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About the Organization

SFU Applied Sciences Outreach (with Science AL!VE) strives to engage youth in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, Mathematics) programs to build measurable skills and improve self-confidence. Aligned with the SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences’ mandate, we aim to dispel stereotypes in the field of science and engineering and work towards achieving diversity and inclusion. We work to empower those traditionally under-represented groups in STEAM by developing barrier-free programs for girls, at-risk youth, and Indigenous communities.

About the Program

Invent the Future is a three-week summer enrichment program for trans and cisgender women, non-binary and Two Spirit students in Grade 9-12 hosted by Simon Fraser University. During this program, students will explore the world of AI through team projects and connect with mentors and industry experts in a supportive yet challenging environment.

This year’s program will be held online for three weeks from July 10-28, 2023.

Check out program website here: https://www.sfu.ca/fas/invent-the-future

Role descriptions:

Click on the links below to check out role descriptions. Please note that these are volunteer roles that include a stipend.

• Program instructor, Invent the Future
• Alumni TA, Invent the Future

Please select the role you are applying for: 

Program instructor Alumni teaching assistant

Please read the role descriptions carefully before applying.

Resume: 

Please upload your most recent resume.

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General Questions 

The following questions must be answered by both program instructor and alumni TA applicants.

How would you rate your experience in Python programming?: 

I work extensively with Python. I work occasionally with Python. I have tinkered around with Python. I never worked with Python before.

Which of the following have you worked with?: 

• Clustering or Other Unsupervised Learning
• Computational Biology
• Computer Vision
• Data Exploration and Pre-processing
• Data Visualization
• Deep Learning
• NLP
• Other Supervised Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Robotics
• Other

If you select "other," please explain here:

Please describe your education, skills, or past experience:

Please describe your education, skills, or past experience that relates to the position you are applying for.

What makes you an ideal candidate for mentoring and supporting a group of Grade 9-12 trans and cisgender women, non-binary and Two Spirit students in the Invent the Future program?

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Criminal Record Check:

This position requires working with minors, thus volunteers must be able to produce a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check prior to the program. The criminal record check must be valid within the last 5 years.

Do you agree to produce a Criminal Record Check ?: 

• Yes

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Questions for Program Instructor Applicants Only

Which week(s) are you available to fulfill your role as an Instructor (Week 1, 2, 3)? Please refer to the 'Time Commitment' chart in the role description above. Please note that pre-program orientation, meetings, and the final project presentation are mandatory for instructors to attend. 

Availability :

• Week 1 (July 10-14)
• Week 2 (July 17-21)
• Week 3 (July 24-28)

Select all that applies.

Which coursework (undergraduate or graduate) in artificial intelligence-related topics did you take? Please indicate the course # and the course description.

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In lay terms, please describe your research project(s) in the area of AI (350 words max).

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