Community Programs and Partnerships

To achieve diversity and inclusion in the field of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and mathematics), we strive to empower those traditionally under-represented groups in STEAM by offering barrier-reduced programs to inspire youth to develop a passion for STEAM subjects.

We collaborate with non-profit and public organizations to provide high-quality STEAM education to diverse youth, including girls, Indigenous youth, Black youth, inner-city students, and more.

If your organization wishes to partner with us, please contact us at sciencealive@sfu.ca.

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Check out our current community programs!

Current Partnerships

POWER STEM GIrls

Partner: Help From Above Canada

Help from Above Canada is a registered not-for-profit organization that is at the forefront of providing practical solutions in tackling education poverty for children between the ages of 0-12 years old.

Science AL!VE launched Power STEM Girls in October 2020. This program dedicated to girls grade 4-7 from underserved backgrounds. During this multi-week program, participants build measurable skills through play-based and inquiry-based approach to science education.

We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Nous remercions le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) de son soutien.

Haida Gwaii Outreach

Partner: Haida Gwaii Recreation

Haida Gwaii Recreation is a long-term partner of Science AL!VE! With their support, we offer engaging STEAM activities to students each year.

Annually, Science Al!ve delivers one-week camps communities such as, Sandspit, Skidegate/ Daajing Giids, and Masset. We have also delivered workshops to two local schools (Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School and Chief Matthews School)

Community-Schools PARTNERSHIP With the sURREY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Community Schools Partnership (CSP) initiative was established by Surrey Schools in 2007 to provide targeted programming, support, and resources to children, youth, and their families who face barriers to accessing programs and supports before, during and after school.  Community Schools collaborates in partnership with district departments, community agencies and partners to deliver enriching learning programs that are innovative and aligned with the BC Ministry of Education Curricular Competencies. 

Since 2021, we have delivered over 12 cohorts of our Pathways to STEAM program to over 430 youth in schools across the Surrey School District. This multi-week program includes after-school programs followed by seasonal camps.