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杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Design has been ranked in the top 10 engineering programs in Canada and top 9 for research reputation, according to the 

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The Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism community is saddened by the loss of Professor Greg Andonian, who was the school鈥檚 longest-serving faculty member. Krikor (Greg) Serop Andonian died on August 29 at age 83 after a brief battle with cancer.

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Ottawa, Ontario, August 15, 2024 – Today, Virtual Ventures at 杏吧原创 University announced new funding from , one of Canada鈥檚 leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organizations. As part of Actua鈥檚 national network, Virtual Ventures engages youth through STEM workshops, camps, clubs and special events. Part of this funding comes from a in the Actua network through the Government of Canada鈥檚 Strategic Science Fund, totalling $38.4 million over five years. 

The includes over 40 colleges and universities across the country providing STEM learning opportunities for youth while breaking down barriers to access. Virtual Ventures has been a member of the Actua network since 1994. Through specialized programming, Virtual Ventures engages diverse youth, including Indigenous youth, girls and young women, Black youth, youth facing socio-economic challenges and youth from other equity-deserving communities in programming that builds essential employability skills and confidence. In addition to the Government of Canada, Actua deeply values its esteemed industry partners whose long-term investment has been and continues to be essential in our collective mission to equip and inspire youth to lead Canada鈥檚 future science and innovation economy. 

鈥淓ach year, the Actua network engages 375,000 youth in 600 communities across the country. Virtual Ventures at 杏吧原创 University is an integral part of this national impact and together, we will continue to relentlessly remove barriers so that all youth can be engaged in STEM,” said Jennifer Flanagan, CEO of Actua.

Funding is only one part of the support provided to Virtual Ventures from Actua. In addition to significant investments such as the one announced today, Actua provides day-to-day support, training, professional development and best-practice resources in STEM outreach. Additionally, Actua is the national voice representing the local network to advance STEM engagement, diversity and inclusion within science culture in Canada. 

杏吧原创 Virtual Ventures

杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Virtual Ventures is a network member of Actua. The award-winning not-for-profit organization offers nationally recognized technology and engineering programs for youth between the ages of 4-18. Programs run through Virtual Ventures include summer camp, fall and winter clubs, school outreach workshops, InSTEM (Indigenous Youth in STEM) programs and Girls Outreach Events. Virtual Ventures provides the youth of Ottawa with stimulating experiences in all aspects of computers, information technology, engineering, and science. Virtual Ventures will mark its 30th year of operation in 2024.

杏吧原创 Actua

Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Actua focuses on engaging equity-deserving youth through specialized programs for Indigenous youth, girls and young women, Black youth, youth facing economic barriers and youth living in Northern and remote communities. Its major funding partners include the Government of Canada, RBC Foundation, Suncor Energy Foundation, TD Bank Group, Google.org, Toyota Canada Foundation, Enbridge, Cenovus, CIBC Foundation, Coveo, Scotiabank, Mastercard and Imperial. For more information, visit . 

Contact Information

Alexandra Sebben
Manager, Communications
Faculty of Engineering and Design, 杏吧原创 University
alexandra.sebben@carleton.ca  

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杏吧原创 University, a leader in information and communications technology and high-tech company CAE have established a research partnership that will advance innovation, talent development and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in simulation and immersive environments, with a focus on advancing health technology, as well as other areas of common interest in science and engineering.

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Beginning September 1, 2018 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 international PhD students will be eligible to receive the newly created International Doctoral Tuition Bursary to offset the difference to domestic tuition rates. The benefit will be in effect up to the fifth year of the PhD program.

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