Youth Initiatives

After School Leaders – Biotech

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The After School Leaders – Biotechnology program will provide young learners with hands-on opportunities to explore fun facts of science and biotechnology. Students will perform activities like DNA extraction from fruits, creating elephant toothpaste and making bath bombs. Students will learn to understand the different facts and phenomena of science in a fun environment.

Experiments will be done in a laboratory setting where students will learn to follow safety procedures and use different lab equipment. Aside from gaining technical experience, students will develop personal skills like time management, following directions and working in a group — all great additions to a resume. Students will also complete the WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) program.

Overview

  • This program is for: high school students with a passion and interest in sciences such as chemistry, physics, and biology
  • Ages: 14-18
  • Start date: May 8, 2025
  • End date: June 26, 2025
  • Times: 4pm to 8pm
  • Location: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Cost: Free
  • This program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from May 8 – June 26.

Topics and Deliverables

You will learn the basics of biotechnology, covering topics such as:

  • Introduction to lab equipment
  • Understanding basic science principles with fun experiments
  • Understanding the importance of safety protocols in lab set-up

By the end of this program, you will have:

  • Completed WHMIS certification
  • Experienced reading and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
  • The ability to locate valuable information located within Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)
  • Completed many fun experiments to expand your knowledge and passion for the sciences

Instructors

Dr. Janet Jesumoroti and Dr. Motunrayo Ladele, valued team members of the Life Sciences department at RRC Polytech, will be the instructors of the program during the Spring term. With their extensive expertise and diverse experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, enriching the learning environment and supporting student success.

Application

After School Leaders – Biotech

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Additional Youth Programming

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