PVNC students take in launch of #FemSteamPtbo with keynote speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar
Oct. 10, 2019
About 170 Grade 7 and 8 girls from PVNC elementary schools took part in the launch of #FemSteamPtbo at Fleming College on Thursday, Oct, 10, a new initiative with the aim of improving the awareness and resources to young females in the Greater Peterborough region regarding education & career options in STEAM and Skill Trades by collaborating with all interested parties.
Our students got the chance to tour the college’s Skilled Trades Centre and were introduced to five young women under 30 working in new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics careers.
The vision of the event was to move the dial on girls entering postsecondary studies in STEAM.
Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman and the world’s first neurologist in space, provided the keynote presentation, inspiring the students with anecdotes from her time in space and encouraging them to find their own STEAM skillset.
Never lose your curiosity! Study something that will give you the answers you want. Think positively about yourself. Roberta Bondar @PVNCCDSB @kprschools @FlemingCollege @FemSteamPtbo pic.twitter.com/l64uBiUlMF
— Dr. Sarah Taylor (@TeacherDrSarah) October 10, 2019
What a tour! The girls and teachers learned a lot about the programming @FlemingCollege and the collaboration that happens on campus. Great facilities! @PVNCCDSB @FemSteamPtbo #pvnclearns pic.twitter.com/tunMENRyqz
— Dr. Sarah Taylor (@TeacherDrSarah) October 10, 2019
Dr. @RobertaBondar inspires girls at #FemSteamPTBO to explore the 🌎 of opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. @kprschools @PVNCCDSB @TrentUniversity @FemSteamPtbo pic.twitter.com/FXSf35dsYp
— Fleming College (@FlemingCollege) October 10, 2019
We have 170 Grade 7&8 girls taking part in today’s #FemSteamPtbo event at @FlemingCollege, eagerly awaiting keynote Dr. @RobertaBondar! Goal is to inspire girls to explore the world of opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics! #pvnclearns pic.twitter.com/IdEPdCpMEf
— PVNCCDSB (@PVNCCDSB) October 10, 2019
Thank you @FlemingCollege and @PVNCCDSB for the opportunity provided to our Gr. 8 female students (and their teacher) to listen to a wonderfully inspiring speech from @RobertaBondar this afternoon! #PVNClearns pic.twitter.com/1ORSQenJrX
— St. John Ptbo (@StJohnPVNC) October 10, 2019
A little bit of Robotics and 3D printing happening! Learning about mechanical and electrical engineering @FlemingCollege @FemSteamPtbo #pvnclearns @PVNCCDSB pic.twitter.com/oicYe0hvwZ
— Dr. Sarah Taylor (@TeacherDrSarah) October 10, 2019
MOD women rock!! Our Gr. 8 girls met Dr. Roberta Bondar today at Fleming today. #gogirls. Full STEAM ahead pic.twitter.com/nxxWd9dvKP
— Monsignor O'Donoghue (@MonsignorO) October 10, 2019