A networking event from Science World for Indigenous youth to explore STEAM careers.
About this event
If you’re an Indigenous youth who’s ever been curious about what it’s like to work as an engineer, an animator or biotechnologist—we’ve got the nerdiest event for you! Join Science World for a virtual event that will connect you with Indigenous mentors and role models!
Come learn about future career paths in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and math) from Indigenous professionals and connect with like-minded peers with similar aspirations.
The event will begin with an introduction of our mentors, followed by breakout rooms where participants can network.
Program
11am – 11:10am: Introduction of the mentors
11:10am – 11:30am: Panel discussion with mentors
11:30am – 11:50am: Networking Breakout Session #1
11:50am – 12:10pm: Networking Breakout Session #2
12:10pm – 12:25pm: Networking Breakout Session #3
12:25pm – 12:30pm: Closing remarks
Mentors
Tim St. Amand
Tim is from the Tyedninaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario and in his current role supports global training operations within the Product & Scientific Support Department at STEMCELL Technologies. Prior to STEMCELL Tim worked as a researcher in the Departments of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences & Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen’s University. During his career, Tim also was an instructor at St. Lawrence College within the Biotechnology program. He is a passionate advocate for greater Indigenous representation in STEAM and chairs the Indigenous Employee Resource Group at STEMCELL Technologies
Logan Aird
Logan Aird is a Journeyperson Power Line Technician at BC Hydro from the Saulteau First Nations in British Columbia. He started his career with BC Hydro through their Youth Hires Program and found his true calling in working as a Power Line Technician because he’s an adrenaline junkie and with the nature of his job, he’s always on the go. He could be working on an underground line in a new subdivision or be up on a mountainside! For Logan, it’s all worth it because he knows he’s helping to supply clean energy to people in BC.
More mentors will be announced shortly!
Please note that this list of mentors is subject to change.
Accessibility:
- Sign language translation will be available.
- We strive to make our events accessible and enjoyable for everyone. If you have an accommodation request not listed above, please let us know in your registration form or contact Madelyn Osborne at [email protected] or 604.443.7564.