Rise In STEM

Breaking down barriers to #STEM engagement and education in Black and underserved communities. Check out our website!⬇️

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And with that, the 2023 season has come to an end! We are so incredibly proud of the amazing year we have had. We also want to thank all of our amazing collaborators, supporters, and community members for helping us continue to achieve our goals.

Happy New Year everyone!💙

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We are so excited to introduce our Peer Researcher Team! Rise in STEM has collaborated with youth in the North Etobicoke community for the Transitions to Post-Secondary Pathways for Etobicoke Youth Research Initiative.

To stay updated, head over to https://t.co/Ee5NpBEu6n

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We would like to congratulate Irene Kessie from our Trusteed Group 'Rise In Stem' for winning the Youth Advancement Award 🏆 More than 300 nominations were received from organizations and individuals across Canada. Keep going Changemakers @riseinstem #StrongerTogether

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Rise in STEM is bringing up to 15 students to attend the Women of Gairdner 2023 event. Join us as we learn from amazing women in science and network with professionals. All attendees will have their lunch + transportation covered. Register for interest at: https://t.co/dHlWxx9e33

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Rise in STEM is happt to be a part of the Back to School Community Event in Etobicoke! We will have fun STEM activities for all ages, plus cool giveaways and prizes. Join us and our fellow community partners this Wednesday, we hope to see you there ☺️

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We've wrapped up an extraordinary Day 2 of the Black Diplomacy Summit, and the enthusiasm is at an all-time high! 🎉The day was all about "Reduced Inequalities – Prioritizing Women, Youth and Equitable Access to all things Technology" (#SDG 9, 10 and 11) #blackdiplomacysummit23

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Empowering youth leaders: Unleashing the change-makers of tomorrow! 🌟 The Next Up: Youth Leadership Event was an opportunity to amplify their voices, nurture their dreams, and watch them soar as they shape a better, brighter future for us all!

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Check out this recap of The Next Up: Youth Leadership Event we held last month! With so much to learn, so many amazing people to meet, and fun activities that activated our participants, we couldn't have asked for a better event. 💙

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Attention all youth! Rise in STEM is so excited to announce that we are hiring FOUR YOUTH RESEARCHERS for the summer 🌞This is a paid opportunity for youth to gain research experience while developing important skills for their future career. Apply at https://t.co/RHP3V36IMX

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We are excited to announce another guest speaker for The Next Up: Youth Leadership Event, Stephen Mensah! Stephen is the Executive Director of the Toronto Youth Cabinet for the City of Toronto. It's not too late to sign up at https://t.co/msn2o1MQ3H

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Happening this Friday! Don't miss our 🌱 Paint & Pot Social 🎨 where you can plant your very own succulent and paint the pot to brighten up your space. Plus, dinner and TTC tickets will be provided. Sign up at https://t.co/mouifdnMOk.

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Here is a sneak peek of the panelists featured at the Career Panel portion of The Next Up: Youth Leadership Event. They will share their professional journies with all attendees, + you'll have a chance to learn about various STEM career paths. Sign up at https://t.co/msn2o1MQ3H!

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This #FridayFunday we're bringing you our Paint & Pot Social. Everyone will get a plant pot to decorate and paint while making new friends and as always dinner and TTC tickets are provided. To learn more and sign up: https://t.co/mouifdnMOk

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Are you interested in developing as a youth leader? Do you want to meet STEM industry experts and network with peers interested in STEM? Sign up for The Next Up: Youth Leadership Event at https://t.co/msn2o1MQ3H 💙

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The first event in our #FridayFundays series is coming up on Friday, May 26 at 4pm! Our Youth Games Night will be filled with fun games, a little friendly competition, and some cool prizes! Sign up and learn more at https://t.co/mouifdnMOk (Link in bio!)

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Join us and McMaster Venture Academy this March break during our Engineering 101 series! Not only will you learn a lot about the engineering basics and meet other students interested in the field. You can sign up at https://t.co/Dtm5s8l33h

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👋🏾 Hey everyone you can now sign up for our Engineering 101 workshop series. We're happy to be collaborating with McMaster Venture Academy for this workshop series, who will also provide a tour of McMaster University. You can sign up here: https://t.co/8NgpdkkXc2

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This month we caught up with Mikel + Immaculate, 2 members of our Youth Advisory Committee to learn more about their financial wellness practices and everything they learned from our Financial Literacy 101 and financial wellness capacity-building sessions. https://t.co/sBH0tc4126

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This February, we are celebrating Black Futures Month (BFM)! BFM takes a look at the Future of Blackness, focusing on the new generation of Black leaders, activists, and people, while also appreciating the historical achievements of our ancestors.

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Are you a resident or worker in the Etobicoke community interested in community engagement?

Rise In STEM is hiring (2) Youth Outreach Workers to support our outreach, programs and initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, apply at https://t.co/ORFkwJ1cxx. ✨