Demystifying Vaccines
October 10, 2021
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By JeAnn Watson – SOSA Secretary Under the theme ‘Demystifying Vaccines‘, we hosted primary and secondary school students in some virtual STEM fun! We explored
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How do Coding and Lab Grown Meat go together?
May 13, 2021
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair How do Coding and Lab Grown Meat go together? In a workshop designed to introduce cutting-edge technology, where we
STEPS 2020 – A Virtual Field Trip!
January 13, 2021
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair Given the realities of the pandemic, STEPS went virtual this year! We maintained our hands-on approach for our 150+
SOSA GONE VIRTUAL
September 16, 2020
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By Natricha Levy-McFarlane – Publications Director The world is in the middle of a pandemic and we are all adjusting to a new normal. This
STEPS IS GOING VIRTUAL!
May 20, 2020
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair We’d like to begin by thanking you for your continued support in these uncertain times. As you know our
Another Successful SOSAvember – FEVER!
January 24, 2020
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair A large warning sign greets you as you stumble to the hospital entrance: “DENGUE OUTBREAK: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE”. The viral
SOSAvember 2019!
October 24, 2019
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair Are you ready?? SOSAvember 2019 is just around the corner! We are gearing up for an AMAZING STEPS program with exciting
Each One Reaches Another
July 29, 2019
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair SOSA takes pride in its volunteer opportunities! Our STEPS workshop is designed to excite and ignite the love of
High Schoolers having fun with DNA editing!
April 29, 2019
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By Danielle Webster – Vice Chair SOSA is dedicated to exposing our students to cutting-edge scientific theories. This past STEPS event we gave our high
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
by Trisha Joseph
As a Physics major in post-secondary education, I receive a lot of speculation about why I chose this course of study. Most come in the form of compliments such as: “You’re a physics major? You must be very clever and extremely intelligent” or “I could never do something like that, you must be so proud.” But the feeling I experience is far from pride in myself but rather a strong sense of discomfort.
Stand out from the crowd: Tips on writing a winning personal statement for college
by Natricha Levy McFarlane
It is almost time for college. You have picked your top choices and gathered your standardised test scores, transcripts and other essential documents. You are now ready to complete the applications, but one area has you stumped – the personal statement!
10 years of SOSA: How did we get here?
10 years…A bit surreal, but here we are. Looking back, I am thrilled with the impact that we’ve made.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER – #SOSANEWS
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Take a few minutes to catch up on SOSA happenings! In our latest issue, we introduce/re-introduce our Board of Directors and Management Team, recap our Virtual Field Trips, SOSAvember events. Get involved today!
Email info@thesosa.org with any questions.
WRITE FOR SOSA – CALLING ALL GUEST BLOGGERS!
Want to share your knowledge on a particular technique? Have some advice for early-career scientists on their career? Any lab tips and tricks you wish to share? Do you want to tell our global network about your recently published paper? Then, write for SOSA!
Pitch your idea to us for a chance to write a blog on our website. The blog post must be original, with a recommended article length of 1200-1700 words.
If interested, email info@thesosa.org
Curious about a career in STEM? SOSA programs can help!
By Natricha Levy McFarlane
You have made it through 2020! Take a moment to celebrate.
We are now half-way through the first month of 2021. This is usually a time when we reflect, analyze where we are in life, and set goals we hope to accomplish for the year.
SOSA’s 1st VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
Prepared by Natricha Levy McFarlane
The world is changing, and SOSA is adapting. We hosted our first virtual career fair on September 26, 2020. Our intent was to inspire youth, especially high school students transitioning to university and college, and undergraduates, to see a career in STEM as an option.
LOOKING FOR A CHARITY TO SUPPORT WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZON
If you are shopping on Amazon this Christmas,
why not add supporting SOSA to your Christmas shopping list?
Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2538334 to generate donations for
Society for Scientific Advancement Inc.
Thanks for reading and for your continued support of SOSA.