Resources for High School Students
In addition to our Summer Research Program, SET Conference and WISEST Youth Council, here are ways you can connect with WISEST right now!
- Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter @WISESTualberta
- Visit us on campus at 295 CAB
- Join our newsletter list for program updates and scholarship opportunities
- Listen to the WISEST STEM Podcast
Learn more about other STEM programs for high schools students in Canada
Alberta
- Canadian Wildlife Federation has developed a WILD Outside program for youth aged 15-18. The program is focused on leadership as well as conservation and recreation activities. It’s free to join, is inclusive to all abilities, and has open registration spots available for the Edmonton area.
- HYRS Summer Research Experience in medical-related fields
- Ross and Verna Tate High School Internship Program (HIP) Computing Science
Indigenous Students
National Programs
- Perimeter Institute - summer program for theoretical physics
- Coast Guard college
- Shad
- Young Women in Public Safety
- Youreka Program - Citizen science think tank. (University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Toronto, Windsor University, McGill University, Queens University)
- DEEP Program at University of Toronto
- Students on ICE
- Canada-Wide Science Fair
- CDL Apprentice Program
Other Provinces
- Geneskool (BC) - summer STEM camp experience
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories - High School & Undergraduate Co-op (Ontario, Manitoba)
- WISE-NL Student Summer Employment Program (SSEP) - Newfoundland
Thinking Ahead to University
The following are ways you can connect with WISEST when you start your studies at UAlberta:
- Volunteer at our CHOICES or SET conferences
- Join UA-WiSE or STEM Teachers for Equality (ST4E)
- Become a WISEST Intern
- Plan for Undergraduate Research with the Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI)