Red Deer Polytechnic and Actua continue partnership to extend Red Hot Science program
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and Actua have renewed their partnership to continue offering central Alberta youth innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences.
Recently, RDP says it received a renewed grant of $135,000 from Actua, described as Canada’s leading STEM youth outreach organization to continue advancing scientific discovery through the institution’s Red Hot Science program.
Officials say this funding from Actua is through the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund, intended to grow the nation’s science, technology and innovation communities.
“We appreciate the ongoing collaboration and support from Actua,” says Dr. Robbie Halonen, Dean, Donald School of Science, Business and Computing. “Through the Red Hot Science program at RDP, central Alberta youth receive unique scientific exploration opportunities in collaboration with the Polytechnic’s faculty, staff and students. As a result, youth are inspired to pursue a career in STEM, helping to fulfill the needs of the province and nation.”