The UPEI Student Union is excited to introduce The Interdisciplinary Panther Series, in collaboration with Experiential Education, the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Student Culture and Community Standards.
These interdisciplinary case competitions are designed to expand Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for UPEI students across all faculties and year levels. These events provide meaningful, practical experiences that help participants build skills, gain industry connections, and prepare for the region’s evolving workforce needs.
We will be selecting a total of 27 participants, who will be placed into 9 interdisciplinary teams of three. Teams will be assigned accordingly to ensure a balanced skill level, diversity of experiences and perspectives
Case Competition 2 (STEM Edition) – February 6th, 2026
The UPEI Student Union is proud to present the second part of The Interdisciplinary Panther Series: STEM Edition! This is an experiential, interdisciplinary competition that brings students together to develop innovative, real-world solutions in collaboration with industry and community partners. Delivered in partnership with the PEI BioAlliance and several UPEI departments, TIPS is designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and applied problem-solving across disciplines.
About the competition
While STEM is the central theme for this edition, the competition is open to students from all faculties and year levels, including both undergraduate and graduate students. A key goal is to encourage collaboration between students with diverse academic backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Participants will gain hands-on experience, professional feedback, and the opportunity to showcase their ideas to judges from industry, academia, and the community.
Who can participate?
● Undergraduate and graduate students
● Students from all faculties
Deadline: January 21, 2026
Final Round & Awards Event
The competition culminates in a final round of presentations, where 3 finalist teams present their solutions to a panel of judges and an audience of students, faculty, and partners.
Event Information
Event Location: McMillan Hall, University of Prince Edward Island
Final Round Schedule
● 3:40 PM – Announcement of Finalist Teams
● 4:00 PM – Finalist Team 1 Presentation
● 4:30 PM – Finalist Team 2 Presentation
● 5:00 PM – Finalist Team 3 Presentation
● 6:00 – 6:30 PM – Announcement of Winners & Plaque Presentation
A reception will follow, providing an opportunity to connect with students, faculty, judges, and partners, and to celebrate the creativity and dedication demonstrated throughout the competition.
Why participate?
● Gain hands-on, real-world experience
● Work in interdisciplinary teams
● Engage directly with industry and community professionals
● Build presentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
● Showcase your ideas in a competitive, supportive environment
● Network with peers, faculty, and external partners
Important Links
Whether you want to participate as a competitor or join us as an audience member, everyone is welcome!
● If you would like to register to participate as a competitor, please click here to apply.
● If you would like to volunteer, please click here to fill out the application form.
Case Competition 1 Overview- November 7th, 2025
The first competition in this series focused on Sexual Violence Prevention in Work-Integrated Learning settings, challenging students to develop innovative and actionable solutions that promote education, prevention, and community support. This case and event were sponsored by the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Interministerial Women’s Secretariat with financial support from the Government of Canada Department for Women and Gender Equality in support of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence. This case gave students opportunities to network with professionals in government, sexual violence prevention, post-secondary education, and experiential education.
