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Mississauga, Richmond Hill, London, and Cookville students win national space competition

May 29, 2023

Students from Mississauga, Richmond Hill, London, and Cookville have won the second season of the Lunar Rover Research Challenge, a national space competition offered by Let’s Talk Science, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation and Avalon Space, with support from the Canadian Space Agency.
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My STEM Journey

May 16, 2023

While at Let’s Talk Science, I have valued the opportunities to share my experiences and celebrate my culture and heritage with my colleagues, and I hope that we can continue to break down barriers as we look towards the future.
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Why getting kids outdoors is so important for fighting climate change

While it once felt like a problem of the future, a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate C

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Announcing the 2023 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists

April 20, 2023

As part of our National Volunteer Week celebrations, we are happy to announce the finalists for our National Volunteer Awards! Each year, we honour the impact that Let’s Talk Science volunteers have on children, youth and their peers with three prestigious awards.
Volunteer Shalini

Mentoring the Next Generation of Diverse STEM Graduates

April 17, 2023

Shalini Iyer knows that for some students, the most meaningful lessons and inspiration can happen outside school. When Iyer prepares science activities for young people in Toronto’s Jane-Finch neighbourhood, she is doing more than offering a fun after-school program. She is serving as a role model. 
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Happy National Volunteer Week!

April 14, 2023

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of Canada’s 24 million volunteers! This year, we’re celebrating and appreciating the efforts of our amazing 1200 volunteers from Sunday, April 16, to Saturday, April 22.
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New opportunities on the horizon for Let’s Talk Science volunteers thanks to The Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation

February 23, 2023

Thanks to a generous donation from the Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation, over the next five years post-secondary student volunteers will have opportunities to be rewarded for participating in professional development and training offered by Let’s Talk Science.

Celebrating Black History Month

February 09, 2023

Black History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the legacy and ongoing contributions of Black people in Canada and around the world.

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Let’s Talk Science and Canadian Child Care Federation announce partnership focussing on enriching ECE professional learning

January 09, 2023

Young children have an innate love for and interest in science because they are naturally curious about the world around them and have no end of qu

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London, Penetanguishene, Lacombe and Niagara Falls students win national space competition

December 14, 2022

The winners of the Lunar Rover Research Challenge have been announced
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Let’s Talk Science Commits to Continuous Improvement in Sustainability

November 30, 2022

Over the past 30 years, Let's Talk Science has been a national STEM education and outreach leader.

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Spotlight on Science Learning: Snapshot of a Decade Developing STEM Talent in Canada

November 15, 2022

A new report examines what has changed, what hasn’t, and what needs to change for youth STEM learni

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Going Green and Growing a STEM Career

November 11, 2022

From November 6 to 18, world leaders are gathering in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). November is also Canada Career Month. So, what better time for us to talk about the growth of opportunity in green jobs? 
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NOVA Chemicals Commits $600,000 to Let’s Talk Science to support STEM Education across Canada

November 10, 2022

Funding will support education in Environmental Stewardship and Climate Science as well as provide accessibility to STEM programming for under-served populations including Indigenous Youth
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Research about youth, by youth - Climate Action Lab

Let’s Talk Science is proud to share the recommendations of our Climate Action Lab initiative. Students want climate action to be a positive experience, one that is social, connected, experiential, nature-based and aligned with their life goals.

I3 now powered by Let’s Talk Science

October 25, 2022

Let’s Talk Science is proud to be the new home for The Learning Partnership’s Investigate! Invent! Innovate! Program (I3).
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2022

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), it is important to explore and understand our history, learn from past mistakes and atrocities, and strive to do better with the goal of building a truly inclusive community.
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Let’s Talk Science has received accreditation by the Imagine Canada Standards Program

September 16, 2022

Let’s Talk Science has received accreditation by the Imagine Canada Standards Program.
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Numbers, formulas, theorems – oh my!

Globe and Mail

What do you remember about learning math as a child? Do any specific experiences stand out for you?
African American and Hispanic elementary age girls are building a windmill from a water bottle in a STEM activity

STEM Club - the best of both worlds!

August 04, 2022

STEM Club is back this fall and inviting your students on brand new learning adventures. With a club-like community that will bring your class together and STEM activities that teach success in STEM and beyond, join STEM Club for an experience that’s the best of both worlds. 
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Explore living creatures outside this summer

The Globe and Mail

The summer months are upon us and along with longer days and warm weather, summer provides an opportunity to get outside and engage with the world around us.
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Explore living creatures outside this summer

Globe and Mail

The summer months are upon us and along with longer days and warm weather, summer provides an opportunity to get outside and engage with the world around us. Let’s Talk Science offers numerous fun activities to get youth outside and engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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It’s time to rethink STEM education

Globe and Mail

It’s rare to see almost complete agreement on anything these days, but a recent poll by Let’s Talk Science found that 95% of adults believe that it is important or very important for youth to have a good STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education for future work and to help them make good decisions as citizens about the country’s future.
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Who’s been here before us? How eDNA is providing answers

Globe and Mail

Who’s been here before us? Scientists are increasingly using environmental DNA (eDNA) to answer that question.
Tammy Webster

A year as the Director of Equity at Let’s Talk Science

June 21, 2022

As a First Nations female with a wide range of education and experiences, my skillset is unique. In this world of understanding equity and equity deserving entities, I know that I want to engage with an organization that has done some of the preliminary work to understand how equity realities and issues play out in their systems/organizations – which led me to Let’s Talk Science.
Congratulations to the 2022 National Volunteer Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2022 National Volunteer Award Winners!

June 18, 2022

Each year, we recognize the Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers who have exceeded expectations.

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Exploring diabetes and stem cells: How close are we to a cure?

Globe and Mail

Diabetes is one of the most common conditions, affecting more than 5.7 million Canadians across the country.
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Announcing the 2022 Let's Talk Science Challenge Winners

June 09, 2022

Since 2005, we have offered the Let's Talk Science Challenge to educators and parents as a fun, free and easy way to engage youth in Grades 6-8 in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning outside the classroom.
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Students engage with CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen during Let’s Talk Lunar

June 03, 2022

Over 2500 students joined Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen for an inspiring keynote during Let’s Talk Lunar, Exploring the Moon, brought to you by

The Globe and Mail

Let’s talk mental health literacy

Globe and Mail

It is important to promote positive mental health and education on mental health and mental illnesses. Nearly everyone will have challenges with their mental health at some point, but not everyone will experience a mental illness.
Daniel Sinnett

Four letters that save lives: A, C, G & T

Globe and Mail

Diagnosing a rare disease is often a long and confusing journey for patients and families. About 25 per cent of patients wait five to 30 years for a diagnosis, up to 40 per cent are misdiagnosed, and some 50 per cent are never diagnosed at all.
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Recognizing signs of child and youth mental distress: A guide for parents and caregivers

Globe and Mail

The pandemic has been hard and stressful on many. Despite the common view that children and youth are inherently resilient, they too have suffered.
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Exploring stem cells and engaging the next generation of Canadian scientists

Globe and Mail

What if treatments for rare and chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes and Alzheimer’s could be found within our own bodies?
2022 National Let's Talk Science Awards Finalists

Announcing the 2022 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists

April 28, 2022

 As part of our National Volunteer Week celebrations, we are happy to announce the finalists for our National Volunteer Awards!

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Climate change and youth mental health: What we can do

Globe and Mail

Climate change can be a scary topic. As a middle school science teacher, I felt ready to teach students about climate change. What I was not prepared for was the strong emotional reactions of my students.
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Happy National Volunteer Week!

April 25, 2022

Sunday April 24th to Saturday, April 30th is National Volunteer Week and we want to say

“That’s a Real Job” video preview from YouTube on our STEM career website.

They may seem out there, but these are real jobs! Or they will be soon…

Farming in space, custom designing human organs for transplant, or building robots that do the jobs you don’t want to do - that’s not science fiction, that’s a real job! Watch all of our “That’s a Real Job” videos on our STEM career website.

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