Natural Sciences Students' Association
2500 University Dr. NW T2N1N4 Calgary, AB, Canada

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Hey Scientists!! The Integrated Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program has an exciting volunteer opportunity for you! If you have a background in science, have previously done or currently do scientific research, and are interested in gaining experience in inclusive environments then we have an opportunity for you! The Integrated Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) program supports diverse learners in their university experience. This summer we are so excited to announce that we...’re bringing back a science literacy initiative that was piloted last year. Serious About Science and Summer (SASS) is about increasing science literacy and critical thinking skills among our students and graduates with developmental disabilities. As a SASS presenter, you have an opportunity participate in science outreach, volunteer on campus, and build mentoring relationships with diverse students. This summer we are looking for undergraduate and graduate presenters to share their passion for science and why their research is important to them. Our weekly small group sessions feature a student researcher to discuss a variety of topics from astrophysics to microbiology. At their core, sessions focus on building critical thinking and problem solving skills. You can choose how to present your research interest but our IPSE facilitators are here to support you with creating a presentation that will include participants with diverse learning needs. You could host a session that: Discusses current events as they relate to your research. Looks at common misconceptions about your research or field. Shows how elements from your research can be applied in day-to-day life. Demonstrates how your research solves a real-world problem. Shares your personal interest and passions that you bring to your study. Sessions are formatted with the following guidelines: Presentations will be held on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30-2:30pm. You can select which week you would like to present in July or August. Your session should be in plain language and accessible for people with little background knowledge on your topic. The maximum length for a presentation is 2 hours. You are encouraged to incorporate a variety of activities, demonstrations and discussion within those 2 hours. IPSE can provide a computer and a projector for use during your presentation. IPSE will provide $20.00/week for supplies and IPSE students can bring objects from home. We will take care of booking a space. Feel free to be creative if you would like to plan your session outside of a classroom! You can use this opportunity to mentor IPSE students throughout the semester If you are interested in this opportunity please fill out a quick online application. You can find the form here: SASS Presenter Application. If you have any questions about IPSE or SASS, please contact Bethany Whittal at [email protected] for more information.

Hi NSSA members! We are working on some exciting plans for the upcoming year, but in the meantime, if you are looking to participate in a fun and important event come on down to the Climb for Wilderness on April 27, 2019! You get to climb the 1,204 stairs of the Bow while fundraising for Alberta's wilderness and enjoy some awesome views of the city! Bring your friends! Link to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/353171728605708/

Hey everyone! We have been asked to help recruit for an event coming up and I think of all of you would be perfect! We are looking for a BUNCH of volunteers so if you want to join us for a fun day of science and magic please consider signing up! The Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary in conjunction with the Kensington Fantasy Faire will be hosting the School of Magic on Sunday July 29th, 9am-6pm. This event will involved 7 + hands-on magical science activiti...es for the public to interact with and we are looking for 100 volunteers to help run the event! Volunteers will receive: - Free food from Flippin Burgers - A stylish volunteer shirt - A signed "thank you" letter from the Department of Chemistry You can sign-up as a volunteer here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx And you can also follow our outreach blog for other events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2109680432579633/?ref=group_browse_new

Hello everybody! Sorry for the hiatus, midterms have hit us all hard, including your execs. We have some big plans for the future though and we would love to gauge your interest levels. We would like to do a tour of the Interactions Lab on campus in mid November, as well as a visit to the Telus Spark on Adults Only Night at a discounted rate in December. If you are interested in either of these events, please let us know!