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Actua is a Canadian charitable organization that delivers science, engineering and technology educational programs to more than 200,000 young people in over 450 communities annually.〔“Having Fun for West Moberly Science Camp”, Max Fawcett, Chetwynd Echo, Chetwynd BC, 31 July 2009〕〔“Science Camp inspires young minds”, Kristjanna Grimmelt, The Record Gazette, Peace River AB, August 25, 2010〕 Actua's stated mission is "to provide young Canadians with life-changing science, engineering and technology experiences that inspire youth to achieve their potential and fulfill their critical role in the world." The organization is a member of the Science and Technology Awareness Network (S.T.A.N.), and Actua's president and CEO, Jennifer E. Flanagan, is on the network's board of directors.〔(The Science and Technology Awareness Network - STAN )〕〔(The Science and Technology Awareness Network - STAN )〕 == Structure and programs == Actua operates on a membership structure, consisting of member organizations located at 31 university and college institutions across Canada. Actua’s member programs are delivered by Undergraduate science, engineering and technology students and high school students〔“Fun while learning”, Darrell Greer, Nunavut News/North, Nunavut, August 4, 2010〕 through science camps and workshops, which they customize to the needs of local communities.〔“Feds invest in science camps”, Kassina Ryder and Emily Ridlington, Nunavut News/North, Nunavut, July 19, 2010〕 The programs use hands-on activities in fields such as health, mining, biology and ecology.〔(The Science and Technology Awareness Network - STAN )〕 The majority of member organizations also travel outside the urban centers where they are located to deliver camps and workshops in rural and remote communities. The programs include: *National Mentorship Program〔 *National Aboriginal Outreach Program〔〔(Outreach to Aboriginal Communities - CIHR )〕〔“Science and camp: a winning combination”, Heather Andrews Miller, Alberta Sweetgrass, Pg. 8, September 8, 2010〕 *National Girls Program〔“Ados Sciences en vacances au Canada”, Le Monde, Paris, France, October 16, 2008〕 *Go Where Kids Are Program〔“Kelowna Kids Enjoy Actua Science Summer Camp”, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club website, August 23, 2010〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Actua」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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