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May 7, 2024
Why STEM Education Matters and What Needs to Change
“We have an opportunity to introduce more young people to the wonders of science,” says Bonnie Schmidt, founder of Let's Talk Science. “We must evolve how we teach STEM to make it more inclusive, accessible, and relevant to young people."
March 12, 2024
Let’s Talk Science and Perimeter Institute partner to leverage the power of science
Canada’s largest organization devoted to outreach in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the world’s largest independent hub for theoretical physics are joining forces.
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April 23, 2024
A Step Up: How Volunteering with Let's Talk Science helped Julia Wakulewicz find her Career
“When you’re delivering workshops to kids, you have to be quick on your feet and be creative... These skills were definitely helpful for entering the workforce during Covid.
March 8, 2024
Building Connections: Veronica Mills’ Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
“I remember getting to high school and being really nervous because I loved science, and I was thinking: ‘Oh my gosh. I need to do super well.’ And then I realized that half of the content in high school I had already covered in the Let’s Talk Science Challenge.”
March 8, 2024
Classroom Rock Star: How Joelle dela Paz Supports Inclusion in STEM
Joelle has strong feelings about inclusion in STEM, a philosophy that was sparked by a high school physics teacher who empowered his female students to consider futures in science. Volunteering with Let’s Talk Science was a natural progression and Joelle joined the University of Toronto’s Scarborough site in 2003.
STEM in Context
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May 7, 2024
Why STEM Education Matters and What Needs to Change
“We have an opportunity to introduce more young people to the wonders of science,” says Bonnie Schmidt, founder of Let's Talk Science. “We must evolve how we teach STEM to make it more inclusive, accessible, and relevant to young people."
November 28, 2023
These young Canadians are pushing the boundaries of science
The Current with Matt Galloway meets two young scientists who are inventing the future for the benefit of others.
November 17, 2023
From Cell Phones to Robots: 30 Years of Workplace Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Let’s Talk Science and much has changed over three decades. Cell phones have shrunk from the size of a brick to something that fits in our pockets.
August 31, 2023
Busting the Innovation Myths
Think you know what innovation is? Here are some common myths about innovation (and the straight goods on each one).
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March 12, 2024
Let’s Talk Science and Perimeter Institute partner to leverage the power of science
Canada’s largest organization devoted to outreach in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the world’s largest independent hub for theoretical physics are joining forces.
February 13, 2024
Let’s Talk Science Receives a Transformative Gift of $1.25 Million from Amgen Canada to Advance Science Literacy
Let’s Talk Science proudly announces a visionary gift of $1.25 million from Amgen Canada Inc. to extend its long-standing partnership and shape the future of STEM education in Canada. This contribution will propel the Inspire - Educate - Innovate Campaign toward its bold goal of raising $30 million in three years and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Let’s Talk Science.
February 2, 2024
Lunar Rover Research Challenge Winners Complete their Mission
Hear from the winners of the Lunar Rover Research Challenge and their experience in driving a lunar prototype.
January 11, 2024
Markham, Mississauga, Abbotsford, and Kanata Students Win National Space Competition
Students from Markham, Mississauga, Abbotsford, and Kanata have won the third season of the Lunar Rover Research Challenge, a national space competition offered by Let’s Talk Science, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation and Avalon Space, with support from the Canadian Space Agency. Over 16,000 youth across Canada participated in the national competition overall.