Science for the Community

Science for the Community - Public Outreach Programs

The world of science captures the imagination of people in all parts of our society. Generating, stimulating and keeping that interest in science alive is important to the Faculty of Science.
Our Faculty encourages you to browse the websites of following organisations, all of which contribute to the promotion of science in the next generation and the wider community.

ISSET Space Academy Summer Camps

ISSET's Space Academy is designed for kids in grades 7-9 and 5-6 interested in space exploration as a hands-on five day camp.

Computing Science Launch CS 

students in virtual reality lab

Find out more about whether computer science is in your future.

The University Observatory 

stars

 Stargazing on campus.

WISEST 

girl with sky background

Promoting science among women

Aurora Watch

aurora

A university system that informs you of the best time to watch for the northern lights.

DiscoverE

yound students and testtubes 

Engineering Summer Camps

Museums and Collections    

university museums and collections logo

Explore the University Collections

Science in Seconds

science in seconds

Online science station loaded with short stories on science designed and maintained by U of A science graduates.

 Cyber Mentor

girl and computer

An online mentoring program for girls 11-18 that matches them with U of A women studying science and engineering, or with professional women scientists and engineers.

Science FUNdamentals

kids in computing lab 

A registered student groupthat enhances elementary science education using interactive demonstrations.

Telus World of Science

Telus world of science

A world of science in Edmonton. 


The U of A's Dr Ian Stirling talks to a young fan about polar bears

The Making of a Paleontologist - U of A Professor Philip Currie