Be a Gene Researcher for a Week in 2016

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is looking for mature, capable high school (Grade 11 & 12 students.

You must be:

• passionate about science and intrigued by genetics
• have an overall average of at least 85%
• can write a brilliant essay to demonstrate your excitement about science and your advanced communication skills
• can convince a teacher to write a stunning reference for you

Gene Researcher for a Week (GRFAW) program is your opportunity to gain insight into the world of genetic diseases through a mentorship in one of Canada’s top genetic labs. This program is designed to provide a learning experience for students that have not had extensive lab experience from other programs or work experience opportunities.

Participants can learn how genes cause human genetic disorders and how top scientists translate these findings into treatments and cures for genetic diseases.

In this program you will participate in the activities in the lab with as much hands on experience as possible*. The GRFAW mentoring program is a great opportunity for YOU to learn about human genetics research and connect with the scientific community.

Apply online between Nov 1 and Dec 30th at http://grfaw.ca/  by filling out and submitting the following:

• Student Application Form
• Student Essay
• Teacher Reference Letter

*every lab is different in the experience they provide and we cannot guarantee that every student will have the opportunity to be "hands on".

Cap Mall Gift Wrapping Volunteers

JOIN NSCR’s charity gift wrap booth at Capilano Mall

 

December 4-24, 2015
 

Register for different shifts and get your 30 hours of work experience/volunteer hours done while giving back to your community!

 

Requirements:

• Volunteers are required to attend the training either on Nov 24th  4-5:30pm (Tuesday), Nov 25th 7-8:30pm (Wednesday), or Dec 2  4-5:30pm (Wednesday)
• should be committed to attend the shifts assigned

(please get your application form & shift calendar from Ms. Abad in counseling)

Please email your application and calendar to giftwrap@nscr.bc.ca

Eng•Cite Lunch for Grade 10-12 Girls (Nov 28)

 
 

Grade 10-12 girls interested in science and math are invited to attend the Eng•Cite Lunch for an opportunity to talk to and hear presentations by women who are currently studying engineering or young alumnae who are working in the industry.

 

We would like to provide an open forum to enable discussions with and questions to other female students/engineers who were facing a similar decision more recently, and why they chose their path. 

 

Interested students must RSVP for the lunch by November 23^rd.  Visit our website: www.engineering.ubc.ca/openhouse.

 

 

If you want to count your hours towards work experience, see or contact Ms. Abad cbad@sd44.ca /Mrs. Watson kwatson@sd44.ca