Innovators in the Schools : Yukon Science & Technology Connection

2010 Yukon Youth Outside (the Box) 4th Annual Yukon Youth Engagement Forum on Climate Change. August 6-7 ~ Marsh Lake ~ Ages 16-26. YYOTB will help you better understand how climate change is affecting Yukon and how we are responding YYOTB is your opportunity to team up with other concerned youth to take action on climate change YYOTB is your chance to have a voice in Yukon climate change policy & action Sign Up Now 456-5544 climatechange@gov.yk.ca Check out website and register by July 30. Accommodation, meals and transportation to/from Whitehorse provided. Travel funds available for Yukon youth attending from outside Whitehorse. Check us out on YouTube at Yukon Youth Outside (the Box)

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2010 ms infinity Conference 2010 Grade 9 & 10 girls from Whitehorse and rural communities! A one-day interactive conference providing hands-on workshops and role models (women working in math and science) by Women in Trades & Technology. Lunch is provided. Registration on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms available from your school office, guidance councillor or website above. Full Day event happens at Gold Rush Inn: Friday, March 26, 2010

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2010 Shad Valley Grade 10-12 students passionate about math, sciences and technology apply to participate in a four week summer enrichment program at host University campuses across Canada. More details and an application form at Shad Valley website. Two intake deadlines: December 9, 2009 & January 20, 2010.

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2010 Deep River Science Academy Opportunity for Grade 10-12 Yukon students to apply for a 6 week summer science immersion program. More details and an application form at Deep River Science Academy. Deadline: April 26.

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2010 Students on Ice Arctic Youth Expedition Opportunity for age 14-18 Yukon youth to apply for a scholarship to participate in the August 4-10, 2010 expedition. Contact Niki at apply@studentsonice.com Deadline: April 15. See www.studentsonice.com for more details.

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2010 International Summer School for Young Physicists Highly motivated high school students (17-18 years of age) who are passionate about maths and science will be immersed in the mind-blending work of cutting-edge ideas about our universe. Deadline: March 17, 2010. For more information: http://www.issyp.ca

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2010 Conservation Action Team (CAT) Opportunity for Grade 6-9 Yukon youth to apply for a summer environment camp. Only $100 for the 8-day Cheechako camp and $150 for the 10-day Sourdough environmental leadership program. More info at 667-3041 or check out. Deadline: May 14.

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2010 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program acknowledges and rewards students from across the country for their efforts to improve the state of the environment through school and community activities. 20 awards of $5000 each annually, to be applied directly towards tuition, books, room and board (where applicable) or other educational expenses for the first year of post-secondary full-time studies in Canada. You can find our more at the Earth Day site. Deadline: February 28, 2010

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2009 Yukon College Archaeological Internship Opportunity for Grade 12 Yukon student to apply for an internship. More details from Norm Easton, Liberal Arts, Yukon College at 393-8012 and check out. Deadline: June 2.

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2009 Conservation Action Team (CAT) Opportunity for Grade 6-9 Yukon youth to apply for a summer environment camp. Only $100 for eight days of Cheechako camp and $150 for the 10-day Sourdough environmental leadership program. More info at 667-3041 or www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca. Deadline: May 15.

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2009 Students on Ice Arctic Youth Expedition Opportunity for age 14-19 Yukon youth to apply for a scholarship to participate in the July 29 - August 13, 2009 expedition. First Nations: contact Bob.VanDijken@cyfn.net - April 24 deadline; Non First Nations: contact Niki at apply@studentsonice.com; see www.studentsonice.com for more details.

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2009 International Summer School for Young Physicists Highly motivated high school students (17-18 years of age) who are passionate about maths and science will be immersed in the mind-blending work of cutting-edge ideas about our universe. Deadline: March 19, 2009. For more information: http://www.issyp.ca

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2009 ms infinity Conference 2009 Grade 9 & 10 girls from Whitehorse and rural communities! A one-day interactive conference providing hands-on workshops and role models (women working in math and science) by Women in Trades & Technology. Lunch is provided. Registration deadline is Friday, February 27. Registration forms available from your school office or guidance councillor. Full Day event happens at Gold Rush Inn: Friday, March 6, 2009

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2009 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program acknowledges and rewards students from across the country for their efforts to improve the state of the environment through school and community activities. 15 awards of $5000 each annually, to be applied directly towards tuition, books, room and board (where applicable) or other educational expenses for the first year of post-secondary full-time studies in Canada. You can find our more at the Earth Day site. Deadline: January 31, 2009

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2009 Contest for students and teachers across Canada Canadian Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Change (CANDAC) has openings for 15 students and 6 teachers. Winners will participate in the Northern Experience Program - an 11-day educational expedition to Resolute and Eureka, Nunaavut in April, 2009. Deadline: January 12, 2009. For more information: www.candac.ca

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2008 Polar Perspectives Forum Secondary students will share and learn about the Arctic ecosystem, northern issues, IPY, climate change, Antarctica, and much more. Apply online. Full Day event happens at Beringia Centre: December 1, 2008

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2008 Crystal Growing Competition Offered up to high school students. Register with the science teacher at your school. Crystal production must conclude within 5 weeks after receipt of starting material. Check out more details.

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Contact us:
Innovators in the Schools
Heather Dundas, Coordinator
Tel: 668-8739	Fax: 668-8734	Intergov mail: E-4
E-mail: innovators@yukoncollege.yk.ca

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