Maker Sessions 2026
These Saturday classes are designed for girls in 6th through 10th grade. Each session will focus using technology to design and create a certain type of object. No experience is necessary. Girls may attend any or all of the classes but they must register for each session separately. Each session is limited to 20 girls.
We will meet on Saturday Mornings or Sunday Afternoons in the Computer Science labs located in the Science Center on the main campus of Lewis University.
For any questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Indika Udagedara at girlscreatewithtech@gmail.com
Fall 2026 Sessions
Get ready to explore the exciting world of electronics! In this hands-on session, girls will build, experiment, and discover how circuits and
technology come to life. Through fun challenges and creative activities, participants will explore electronics, sensors, and simple programming while
developing problem-solving and teamwork skills. No previous experience is necessary!
Registration Open
Turn your ideas into something real! In this hands-on session, girls will explore the world of
3D design and printing while learning how digital creations can be transformed into physical objects. Participants will design, experiment, and
discover the creative possibilities of 3D printing. No previous experience is necessary!
Registration Open
Spring 2026 Sessions
Learn how data tells a story! In this hands-on session, girls will turn real-world ideas into simple models and discover how data helps solve problems in science, tech, and everyday life.
Registration Closed
Become a cyber hero 🔐💻! Girls will learn the basics of security through fun coding activities that show how we protect information, spot risks, and think like ethical hackers.
Registration Closed
Build it, test it, improve it! Using wooden builder kits, girls will design and construct creative structures while learning core engineering skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and iteration.
Registration Closed