Girls explore the science of food at Yukon College

Yukon Innovators in the Schools of the Yukon Research Centre of Excellence, is helping young girls discover their interest and ambition in the field of science. Grade 5-7 girls will gather again this year to take part in the 3rd annual Girl’s Science Club. One of the goals of the Club is to show them that women have an equal role and place in the world of science and technology.

This hands-on, experiential program runs for seven Saturday mornings between April 2 and May 28, at Yukon College. Club members will meet in a College classroom and lab to explore the science of food. Activities during this year’s gastronomic theme will include: lessons with a nutritionist; soil science experiments; touring Aurora Mountain Farm; making sushi with the Yukon College culinary program and much more.

"Outreach is an important goal of the Research Centre", said Chris Hawkins, vice president of research. "This exciting program provides an opportunity for young girls to experience the magic of science, technology and innovation and see the potential for a career in this domain", said Hawkins.

"Connecting with youth from the community is part of our strategic goal of building a community of learners", said President Terry Weninger. "We are proud to support the Innovators program", said Weninger.

The Yukon Research Centre of Excellence (YRCE) is a research and innovation centre at Yukon College. It brings together several organizations with a common goal to develop collaborative research and innovation important to Yukon, Canada and the world. YRCE programs include: Yukon Innovators in the Schools, the Northern Research Institute (NRI), the Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre (YCCIC), the Yukon Technology Innovation Centre (YTIC), the Northern Climate Exchange (NCE), and the Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada (SERNNoCa).