#UMIndigenous in Photos: The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program

For one week every spring, the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program brings young First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to campus for a cutting-edge science and engineering research experience. This year saw the largest group to date with 46 students. Throughout their time on campus, they shared their photos, observations and excitement with us using the hashtag #umindigenous.

Here is a look at some of the things they did during the week.

 

Our group for the Medical Microbiology department. 😋it’s been a really cool experience so far #umindigenous

A post shared by Maddison (@maddieaurora_) on May 30, 2018 at 5:30am PDT

 

End of day 1 #umindigenous

A post shared by Ruby Thom (@regretsofaghost) on May 28, 2018 at 5:45pm PDT

 

Labs are cool #umindigenous

A post shared by @ shanae_clarke17 on May 30, 2018 at 7:47pm PDT

 

Different types of soils. SOILS ALIVE!!!!!!!!! 🤪 #umindigenous

A post shared by Elexsis Ackland (@elexsiscatherineackland) on May 30, 2018 at 9:50pm PDT

 

Today, we finally got to play with radiation, by measuring how much radiation gets through stuff such as lead and aluminum! (Day the second) #umindigenous

A post shared by Tyson (@legomaster09) on May 29, 2018 at 2:54pm PDT

 

had a great week here, met some cool people and some rude people (@/mygroup) that i’ll actually kinda miss hanging out with #vernajkirkness #umindigenous #umanitoba

A post shared by @ taylorcatcheway on Jun 1, 2018 at 6:58am PDT

UM Today staff