The Mentorship Program is a highly competitive program that pairs high school students interested in the field of mathematics study and research, with graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty in the field. Students work on a math research project of their interests under the guidance of their mentor.Mentees meet with their mentors on a regular […]
The Advanced Math Club is an open-enrollment program for advanced students in grades 9-12. It is designed for students who are looking for a challenge in Mathematics.This in-person program runs once a year during the Fall term. Each year it has a standalone special topic with learning that goes in-depth. The topic will be is […]
The Count Me In program at the University of Toronto aims to reduce math anxiety and improve student confidence through fostering student enthusiasm for math, and helping educators to teach math in engaging ways. The goal of the Count Me In program is to improve attitudes and beliefs, and counter anxiety towards math through working […]
The Fields Trip Program invites classrooms across Canada to the Fields Institute to participate in a hands-on math workshop. This program is offered both in-person and online, and the workshops give students a chance to explore math concepts not typically covered in the standard curriculum. Students see how these concepts connect to the real world […]
The Transitional Year Programme (TYP) is an in-person, full-time, eight-month access-to-University program. Founded 50+ years ago, TYP began at Innis College, University of Toronto, in 1970 with approximately 25 students. The programme has its roots in the Black community in Toronto, having emerged out of two community summer programmes in 1969 and 1970. TYP annually […]
Camp U of T Scarborough focuses on igniting passions and inspiring learning by providing engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage personal growth and exploration. The Leadership Camp (Ages 13-15) focuses on building leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence through dynamic activities and mentorship. Meanwhile, the Themed Camp (Ages 6-12) immerses campers in exciting, themed experiences that blend fun […]
Science Unlimited offers high school students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a week of workshops from the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Math, Physics and the School of the Environment.
Class visits aim to inspire a new generation of physicists by engaging high school students in tours, talks and workshops in the Department of Physics. Participants explore physics topics through workshops, talks, or labs facilitated by professors and graduate students. Participants also tour spaces like research labs, telescopes and the campus more broadly.
The Imani Academic Mentorship Program is a legacy program running for over a decade at UTSC that serves to create access and inclusion pathways to Black youth in the Scarbrough Community. It connects Black youth to mentorship, tutoring and educational and career opportunities which allow them to explore post-secondary education. Imani engages with this systemic […]
High school education is delivered with a knowledge-based delivery whereas university has an emphasis on critical thinking. This presents a gap in student experience where the transition to university can be challenging. In a strong collaboration between graduate students, faculty, and high school educators, the Discovery platform aims to close the gap between learning levels. […]