25 Aug 2021
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And That’s a Wrap!

And that’s a wrap on 2021’s

Phase 1 of STEMing UP
and
GO!stem 2021

Check out the amazing highlights from both our programs this summer! 

STEMing UP Phase 1

 We are very happy to announce that Phase 1 of the STEMing UP had been nothing short of amazing.  We have had a total of 10 teams work towards solutions for 5 challenges that support a total of 3 businesses. 

Program participants have learned about Business Planning and Start Up, Branding and Marketing, UX Design, AI, Quantum Computing and Dev Degree Program. 

“My expectations were not just met but highly exceeded. The timings, the coaches, the trainers, the peers and the classmates were always on top of their games and whenever I had felt lost they were all willing to help me.”

We are looking forward to Phase 2 when the participants will come together to complete their projects and to share that with you. 

GO!stem 2021

Although we changed the GO!stem Program this year we were happily surprised to see the positive outcome and support form industry professionals. Check out the GO!stem Playbook that recaps the amazing adventures and learnings from the program below: 

GO!stem Playbook
12 Aug 2021
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Meet one of our amazing partners for GO!stem & STEMing UP Demo Day!

Our GO!stem Program has been a success so far. The theme for this year was Exploring Careers in STEM. We were honoured to have speakers from various STEM industries, such as Cybersecurity, Mining, Planetary Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics.  
Check out the #GO!stem2021 Panels here

Today is the last day of the program for this year and we are very excited to end the program with Women in IT panel hosted by our partners at Capgemini.

About our amazing partners at Capgeminin
participating in the GO!stem program:

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients’ opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. The Group believes that digital transformation should benefit all of humanity.

Capgemini intends to be a benchmark in terms of its contribution to society, not just for its own activities but for those of its customers too, fighting exclusion and acting to promote diversity, ensuring equal opportunities and the preservation of natural resources. The very heart of the Group’s purpose is to build an inclusive and sustainable future for all, enabled by technology, drawing on the energy of its talents and also the talents of its customers and partners.

Phase 1 for our STEMing UP Program is also coming to an end. We are very excited for the work that our students have done so far with the help of their coaches and coding instructors. Today we are also hosting STEMing UP’s Demo Day and soon we will be sharing our student’s pitches on our YouTube channel. Please follow below to be notified of all updates.  

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05 Aug 2021
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Meet Anne Genge, One of Our GO!stem Guest Speakers!

Why our amazing guest speaker at
Alexio Corporation
chose to participate in the GO!stem program:

Anne Genge CIPP/C CHCSP CCSP
Certified Privacy & Security Professional
CEO, Alexio Corporation

 “I love GO!stem. This program attracts and develops big brained impressive young women. I love the amazing ideas that get the chance to be cultivated as a result of hEr VOLUTION, and the dedication of partners and volunteers. I got involved with hEr VOLUTION a few years back. I was nominated for A hEr VOLUTION Canada top 150 Women in Stem award. When I went to the conference I was amazed by the founder Doina Oncel. She was doing what was so badly needed…creating visibility, opportunity, and pathways for young women to embrace STEM careers. I was captivated by the story of her own journey. I just knew I had to be a part of it.”

GO!stem could be the program for you!

GO!stem Virtual Summer Program is a five day program that enables 13 to 17 years old girls with the opportunity to explore a variety of STEM careers and skill sets in a new and exciting way. The program will take place online and it will be available to girls 13 – 17 years old that reside in Ontario. 

This year, the focus of the program is to explore various STEM careers and paths. Attendees will have a chance to hear from industry professionals and learn about a day in their life. There will be interactive activities for providing guidance and developing skill sets.

This program aims to inspire all participants by sharing knowledge on the various STEM opportunities available to them, helping to guide them on their future paths.

Apply here

14 Jul 2021
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Meet our Amazing GO!stem Speakers !

About our amazing partner,
Rasika Nimkar:

 Rasika Nimkar currently works as a Customer Success Manager at Procurify. Her goal is to make things easier for everyone and create smooth user experiences for all software users everywhere. Rasika graduated with a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She worked at an electrolyte simulation software company for 7 years before making her entry in the world of technology. With her analytical approach, she has been able to build special relationships with customers. She has published two papers with one of her customers at her previous organization OLI Systems. Rasika continues to work towards creating sustainable processes for her organizations.

RASIKA NIMKAR

About our amazing partner,
Sushmitha Thirumalaivasan:

Sushmitha is a problem solver and a truly no-limits person. She is currently on a mission to help organizations to make data-driven decisions to solve impactful problems. Being a chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta, she has 5+ years of experience in predictive data analysis, biochemical process optimization, and oil & gas. With a strong passion for data, innovation, and social entrepreneurship, she has worked on different projects in Engineering, Non-Profit organizations, healthcare and startups. 

When she is not solving global problems, she advocates for women empowerment and equal representation. She has dedicated more than 2600 hours towards advocating for women leadership, women in STEM, and International Student advocacy, inspiring minority and underprivileged communities in Canada & India to take up careers in underrepresented fields. In the future, she wants to develop systematic tools and models to address impactful global problems using her engineering, problem-solving, and data analytics skills.

In her free time, she travels, paints and raises awareness about mental health!

SUSHMITHA THIRUMALAIVASAN

About our amazing partner,
Vanessa Vakharia:

Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math & science tutoring studio in Toronto. She is also the author of Math Hacks, a new book that totally makes math fun, stress-free and relatable for young kids and parents, and the host of Math Therapy, a podcast that works through guests’ math trauma. She has her Bachelor of Commerce, Teaching Degree, and Masters of Math Education. She appears regularly on national television and news outlets as an expert in math education, and speaks globally at conferences about re-inventing media representations of women in STEM. Her #goals are to be Lady-Gaga-famous and to totally change math culture so that STEM is finally as cool and accessible as basically every single Taylor Swift song ever. She failed Grade 11 math twice, which was the best thing that ever happened to her. Sidenote but totally relevant: Vanessa is a founding member of Toronto indie-rock band Goodnight, Sunrise. Mindy Kaling is her idol and Vanessa believes that she should be yours too. 

 

VANESSA VAKHARIA

About our amazing partner,
Bhairavi Shankar:

Dr. Bhairavi Shankar is a Planetary Scientist, a Canadian Space Ambassador, and entrepreneur. She founded Indus Space, a social enterprise, to raise public awareness around Space Science and Exploration and its links to STEM. Through programs and workshops (virtual or in person) she often works with all age groups. She loves to promote space science, Canada’s role, and multicultural professionals in the space sector. She serves on the boards at Lotus STEMM (engaging South Asian girls in STEMM) and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre.

BHAIRAVI SHANKAR

14 Jun 2021
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Important Updates About STEMing UP You Need To Know

We’ve got some amazing news! The deadline for the STEMing UP program has been officially extended to the 30th of June this year.

What does this mean for you?

All applicants are being given this extra time to perfect their applications and to make sure there is enough of a window for you to collect your references and all other documents for the application. 

We want all students to be well prepared and looking forward to the STEMing UP  Program this year.

Apply Now
Do you want to learn more about the virtual STEMing UP experience? Check out our STEMing UP 202 Yearbook here or click on the picture above.
Questions about the application? Contact us today
09 Jun 2021
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And our #STEMingUP Challenge Partners Are….

STEMing UP 2021 Challenges 

1. Create a sales page & store for World Changing Kids

Students will create the sales page & store with a consistent look as part of the Upstanders Academy website. 

2. Create member portal for World Changing Kids

 Students will create a secure member portal to be part of the Upstanders Academy website, which will include a content library.

 3. Improve customer buying experience for Love and Nudes

Students will improve Love and Nudes’ existing website by making it more e-commerce friendly and interactive.

4. Create a community/subscription portal for Love and Nudes

 Students will create a portal for customers to subscribe for regular product delivery and additionally engage with each other regarding issues to women and especially women of colour.

5. Provides online learning support for the underrepresented population for hEr VOLUTION

 Students will plan and create an app/website that will support the underrepresented population in navigating and/or accessing online learning. 

What Former Students are Sayin’

“I’m very grateful for all the hard effort and success this program has brought. I’ve been inspired by students older and younger than me. I feel energized with the passion to go out and explore my interests as well as dive deeper into emerging tech. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this program come to life for us!”

“I can honestly say that this program taught me so much more than just coding! After leaving the program I walked through the world as an entrepreneur, critical thinker, and leader. I can look back at my summer with hEr VOLUTION and point it out to an important milestone in my personal and professional journey!”

Ready to be STEMing UP with us?