Calgary Engineer Mentors for
FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team
Do you want to inspire high school students to consider a career in engineering and help them to understand the work of engineers? The following opportunity is a fun and engaging way to work with students on a robotic project.
Students want engineer mentors to teach them about aspects of engineering and science that they will use to build their project. They will compete in January in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
| Who: |
25-50 Bishop Carroll High School students |
| Time: |
about four Saturdays from October to December
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Location: |
SAIT is providing the students with shop space to work on their project. Mentors and students will meet at SAIT |
FIRST LEGO League is an international competition where students solve real-world engineering challenges. The projects combine a research presentation and interactive robotics program with a fun atmosphere using LEGO MINDSTORMS technologies. Teams of up to 10 members focus on things like team building, problem solving, creativity and analytical thinking.
Contact Fayrose Abdallah to volunteer.
Schulich Engineering Competition
| Wanted: |
Professional Engineers |
| Date: |
Wednesday, Oct. 19 |
| Place: |
The Engineering Lounge, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary |
| Time: |
5-7 p.m.
|
Professional engineers are invited to mix and mingle with University of Calgary engineering students. These students are about to choose their professional discipline or enter their professional careers, and are looking to make professional contacts for internships. Students will talk with professionals about their areas of expertise, their career path, and why they chose their specific discipline.
Companies and technical societies are invited to set up a small complimentary booth detailing the specifics of their organization.
If you are interested in volunteering please call Becky Windley at 403-262-7714 or email bwindley@apega.ca. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your assistance.
Scientists & Engineers in the Classroom
Volunteers make a difference. Join today and share your passion for science by inspiring tomorrow's scientists, engineers and geoscientists.
There are five science networks around the province that offer the Scientists & Engineers in the Classroom program. Find out about the networks and how you can volunteer to deliver exciting science classroom presentations in Grades 1-12. Help students make the connection between careers and the science they learn in school.
Scientists & Engineers in the Classroom is a joint program of Alberta Science Literacy Association and APEGGA.
More info
Rock & Fossil Clinic Edmonton
Geoscientists (practicing members and university students) are needed for the 18th annual Rock & Fossil Clinic. Volunteers will help to identify rocks, minerals, fossils that the public will bring to the clinic. The Rock & Fossil Clinic is also an event held to celebrate National Science and Technology Week.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22
TELUS World of Science
11211 142nd St.
Volunteer shifts
• 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 1-4 p.m.
To volunteer, contact Lindsay Malden at 780-426-3990, ext. 2365
lmalden@apega.ca
October Elementary Science Nights
To celebrate National Science and Technology Week (Oct. 14-23), APEGGA will host more of the popular elementary science nights.
Volunteers are needed to staff hands-on science activities and will assist with set-up and take-down. A minimum of 15-20 volunteers are needed for each science night. Volunteers arrive at 5 p.m. for set up and are finished before 8:30 p.m. The events are open to host school families only and run from 6-8 p.m. When responding please remember to advise which dates you will you attend.
Calgary
Tuesday, Oct. 18
St. Thomas More School
6110 Temple Dr. N.E.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
St. Jerome School
11616 Panorama Hills Blvd. N.W.
Contact Fayrose Abdallah at 403-384-0211
fabdallah@apega.ca
Edmonton
Thursday, Oct. 13
Rio Terrace School
7608 50th Ave.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
St. Charles School
10423 172nd Ave.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Our Lady of Peace
15911 110th Ave.
(part of the Aboriginal Outreach Program)
Fort Saskatchewan
Tuesday, Oct. 25
James Mowat School
9625 82nd St.
Contact Lindsay Malden at 780-426-3990, ext. 2365
lmalden@apega.ca |
