We are looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV, who is academically outstanding and has great leadership and communication skills, to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) to be held July 27 – August 10, 2022.
We anticipate sending the successful candidate to LIYSF in person. We will continue to monitor the International travel restrictions and adhere to the guidelines set out by the restrictions the Canadian Government at the time of travel. As this is a hybrid programme there is an opportunity to attend virtually if travel is not preferred.
INFORMATON SESSION: Thursday, FEB 10 @ 1:00 PM via ZOOM
(email Caroline.Majeau@ufv.ca for Zoom link)
Read about the experiences from all of our past representatives on our science blog.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To qualify for the Selection Process, you must:
- be aged 17 to 21
- Submit a portfolio, consisting of:
- Resume and cover letter stating why you qualify for this opportunity.
- Your vision of where Science or Technology will make the biggest contribution to the future (short essay, video or other visual presentation).
- 2 letters of reference from faculty who can speak to your ability & accomplishments as a science student and why you would be a good representative for UFV at the Forum.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 10, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to Monday, March 21, 2022
Send a digital copy to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at janice.nagtegaal@ufv.ca
PRESENTATIONS:
Shortlisted candidates will make a presentation to the selection panel on a research interest at a date to be coordinated between mid March to early April. Presentations will be widely advertised to the university community and attendance will be open to any interested students, family, friends, staff and faculty.
QUESTIONS:
Janice Nagtegaal, Assistant to the Dean
Faculty of Science, Office of the Dean
Janice.Nagtegaal@ufv.ca