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About SuperNOVA

Our vision

Empowering youth through educational experiences in STEM that cultivate curiosity and an attitude for lifelong learning.

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SuperNOVA is a not-for-profit initiative at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia that provides youth across Atlantic Canada with educational opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), regardless of geographic location, socio-economic situation, ability, gender or lived experience.

SuperNOVA’s programming aims to engage youth in STEM through a variety of hands-on, engaging programs and projects, as well as through mentorship and site visits with industry professionals. In highlighting the real-world applications of STEM, SuperNOVA inspires youth to pursue STEM post-secondary education and career paths. 

In 2023 to date SuperNOVA has reached over 27,721 youth, and over 94% of which was free-of-charge programming designed to minimize financial barriers to access. Furthermore, 71% of these free programs were delivered directly to participants in rural, remote, First Nation, Black and low-income communities. contributing to a more diverse future workforce. 

SuperNOVA reaches youth through a variety of high quality camps, clubs, workshops, and community events, seeking to provide inclusive education with particular focus on underserved groups, including all-girls programming.

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National Network Membership

Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit actua.ca.

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Our Team

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Alexandra Fenton Caal

Executive Director

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Maya Potter

Assistant Director

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Caitlin MacPhail

Partnership & Development Coordinator

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Jarman Ley

Lead Program Coordinator

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Ebony Demers

Program Coordinator

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Mab Speelman

Program Coordinator

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Pierina León

Program Coordinator

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Mira MacNeill

Program Coordinator

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Communications Coordinator

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Mackenzie Valentine

Executive Assistant

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David Luong

Program Assistant

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Kierra Buddecke

Program Assistant

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Terrence Chan

Office Administrator

Board of Advisors

Dr. Alison Thompson 

Chair

Dr. Eric Poitras 

 

Dr. Wendy Gentleman

Dr. Alison Scott

 

Dr. Amyl Ghanem

Support SuperNOVA

Contributions from our supporters enables SuperNOVA to offer many of our programs for free to remove barriers for youth from backgrounds typically underrepresented in fields related to science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.

Our charitable registration number is 886806561RR0001 (Dalhousie University)

If you would like more information on becoming a supporter of SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, please get in touch:

E-mail: supernova@dal.ca | Phone: 902-210-6220

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