2023-2024 Young, Gifted & Black Science Fair (YGBSF)

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Imhotep’s Legacy Academy

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Engaging African Nova Scotian Youth

(EANSY) in Agriculture & Community Food Security

Virtual School Program

Online tutoring and interactive STEM experiences for high school students.

After-School Program

Students explore hands-on science and engineering activities.

FIRST LEGO League Program

Students build and program robots while developing solutions to real-world problems.

ILA Coding Program

Students learn coding in HTML, VBA, and Arduino.

2023 SPROUTING SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP

Campers will discover and learn about various hands-on planting and gardening techniques and participate in planting a shared plot at the Akoma Community Garden.

Future Universal Navigators 2023 Summer Camp (Young, Gifted & Black Future Physicists)

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy Physics Summer Camp is aimed to enhance students of African descent to flourish in Physics.

Opportunities & Support

Opportunities & Support

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy is Hiring!

ILA-TD Bank Scholarship

Summer Student Research Scholarships

Apply for our $6,500 research scholarships.

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An Introduction to ILA

After-School Program science activities (videos in development)

Appreciation for our sponsors.

ILA Social Media

ILA Social Media

Behind the scenes from last weekend’s ILA Midterm Fall PD Session! A mix of learning, laughter, and team building. So great to see our amazing staff dive into training with such enthusiasm❤️
Huge congratulations to the President of ILA, Dr Pemberton Cyrus for being honoured with the Discovery Awards’ Science Champion in Science and Innovation! Your dedication to ILA and its mission in brining science to black communities, ensuring inclusive representation at the decision-making table, is not just inspiring but transformational. Here’s to creating holistic solutions and a brighter future for all 🚀
ASP Science session dump 🧫 🧪 Special thanks to Kayler for the amazing science session featuring the elephant toothpaste, slime and MORE!🤌🏽
Introducing Bo Simango, cofounder and head of business development at Aquafort. 💧 Bo's company uses technology to provide crucial support to local fish farmers in urban and rural areas to improve their fish health and overall production yield and reduce their losses and overall operational cost. As a tech founder, Bo has always been passionate about positively impacting not just the SME farming industry but also the lives of customers who have been forgotten and overlooked along the way. https://lnkd.in/enMxmaQU #DiversityinTech #Innovation #DiversityandInclusion #TechEntrepreneur #AtlCan #TribeNetwork #Volta
Throwing it back to our F.U.N Camp, where students immersed themselves in hands-on physics activities, explored science venues, and unlocked exciting career prospects in the field. 🚀 Our camp wasn't just about academics; it was about fostering teamwork, creating captivating presentations, unleashing artistic talents, and even enjoying a game of soccer! 🌟 At the F.U.N Camp, we believed in nourishing both minds and bodies. 🧠💪 #stemeducation #teamwork #physicscamp #funcamp
We would like to recognize Sungwoo Song for his involvement in ILA as an FLL Coordinator. Thank You for the part you have played in ILA and being a great mentor to many. Congratulations on your new chapter and we wish you the best for your future endeavors!🎉🎊
Get ready for ILA's Science Literacy Week activities! This year's focus is on energy, split into two exciting parts which includes an engaging Hands-on Climate & Sustainability Activity and a STEM Quiz Tournament. For more details, head to imhotep.ca or contact ILA's Outreach and Communications Officer at 902-494-2742 or outreach.imhotep@dal.ca for inquiries. To apply, simply scan the QR code in the post. We look forward to your participation! #scienceliteracyweek #energyfocus #joinus #stem #education
Although this post is long overdue, we would like to recognize Jesimiel Ugbebor for her long term involvement with ILA both as a past student and mentor. Thank You for the part you have played in ILA and being a great mentor to many. Congratulations on new beginnings and we wish you the best for your future endeavors!🎉🎊
Application for the 2023  Sprouting Science Summer Camp In Truro is now open!  The Sprouting Science Camps are FREE  and for African Nova Scotian students or students of African Descent, ages 8-12, with an interest in plant science and gardening!    Camp Date:  August 22nd - August 25th 2023   Drop off time: 8:30 am – 9:00 am Pick up time: 3:00 pm  – 3:30 pm To register for the camp, click here http://bit.ly/3shA2yO
Magnetic Goo Experiment

About ILA

About ILA

Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA) is an innovative university-community partnership that uniquely mobilizes university/college students, faculty and community leaders to help improve student success and bridge the achievement gap for Grades 6-12 students of African heritage in Nova Scotia.

Who is Imhotep?

Black excellence!

Learn more about the man, the legend, the polymath…

Major Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Imhotep CCH

African Canadian Services Branch

Imhotep DAL Funders
Imhotep CCH

Education and Early Childhood Development
Communities, Culture and Heritage
Labour and Advanced Education
African Nova Scotian Affairs
Department of Agriculture