Youth Outreach
RIOT hosts a variety of engaging activities for high school students who want to learn more about the exciting world of cancer research. Learn more about each of them below:
High School Talks
Our presentations aim to provide an introduction to cancer biology and research while also giving students an opportunity to inquire about life as a university student, researcher or related professional.
Topics include:
Introduction to Cancer Basics
Therapies for Cancer
Careers in Science and Cancer Research
Emerging Tech in Cancer Therapy and Research
Let’s Talk Cancer
Let’s Talk Cancer is a free and accessible one-day symposium for grade 11 and 12 students interested in the world of cancer research. This event is hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society’s Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT) in partnership with Let’s Talk Science. Let’s Talk Cancer was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high school students regarding the field of cancer biology.
Students will have the chance to explore the different facets of cancer research and understand its interdisciplinary nature. They will learn how different disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and math are all instrumental in advancing cancer research. Students will also interact with cancer researchers and learn first-hand from their experiences.
CaRL
CaRL (CCS at Research Labs) is a youth-focused knowledge exchange tool created by RIOT members.
Stay tuned for further opportunities to engage with CaRL!
Interested in hosting a similar event?
Contact us to learn how we can bring these experiences to your school!