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APEGA - Local Branches
Branch Science Nights
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The Opportunity |
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APEGA's Edmonton and Fort McMurray Branch are looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience in an evening of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers and families. During the 2023-24 school year these branches will be hosting Science Nights each month at a different school in their local area. Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple Science Nights throughout the year. A pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. |
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The Impact |
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APEGA’s outreach events, such as Science Nights and Science Olympics are vital pieces of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA.
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Approximately 3-hours per event
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Schedule & Location |
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Edmonton Branch Science Nights: September 28th, 2023 | Aurora School | 12245 - 131 Street CANCELLED October 19th, 2023 | Wild Rose Elementary School | 58 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert November 8th, 2023 | St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School | 10530 – 138 Street January 18th, 2024 | Steinhauer Elementary School | 10717 – 32A Avenue February 8th, 2024 | MAC Islamic Elementary School | 11342 – 127 Street March 7th, 2024 | Academy Saint Andre | 5811 Rue Eaglemont, Beaumont April 10th, 2024 | Ecole Champs Vallee School | 6002 30 Avenue, Beaumont May 2nd, 2024 | Elmwood School | 16324 83 Avenue June 11th, 2024 | Suzuki Charter School | 10720 54 Street
Fort McMurray Branch Science Nights: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | Greely Road School & Fort McMurray Islamic School | Greely Rd, Fort McMurray
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Click below to learn more and apply… |
APEGA - Science Olympics
APEGA Science Olympics
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The Opportunity |
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The APEGA Science Olympics are back! APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2024 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Fort McMurray, Edmonton, or Calgary events. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA.
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Event Dates
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Fort McMurray – February 9th, 2024 Edmonton – April 7th, 2024 Calgary – May 25th, 2024
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The Impact |
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APEGA’s Science Olympics events are a vital piece of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. By participating in Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions.
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Volunteer Roles |
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Event Volunteers Event Volunteers help with tasks including but not limited to: signing in students, setting up project material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, handing out student lunch and awards, and cleaning up project material.
Challenge Managers Challenge Managers are responsible for leading a challenge on the day of the event. They will act as the point person for all volunteers judging that activity, requiring them to be deeply familiar with the activity and the APEGA Science Olympics event. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take on a larger role at the event.
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Time Commitment |
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3 - 6 hours training 3-hours pre-event for Challenge Managers 6.5 – 8 hours on event day
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Click below to learn more and apply… |