Black Youth in STEM

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming with a focus on mentoring, skills development, and community connection for Black youth.

Dr Bartels demonstrating tree coring for BYIS program

Is your child between the ages of 6 – 15? Are they curious about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)?
Join our free program (two events) with a focus on mentoring, skills development, and community connection for Black Youth. Each session will be led by a Black identifying UNBC faculty member who highlights a science career pathway by way of engaging presentations and activities.

Location: UNBC Prince George campus
 

Event 1: 
Date: Saturday July 6th, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Topics: Plants and their Environment, Coding, and Soil Science

Event 2:
Date: Saturday July 13th, 2024 
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm 
 Topics: Physical Health and Engineering

There is no charge to participate. 
Registration is now full! Thank you to all that attended and we look forward to welcoming you at 10am on Saturday July 6th and 13th. 

TOPICS:

  • Experience Engineering
    Lead:
    • Dr. Oliver Iorhemen, P.Eng (Assistant Professor, Engineering)
  • Plants and their Environment
    Leads:
    • Dr. Theresa Adesanya (Assistant Professor, Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences)
    • Dr. Samuel Bartels (Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management)
    • Dr. Kennedy Boateng (Greenhouse Curator, Enhance Forestry Lab)
       
  • Health is Wealth 
    Lead:
    • Dr. Taru Manyanga (Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy)