Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, in association with PLANS (Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians),  and the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) is hosting a two-day conference entitled Black Excellence in STEM and Health Research Symposium (BESH). The 2020 event will bring together STEM academics, research students, and secondary students from across Nova Scotia and Canada to:

1. Discuss the contributions of Black scientists to STEM
2. Expose secondary students to Black STEM professionals and offer three unique hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of science and health concepts and innovations,
3. To highlight research being done in STEM and health by Black scholars and develop solutions to address barriers to entry in these fields. The symposium will be held on the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia

This symposium seeks to positively contribute to the educational and career development of African Canadians in STEM.

Funding for this event is generously provided through DBDLI, PLANS, ILA, and a grant from the Government of Canada.

Conference attendees can attend one or more of the conference sessions.

• DAY 1 (evening) - at the Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI)
  
  • KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
• DAY 2 (day) - in the Tupper Building, Carlton campus, Dalhousie Unversitiy
  • MAIN SYMPOSIUM
    
    • Session 1- Research presentation
      
    • Session 2- ILA, PLANS, DBDLI conversation and action plan
    • Session 3- Breakout workshops
    • Session 4- Student Research Poster Presentations
• DAY 2 (evening) - at the University Club, Dalhousie University
  • GALA

Running concurrent to the main symposium on Day 2, university STEM and Health students of African heritage will mentor and guide participating youth in workshops that will engage them in fun, thought-provoking STEM and Health activities. These activities will take place at the Tupper Building on the Dalhousie Unversity Campus.