STEM Opportunities

  • SHAD Canada logo with a colorful, interconnected geometric design to the left of the text.

    SHAD Program

    Steam and Entrepreneurship Program

    SHAD is a program based on cutting edge STEAM and entrepreneurship framework that brings together like minded driven youth from across Canada.

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    FIRST Robotics Competition

    LOCAL CLUBS ROBITCS COMPETITION

    Highschool student from across Canada and the United States come together to compete in competitions and events.

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    Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation

    S.T.E.M. PROGRAM

    The program brings together indigenous students from around Canada to study STEM at various universities across the country.

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    Woman in Science and Engineering

    SUMMER CAMP @ ACADIA UNIVERSITY

    WISE Acadia is dedicated to providing young girls with learning opportunities and mentoring initiatives in STEAM fields.

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    UCLA College Immersion Program

    STEM PROGRAM

    Experience university life while learning STEM among other high school students at UCLA.

  • Canada Wide Science Fair

    NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

    An extraordinary event brings together our nation’s brightest young minds, celebrating their passion for STEM,

  • Green circular logo for Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island with a caduceus featuring a snake and a style of a snake in a question mark shape, and the letters A and C.

    Veterinary Medicine Camp

    UNIVERSITY OF PEI

    Veterinary day camp held at UPEI. Learn all about veterinary medicine by doing physical examinations, lessons, and discussions in this camp environment.

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    Summer Engineering Academy

    QUEENS UNIVERSITY

    Summer camp modules for grades 9, 10, and 11 students interested in engineering.

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    Summer Mentorship Program

    HEALTH SCIENCES @ U OF T

    4-week health sciences summer program for students who identify as indigenous, Black or multi-racial students who have and identify with their Black ancestry.

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    Youth Summer Program for Medicine

    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

    Week long modules in the summer that dive into the world of medicine and science.

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    Conrad Challenge

    INNOVATION CHALLENGE

    Innovation challenge that brings together students from across the globe to explore entrepreneurship and technology.

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    Tech Futures Challenge

    MINDFUEL

    STEM Challenge that fosters innovation, creativity and critical thinking amongst youth with the goal to solve a real world issue.

  • Logo of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) featuring colorful human-like figures and the event name in bold letters.

    World Robot Olympiad

    INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

    International robotics competition made up of over 95 countries. The Canadian team also offered various events and challenges

  • Logo for HYRS, with the tagline "Expanding Young Minds" and Alberta Innovates branding.

    High School Youth Researcher Summer Program

    U OF ALBERTA

    Paid 6 week health and medical science summer research internships for students in grade 11 students in Alberta

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    The Knowledge Society

    INNOVAION PROGRAM

    10 month innovation program that fosters the next generation of leaders.

  • Seal of the University of Waterloo with a shield featuring three red lions on a yellow background, encircled by the university's name and motto 'Concordia Cum Veritate'.

    Summer Problem Solving Course

    U OF WATERLOO

    Self guided virtual course that dives into math and problem solving.

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    Yukon University Dual Credit Program

    STEM CLASS FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS

    Credit program that allows Yukon high school students to obtain university credits.

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    FLIGHT

    TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

    Virtual technology entrepreneurship program for girls who identify as black and/or other underrepresented minorities.

  • Blackboard filled with various mathematical equations, formulas, graphs, and diagrams, with the word 'Math' written in large letters in the center.

    Math Mentorship Program

    U OF TORONTO

    Mentorship for mathematically inclined students in grades 11 & 12 by university students.

  • University of Toronto logo with a shield containing a tree, a book, and a sword.

    U of T Math Academy

    SUMMER MATH PROGRAM

    Week long intensive math enrichment program for students in grades 9-12.

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    Quantum School for Young Students

    ONLINE PROGRAM
    Virtual enrichment program that engulfs students into the quantum world.

  • University of Waterloo logo with text and crest emblem.

    Catalyst Conference

    STEM CONFRENCE

    Conference for girls and non-binary students interested in engineering to experience what university is like and explore engineering!

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    SPARCS Program

    COMPUTER SCIENCE IMMERSION

    Week long immersion program for students looking to learn about the world of computer science.

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    McDonald Institute’s Summer of Science

    SCIENCE PROGRAM

    Afternoon science enrichment program for students in grades 8-12 in the Kingston area.

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    Youth Innovation Showcase

    ONLINE SCIENCE FAIR

    Online science fair for Yukon and BC students ages 12-19.

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    Ingenious +

    INNOVATION CHALLENGE

    Innovation challenge open to 14-18 year old youth in Canada.

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