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The Faculty of Applied Sciences outreach initiatives engage diverse communities of youth with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) opportunities. 

Our programs provide youth in grades K-12 with the opportunity to participate in innovative workshops, clubs and summer camps to spark their passion for science and technology. We aim to dispel stereotypes in the STEAM fields and work to empower traditionally underrepresented groups by developing barrier-free programs for girls, under-served youth and Indigenous communities.

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Our monthly outreach programs newsletter lists our current free and paid K-12 youth programs in a community near you as well as teacher professional development opportunities and resources. To sign-up, please click the button below.

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Connect with us at fas_outreach@sfu.ca.

Youth Programs

Science AL!VE

Science AL!VE is dedicated to sparking passion for science, technology, and engineering for Grade K-12! Science AL!VE strives to engage youth in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, Mathematics) programs to build measurable skills and improve self-confidence. We offer summer camps, weekend clubs, online workshops and resources for teachers.

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Invent the Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, from digital voice assistants to self-driving cars, and more recently, in the form of advanced chatbots like ChatGPT. The Invent the Future Program aims to introduce Grade 7-9 students to AI concepts and their applications through code-along workshops, projects, and group discussions.

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Resources For Teachers

Computer Science Teaching Toolkit

Are you a high school teacher looking for materials to teach Computer Science or Programming to students?

The SFU Computer Science Teaching Toolkit (CSTT) provides an engaging set of exercises and tools used to teach Introduction to Computer Science and Programming at SFU.

These materials are provided free of charge to B.C. high school teachers, and highlight the utility and breadth of computer science, while teaching fundamental computer science concepts and programming constructs.

Toolkit Request Form

Please use your offcial school domain (e.g. @sd43.bc.cs)
(e.g. Charles Best Secondary, Sutherland Secondary)
(e.g. Calculus 11, Computer Programming 12)

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Help us inspire young learners! Your donation allows Science AL!VE to continue to create and deliver new, fun, and hands-on activities to youth across B.C.

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