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, June 22nd, 2024 
Time: TBD - 10:00am - 3:00pm (detailed schedule to follow)

Event 2:
Date: Saturday July 6th, 2024
Time: TBD - 10:00am - 3:00pm (detailed schedule to follow)

There is no charge to participate. 

Space is limited - Required Registration opens May 1st at 9am

Event 1 - Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

Topics:

  • Biology Matters: Hidden World Inside a Drop of Water!
    Lead:
    • Dr. Saphida Migabo (Senior Lab Instructor, Biology)
  • Experience Engineering
    Lead:
    • Dr. Oliver Iorhemen, P.Eng (Assistant Professor, Engineering)

Event 2 - Saturday, July 6th, 2024

Topics:

  • 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)