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Science Outreach Ambassadors Program

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The Science Outreach Ambassadors Program is an eight-month volunteer initiative designed for upper level undergraduate and graduate students at Dalhousie interested in science outreach, mentorship, and community engagement.

Offered in collaboration with SURGE Science Sandbox and the Mentorship and Academic Program (MAP).

Science Outreach Ambassadors are leaders, mentors, and facilitators, supporting the delivery of science-based educational events and building confidence as educators and ambassadors for science. Science Outreach Ambassadors will primarily deliver outreach activities within the focus of Neuroscience.

What do Science Outreach Ambassadors do?

  • Lead workshops, lab tours, and mentorship events (including neuroscience) for high school and university students primarily in neurosciences

  • Co-facilitate outreach events, student transition programming, and other educational initiatives

  • Build skills in leadership, public speaking, and science communication

  • Third/fourth year undergraduate or master's students

  • Volunteer 15 hours minimum per semester

  • Commit to both fall and winter semesters

Eligibility:

Critical Dates

  • Applications Open: August 10th, 2026

  • Applications Close: September 11th, 2026

  • Applicants Notified: September 11th, 2026

  • Orientation Session #1: September 16th, 2026

  • Training Session #1: September 17th, 2026

  • Training Session #2: September TBA

  • Training Session #3: September TBA

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All accepted participants must complete all orientation and training sessions.