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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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Outreach interaction

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

  • Jen Baron

    Jen Baron Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at UBC Vancouver

    Jen aims to empower youth from diverse backgrounds to visualize and pursue STEM careers and finds working in classrooms exciting and fun!

    Read more about Jen Baron
  • Erin Smith

    Erin Smith Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at the University of Ottawa

    Erin enjoys working with students, coming up with creative ways to teach science and working with other volunteers at Let’s Talk Science!

    Read more about Erin Smith
  • Mahesh Rachamalla

    Mahesh Rachamalla Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at the University of Saskatchewan

    Mahesh is inspired and motivated by the joyful faces and excitement of kids as he leads activities with them.

    Read more about Mahesh Rachamalla
  • Alanna Parker

    Alanna Parker Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at the University of Waterloo

    “The chance to be able to provide workshops to students from my town and being able to share my passion with them was super inspiring to me.”

    Read more about Alanna Parker
  • Janine Dicks

    Janine Dicks Let’s Talk Science Donor Volunteer from ExxonMobil Canada

    “I am inspired every time I see a student glowing from excitement when they talk about how much they enjoy STEM topics, take part in an experiment or learn a new fact!”

    Read more about Janine Dicks
  • Nir El

    Nir El Let’s Talk Science Volunteer at Mount Allison University

    “It is always inspiring when I see children helping each other overcome challenges and learn together.”

    Read more about Nir El

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