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Soapbox
Science
Expanding beyond Ryerson into
the community allows more
young Canadians to interact with
women scientists and to envision
their own future in a science or
engineering laboratory engaging
in discovery."
Emily Agard
DIRECTOR OF SCIXCHANGE
ABOVE: The first Soapbox Science gave scientists
a platform to share their work to the community.
BELOW (TOP): One of the demonstrations at
Science Literacy Week.
BELOW (BOTTOM): Group of students interacting
in the Student Learning Centre.
Select Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Highlights
This spring, SciXchange launched
the North American debut of the awardwinning UK-based initiative called
Soapbox Science. This innovative public
outreach program promotes women
scientists and the science they do by
providing a platform to share their
work. Soapbox Science events around
the world transform public spaces into
learning areas where anyone can talk
to scientists.
SciXchange ran Soapbox Science
again in the Fall. Between the two events,
over 1,200 individuals, family members
and youth met talented scientists from
Toronto and across Canada. Young people
were exposed to role models like Ryerson's
ecotoxicologist Dr. Lynda McCarthy. Some
of the Soapbox Scientists also participated
in SciXchange's free summer camp
program aimed at empowering youth
from under-represented communities
in STEM to pursue science.
Through our community and school
education programs, SciXchange is able
to foster critical thinking about relevant
scientific issues. Each year, the Faculty
of Science participates in one of the
biggest celebrations of science education,
observed across Canada: Science Literacy
Week. The week kicked off the high
school education programs this year by
engaging high school students, Ryerson
students and the general public in topics
from biology, physics, chemistry, math and
computer science. Special lectures were
offered throughout the week from science
professors Catherine Beauchemin, Joseph
McPhee, Bryan Koivisto, Alexey Rubtsov,
Roberto Botelho and visiting researcher
Kipp Cannon.
Ryerson Science student volunteers
have continued to engage and inspire
elementary and high school students
through in-class activities that explore
cancer biology, biotechnology, chemical
reactions and many more. These programs
make science accessible, engaging
and inclusive while boosting science
literacy in the community.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity
PHOTO: EMILY AGARD
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Your Science
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