Organizational Snapshot�Summer 2013

Thank you for an amazing year! After 3 years of successful programming, Science Expo has grown from an idea

to a registered NPO encompassing more than 48 000 high school students across Ontario. Science Expo has expanded its programming more than ever before. We’ve transformed the ambassador experience into one of leadership with the launch of our Fall Info Nights. Our peer mentors have assisted youth at a grassroots level.

Feedback from our community has been phenomenal. Our conference delegates feel “the day exceeded all expectations,” and Science Expo 2013 to be the “best conference ever!” Within our Fall Info Nights, ambassadors have reported their experience to be “extremely rewarding and enriching.” “An overall great experience, with passion and STEM in the room bubbling over like chemicals in a test tube,” has been our most cherished reflection of Science Expo yet.

And none of this could have happened without you. With your support, we have seen schools, communities, organizations, and companies come together to support Science Expo’s programming and conference. On behalf of Science Expo, thank you! To all of our sponsors, thank you for your amazing support in contributing to Science Expo! To our partners in STEM, thank you for continuing to provide amazing opportunities for youth.

Honghu Wang"

President 2013-2014 Tina Tang"Vice-President 2013-2014

We have lots in store!

•  Organizational Overview •  Programming Overview •  Distinguished Guests •  Sponsors and Partners •  Roadmap for 2014 •  Community Feedback

We connect youth to STEM

How we started:!In 2010, 5 CWSF Alumni, moved by their own experiences, saw a need for continuous learning beyond the classroom and looked towards STEM opportunities as the answer

Our vision: To build a community of youth across Canada engaged in STEM

Our motto: Enrich. Empower. Explore.

We are supported by a diverse team of student leaders

Collectively, our team have been honoured by:

We impact youth through unique programming and development

Our programs are built around 3 pillars: •  Enrich youth pursuits in STEM •  Empower youth through hands-on development •  Explore opportunities in STEM coincidentally with youth

We are governed by our core values: •  Community – we place youth first •  Curiosity – we promote critical and creative approaches •  Trust – we form deep relationships with our community •  Transparency – we are open and welcome outside support

We engage youth in 3 key areas

50 000+ students in "

35+ �schools reached"

by Ambassadors in high schools

1000+ �youth hailing from

112+"schools directly

impacted through events

25 �mentors and"

35 "youth engaged through peer

mentorship

We host distinguished guest speakers Mubdi Rhaman Ph.D. Candidate & "Astronomer

Joshua Liu Top 20 Under 20 & "SMARTS Founder

Prof. Jack Weiner Professor Emeritus "of Mathematics

Dr. Brad Bass Nobel Peace Prize "

Co-recipient

Nicholas Schiefer CWSF Gold Medalist, "ISEF Runner Up

Prof. Steve Mann Inventor & “Father of "

wearable computing”

Laura Suen Runner-up CBC’s Canada’s Smartest Person

Paul Nazareth Philanthropic advisor &

networking mentor

We work with STEM organizations to get students involved

We are thankful to our sponsors throughout the years

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We are always improving

Conference applicants doubles

Ambassadors’ reach doubles

Peer Mentorship launches

Conference size doubles

School Outreach launched

Symposium evolves to a full day conference

Symposium launches

2nd Place in YSI-Capital Fund Competition

We  don’t  plan  on  stopping  

In 2013, Science Expo sprinted forward. We’re using that momentum to propel 2014 forward. •  We’re expanding nationally with Peer Mentorship hubs •  We’re doubling our conference capacity to keep up with

demand •  We’re bringing even more esteemed keynote speakers •  We’re strengthening our ties to high schools across the

nation •  We’re cultivating a community of curious and courageous

youth who pursue STEM opportunities

We are grateful for the support we receive from our community

“Science Expo’s allowed me to interact with passionate youth from across the province who inspire me to pursue STEM enrichment opportunities.”" – Jessie MacAlpine, School Outreach Co-Director, 2012-2014, ISEF Best of Category Medalist, UofT National Scholar

“Science Expo led to the development of my school’s first science club!”" – Sarah Wu, Science Expo Ambassador 2012-2013, Science Expo Delegate 2013, ISEF Silver Medalist

“Science Expo was literally the experience that changed my life… the start-up culture from my four years on the executive team has truly been an amazing and rewarding experience.”" – Stephanie Chan, Founding Member, President 2012-2013, CWSF Silver Medalist, Queen’s U Chancellor

“Science Expo makes me realize that real science is not confined to the classroom environment. It's actually full of passion and wonder as we delegates explore, discuss, and invent at this conference.”" – Vismit Joshi, Science Expo Delegate 2013, Student at Rick Hansen Secondary School, Mississauga