MCYU Family Lecture: “McMaster 2030: The Future of University Education”

About the MCYU Family Lecture Series:
MCYU’s on-campus program offers free, monthly lectures on Saturday mornings at McMaster University. These lectures are geared toward young individuals ages 7–14 and cover all science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) topics. The lectures are presented by post-secondary professors who are experts in their field. This is an opportunity for all young individuals to experience what it feels like to be a university student.

Post Lecture Activities:
Everyone learns in different ways and learning is enhanced when students get to experience the excitement of discovery. We are offering post-lecture activities that relate to the lecture topic. This hands-on learning experience helps make the information from the lecture come to life.

Families can explore the campus together and get a feel for a post-secondary environment in one of the top five universities in Canada and top 100 in the world!

This Month’s Topic:
“McMaster 2030: The Future of University Education”, presented by Dr. Kimberley Dej

Universities and colleges are exciting places for you to learn more about the world, more about your local communities, and more about yourself. Attending university shouldn’t just prepare you for a job, but also prepare you to be a community member and a global citizen. This will be an exciting step in your own personal life story as you grow and change to become the unique person you are. And universities are changing, too. At McMaster, students are essential partners in creating the university of the future. When we meet at MCYU, we will design McMaster 2030 together!

About Dr. Kimberley Dej:
Dr. Kim Dej is an Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences, and currently the Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning at McMaster University. Dr. Dej has been at McMaster since 2004 and holds a PhD in biology from Johns Hopkins University. She is a renowned educator having won the President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, a McMaster Student Union Award (Science), an OCUFA Teaching Award and a YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Education and Mentorship. Dr. Dej has previously taught in the Life Science program and has taught courses in Genetics, Cell Biology, Research Methods, Community Engagement, and the McMaster Discovery Program. Dr. Dej also leads the Intersession Learning Initiative and is involved with the McMaster Children and Youth University. She is engaged in pedagogical research with a focus on interdisciplinary programming and community-engaged teaching and learning, and is engaged in interdisciplinary curriculum development, reflexive learning practices, and peer-mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students with an emphasis on equity and belonging in all curricula.

Lecture: 11am-12pm
Post Lecture Hands-On Activity with Lets Talk Science: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Ages: This event is geared towards ages 7-14 (whole family welcome)
Cost: FREE
Location: McMaster University, Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A1