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July 24, 2024
Let’s Talk Science Celebrates Stellar Support for Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign to Advance STEM Education
Let’s Talk Science, Canada’s largest STEM Outreach organization, is pleased to announce a significant leap forward in their Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign.
June 4, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 National Volunteer Award Winners!
Every year, we recognize the outstanding Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers who reach out with creativity, dedication, and innovation to their communities, inspiring youth through science, tech
July 12, 2024
From Dropping Eggs to Inspiring Minds: How Let’s Talk Science Shaped Michelle Collins
“Classroom activity is a way that I think we can engage a lot of students before they make that decision in what they want to do,” Michell says. “It’s a great way to show kids what STEM is, what STEM activities are, and to show that they can do them.”
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July 24, 2024
Seeing the World in New (Old) Ways
Let’s Talk Science has a strong history of collaborating with Indigenous communities. Recently, the organization took further steps on the long path to reconciliation, including completing a formal Indigenous Strategy and integrating IWK throughout programming.
July 24, 2024
Let’s Talk Science Teacher Leader Recognized With National Award
This year, Jennifer O’Neill Riggs was recognized with a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
July 18, 2024
Inspiring Math Learning through Data
Let’s Talk Science can help your students overcome math anxiety by making it relevant and practical.
July 18, 2024
Supporting Youth Mental Health in the Classroom
Let’s Talk Science provides programs and resources to help students thrive
STEM in Context
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July 18, 2024
Never Too Young: Why STEM has an important place in early childhood education
Young children have an innate interest in science, because they are naturally curious about the world around them. Everything is new, mysterious, fascinating, and ultimately knowable. We need to nurture that curiosity at an early age, building the foundation for life-long learning.
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.
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July 24, 2024
Let’s Talk Science Celebrates Stellar Support for Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign to Advance STEM Education
Let’s Talk Science, Canada’s largest STEM Outreach organization, is pleased to announce a significant leap forward in their Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign.
July 9, 2024
Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign Reaches New Heights Thanks to Donors
Acuitas Therapeutics, Accenture, the NCR Foundation, the Lewitt Family Foundation as well as the Colcleugh Leadership Program have generously supported this work, in the combined amount of more than $556,675, bringing Let’s Talk Science’s national Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign total to $17,713,113 of its bold $30 Million goal.
June 6, 2024
Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign Grows with Generous Partner Support
In support of critical work, we are delighted to announce generous contributions from RBC Future Launch, Seaspan Shipyards, Alphawave Semi, and the Desjardins Foundation, in the combined amount of more than $1,295,000, bringing Let’s Talk Science’s national Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign total to $17,156,438 of its bold $30 Million goal.
May 26, 2024
Government of Canada Invests in Let’s Talk Science, Boosting National STEM Education Opportunities for Children and Youth
Let’s Talk Science, a national, charitable education and outreach organization – is pleased to announce the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide $28.5 million in funding over five years. The investment, provided through the Strategic Science Fund, will begin in 2024 and will have a significant impact towards our ability to deliver programming that supports skills and competency development in children and youth across Canada through STEM education.