SET Conference
Come and help WISEST deliver the SET (Science, Engineering, and Technology) Conference! This fun and interactive day shows young women and gender-diverse students in grades 10-12 that there is more to science than medicine, more to engineering than building bridges, and more to technology than sitting behind a computer screen. This year SET is returning to an in-person event on the North Campus of the University of Alberta. Please see our volunteer roles below and sign up for those that you're interested in. All roles are in-person.
All volunteers are invited to join us at the SET Conference on Saturday, November 26, 2022, for a complimentary lunch!
Roles
Lab Activity Volunteers
Lab Activity Volunteers help to deliver hands-on lab activities for SET participants! All Lab Activity Volunteers are expected to complete Online Safety Training prior to the SET Conference and WISEST expects all Lab Activity groups to do a test run of their lab prior to the Conference.
WISEST has Lab Activity ideas that we have used in past conferences and we also welcome fresh, new ideas for science, engineering, and technology hands-on activities. As some students attend the conference multiple years in a row, it's important for us to find new activities to keep everyone excited and engaged!
Lab Activity Leaders
Lab Activity Leaders organize and deliver a hands-on lab activity for Conference participants! Lab Activity Leaders are responsible for reviewing their lab procedure, requesting any required materials from WISEST, and leading the activity during both sessions. Each Lab Activity Leader will have a few Assistants to help them.
Who should sign up: Graduate, Ph.D. Students, researchers, faculty members, lab assistants, lab coordinators, STEM outreach organizations/leaders, or professionals working in STEM fields.
Time commitment: Volunteers can expect to commit to several hours of lab planning and preparation and are expected to complete Online Safety Training and a lab test run prior to the SET Conference. Lab Activity Leaders must be present from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the Conference day.
Lab Activity Assistants
Lab Activity Assistants help to deliver a hands-on lab activity for Conference participants! Lab Activity Assistants will help during both the morning and afternoon activity sessions.
Who should sign up: Undergraduate, Graduate, Ph.D. Students, researchers, faculty members, lab assistants, lab coordinators, STEM outreach organizations/leaders, or professionals working in STEM fields. We also encourage Education students in Secondary Education who plan on teaching high school science to volunteer as lab activity assistants.
Time commitment: Volunteers are expected to complete Online Safety Training and a lab test run prior to the SET conference. Lab Activity Assistants must be present from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the Conference day.
Safety Coordinators
Safety Coordinators will be assigned to 1 lab in the Chemistry Department and ensure that safety protocols are being followed during the execution of the hands-on laboratory activities. These individuals should be experienced with Chemistry Labs and be comfortable taking control in case of a spill.
Who should sign up: Chemistry Masters, or Ph.D. Students, or other trained personnel from the Chemistry Department with access to the undergraduate general chemistry labs.
Time commitment: Volunteers are expected to review relevant lab procedures/safety documents and complete Online Safety Training prior to the SET Conference. Safety Coordinators will need to be available for the lab test run as well as from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on the Conference day.
Delegate Guides and General Volunteers
Who should sign up: Undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. students, high school students, or interested members from the community. We also encourage Education students in Secondary Education who plan on teaching high school science to volunteer as a guide or general volunteer.
Delegate Guides assist with leading groups of students to various activities on campus. They are also key in making sure that SET participants have a positive experience! General Volunteers help with things like event set up, signage, registration, and whatever is required to have a smooth, successful event. The time commitment for General Volunteers varies depending on duties. Both Guides and General Volunteers are asked to attend a brief orientation meeting before the SET Conference.
Role Model and Networking Volunteers
Who should sign up: Individuals working in science, engineering, or technology fields or pursuing graduate or Ph.D. studies in STEM.
Role Model and Networking volunteers lead discussions with groups of students. These volunteers will share their educational and career experiences, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about careers in STEM, and may also meet with students outside group discussions to share additional information about careers and projects they are working on. Role Model and Networking Volunteer time commitments are outlined in the registration form.
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