The Science Fair Foundation BC Mentorship Program connects students to science fair experts and professionals in the scientific community who can provide knowledge, experience and feedback during the development of a STEM project.
This year we will be moving away from a traditional, one-to-one mentorship program model and allowing students to ask questions at any time between December 1, 2021 and mid-April 2022. The intention is to give students access to a range of expertise when they most need it.
How will the program work?
Students will send their questions to a central email account. Our Mentorship Program Coordinators will review and distribute these questions to the appropriate mentor(s) based on the scientific background and expertise required. As one of our mentors, you will answer questions via email to help students develop their science fair projects.
What does a mentor do?
Your goal as a mentor is to instill curiosity and excitement for youth in science. Science Fair Foundation BC is actively making our programming more accessible for youth in rural and remote areas of BC and the Yukon; you may get questions from students who have never participated in a science fair before. Your guidance, knowledge and enthusiasm can inspire a lifelong love of science and technology. Check out our FAQs below for more specific information about your role and commitment as Science Fair Foundation BC mentor.
How do I become a mentor?
Use the Mentor Application Form. Make sure you fill out every field. You will be asked for:
- Your name and contact information
- Information about your expertise and interests
We are currently seeking mentors with expertise in the following areas:
- Biotechnology
- Earth and environmental sciences
- Engineering and computational sciences
- Health sciences
- Life sciences
- Physical and mathematical sciences
A Mentorship Program Coordinator will review your form to ensure we have all the information we need and reach out about next steps.
Meet our Mentorship Program Coordinators
Liz Ramsey & Fawzan Hussain are science fair alumni and experienced mentorship advocates and organizers. They will assist with mentor screening and orientation, coordinate the distribution of student questions to appropriate mentors, and ensure that student needs are met.
Contact Us
You can reach out at any time with your questions to mentorship@sciencefairs.ca.