STEM

• Hackergal extends to Western Canada, encourages girls to explore coding

  A charity that encourages girls to explore opportunities in STEM, coding and computer science announced on International Women's Day that it's expanding across Western Canada.

  Education

  Mar 8
• Women entrepreneurs in southern Alberta get free STEM resources

  “I'm seeing a lot of women pick up pet projects or take coding courses online or join these communities and just get involved in the discussion."

  Economy

  Feb 11
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• Lethbridge educators say more girls are going into science-based programs

  “There really has been a big push for initiatives for women in science and making sure that the space is a safe place for them to be and an encouraging place for them to be."

  Feb 10
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• London parent calls for refund after camp switches to online programming during COVID-19

  After hearing that the summer camp he signed his daughter up for was cancelled, Dave Widder was both surprised and angered to find out he would not be getting a refund.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020
• Virtual summer camps being offered by TELUS World of Science and TELUS Spark

  The company is also offering internet connectivity for families in need in Alberta and British Columbia through its Internet for Good program.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
• Coronavirus: Kelowna woman teaches science experiments to kids

  In her videos, Rutledge puts on her laboratory coat to bring a little bit of magic to kids who are homeschooling because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Apr 26, 2020
• Central Alberta brothers get accepted to NASA’s Space Camp

  A pair of young central Alberta brothers will soon embark on an out-of-this-world experience after being accepted into NASA's Space Camp.

  Education

  Feb 23, 2020
• University of Saskatchewan students remember forgotten women astronomers

  A woman who discovered eight comets yet made roughly a quarter of her brother's salary was one of several scientists honoured on Tuesday night at the University of Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
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• Women in STEM: the ongoing struggle against inequality

  International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on Feb. 11 and helps shine light on a workforce where there are still far more men than women.

  Education

  Feb 11, 2020
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• Tapping into technology: Halifax’s Code Ninjas aims to spark kids’ interest in STEM

  Code Ninjas, which teaches kids ages 7 to 14 how to code, build and program robotics, among other STEM-related lessons, opened on Jan. 13 in Halifax’s Clayton Park neighbourhood.

  Education

  Jan 22, 2020