About this Event
SPEC is a STEM-themed Summer Camp hosted by TeamUP Science designed for students in high school. Participants can sign up for one of four weeks featuring hands-on STEM-related labs and activities with faculty staff and students.
This week's topics include Astronomy, Molecular Biology Technology, Microscopy, Genetic Engineering, Behavioural Genetics, Laser Engraving, Paleontology, and Entomology.
Age:
The event is designed for ages 13+, but we can make exceptions depending on how many participants sign up.
Times:
Participants will be at the University of Alberta campus from 9:00am to 3:30pm from Monday to Friday (Please arrive around 8:45am for check-in!).
Locations:
All locations will be at various buildings at the University of Alberta North Campus. Check-in will be in the CCIS building most days, but we'll let you know if it changes!
Food:
Food will not be provided by TeamUP Science for this event. Participants are expected to bring their own lunch or can get food from various locations on campus.
Monday, August 18
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-in
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Astronomy
Host: Charlee Amason
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
MBSU Tour
Host: Dr. Troy Locke
Tuesday, August 19
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Microscopy Lab
Host: G104 Bio Lab Techs
Wednesday, August 20
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Genetic Engineering
Host: iGEM Ualberta
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Behavioral Genetics
Host: Dr. Jacob Berry
Thursday, August 21
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Genetic Engineering
Host: iGEM Ualberta
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Laser Engraving
Host: ELKO Engineering Garage
Friday, August 22
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Paleontology
Host: Dr. Howard Gibbins
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Entomology
Host: Dr. Victor Shegelski
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS), 11335 Saskatchewan Drive Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 7.50 to CAD 15.00
