AVֲ RSS /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements.html AVֲ RSS Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:44:05 GMT 2024-11-18T13:44:05Z 2021 Annual Closing Ceremony /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2021/05/15/2021_annul_closing_ceremony.html On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Imhotep's Legacy Academy held its <b>2021 Annual Closing Ceremony</b>, sponsored by NSERC Science Odyssey. To adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, this is the first year that the event, themed <i>Imagine Your Possibilities</i>, was held online. There were two dynamic guest speakers: Dr. Ronke Olabisi and Dr. Ernest Korankye. News Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2021/05/15/2021_annul_closing_ceremony.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2021-05-15T15:00:00Z 2021 Black Excellence in STEM and Health Research Symposium /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2021/03/27/2021_black_excellence_in_stem_and_health_research_symposium.html On Saturday, March 27, 2021 Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA), in association with the Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN), Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS) and the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) hosted the Black Excellence in STEM and Health Research Symposium (BESH). The 2021 event brought together STEM academics, research students, and secondary students from across Nova Scotia and Canada. News Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2021/03/27/2021_black_excellence_in_stem_and_health_research_symposium.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2021-03-27T15:00:00Z 2020 STEM QUIZ TOURNAMENT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2020/12/05/2020_stem_quiz_tournament.html On Saturday, December 5, 2020, Imhotep's Legacy Academy held its third annual <b>STEM QUIZ Tournament</b> event. Twelve teams of students from across Nova Scotia vied for the title of STEM Quiz champions. News Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2020/12/05/2020_stem_quiz_tournament.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2020-12-05T16:00:00Z Representation in Engineering Matters /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2020/09/13/representation_in_engineering_matters.html In 2020, Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS) celebrates its 100th year as the regulator of Engineering in the province. To honor ENS, ILA connects with three Engineering students of African heritage to underscore why representation matters. News Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2020/09/13/representation_in_engineering_matters.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2020-09-13T15:00:00Z Celebrating Black Excellence in STEM ‑ 2019 Annual Closing Ceremony /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2019/05/18/celebrating_black_excellence___2019_annual_closing_ceremony.html ILA held its 16th Annual Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Irving Auditorium, at AVֲ, Sexton Campus. Our closing ceremony is an opportunity to commend students, mentors and tutors on their exceptional work over the school year and highlight their noteworthy achievements. The program included student science demonstrations and personal testimonials. News Sat, 18 May 2019 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2019/05/18/celebrating_black_excellence___2019_annual_closing_ceremony.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2019-05-18T15:00:00Z 2018 Science Literacy Week Event /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/09/22/2018_science_literacy_week_event.html As part of Science Literacy Week, Imhotep's Legacy Academy offered two events: (1) the hands-on science activity <i>6.6 Relative positions of the earth, moon, and sun</i>, and (2) a STEM Quiz Tournament News Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/09/22/2018_science_literacy_week_event.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2018-09-22T15:00:00Z 2018 Summer Research Scholarship Poster Presentations /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/09/07/2018_summer_research_scholarship_poster_presentation.html Recipients of ILA's 2018 Summer Student Research Scholarship present their research findings to their peers, faculty and honored ILA guests. News Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/09/07/2018_summer_research_scholarship_poster_presentation.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2018-09-07T15:00:00Z 2018 Annual Closing Ceremony ‑ Award Winners /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/05/12/2018_annual_closing_ceremony___award_winners.html ILA held its annual Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018 to celebrate students, Mentors/Tutors, and our funders. This event was also attended by parents, academics, and various community members and organizations. The event was sponsored through NSERC's Science Odyssey. News Sat, 12 May 2018 16:30:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2018/05/12/2018_annual_closing_ceremony___award_winners.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2018-05-12T16:30:00Z 2017 ILA Fall Professional Development Session /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/10/14/2017_ila_fall_professional_development_session.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy (ILA) held its biannual Professional Development Session on October 14-15, 2017. News Sat, 14 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/10/14/2017_ila_fall_professional_development_session.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-10-14T15:00:00Z ILA's 2016/17 Annual Report /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/10/11/ila_s_2016_17_annual_report.html ILA's 2016/17 Annual Report provides a comprehensive review of all program activities, including a financial summary. News Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/10/11/ila_s_2016_17_annual_report.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-10-11T15:00:00Z 2017 Summer Student Research Scholarship (SSRS) Poster Presentation /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/09/08/2017_summer_student_research_scholarship__ssrs__poster_presentation.html Recipients of ILA's 2017 Summer Student Research Scholarship present their research findings to their peers, faculty and honored ILA guests. News Fri, 08 Sep 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/09/08/2017_summer_student_research_scholarship__ssrs__poster_presentation.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-09-08T15:00:00Z 2017 ILA‑TD Opportunity Scholarship Reception /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/08/16/2017_ila_td_opportunity_scholarship_reception.html ILA hosted a reception to celebrate the seventh $100,000 instalment toward TD’s $1 million endowment established at AVֲ. News Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/08/16/2017_ila_td_opportunity_scholarship_reception.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-08-16T15:00:00Z Family Day Event & BBQ /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/07/22/family_day_event___bbq.html ILA to hold the inaugural Family Day event & BBQ on Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Sexton Gymnasium, 1360 Barrington Street. Events Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/07/22/family_day_event___bbq.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-07-22T16:00:00Z ILA's "Legos 'R Us Team Attends <i>FIRST</i> Global Innovation Awards /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/06/18/ila_s__legos__r_us_team_attends__i_first__i__global_innovation_awards.html Imhotep's <i>FIRST</i> LEGO League "Legos 'R Us" Team returns from their trip to Washington, DC for the <i>FIRST</i> Global Innovation Awards. News Sun, 18 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/06/18/ila_s__legos__r_us_team_attends__i_first__i__global_innovation_awards.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-06-18T15:00:00Z 2017 Closing Ceremony ‑ Award Winners /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/06/10/2017_closing_ceremony___award_winners.html ILA held its annual Closing Ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2017 to celebrate students, Mentors/Tutors, and our funders. This event was also attended by parents, academics, and various community members and organizations. News Sat, 10 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/06/10/2017_closing_ceremony___award_winners.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-06-10T15:00:00Z ILA's FLL Legos 'R Us Team Launches ProjectDal Campaign for 2017 Global Innovation Award event in Washington, DC /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/05/05/ila_s_fll_legos__r_us_team_launches_projectdal_campaign_for_2017_global_innovation_award_event_in_washington__dc.html The Imhotep's Legacy Academy FIRST LEGO League "Legos 'R Us" team launches a ProjectDal campaign to fund its travel to Washington, DC for the 2017 Global Innovation Awards event on June 18-20, 2017. News Fri, 05 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2017/05/05/ila_s_fll_legos__r_us_team_launches_projectdal_campaign_for_2017_global_innovation_award_event_in_washington__dc.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2017-05-05T15:00:00Z 2016 Summer Student Research Scholarship (SSRS) Poster Presentation /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/09/09/2016_summer_student_research_scholarship__ssrs__poster_presentation.html The Summer Student Research Scholarship offers university students an opportunity to complement their studies and augment their finances through summer research scholarships or through summer employment. News Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/09/09/2016_summer_student_research_scholarship__ssrs__poster_presentation.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2016-09-09T15:00:00Z Mathematics Summer Upgrade Program /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/07/12/mathematics_summer_upgrade_program.html The Mathematics Summer Upgrade Program provides tutoring sessions designed to help African Nova Scotian high school students attain the skills needed for achievement in mathematics. News Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/07/12/mathematics_summer_upgrade_program.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2016-07-12T15:00:00Z 2016 Summer Student Research Scholarships /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/02/22/2016_summer_student_research_scholarships.html Apply for a 2016 Summer Student Research Scholarship - Engineering, Health Professions, and Science. News Wed, 06 Apr 2016 02:45:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/02/22/2016_summer_student_research_scholarships.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2016-04-06T02:45:00Z Public Lecture with Dr. K. Renee Horton, lead NASA Engineer /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/02/24/public_lecture_with_dr__k__renee_horton__lead_nasa_engineer.html Dr. Horton will share her story of how hard work and a passion for math & physics led her to a career as a lead engineer for NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Events News Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:30:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2016/02/24/public_lecture_with_dr__k__renee_horton__lead_nasa_engineer.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2016-02-24T22:30:00Z ILA Scholars and Mentors Publish Research /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2015/08/19/ila_scholars_and_mentors_publish_research.html University-student Mentors are essential to the success of Imhotep's Legacy Academy's (ILA) programs. Some of these students are also engaged in intriguing fields of research. News Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2015/08/19/ila_scholars_and_mentors_publish_research.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2015-08-19T15:00:00Z SCIENCE QUEST Provincial Championships /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2015/05/27/science_quest_provincial_championships.html Inaugural SCIENCE QUEST Provincial Championship on May 30, 2015 Events News Wed, 27 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/science/imhotep/media_center/recent_announcements/2015/05/27/science_quest_provincial_championships.html Imhotep's Legacy Academy 2015-05-27T15:00:00Z