The award is in memory of Amber Jadis, an electrical engineer, visionary and transformational leader in STEM education and community engagement. Amber was a UPEI alumnus, having earned her engineering diploma in 2001 and Executive MBA in 2011. She also received the UPEI Inspiring Young Alumni Award in 2015.
Amber’s passion for promoting STEM education led to the establishment of Bricks 4 Kidz and STEAM PEI. Her vision was to inspire young Islanders to explore STEM fields with the arts by fostering their curiosity and creativity. This award recognizes the contributions of students who promote STEM learning within communities across Prince Edward Island.
This will be awarded to a UPEI student enrolled in a degree from in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering or Faculty of Science who provides significant STEM community engagement. All students can apply with preference given to female, gender diverse, or two-spirit undergraduate students. Applications should include the applicant’s statement addressing the STEM community engagement activities and a letter of support from a community organization or STEM educator confirming participation in and the extent of the community engagement activities.
You will receive a receipt for payment from Engineers PEI and a tax receipt from UPEI.