Is there a registration fee?
Thanks to the generous support of our Partners and sponsors, the EYH Biennial science event is completely free for all participants!
For monthly activities, there is a small registration fee.
When is the next EYH science event?
The next Biennial Event will take place on 16 November 2024.
More information on the Information page for the Biennial Event.
How do I register my daughter(s) for the next EYH biennial science event?
Registration is now closed, with a total of 470 girls registered - a real record!
For the next event: Registration opens on 15 September via the registration link on the Information page for the Biennial Event.
Space is limited and the event may fill quickly. We encourage you to register early.
Each girl will have the opportunity to select three Workshops they would like to attend.
We would like to make it clear that we cannot guarantee that you will get the workshops you have chosen, but we will do our best.
On the day of the event each girl will receive their schedule for the day, which will include two workshops and a visit to the Discovery fair.
What type of workshops are held at the biennial event?
Each EYH biennial event features active participation workshops which cover maths, science and engineering activities led by women mathematicians, scientists and engineers. During the workshops, young women learn that studying math and science can be fun! They participate in interesting experiments, discover new career options and learn about the importance of studying math and science as much as possible in school.
By calling on local volunteers to lead workshops, girls meet with mathematicians, engineers and scientists who live and work in their own communities, who serve as role models at the event, and who may serve as possible mentors in the future.
Additionally a discovery fair will give everyone an opportunity to speak with woman who put their passion for science into practice in their careers.
Consult the list of workshops on the page Workshops.
Where is the venue for the biennial event?
Uni Mail
Bd du Pont-d'Arve 40
1205 Geneva
We encourage you to use public transportation.
Please consult the page Location and transport for more information
Is food provided at the EYH Biennial Event?
Yes. Food and beverages will be provided for everyone and for free at the EYH Biennial Event.
What happens if I have to cancel my registration for the EYH Biennial Event?
If you have already registered for the EYH Biennial Event and realise that can no longer attend, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an SMS to +41 79 456 99 10 or an E-MAIL to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This will allow someone from the waiting list to attend instead.
What should the girls wear?
Wear comfortable clothes and don't be afraid to get messy!
Can my other children attend the biennial event?
The event is only open to girls between the ages of 11 to 14 years, or 8P and CO (or equivalent).
As a parent can I attend the workshops of the biennial event with my daughter?
No, workshops for the girls are intended to allow them to meet women scientists, explore new subjects and discover exciting careers, along with their peers. But you can attend the opening and closing sessions in the amphitheatre, at 9am and 3pm.
Can the girls take their phones with them?
They can leave it in the cloakroom to avoid losing it when moving around the building. But if the girls want to keep it, please put it on flight mode.
Who are the day's supervisors?
They are volunteers, either professionals working in a scientific field, or former EYH participants.
Do the girls walk around freely and can they leave the building during the day?
No. They are always guided to their workshops and do not leave the building, including to eat.
Is the cloak room supervised?
Yes, it is supervised throughout the day. If it happens to be locked, please ask the Help Desk to open it.
How do the girls find their guides?
There is always a meeting point at the beginning and end of each workshop/discovery session. This will be explained in detail at the opening session in the amphitheatre.
What happens if I don't want my daughter to appear in the photos?
Photographers are instructed not to film or photograph girls wearing a red lanyards. There may be certain cases where a girl wearing a red lanyard is in a group that is being filmed or photographed. When the photos are sorted, either the photo will be refused or the girl's face will be blurred.
What will the girls have for lunch and how is it organised?
The girls can choose between a meal with meat or a vegetarian meal. If they have any special dietary requirements, please let us know so that we can accommodate them. At lunchtime, the girls will be guided to the cafeteria by the guides.
What is the mission of Expanding Your Horizons?
Our mission is to encourage young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Through the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) events, we provide STEM role models and hands-on activities for middle and high school girls. Our ultimate goal is to motivate girls to become innovative and creative thinkers ready to meet 21st Century challenges.
The EYH events are developed based on the following assumptions:
In order to increase the participation of women in mathematics, science, and engineering careers, there must be an increase in the pool of qualified women. In order for young women to have the option to enter mathematics, science, and engineering careers, they need to choose to take the appropriate mathematics and science courses in high school.
Intervention strategies are needed that increase the participation of girls in mathematics by nurturing enjoyment and confidence in mathematics, by connecting the value of mathematics to career opportunities, by providing career role models, and by actively encouraging girls to persevere in mathematics coursework.
Why is there a need for special science event just for girls?
EU research has shown that, in 2017, 41% scientists and engineers in the EU were women. However women made up only 17% of those employed in high and medium-high technology manufacturing.
In Switzerland only 32% scientists and engineers were women.
Figures published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office showed that in some research sectors in Switzerland very few women received doctorates. For example, in IT and communications technology, there were only 15% in 2016, and in engineering, only 27%. These women worked in the majority in the fields of agriculture and veterinary science (76%) and education (61%). But even in these areas, women did not make it to management positions (only 29% for agriculture and veterinary science).
For girls to be prepared for the 21st century, we must address this early, when they are deciding on what subjects to study in school.
Are there any risks involved in participating in the EYH Biennial Event?
All activities and experiences are conducted under the surveillance of professionals. Some experiments however require the use of electricity, liquid nitrogen or chemicals and there are therefore potential risks such as electrical shocks or burns.
To allow their daughters to participate, when registering online, one of the parents must accept the Declaration of release of all responsibility related to risks.
