2021 CAP Virtual Congress / Congrès virtuel de l'ACP 2021

Session

M4-3 Teaching and EDI I/Enseignement et EDI I (DPE/DGEP)

M4-3

7 Jun 2021, 16:45

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Conveners

M4-3 Teaching and EDI I/Enseignement et EDI I (DPE/DGEP)

• Patricia Mitchler (Canadian Association of Physicists)

53. Sky Stories: The Art of Science Outreach

Prof. Svetlana Barkanova (Grenfell Campus of Memorial University)

07/06/2021, 16:45

Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)

Oral (Non-Student) / Orale (non-étudiant(e))

Our universe is a dynamic, fascinating, and beautiful place. Yet, physics is sometimes perceived as being dry and lacking cultural engagement. To mitigate that perception, we are engaging two powerful partners: our physical universe and our local culture.
The talk will describe a scientific and cultural outreach program developed for underrepresented youth in Newfoundland and Labrador, which...

95. University of Winnipeg Undergraduate Programs to Encourage Indigenous Students to Undertake Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering

Melanie Martin (University of Winnipeg)

07/06/2021, 17:00

Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)

Oral (Non-Student) / Orale (non-étudiant(e))

Undergraduate research activities, strong mentorship and peer support have been demonstrated to improve the experiences of students studying science in the last few years and the community has grown on campus. The University of Winnipeg has a large number of Indigenous students per capita, and is uniquely situated to support and encourage Indigenous students in the sciences. This presentation...