What is Discover E?
Discover E is a not-for-profit, student-run program at the University of Alberta that makes science exciting and accessible to youth in Edmonton and many other communities.
Our Mission
To have children and youth recognize the value and importance of engineering, science, and technology in today's dynamic world and consider the pursuit of related fields in a fun, interesting, and rewarding option for their future.
We conduct in-class workshops during the school year, and offer science, technology and engineering day camps during July and August. Our newest program, the Girls, Engineering and Mentorship Club is also available on Saturdays during the school year. These programs help to foster an interest in science, engineering, and technology by making those topics fun, interesting and relevant to youth.
2009 in Review
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# of youth in camp program |
1 865 |
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# of students reached outside the Greater Edmonton Area |
11 019 |
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# of students reached in workshops |
16 209 |
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# of youth reached through clubs and events |
833 |
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Total Number of Youth Reached |
18 907 |
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Discover E has recently been awarded the 2008 Actua Award for Leadership and Innovation. We also recieved the 1999 Nortel Award for Leadership and Innovation by Actua and the 1997 Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Award (ASTech).
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Discover E is a member of Actua. Actua provides training, resources, and support to a national network of local community based organizations offering science and technology outreach programs. Actua members reach over 225,000 youth per year. Visit Actua on the web at http://www.actua.ca/. |
