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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:

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

  • Courtney Mandock

    Courtney Mandock Let’s Talk Science Donor Volunteer from The Boeing Company

    As a female engineer and a Canadian pageant title holder, Courtney is a strong advocate for breaking stereotypes, especially in STEM.

    Read more about Courtney Mandock
  • Krysta Levac

    Krysta Levac Let’s Talk Science Online Volunteer in London, ON

    Krysta is a long-time volunteer who is inspired by the creativity of youth and loves to help them sustain their curiosity about the world.

    Read more about Krysta Levac
  • Jessica Olford

    Jessica Olford Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at Memorial University, St. John’s campus

    “It is thrilling to see children light up with curiosity, excitement, and revelation. At the end of every session, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and accomplishment that keeps me wanting to do more!”

    Read more about Jessica Olford
  • Isabella Dennis

    Isabella Dennis Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at The University of Manitoba

    “Being able to see the students faces light up when they learned how to code for the first time was really inspiring.”

    Read more about Isabella Dennis
  • Hannah Bourget

    Hannah Bourget Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at University of British Columbia (Okanagan)

    Hannah is passionate about all fields of science but has taken a particular interest in UBCO’s marine biology outreach because the live marine animals that come along for the workshop are always a big hit with the kids!

    Read more about Hannah Bourget
  • Anikka Swaby

    Anikka Swaby Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at McGill University

    Anikka was the recipient of the 2022 Let's Talk Science National Volunteer Award and led the development of a new activity at her site called Good Gut Bacteria.

    Read more about Anikka Swaby

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