Science is Beautiful Art Competition

Beauty is in the eye of the scientist...

The 3rd Annual Science is Beautiful Competition aims to generate interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by having high school students use various forms of art to conceptualize science in unique and interesting ways! Participants, whether it be done individually or in a group, must create an original work of art that either uses a scientific concept to create the main elements of the work (e.g. freezing flowers in liquid nitrogen and photographing them as they shatter on impact), or use more conventional artistic media to represent a scientific concept in an original way (e.g. a painting or musical composition representing the Big Bang).

Works of art entered in the contest, accompanied by the descriptions and participant information (full name(s), grade and school as well as a signed consent form) must be submitted by Friday, May 29th, 2015, before 4pm. Only one entry per person or group is allowed. All entries (or any questions about the contest) should be sent to Let's Talk Science at McMaster at ltspp@mcmaster.ca.

For more details and instructions, please read the following documents:  1 2 3, or contact:

Rachel Ward-Maxwell & Erin Macpherson
Let's Talk Science Outreach Program Coordinators
McMaster University
c/o Department of Chemistry
1280 Main Street West  Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1
E-mail: ltspp@mcmaster.ca  
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/lts
http://volunteer.letstalkscience.ca

Secondary Leadership Courses at OELC

The Ontario Education Leadership Centre offers several leadership courses during the summer, each with a particular theme.

Secondary Arts: Inspiring Leadership (June 23 - June 29)
Grades 9-12.
Leadership development through the medium of arts and music. A creative environment helping students gain new insights, imagine and build possibilities for themselves, their schools and the world around them. You can choose a main focus (Music - vocal or instrumental, drama, dance, visual art)

Secondary Athletic Leadership (June 29 - July 5) or (July 6 - July 12)
Grade 9-­12.
Leadership development through athletics. The ideal candidate is not required to be a top athlete but instead has leadership potential and is interested/involved in school athletics.

Secondary French Athletic Leadership (July 19 - July 25)
Grade 9-­12.
Leadership development through athletics offered in French. Applicants from French immersion schools will be asked to take an informal language proficiency test.

For more information, click here.

PEO Oakville Scholarship

Professional Engineers Ontario Oakville Chapter is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for four scholarships, valued at up to $700.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of community contributions, extracurricular activities, academics, and the student's intention to pursue a career in engineering profession.  To qualify for this award, the student must be graduating from a secondary school in Oakville or Milton in 2015, and enroll in a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accredited Ontario university engineering program for 2015-2016 school year.

Please refer to the scholarship application guidelines at www.peo-oakvillechapter.ca for further details.

 Complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm on April 15, 2015

The Shakespeare Selfie Challenge

Write a modern-day soliloquy or monologue by a Shakespearean character, could be in iambic pentameter or modern syntax, and have it judged by award-winning author Kenneth Oppel!

More details here.

Scientifically Yours @ Brock University - May 12-13, 2016

What is Scientifically Yours?

Scientifically Yours is a two day residential workshop designed to encourage young people to continue their studies in the sciences and to pursue careers in science-related fields. Scientifically Yours provides an opportunity for students to learn more about science in a university setting.

What will I learn from the workshop?

You will learn about career opportunities from professionals who have careers in the sciences, including medicine, university research, and industry. Everyone will participate in six science and mathematics projects. Through the projects, you will get hands-on laboratory experience. The two-day event also includes a plenary lecture by a distinguished scientist, recreational activities, networking, and an opportunity to dine with a number of professional scientists. The workshops will be conducted with the assistance of Brock University student mentors, staff and faculty members.

For more information, click here.

DX Canadian High School Design Competition

Design Exchange is proud to announce the 20th Annual DX Canadian High School Design Competition. This competition promotes the study and awareness of all design disciplines in schools across Canada and is open to all high school students at junior (grades 9 and 10) and senior (grades 11 and 12) levels.

Prizes are awarded at both levels in five categories:

• Industrial Design
• Fashion Design
• Costume Design
• Architecture/Interior Design
• Graphic Design

Submission deadline: April 24, 2015

More information can be found here.

iSci McMaster Unversity Science Workshops

Students in McMaster's Science Faculty are running a high school workshop on March 7th, 2015 from 12:30 - 4:40, in order to expose students to McMaster University and the faculty of Science. It is open to students from grades 9-12. Snacks and refreshments are provided, but students must provide their own transportation. More information about this activity can be found here.