Description

STEAM IC is proud to announce our first smaller-scale event, the Life Sciences Summer Event! It is scheduled for August 31st from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at 8 Queen Street East, Brampton, Ontario (sponsored by Algoma University!). During the event, participants will be able to partake in a case study and debate, learn basic first-aid, network with industry professionals, learn about different careers in life sciences, connect and work with like-minded peers, and learn the importance of design in the medical field. Throughout the day, there will also be multiple opportunities to enter a laptop giveaway! And at the end of the event, the winner will be announced.

First Aid Training

Participants will start off the day by partaking in first aid training. They will learn the basics of reductions and dislocations. Please note the demonstrations are not done by professionals and thus, you will not be given certification.

Career Panel

There will then be a group of industry professionals from different fields within life sciences that will share their experiences. They will provide insight for post-secondary and their respective careers. The hosts are listed below.

Case Study & Debate

Participants will have the opportunity to explore how human genome editing has affected the world today. They will explore the advantages and disadvantages of genetic editing on a specific disease and be given questions for a debate afterwards.

Design Project

Participants will be provided materials to create posters, infographics, and PSA’s. They will use this opportunity to apply the knowledge learned throughout the day.

Itinerary

The Life Sciences Summer Event is taking place on August 31st to prepare high-school students for post-secondary as well as introduce new high-school youth to the learning environment. Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be snacks.