Thursday, December 17, 2020

Immersive Academic Summer Experiences for High School Students

 


The Wharton Global Youth High School Programs are immersive experiences for students currently enrolled in grades 9–11. Led by Wharton faculty and instructional staff, programs explore topics that align with Wharton research and teaching. Pre-collegiate students engage with Wharton’s rigorous business education and get the chance to study and network with global peers in preparation for making a post-secondary choice.

Residential summer programs include

•    Essentials of Entrepreneurship:
Essentials of Entrepreneurship is an opportunity for high school students to develop innovative thinking and hone problem-solving skills. Students will work collaboratively to take a product concept from idea to reality and learn what it takes to truly be an entrepreneur.

•    Essentials of Finance:
Essentials of Finance is an opportunity for high school students to learn the fundamentals of finance and delve into the world of investing. Utilizing an online stock simulator, students work collaboratively to develop and present a comprehensive investment strategy.

•    Leadership in the Business World
LBW is an intensive three-week program for a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors that fuses research-based theories of leadership and teamwork with practical application through real-world business simulations and collaborative projects. 

•    Data Science Academy
The three-week Data Science Academy equips rising high school juniors and seniors with essential data science techniques such as data visualization and data wrangling. Students will also be introduced to modern machine learning methodologies which are all building blocks for today’s AI field.

•    Moneyball Academy
The Wharton Moneyball Academy is ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors with a strong background in math and a love of sports. Students get to study sports analytics at Wharton and learn how real-life professionals use computer programming, statistical thinking, and data to make deep discoveries in sports.

•    Sports Business Academy:
In this rigorous three-week program, rising high school juniors and seniors examine various academic disciplines as they apply to the sports industry with an overview of the business and legal aspects of various intercollegiate, Olympic, and professional sports enterprises. Students will explore ownership, sports agents, marketing, media, labor, and more.

•    Management & Technology Summer Institute 
The Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI) is a rigorous and rewarding for-credit summer program for rising high school seniors and a select number of rising high school juniors interested in exploring the integration of technological concepts and management principles. Run by the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology in partnership with Penn Engineering and the Wharton School, M&TSI features classes taught by leading Penn faculty and successful entrepreneurs, field trips to companies and R&D facilities, an intensive team prototyping project and other activities designed to give students the opportunity to learn about the principles and practice of technological innovation.


Online summer programs include:

•    Future of the Business World:
Led by Wharton faculty, the Future of the Business World introduces the foundations of a Wharton education to current 9–11 graders. Students explore real-time business themes and engage with big questions about the evolving world through group work, mini-lectures, project-based learning, and business simulations.

•    Moneyball Academy: Training Camp
Serving as a broad introduction to the sports’ statistics world, the Wharton Moneyball Academy: Training Camp welcomes talented high school students who have strong math skills and an interest in sports. Wharton Professor Adi Wyner will join guest faculty and PhD students to teach students the fundamental principles of sports statistics.

Students can access the application portal to create a profile and complete the application by clicking on the link below.

Application Portal

WHARTON SPORTS ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS INITIATIVE

 


Serving as a broad introduction to the sports’ statistics world, the Wharton Moneyball Academy: Training Camp welcomes talented high school students who have strong math skills and an interest in sports. Wharton Professor Adi Wyner will join guest faculty and PhD students to teach students the fundamental principles of sports statistics.

https://wsb.wharton.upenn.edu/events/

Friday, December 4, 2020

University of Waterloo

 



Design For All is a six-week virtual program that aims to teach participants about the principles and applications of universal design. Work together in groups and receive guidance from faculty and industry professionals as you work on designing a solution to a real-world problem. 
 
Register Here- Registration opens Dec 8

Friday, November 20, 2020

The Ridge's TrailHacks Virtual hackathon


Are you an aspiring web developer? Software engineer? Computer engineer? Are you interested in coding? 3-D Printing? Assembly? TrailHacks is the event for you! 

On Saturday, December 12th, participate in Iroquois Ridge High School’s first ever virtual hackathon from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. 

Follow TrailHacks on Instagram at “irhs_trailhacks” for more information and look out for posters around the school for the link to the TrailHack official website to register!

Virtual Discovery Day McGill University

 

A modified virtual ½ day program comprises a keynote lecture, one interactive workshop and a career panel discussion. As always, participants will be able select the workshop of their choice amongst a list of many. 

If you are a student in grades 10 to 12  interested in science, perhaps this is something you can consider attending.

LINK

Friday, November 13, 2020

SHAD Applications


REMINDER: Deadline for applying to the summer SHAD program is December 7th.

LINK
 


Michael Smith Science Challenge

 

The Michael Smith Science Challenge is a bilingual national competition written by students in Grade 10 Science or lower. It emphasizes logical thinking and covers material in the science curriculum common to all provinces. It is named in honour of UBC’s Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Michael Smith and is sponsored by the UBC Faculty of Science. Prizes are awarded to the top students (and their teachers) in each province, territory, and nationally.

Here is the link if you are interested in reading about it some more.

You need to have a teacher who will register you.  Contact me if you are interested.

The registration deadline is February 24, 2020.


Thursday, November 5, 2020

Studying Business in the United States

This month, EducationUSA is highlighting options for studying Business in the United States. Please feel free to distribute this webinar information to any student or educator who may be interested. As always, these events are free to attend. 

EducationUSA webinar: How to study business in the U.S.

Tuesday, November 10 at 4 pm EST. Register here.

This session is meant to be attended prior to the events during International Education Week (IEW). This session is a primer on the various pathways to studying Business including Associate's, Bachelors, and graduate degrees (including MBAs). Students will take away the various outcomes of the degree options available. EducationUSA Canada adviser Jenika Heim will present.

EducationUSA IEW Business Showcase: Undergraduate Part 1

Tuesday, November 17 at 4 pm EST. Register here.

During this two-hour session, you will hear about 8 diverse undergraduate Business programs including Bentley University, Creighton University, Doane University, Florida Institute of Technology, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Marquette University, Rowan University, and St. John's University. You can also attend the second session on Thursday, November 19th. #IEW2020

EducationUSA IEW Business Showcase: Undergraduate Part 2 

Thursday, November 19 at 4 pm EST. Register here.

During this two-hour session, you will hear about 8 diverse undergraduate Business programs including California State University Northridge, Felician University, Hillsborough Community College, Hope College, Lane Community College, La Roche University, Monroe College, and the University of Missouri. You can also attend the first session on Tuesday, November 17th. #IEW2020

Monday, October 26, 2020

ShadOnline for 2021

 

In 2021 Shad is partnering with universities to host virtual campuses that provide specialized STEAM and entrepreneurship content in synchronous real-time sessions, with keynote speakers and Shad’s signature design project.

For grade 10 and 11 students.

Applications for ShadOnline for the 2021 summer is now OPEN!




Thursday, October 22, 2020

Youth Ambassador Volunteer Opportunity!

 CALLING ALL YOUTH LEADERS

AND FUTURE WORLD CHANGERS!


The Public Education Team at Halton Women's Place is pleased to introduce our *new* Youth Ambassador Program. 
 

                                  THE OPPORTUNITY

The Youth Ambassador Program supports motivated students to become the leaders of a healthy relationships’ revolution for their peers, in their schools, and in their local communities. With your help, we can bring healthy relationship education to everyone.

Our HWP Youth Ambassador Program is now accepting applicants for its 2020-2021 Social Media Ambassador Program, an initiative that empowers young people to represent and promote healthy relationships, and healthy behaviors, amongst their peers.

See Mr. Pearce for some more details

or APPLY HERE



Friday, October 2, 2020

EducationUSA: October Virtual Events

 


All of the following events are for students and are free. Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

 

Ivy League+ Virtual Info Sessions for Canadian students

Join the eight Ivy League schools (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, UPenn, Yale) along with Stanford and MIT to learn more about their campuses and admissions processes. There are three date/time options- all will have the same content.

Sunday, October 4th at 5:00PM EDT / 2:00PM PDT

Monday, October 5th at 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT

Wednesday, October 7th at 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT

 

EducationUSA Canada Arts Virtual Showcase

Join EducationUSA adviser Jenika Heim to learn about "How to apply to arts programs in the USA" followed by presentations from six U.S. universities. If you are looking to study music, dance, theater, graphic design, film, or fine or performing arts, this showcase is for you! 

Thursday, October 15th at 3:00PM EPT / 12:00pm PDT

 

Study in Ohio

Upcoming events to learn more about study options in the Buckeye state.

Friday, October 2nd at 1:45PM EDT / 10:45AM PDT - Pursuing your career in Ohio - Internships

Thursday, October 29th at 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT - Oberlin College info session 

 

Kingston Youth Financial Literacy Contest and Symposium

What does Financial Literacy mean to you? Answer this question in a short video, essay, or poem. First prize is $500, Second prize is $250, and Third prize is $125.

Deadline for Submission - October 15th and Symposium on November 21st


Thursday, October 1, 2020

Fall Engineering Outreach Online High School Programs

 

Fall high school programming! Registration for our STEM Enrichment Courses, Global Engineering Challenge, and our new program, Virtual Study Hubs are set to open on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at 4:00PM ET

 

These programs are offered for participants who are currently in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 (2020-2021 school year). 


STEM Enrichment Courses

 

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge and excite highly-motivated students from grades 9 - 12 in various areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Led by upper-undergraduate and graduate engineering students, students explore advanced engineering topics and the range of projects engineers work on in order to build a better society. Students will realize what it means to be a well-rounded engineer in this community-oriented, remote and accessible virtual environment. 

  

More information:

Program information, course descriptions, and registration links can be found on the STEM Enrichment Courses webpage
*Please note that the link 
to register will not be visible/activated on our website until Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at 4:00PM ET.


Global Engineering Challenge

 

The Global Engineering Challenge aims to broaden the minds of Grade 9-12 students. This program is designed for highly committed and motivated students who have an interest in problem solving. 

 

Students are given the opportunity to engage with experts in the field of engineering every week, participate in workshops that provide students with a greater understanding of the issues and how to proceed in developing effective solutions. This program supports the goals of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in preparing students with the technical and trans-disciplinary competencies necessary for them to identify, learn, and apply along with engineering practices to resolve global challenges, create new technologies and contribute to the prosperity of society. 

 

More information:

Program information, course descriptions, and registration links can be found on the Global Engineering Challenge webpage

*Please note that the link to register will not be visible/activated on our website until Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at 4:00PM ET.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Centre for Education in Mathematics & Computing

 


The University of Waterloo

Website for math and computing workshops, conferences, AND CONTESTS, and much more...

Friday, September 18, 2020

GO ENG GIRL 2020!


Explore the exciting field of engineering! This year the University of Waterloo is taking GO ENG Girl virtual. This program is a FREE and exciting opportunity for Grade 7 - 10 girls to learn about the wonderful world of engineering. Meet current engineering students, learn about some of the amazing things women engineers are doing, and participate in an awesome design challenge! 


We will be hosting a special evening session for parents with the University of Waterloo Engineering admissions team on Thursday, November 5th in the evening. 

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

McMaster University Engineering

 

We’re bringing McMaster Engineering to our future students! Join us at our #MeetMacEng Virtual Open House on Saturday, September 19th (10 AM to 2:00 PM ET) for the opportunity to learn more about our programs, student life, co-op and more! 

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Engineering Outreach - Online High School Programs


We are pleased to announce new details for more online high school programs!  Registration for our Academic Preparation Courses and STEM Enrichment Courses are set to open on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at 4:00PM ET
  

Academic Preparation Courses
The Academic Preparation Courses aim to enrich the knowledge and skills of grade 9 - 11 students on core Ontario high-school level math and science curriculum. Designed in consultation with current Ontario high-school teachers, these non-credit courses consist of a curated suite of online materials and real-world challenge problems to practice problem-solving skills. Students will meet daily with their Mentor (current engineering student) to receive guidance through group review sessions and activities. 

This program is offered for participants who have just finished grades 9, 10, or 11 in the 2019-2020 year. Please be aware that this is not a remedial course. The Academic Preparation Courses are intended for students that wish to supplement their existing knowledge in order to help better prepare themselves for math, chemistry, and science in the upcoming school year.

More information:
Program information, course descriptions, and registration links can be found on our website

Registration link (will be at the bottom of the webpage):
*Please note that the link will not be visible/activated on our website until Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at 4:00PM ET. 


STEM Enrichment Courses
The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge and excite highly-motivated students from grades 9 - 12  in various areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Led by upper-undergraduate and graduate engineering students, students explore advanced engineering topics and the range of projects engineers work on in order to build a better society. Students will realize what it means to be a well-rounded engineer in this community-oriented, remote and accessible virtual environment. 

This program is offered for participants who have just finished grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the 2019-2020 year. 

More information:
Program information, course descriptions, and registration links can be found on our website

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Engineering Outreach - U of T

Engineering Outreach - University of Toronto


U of T is pleased to announce our new online high school programs for this summer!

  • Global Engineering Challenge
  • STEM Enrichment Courses
  • Academic Preparation Courses


Global Engineering Challenge



*Registration for this program is not open yet.

Further information will be posted on:

Academic Preparation Courses


*Registration for this program is not open yet.

Further information will be posted on: 

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Environment Week




During Canadian Environment Week there are lots of ways to connect students with global issues.  June 3rd is Clean Air Day, June 5th is World Environment Day.

Take the UN Quiz on Biodiversity - lots to learn!  https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/did-you-know/take-quiz

Discover the connection between biodiversity and coronoviruses

for more links - Visit the Canadian Environment Week page:
In 2020, join us on social media using #EnviroWeek to celebrate and safeguard #OurNature and protect our biodiversity. \

Friday, May 22, 2020

Science Reference Center scavenger hunt for students

 

Science Reference Center

Scavenger Hunt

 
 
 
Digital information fluency is the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively. Science Reference Center offers students the opportunity to hone these skills. This engaging scavenger hunt activity will have them exploring the database’s various features, discovering research topics and conducting online searches.
 
                                                                                                                                              
 

Login to the EBSCO Science Reference Center by clicking on the link below:
Username: hbe 
Password: hdsb_ls2020  

Thursday, May 7, 2020

EducationUSA Canada Virtual Fair - May 14




REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/EdUSACAFair

Learn about 32 different U.S. universities!
The day will begin with a presentation on U.S. undergraduate admissions by
EducationUSA adviser Jenika Heim (9:30-10:00 am). Then, every 15 minutes, a U.S.
admissions officer will give information about their university including majors, athletics,
special programs, campus amenities, work/internship opportunities, admissions
procedures, and more!

AGENDA (times are in Eastern time):

9:30 - "The U.S. Admissions Process,"
EducationUSA
10:00 - California State University, San
Bernardino
10:15 - Wake Forest University
10:30 - Brooklyn College, CUNY
10:45 - New College of Florida
11:00 - University of Kentucky
11:15 - La Roche University
11:30 - Rochester Institute of Technology
11:45 - Miami University (OH)
12:00 - University of Iowa
12:15 - University of Toledo
12:30 - Methodist University
12:45 - University of Rhode Island
1:00 - Saginaw Valley State University
1:15 - Chatham University
1:30 - Trinity College
1:45 - University of Illinois at Urbana
Champaign
2:00 - The University of Arizona
2:15 - University of Oregon
2:30 - Santa Clara University
2:45 - University of Northern Iowa
3:00 - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
3:15 - Bowling Green State University
3:30 - Temple University
3:45 - Penn State University
4:00 - Central Washington University
4:15 - Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania
4:30 - Nova Southeastern University
4:45 - University of Notre Dame
5:00 - St. Cloud State University
5:15 - Northwest Missouri State University
5:30 - Western New England University
5:45 - Indiana Institute of Technology

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/EdUSACAFair

Questions? Email EducationUSA at ottawa@educationusa.org or visit educationusacanada.ca