Organizational Snapshot Summer 2013
Thank you for an amazing year! After 3 years of successful programming, Science Expo has grown from an idea to a registered NPO encompassing more than 48 000 high school students across Ontario. Science Expo has expanded its programming more than ever before. We’ve transformed the ambassador experience into one of leadership with the launch of our Fall Info Nights. Our peer mentors have assisted youth at a grassroots level. Feedback from our community has been phenomenal. Our conference delegates feel “the day exceeded all expectations,” and Science Expo 2013 to be the “best conference ever!” Within our Fall Info Nights, ambassadors have reported their experience to be “extremely rewarding and enriching.” “An overall great experience, with passion and STEM in the room bubbling over like chemicals in a test tube,” has been our most cherished reflection of Science Expo yet. And none of this could have happened without you. With your support, we have seen schools, communities, organizations, and companies come together to support Science Expo’s programming and conference. On behalf of Science Expo, thank you! To all of our sponsors, thank you for your amazing support in contributing to Science Expo! To our partners in STEM, thank you for continuing to provide amazing opportunities for youth. Honghu Wang" Tina Tang" President 2013-2014
Vice-President 2013-2014
We have lots in store! • • • • • •
Organizational Overview Programming Overview Distinguished Guests Sponsors and Partners Roadmap for 2014 Community Feedback
We connect youth to STEM How we started:!
In 2010, 5 CWSF Alumni, moved by their own experiences, saw a need for continuous learning beyond the classroom and looked towards STEM opportunities as the answer
Our vision: To build a community of youth across Canada engaged in STEM
Our motto: Enrich. Empower. Explore.
We are supported by a diverse team of student leaders Collectively, our team have been honoured by:
We impact youth through unique programming and development Our programs are built around 3 pillars: • Enrich youth pursuits in STEM • Empower youth through hands-on development • Explore opportunities in STEM coincidentally with youth
We are governed by our core values: • • • •
Community – we place youth first Curiosity – we promote critical and creative approaches Trust – we form deep relationships with our community Transparency – we are open and welcome outside support
We engage youth in 3 key areas
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We host distinguished guest speakers Mubdi Rhaman
Joshua Liu
Ph.D. Candidate & " Astronomer
Top 20 Under 20 & " SMARTS Founder
Prof. Jack Weiner
Dr. Brad Bass
Professor Emeritus " of Mathematics
Nicholas Schiefer
CWSF Gold Medalist, " ISEF Runner Up
Laura Suen
Runner-up CBC’s Canada’s Smartest Person
Nobel Peace Prize " Co-recipient
Prof. Steve Mann Inventor & “Father of " wearable computing”
Paul Nazareth
Philanthropic advisor & networking mentor
We work with STEM organizations to get students involved
We are thankful to our sponsors throughout the years
We are always improving Total students impacted through direct programming Conference applicants doubles Ambassadors’ reach doubles
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Peer Mentorship launches
1000 800
Conference size doubles
600
School Outreach launched 2nd Place in YSICapital Fund Competition
Symposium evolves to a full day conference
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We don’t plan on stopping In 2013, Science Expo sprinted forward. We’re using that momentum to propel 2014 forward. • We’re expanding nationally with Peer Mentorship hubs • We’re doubling our conference capacity to keep up with demand • We’re bringing even more esteemed keynote speakers • We’re strengthening our ties to high schools across the nation • We’re cultivating a community of curious and courageous youth who pursue STEM opportunities
We are grateful for the support we receive from our community “Science Expo’s allowed me to interact with passionate youth from across the province who inspire me to pursue STEM enrichment opportunities.”" – Jessie MacAlpine, School Outreach Co-Director, 2012-2014, ISEF Best of Category Medalist, UofT National Scholar
“Science Expo was literally the experience that changed my life… the start-up culture from my four years on the executive team has truly been an amazing and rewarding experience.”" – Stephanie Chan, Founding Member, President 2012-2013, CWSF Silver Medalist, Queen’s U Chancellor
“Science Expo led to the development of my school’s first science club!”" – Sarah Wu, Science Expo Ambassador 2012-2013, Science Expo Delegate 2013, ISEF Silver Medalist
“Science Expo makes me realize that real science is not confined to the classroom environment. It's actually full of passion and wonder as we delegates explore, discuss, and invent at this conference.”" – Vismit Joshi, Science Expo Delegate 2013, Student at Rick Hansen Secondary School, Mississauga