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Dr. Verna J Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program 2019

created: Jan 5, 2019

Dr. Verna J Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program 2019

Announcing the 2019 Verna J. Kirkness Science & Engineering Education Program

For Participating Universities and dates please go to: http://www.vernajkirkness.org

THE PROGRAM
The Kirkness Program provides the opportunity for grade 11 students to spend one week in a research laboratory (science or engineering) and experience what it would be like to attend University.

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Grade 11 First Nations, Métis or Inuit students with an interest in science, math or engineering.

HOW TO APPLY

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • All expenses are paid – transportation, food and accommodations.
  • Students live on campus along with teacher/chaperones and spend time with Elders at Aboriginal Students’ Centres at each University.
  • Students will make a presentation of their research findings on the final afternoon of the Program.
  • Students will attend an Honour Dinner with Dr. Verna J. Kirkness

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact:
Jocelyne Robinson, Program Director
Cell 778.952.1873
jocelyne@vernajkirkness.org

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