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Aurora Research Institute’s Stem outreach program has received two federal grants totalling $565,000 to support youth who want to learn about climate change and its impacts on the NWT.
The institute was a recipient of a $25,000 PromoScience Award – presented by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council – which recognizes individuals or groups for their contributions to the promotion of science in Canada.
Another grant worth $540,000 will support a three-year project titled On-the-Ground Year-Round: Hands-On STEM Outreach for NWT Youth and Educators.
The funds will go toward expanding the institute’s Stem outreach program “to meet the increasing demand for programming, training and support across the territory.”
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In a Monday news release, the college said the two awards represent a “substantial investment” in the futures of youth in the North.
“Opportunities for youth to engage in hands-on scientific learning are limited in the Northwest Territories, and consequently, northern youth pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) careers at a lower rate than their southern counterparts,” the news release stated.
“The ARI STEM Outreach Program delivers hands-on STEM learning experiences for youth, and training, equipment, and support for educators to incorporate engaging STEM activities in their teaching. Aurora College will continue foster interest and confidence in the sciences within our communities.”
