UHN STEM Pathways

Congrats to Ian Fernandes, PhD, our November Volunteer of the Month. As a previous Outreach Ambassador for the McEwen Stem Cell Institute, he has taught many students about their exciting ongoing research. Ian's efforts have involved highlighting this field through numerous lab tours, workshops and community events. We are grateful to have him on the team! 💙 https://lnkd.in/gyBGayuY

With December almost here, our last #STEM Talks for 2024 is coming up! Join us next Tuesday at 6pm for this Neuroscience-focused career panel. 🧠  https://lnkd.in/g9dT2Vnf

🌟 Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders through Hands-On Learning 🌟 Last week, our Inspiring Work Science/Healthcare stream students had the incredible opportunity to attend a UHN STEM Pathways workshop at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre. This unique experience brought science to life as they: 🔬 Gained hands-on experience with pipettes, honing essential lab skills ❤️ Learned about atherosclerosis and its impact on heart health 🐟 Explored fascinating fish research used to study hearts and discover cures These workshops ignite curiosity and inspire our youth to see themselves as the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, and innovators. A heartfelt thank you to UHN STEM Pathways and the amazing team at Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre for opening your doors and creating this memorable, educational experience. 💡 Let’s continue to create opportunities that give youth the tools and inspiration to shape the future of healthcare and science. #TheMINAProject #STEMEducation #HealthcareCareers #InspiringYouth #HandsOnLearning #EquityInAction

Join us on Nov 18, for a virtual panel discussion in honour of the International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM. #LGBTQSTEMDay   🗓️November 18 ⏰ 11 AM ET Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-GdtnZS Join the YouTube livestream here➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRfCSkZ2 Moderated by UHN’s Pam Hubley, hear from our panelists—Dr. Dennis McCormac and Dr. Tessa Ringer, MD CCFP(EM)—on what they love about their work, their 2SLGBTQIA+ identity, and what makes a great workplace. This event honours 2SLGBTQIA+ people in #science, #technology, #engineering, #math, and #medicine. University Health Network

Have you heard of our #STEM Talks series? These monthly virtual career panels highlight various roles in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to give youth an opportunity to explore post-secondary #pathways.   These events also get recorded so youth can catch up on missed sessions or watch their favourite presentations again. Head to the Research at UHN YouTube channel to find our 2024-2025 sessions thus far.   https://lnkd.in/gbwiCiy6   

Introducing our 2024-2025 Outreach Ambassador team! These individuals have taken on a leadership role within our volunteer team. They will be critical in representing their Institutes as they highlight Research at UHN and develop exciting new #STEM programming for youth. Grateful for their support! 💙

Some snapshots from recent youth tours at the University Health Network. Our outreach team has had a fantastic time meeting high school students from across Toronto. Excited to see where their #STEMeducation takes them next (🤞 #NextGenUHN).

Our November #STEM Talks is coming up. This month's career panel will be in honour of #DigitalHealthWeek2024. Join us next Thursday at 5pm ET to hear from individuals at the University Health Network working in this exciting field.   https://lnkd.in/g3JXJZgJ

Congrats to Crizza Ching, our October Volunteer of the Month! She has facilitated numerous events, taking on leadership roles and even recently speaking to the public about her research at a local literacy event. We are grateful to have her on the team! 💙   https://lnkd.in/gyBGayuY

Special announcement - our first program update is now LIVE! Head to the link below to learn  what our youth outreach team has been up to since the formal launch of this University Health Network outreach initiative in 2022. 💡  Program Update: https://lnkd.in/gCaBXWrU