High school student Adil Adetunji, spent the summer learning and exploring the world of mechanical engineering.
Three ELITE Program interns who won RBC Scholarships for Black Youth share their thoughts on this major accomplishment.
Aspiring software developer Jesugbenga Omoniwa spent the summer developing his skills at Enbridge.
Passionate coder and volunteer, Hamidat takes her first steps into the world of work with the ELITE Program.
The Wellness and Coaching Series reached a major milestone this year with a presentation at an academic conference.
Black History Month an Occasion to Look to the Future for Youth in STEM
IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: Darren Dahunsi
Salim Soufi, a two-time ELITE Intern received a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.
The University of Alberta welcomes the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a unique and innovative research project funded by the Government of Canada.
ELITE Program Prepares Black Youth to Revolutionize STEM Industry Status Quo.
ELITE Program Interns Present in Mid-Summer Workshop
Keenan Pascal, CEO of Token Naturals, explains his excitement for the ELITE Program and why he hosts interns.
Dr. Kay Rittenbach at Alberta Health Services describes her experience hosting ELITE Program interns.
The ELITE Program for Black Youth is in good hands with Dr. Sedami Gnidehou, a medical microbiologist, as its Francophone Lead.
Computer engineering enthusiast Onami Ademola put her passion to work on rehabilitative games for children with disabilities.
After a summer immersed in machine learning, Emmanuel Ssempala is ready for the next challenge.
The siblings of the 2023 cohort of the ELITE Program share their insights and experiences.
Emily Armstrong, from the Rehab Robotics Lab, shares her experience working with the ELITE Program as an internship host
Aspiring mechanical engineer and entrepreneur Peter Menghesha was recently awarded a prestigious Schulich Leadership Award in Engineering
The IBET PhD Program: Changing the Narrative for Black and Indigenous Academics in STEM
Returning ELITE Intern Imani Murray continues her journey toward a career in neurosurgery.
Anurika gained valuable, career-affirming experience during her time as an ELITE Program Intern.
Hugh Magande, an ELITE Program for Black Youth Steering Council member, receives the honour of Fellow of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Royal Bank of Canada celebrates accomplishments of the ELITE Program for Black Youth.
The ELITE Program is giving students tools to pursue their career goals while caring for themselves.
Internship host Professor Hossein Rouhani talks about the importance of programs like the ELITE Program.
ELITE Program Communications Coordinator and future Law student, Tom Ndekezi, gained practical skills as a scientist and a student journalist.
Dr. Adetola Adesida co-leads the ELITE Program for Black Youth while engineering novel tissues.
In partnership with the DiscoverE program, the ELITE Program is helping a new demographic of youth discover the world of STEM.
Clavis Studio’s Abby Aiyeleye shares her experience of being a 2023 internship host.
Two-time ELITE Program intern Mofi Awoluyi hopes to leverage her experience into a research career in the health sciences.
The ELITE Program provided budding researcher, Larry Afun, with the opportunity to explore his passion for inquiry and discovery.
IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: James Tatum
IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: Ababo Gudisa
A change in major during the pandemic motivated Jeronia to gain practical experience in her new field.
Siegfried, a 2022 ELITE Program intern, finished his internship with a greater appreciation for finance and his own abilities
March 2, 2022 CBC Interview on STEM program for Black youth makes its way from UAlberta to Carleton
The ELITE Program for Black completes its first year and is now on to the second year of exceptional training, learning, and engagement.
The ELITE Program partners with RBC on scholarships for Black Youth.
University of Alberta Innovation Spotlight on ELITE Program Co-Director and Health Sciences Program Lead, Professor Adetola Adesida.
Sponsors and Partners Show Support the ELITE Program for Black Youth.
The Wellness and Coaching Series for Black Youth is led by expert registered psychologist, Professor Sophie Yohani.
Professor André McDonald describes his motivations for developing and leading the ELITE Program for Black Youth.
