudel
I enjoy anime and video games, maybe a little bit to much, and
it has led me to go to many conventions in cosplay. My favorite
subjects are math and physics, but I also enjoy painting and
drawing.
Flora Tse
Markham, Ontario
St. Augustine Catholic High School
When it comes to puzzles I love them. The building, the hours,
the concentration. I love them all.
Amy Wang
Toronto, Ontario
Don Mills Collegiate Institute
I was born in the month of May so my name (Amy) is
an anagram. I love swimming and learning new things,
programming and engineering being a part of these. I can’t wait
for the catalyst conference!
Brianna Wood
Maple, Ontario
Maple High School
Lucy Yu
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Bayview Secondary School
“A simple smile can lead to a million things” — Anonymous
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