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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 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 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.”
June 14, 2024
Mentoring Cree Youth in Moose Factory
“I liked how the Let’s Talk Science volunteers created hands-on science activities that were relevant to what we were learning about in the Outdoor Education class."
June 7, 2024
Trials and Triumphs: Alexander Vicol and the Let’s Talk Science Challenge
For Vicol, the Challenge wasn’t just somewhere to study science but also a chance to put it into practice. “During the engineering challenge, we had to create a mechanism that could pick up a marshmallow off the ground using popsicle sticks and tape,” recalls Vicol. “It seemed so easy at first, but once we started, it was quite difficult!”
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.
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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.
November 17, 2023
From Cell Phones to Robots: 30 Years of Workplace Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Let’s Talk Science and much has changed over three decades. Cell phones have shrunk from the size of a brick to something that fits in our pockets.
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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.
May 16, 2024
Let's Talk Science Appoints Richard Longtin as Vice President, External Relations
Let’s Talk Science, a leading non-profit in STEM education, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Richard Longtin as its new Vice President of External Relations, effective June 17th, 2024.