Visionary Symposiums
Virtual events, in the form of Visionary Symposiums, will inspire, fuel critical thinking about leading-edge technology, and prepare high school students to meet the needs of tomorrow through exciting career options.
Students will have the chance to participate in discussions about emerging topics and learn about fascinating fields such as space exploration, identifying misinformation, and how we can tackle climate change. They will also have a unique opportunity to engage with panelists such as astronauts, Arctic scientists and prominent researchers about their career pathways and hear invaluable tips, without leaving the classroom.
Benefits to Students
This is what Caroline Huang, one of our past symposium participants had to say:
“STEM can often be intimidating for high school students when staring down a chemistry exam and the concepts can seem far-fetched. But the Symposiums helped me put STEM in context. I realized that STEM is a rewarding pathway to making a meaningful impact.” You can read more from Caroline here.
Upcoming Symposiums
Past Visionary Symposiums
Missed any of our amazing Visionary Symposium series? You can access teaching resources and recordings of select symposiums on-demand. Listen to expert speakers discuss issues that are important to today's youth, from misinformation to space exploration, there's bound to be something to inspire.
Now available on-demand!
Let's Talk Science Fiction
Science fiction writers have inspired many real-life technological advances including artificial intelligence, bionic limbs, self-driving vehicles, space travel, cell phones and the internet. Join us as we explore the development of innovative technologies and the intersection between STEM and science fiction.
In-person Symposiums
In-person events are hosted by Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites across Canada and provide a great opportunity for youth to meet role models and see themselves in STEM.
StemCellTalks
Stem cells are widely studied due to their promise to revolutionize medicine and better the lives of patients suffering from complex diseases. StemCellTalks is a one-day conference hosted in partnership with Stem Cell Network for high school students. This event will provide students with the opportunity to interact with and learn from leading experts in the field of stem cells. Dates to follow later in 2024.
Let's Talk Cancer
Let's Talk Cancer is a free, in-person symposium for Grade 11 and 12 students. Hosted by Let's Talk Science and the Canadian Cancer Society - Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT), Let's Talk Cancer was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high school students regarding the field of cancer biology. Dates to follow later in 2024.
