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Hands-on STEM in Classrooms and Communities, Virtually and In-person

Let's Talk Science Outreach is a national, community-based program connecting educators, community organizations, and youth with outstanding volunteers to deliver a wide variety of meaningful STEM activities for children as young as three years old and youth up to Grade 12.

Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites located across Canada offer unique, customized STEM-based hands-on workshops, symposiums and events for local classrooms, community groups, libraries, summer camps, after-school programs and community festivals.

To request a workshop for your classroom or community event:

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Contact the post-secondary site closest to you

 

To learn more about virtual events available to anyone in Canada, resources, activities and Professional Development opportunities for educators from Let’s Talk Science visit STEM At School.

Recorded STEM Activities from Let's Talk Science Volunteers

Videos, resources and activities from our Let's Talk Science Outreach sites across Canada!


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Let’s Talk Science Volunteers - Catalysts for Learning

Can any grade receive a visit from Let’s Talk Science Outreach?

We’re happy to offer exciting hands-on/minds-on activities for Early Years to Grade 12 students.

How much does a visit from Let’s Talk Science Outreach cost?

Thanks to our generous donors, visits from our volunteers are offered at no cost to you!

Does Let’s Talk Science Outreach visit rural or remote areas?

We believe all children across Canada should have access to exciting, hands-on STEM learning experiences. Bringing our volunteers to your school or community is offered at no cost to you.

Contact us or the Let’s Talk Science Outreach site closest to you for more information and availability.

Is Let’s Talk Science Outreach available in French?

We’re proud to offer Let’s Talk Science Outreach in both official languages! However, the availability of French outreach is location dependent, please contact your local site or contact us for more information.

Did you know?

Let's Talk Science Outreach is located at more than 50 post-secondary institutions from coast to coast to coast!

Meet Our Volunteers

  • Waylon DeCoteau

    Waylon DeCoteau Let’s Talk Science Coordinator and Volunteer at First Nations University of Canada

    As a Coordinator and Volunteer, Waylon loves creating an opportunity for youth to participate and get lost in the awesome world of STEM!

    Read more about Waylon DeCoteau
  • Sammy Crowley

    Sammy Crowley Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at Memorial University

    Sam has volunteered and coordinated Let’s Talk Science programs. She loves the Super Science Challenge because of the creativity that kids use in their designs!

    Read more about Sammy Crowley
  • Lawrence Ostroff Let’s Talk Science Donor Industry-based Volunteer

    Lawrence has been volunteering with Let’s Talk Science for 5 years. He enjoys supporting STEM education and computer science topics.

    Read more about Lawrence Ostroff
  • Brian Ng

    Brian Ng Let’s Talk Science Online and Outreach Volunteer at the University of British Columbia

    As a pharmacy student, Brian volunteers online and in the classroom! Brian volunteers with Let’s Talk Science to make science accessible and to influence youth to pursue higher education and a career in STEM!

    Read more about Brian Ng
  • Véronique Brulé

    Véronique Brulé Let’s Talk Science Outreach Volunteer at McGill University

    Véronique is an ambassador for science who has volunteered with Let’s Talk Science Outreach for 2 years and wants to inspire the next generation of scientists!

    Read more about Véronique Brulé
  • Erica Mitchell

    Erica Mitchell Let’s Talk Science Outreach Volunteer at University of Winnipeg

    Erica loves inspiring youth and other volunteers to explore science, technology, engineering and math. As well, Erica enjoys the challenge of breaking down high-level biology concepts so that they’re easily understandable to younger children.

    Read more about Erica Mitchell

Visionaries

10 years Amgen Canada
10 years The Government of Canada
10 years Hibernia
10 years

The Mitchell and Kathryn Baran Family Foundation

5 years Rio Tinto
10 years Trottier Family Foundation

Thank You to our Outreach Supporters

  • NOVA Chemicals Corporation
  • Toyota Canada Foundation
  • Desjardins Foundation
  • Seaspan Shipyards
  • Lewitt Family Foundation
  • NCR Foundation
  • Ontario Power Generation
  • The Boeing Company
  • The Cloverleaf Foundation
  • Finning Canada
  • ArcelorMittal Dofasco
  • Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation
  • CN
  • K+S Potash Canada
  • Ottawa Community Foundation
  • Victoria Foundation
  • Shell Canada
  • Fluor Canada Ltd.
  • MilliporeSigma
  • BC Hydro
  • Canada Life
  • CIBC Foundation
  • DuPont Canada
  • Enbridge Gas Inc. -London
  • Farm Credit Canada
  • Gilead Alberta ULC
  • Roche Canada