Join us virtually for Mini Med School 2020 as we explore the gut and your health.
Presented by Mini Med School Deans Dr. Laura Sly & Dr. Ted Steiner.

At Mini Med School, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the newest discoveries and innovations in research
• Virtually interact with world-class scientists and health professionals
• Explore the diverse careers available in science and medicine

Interested in participating?

Mini Med School is transitioning to an all virtual learning platform. Participation is free, but participants will require access to a computer, tablet or smartphone and a stable internet connection.

Virtual attendees across BC will now have two ways to participate in Mini Med School 2020:

• Mini Med School Live: Engage with researchers and clinicians at BC Children’s Hospital in real-time! Participation is restricted to BC students from grades 10-12. Interested students must be nominated by a teacher to participate. To maximize interactions between students and presenters, only 200 students will be enrolled.
• Mini Med School On-Demand: Participate when it works for you. Registration is open to everyone. A maximum of 300 participants will be enrolled in the program.

Mini Med School is supported by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. If you have any questions please contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.

Only interested in watching a single session? By late November, all sessions will be posted on the BCCHR website’s Video Library for anyone to access.

Participate: Mini Med School Live

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Camp Ignite is excited to announce we will be going ahead with a one day Mentorship program Aug 09, 2020. Given the limitations of the current COVID-19 pandemic the previous format of our program was unable to go ahead. The Justice Institute has enabled us to utilize their facility for the day to put on a condensed version for the grade 12 students who would otherwise miss out on the opportunity of attending Ignite. We will be following all guidelines by the provincial health director, have identified appropriate activities and limited our youth participant number to accommodate social distance proximities.

The camp is open to Grade 11 & 12 girls. Priority this year will be given to those in Grade 12 but any other applicants in grade 11 who are not successful will be held for next year. Any youth interested in applying can send applications to campignitebc@gmail.com and we will contact them with further details on this and other future opportunities.

We thank you all in advance for your continued support of Camp Ignite. Any new contact details for the school (name, email, phone, and address) can be sent to: saulnierk@dnv.org

For more information about Camp Ignite please visit our website at www.campignite.com  or

view the 2019 Camp Ignite video at https://vimeo.com/353727827

*All information provided will be kept confidential and used only for Camp Ignite

2020/2021 RCMSAR 2 Junior Program

Welcome to Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 2’s Junior Training Program. The RCMSAR 2 Junior Program is a highly practical volunteer program which supports building foundational skills as a SAR crewmember and fostering a passion for service to the community. This program offers North Vancouver Youth aged 17-19 the opportunity to become involved in Canada’s marine search and rescue (SAR) network, challenge their leadership capabilities, and develop skills for future employment in a multitude of industries.

If you have any questions, please contact Ford Smith @ juniortrainingofficer@rcmsar2.com or (604) 700-1823.

To find out more information about this excellent opportunity please contact Ms. Bramley and I will send you some more info.

Click on the link below to apply.  Applications are being accepted now to the beginning of September.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFDvAoQZ5dAasLMhBmUOEaYj-MNOhqN4AKqM2T8TycQnnpWA/viewform

UBC Geering Up is offering a unique opportunity for secondary students to volunteer at our online summer camps! .

Junior Instructors will work closely with two instructors to deliver engaging STEM programming for up to 20 kids anywhere from grades 1 – 12, from the safety of their own homes. A full description of the position can be found here. This position can satisfy the 30 hours of Work Experience/Community Service requirement for graduation.

Our camps operate from July to August, and volunteers are expected to join us for a minimum of one week. We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with students from your school!

Applications are now open, and will close on June 17 @ 11:59 PM. Students who are interested in applying can find the application form here

It is around this time of the year that Vancouver Film School puts on their Summer Open House – we’re happy to announce that we will still be hosting this event but adapted for a completely online experience!

Vancouver Film School offers programs in: Animation, Writing, Acting, Game Design, Programming, Motion & Interactive Design, Film Production, Make Up, Sound Design, and VR/AR development.

VFS Open House | Saturday, 13 June 2020

Event time: 10am – 1pm (self-guided event – not required to stay online for the entire duration)

•       Discover VFS’s new hybrid learning model (online & on-site)

•       Watch exclusive videos about our campus facilities and the VFS student experience

•       Sample the latest student projects

•       Meet faculty, staff, and alumni

•       Take part in online talks and demonstrations

More details and to register HERE

We also have upcoming program-specific information sessions taking place in June for students to gain a deeper level of insight into a chosen program.

Program Previews | Various dates

3D Animation & VFX Program Preview – June 9 | Learn more

Game Design Program Preview – June 18 | Learn more

Acting for Film & Television Program Preview – June 22 | Learn more

Digital Design Program Preview – June 24 | Learn more

Virtual STEM competition offers big prizes for high school students

June 05, 2020

InspoScience Canada, a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and promote STEM among youth, has organized a virtual research & innovation competition for high school students.

Cash awards, patent grants, internships, and more than $2-million in scholarships are among the prizes for the best projects.

100 junior projects (grade 8-10) and 100 senior projects (grade 11-12) will be selected to participate in the 2020 edition of IRIC. Selected projects will be showcased in an online exhibition and compete for awards.

All students aged from 13-19, currently attending school in North America, and have a completed STEM project (alone or with one partner) are eligible to apply to and compete in IRIC. Applications will be open from June 01 to June 21, 2020.

You can visit the organization’s website at iric.insposcience.ca for more information.

STEM Fellowship is currently looking for Outreach Ambassadors in the regions of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario; we are also open to recruiting ambassadors in the Maritimes! This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nation-wide organization while gaining key skills in leadership, communication, and networking.

Outreach Ambassador applications have been accepted since May 2020, and our recruitment will continue on a rolling basis until the provincial teams become full. If you have any other queries, please contact christy.chan@stemfellowship.org for more

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