Let’s Talk Microbes Symposium
Let’s Talk Science is hosting an exciting symposium featuring topics related to microbiology, the human microbiome, synthetic biology, and other related topics for students in grades 10-12. We are recruiting volunteers for a number of roles, including registration, set up and clean up, and assisting with tours. Training will be provided prior to the event.
When: Friday, April 5th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: UBC – Hugh Dempster Pavilion (DMP) room 310
Sign up to volunteer here: https://goo.gl/forms/pufSG1VBImh81Ury1
If you have any questions, or if you are a graduate student/post-doctoral fellow interested in speaking at this event, please contact Alyssa at bigevents@ubclts.com
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Girls’ Coding Workshop at John Oliver
We’re looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help us introduce girls in grades 6 to 9 to coding! In this six-week program, students will learn to write Python code to draw things using turtles and make simple games, as well as program Micro:bits. This term, we’re also piloting an advanced curriculum for returning students, which focuses on algorithm design, data visualization, and using Python libraries.
When: Tuesdays 3:30-5:45 PM from mid-April to late May
6 weeks total, exact dates TBD
Where: John Oliver, 530 East 41st Ave (41st & Fraser)
Volunteer requirements:
-Knowledge of Python (you don’t need to be an expert, since we’re starting at a very basic level)
-Awesome teaching and communication skills, commitment to communicating your passion for coding to the next generation
-Be able to attend all 6 workshops, plus a few planning meetings before the first session and in between as needed. If you need to miss a session or two that’s not a complete dealbreaker; we will try to work with you on this!
-Pass a criminal record check (we will cover the cost of this)
If you’re interested, please email claire.bomkamp@gmail.com by March 22nd with the following information:
-Your name
-Year & program at UBC
-Brief description of what you use code for in your own studies, research, and/or what you plan to do in the future. We are interested in having a group of volunteers with a variety of specialties (game developers, bioinformaticians, etc.) so that we can better communicate the wide range of what code is used for in the real world.
-Previous teaching/volunteer experience that you feel is relevant.
-Any questions you might have!
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Quantum Leaps Conference
Quantum Leaps is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) based conference that happens annually. It is a student organized event for female high school students (grades 10-12). The goal of the conference is to show students a glimpse of the real world and careers in STEM, so that they can explore what opportunities are available, and how to get there. Let’s Talk Science will be hosting a workshop on using forensics to solve a murder mystery and we looking for dedicated volunteers to facilitate it!
When: Sat April 13, 2019 2:00PM – 3:45PM
Where: SFU Burnaby Campus, Applied Sciences Building
Interested volunteers please sign up here (https://goo.gl/forms/9CQCICPaixB0lhE83) or contact Evelyn at community@ubclts.com.
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UHill Earth Day BBQ
Join UBCLTS and University Hill Elementary for the Annual UHill Elementary Earth Day BBQ! The Earth DayBBQ is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the environment. We are looking for 4-6 volunteers to run some fun, crowd pleasing activities, including Edible DNA, DIY Slime, and clay fossils for students and their families. Materials and training will be provided and volunteers will be provided with delicious barbecue!
When: Thurs
April 25, 2019 4:30PM-7:00PM
Where: Uhill Elementary School (5395 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC)
Interested volunteers please sign up here (https://goo.gl/forms/MSN7Si26SjAnRZha2) or contact Evelyn at community@ubclts.com.
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Thank you,
Evelyn
Community Events Coordinator
Email: community@ubclts.com
Website: www.ubclts.com
Twitter: @ubclts
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