The Essay Writing Contest event was part of the Black People’s History of Canada (BPHC) conference: “Past/Future: African Canadian History, Arts and Culture in STEM Education” which was held from July 26th – 28th, 2022. This year’s event was sponsored by BPHC.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three participants indicating their rank.
In 1st place we had Zoe Abiagom who received an Apple iPad (10.2-inch, 64 GB, Wi-Fi), in 2nd place we had Elshaday Nebiyou who received an Apple Watch Series 3 and in 3rd place we had Daniella Abiagom who received a Beats Studio Buds.
Honorable Mention Medals and Sony Over-Ear Headphones were also awarded to the participants that ranked 4th – 6th place. ILA swag bags were distributed to all top 6 participants.
2022 Essay Writing Contest Standings
| Rank | Student Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoe Abiagom | Apple iPad (10.2-inch, 64 GB, Wi-Fi) |
| 2 | Elshaday Nebiyou | Apple Watch Series 3 |
| 3 | Daniella Abiagom | Beats Studio Buds |
| 4 | Ebunoluwa Akitobi | Sony Over-Ear Headphones |
| 5 | Ifeoluwa Akitobi | Sony Over-Ear Headphones |
| 6 | Ini Ogunlaiye | Sony Over-Ear Headphones |
Participant Essays
| Student Name | Student Essay (PDF) |
|---|---|
| Zoe Abiagom | The Struggles of Black People In STEM |
| Elshaday Nebiyou | Dr. Sophia B. Jones; It is Time to Give her, her Long Deserved and Overdue Recognition |
| Daniella Abiagom | The Journey of Black People In S.T.E.M |
| Ebunoluwa Akitobi | Black People’s History in STEM |
| Ifeoluwa Akitobi | Black People’s History in STEM |
| Ini Ogunlaiye | Black People’s History in STEM |
Some pictures from the event!
