STEM
Alberta program helps build young women into science leaders
An Edmonton-based program is dedicated to getting more women into underrepresented fields. Continue reading
First-of-its-kind virtual reality program rolling out in Pembina Trails
In a first-of-its-kind program three schools within the division have been given virtual reality (VR) sets in hopes of providing students a more ‘immersive’ experience. Continue reading
Lethbridge launches first Women in STEM program in southern Alberta
Economic Development Lethbridge is launching southern Alberta’s first Women in STEM program this month. Continue reading
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Toronto summer camp aims to attract more girls to world of gaming
The program hopes to promote an equal playing field in the world of gaming while encouraging collaboration, creativity, citizenship and communication. Continue reading
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Saint John’s Brilliant Labs gets $1.6 million to strengthen digital literacy in Atlantic Canada
the funding will help the non-profit to double the amount available for its Brilliant Project Funding, a program that fund special projects in schools across Atlantic Canada. Continue reading
Dalhousie biologist chosen as mentor for Barbie’s 60th anniversary You Can Be Anything campaign
Sara Iverson has been selected as an influential Canadian scientist and role model for Barbie’s 60th anniversary You Can Be Anything campaign. Continue reading
École Polytechnique hands out its 50,000th degree
“The more diverse the teams [in engineering] are, the better the ideas coming out of those teams,” said Raphael Christian-Roy. Continue reading
NASA astronaut visits Edmonton students involved in high-flying science competition
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold spoke to students at W.P. Wagner School in Edmonton on Thursday. Continue reading
‘Grow my understanding’: Grade 9 girls explore STEM career options in Calgary
Explore STEM is a program that engages girls in science, technology, engineering and math careers. Continue reading
Winners of Canada-wide contest invent tools for easier life in space
On Wednesday, students from across the country gathered in Fredericton to attend the 2019 Canada-Wide Science Fair and hear from winners of Little Inventors: Inventions for Space. Continue reading