iBEAM Stem Outreach—National Science Week!

Join us for this virtual iBEAM outreach program designed to give middle school students the chance to connect and learn from U of T graduate students! 

These virtual online sessions will allow participants to interact with our graduate students to learn about tissue engineering, medical devices and to talk about life as a U of T student. The format of the sessions consists of fun and easy home experiments followed by question and answer time and online games and optional lunch.  

iBEAM is designed for students entering Grades 7 or 8 in September. iBEAM encourages the participation of students from historically underrepresented communities in post-secondary studies and STEM fields. 

iBEAM Live—National Science Week!

• Sat, Sep 26 / 12 – 1 pm
• It’s national science week! Join us for a welcome session to learn more about U of T’s BME Biomedical Engineering and Me (iBEAM) outreach program. At this session, grade 7 & 8 will have a chance to meet with our graduate students, observe science experiments and have a virtual Q & A with U of T students.

iBEAM Activity 1—Spherification: Giving Your Juice a Protective Shell 

• Sat, Oct 10 / 12 – 1 pm
• How do scientists protect things from the immune system? We'll look at how scientists use chemistry to create a protective shield, and how you can use this chemistry to give your favourite juices a protective shield at home!

iBEAM Activity 2—Disease Detective: How to Diagnose Disease? 

• Sat, Oct 24 / 12 – 1 pm
• Have you wondered how doctors diagnose their patients? By extracting DNA and using paper chromatography, we'll take a look at how scientists identify factors for disease diagnostics.

iBEAM Activity 1—Spherification: Giving Your Juice a Protective Shell 

• Sat, Nov 7 / 12 – 1 pm
• How do scientists protect things from the immune system? We'll look at how scientists use chemistry to create a protective shield, and how you can use this chemistry to give your favourite juices a protective shield at home!

iBEAM Activity 2—Disease Detective: How to Diagnose Disease?

• Sat, Nov 21 / 12 – 1 pm
• Have you wondered how doctors diagnose their patients? By extracting DNA and using paper chromatography, we'll take a look at how scientists identify factors for disease diagnostics.

Introduction to Your Ontario Universities 

• Sat, Dec 5 / 12 – 1 pm
• Hear from a U of T Recruitment Officer about Ontario’s universities. Have an opportunity to ask any questions about U of T, the application process and planning for post-secondary in Ontario.

If this is your first time registering for a program, please read the follow instructions on how to create an account and sign up for the sessions see below. 

Is there a cost to participate? 

• There is no cost to participate in iBEAM, however, registration is required.  

How many students can you accommodate?  

• Each virtual session can accommodate 15-20 students. 

Where is this program being held? 

• The sessions will be held virtually online using Zoom video conferencing. Zoom is a video conferencing tool and can be downloaded on your computer or device form the app store. 

What do I need to participate?  

• A quiet space at home where the student can be under the supervision of an adult 
• A computer, mobile, or tablet device  
• Access to the Internet. A minimum download speed of 5Mbps is strongly recommended.  
• Microphone and web camera. Many devices are already equipped with speakers, microphones and cameras but it’s always good to test them out in advance.  
• Some materials may be required for the activities.

What if I don’t have the materials at home?   

• As much as possible, the activity materials will include items commonly found in your home.  If you require assistance getting the materials for the activities, please contact Danielle Dinunzio

If you have any questions or concerns about registration or technology tools, please reach out to the Access and Community Engagement Coordinator, Danielle Dinunzio