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Indigenous STEM Internship 2025
Indigenous Internship 2025
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This program is tailored to those who self-identify Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit). While Geering Up offers programming to all groups regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status, this internship is focusing on Indigenous high school and first year university students.
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Do you have a valid BC driver’s license?
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Do you have a current First Aid certification?
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What gender do you identify with?
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With which Indigenous community are you affiliated?
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Which internship role are you most interested in?
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Curriculum (Research & Development)
Communications (Social Media & Graphic Design)
Teaching (In-Person)
What is a topic in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) that interests you? (750 characters max)
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What would you hope to learn in working with Geering Up? (750 characters max)
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If you have been working from home for school or any other activity, what methods for learning and/or teaching online have worked well for you? How would you bring this into your work with Geering Up? (750 characters max)
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How comfortable would you be in explaining scientific concepts, for example density, electricity, anatomy or chemistry to a young (K-12) audience? If you have past experience, please tell us about it! (750 characters max)
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Are you interested in or comfortable sharing knowledge about your culture and heritage with other students and staff at Geering Up? If applicable, how would you apply Indigenous culture and knowledge to teaching STEM to children and youth? (optional)
How did you hear about this program? (this will not be considered in evaluating your application)
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If available, please attach your resume.
Max. file size: 20 MB.
Have any questions? Please contact instem.geeringup@ubc.ca.
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