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In partnership with the DiscoverE program, the ELITE Program is helping a new demographic of youth discover the world of STEM.


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Aspiring software developer Jesugbenga Omoniwa spent the summer developing his skills at Enbridge.


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Passionate coder and volunteer, Hamidat takes her first steps into the world of work with the ELITE Program.


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The Wellness and Coaching Series reached a major milestone this year with a presentation at an academic conference.


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Black History Month an Occasion to Look to the Future for Youth in STEM


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IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: Darren Dahunsi


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Salim Soufi, a two-time ELITE Intern received a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership.


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The University of Alberta welcomes the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a unique and innovative research project funded by the Government of Canada.


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ELITE Program Prepares Black Youth to Revolutionize STEM Industry Status Quo.


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ELITE Program Interns Present in Mid-Summer Workshop


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Keenan Pascal, CEO of Token Naturals, explains his excitement for the ELITE Program and why he hosts interns.


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Dr. Kay Rittenbach at Alberta Health Services describes her experience hosting ELITE Program interns.


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The ELITE Program for Black Youth is in good hands with Dr. Sedami Gnidehou, a medical microbiologist, as its Francophone Lead.

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Three ELITE Program interns who won RBC Scholarships for Black Youth share their thoughts on this major accomplishment.


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Clavis Studio’s Abby Aiyeleye shares her experience of being a 2023 internship host.


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Emily Armstrong, from the Rehab Robotics Lab, shares her experience working with the ELITE Program as an internship host


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Aspiring mechanical engineer and entrepreneur Peter Menghesha was recently awarded a prestigious Schulich Leadership Award in Engineering


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The IBET PhD Program: Changing the Narrative for Black and Indigenous Academics in STEM


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Returning ELITE Intern Imani Murray continues her journey toward a career in neurosurgery.


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Anurika gained valuable, career-affirming experience during her time as an ELITE Program Intern.


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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.


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Royal Bank of Canada celebrates accomplishments of the ELITE Program for Black Youth.


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The ELITE Program is giving students tools to pursue their career goals while caring for themselves.


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Internship host Professor Hossein Rouhani talks about the importance of programs like the ELITE Program.


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ELITE Program Communications Coordinator and future Law student, Tom Ndekezi, gained practical skills as a scientist and a student journalist.


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Dr. Adetola Adesida co-leads the ELITE Program for Black Youth while engineering novel tissues.

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The siblings of the 2023 cohort of the ELITE Program share their insights and experiences.


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Two-time ELITE Program intern Mofi Awoluyi hopes to leverage her experience into a research career in the health sciences.


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The ELITE Program provided budding researcher, Larry Afun, with the opportunity to explore his passion for inquiry and discovery.


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IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: James Tatum


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IBET PhD Program Fellow Focus: Ababo Gudisa


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A change in major during the pandemic motivated Jeronia to gain practical experience in her new field.


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Siegfried, a 2022 ELITE Program intern, finished his internship with a greater appreciation for finance and his own abilities


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March 2, 2022 CBC Interview on STEM program for Black youth makes its way from UAlberta to Carleton


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The ELITE Program for Black completes its first year and is now on to the second year of exceptional training, learning, and engagement.


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The ELITE Program partners with RBC on scholarships for Black Youth.


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University of Alberta Innovation Spotlight on ELITE Program Co-Director and Health Sciences Program Lead, Professor Adetola Adesida.


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Sponsors and Partners Show Support the ELITE Program for Black Youth.


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The Wellness and Coaching Series for Black Youth is led by expert registered psychologist, Professor Sophie Yohani.


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Professor André McDonald describes his motivations for developing and leading the ELITE Program for Black Youth.

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