Media Releases and Coverage
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From Dropping Eggs to Inspiring Minds: How Let’s Talk Science Shaped Michelle Collins
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Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign Reaches New Heights Thanks to Donors
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Mentoring Cree Youth in Moose Factory
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Announcing the 2024 Let's Talk Science Challenge Winners
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Trials and Triumphs: Alexander Vicol and the Let’s Talk Science Challenge
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Inspire - Educate - Innovate Fundraising Campaign Grows with Generous Partner Support
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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
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Government of Canada Invests in Let’s Talk Science, Boosting National STEM Education Opportunities for Children and Youth
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Success is ‘Because Of’ not ‘Despite’: Tammy Webster Receives EDI Leader Award
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“Education is the Great Equalizer”: Richard Longtin to Join Let’s Talk Science as Vice President, External Relations
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Let's Talk Science Appoints Richard Longtin as Vice President, External Relations
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Let’s Talk Science Celebrates $2.5 Million Gift from Hibernia that Ignites STEM Passion and Elevates Youth Impact in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Living and Breathing Let’s Talk Science: Glenda Casimir
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Why STEM Education Matters and What Needs to Change
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A Step Up: How Volunteering with Let's Talk Science helped Julia Wakulewicz find her Career
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Announcing the 2024 National Let's Talk Science Award Finalists
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Happy National Volunteer Week!
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Unlocking Potential: How Let’s Talk Science Shaped Ian Dimopoulos’ Passion for Northern Education
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Let’s Talk Science and Perimeter Institute partner to leverage the power of science
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Building Connections: Veronica Mills’ Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
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Classroom Rock Star: How Joelle dela Paz Supports Inclusion in STEM
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Curiosity Unites: How Joseph Bardsley Integrated Arts and Science in Outreach
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Let’s Talk Science Receives a Transformative Gift of $1.25 Million from Amgen Canada to Advance Science Literacy
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Empowering Black Youth in STEM: Amaal Abdi's Let’s Talk Science Initiatives
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Lunar Rover Research Challenge Winners Complete their Mission
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Making Space for Black Youth
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Coming Full Circle: Melissa Valdez’s Let’s Talk Science Journey
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Markham, Mississauga, Abbotsford, and Kanata Students Win National Space Competition
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Building Bridges: Reflections on the McGill Outreach Site Launch with Kevin Little
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Let’s Talk Science Governance Update
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Code, Communication, and Community: Caroline Huang's Fusion of STEM and Storytelling
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These young Canadians are pushing the boundaries of science
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From Cell Phones to Robots: 30 Years of Workplace Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
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Celebrating Diversity and Volunteerism: Let's Talk Science's Nominations in the 2023 CharityVillage Awards
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Connection, Compassion, and Community: Mannix Chan and Let's Talk Science
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FNEAA National Indigenous STEM Award to the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre - First Nations Education Administrators Association
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Roberts Creek Elementary takes on the Let's Talk Science Challenge
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Coming to classrooms this January - Mission : Innovation
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From the Let's Talk Science Challenge to Harvard: Namirah Quadir's Inspiring STEM Journey
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Let’s Talk Science Prepares a New Generation of Innovators to Fuel the Future
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A Journey of Passion, Purpose, and Personal Growth: Reflecting on My Path
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Standing with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community: Inclusive Education for All Kids
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$30 Million in three years
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Celebrating 30 Years of Let’s Talk Science: President and Founder, Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, on Humble Origins and Hopeful Tomorrows
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The Lives of the Let’s Talk Science Summer Students: All Good Things Must Come to an End
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How Canadian Youth Can Find a Fulfilling, Lucrative Career
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Busting the Innovation Myths
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Let's Talk Innovation Mindset!
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Congratulations to the 2022/23 Margaret Stephens Professional Development Bursary Recipients!
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The Lives of Let’s Talk Science Summer Students
Hi, my name is Gray, and I am the 2023 Summer Communications Intern for Let’s Talk Science. I am one of 24 summer students working across five different departments.
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Nurturing climate heroes - The Globe and Mail
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Creating an inclusive environment within Let's Talk Science
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The Importance of Role Models
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Announcing the 2023 Let's Talk Science Challenge Winners
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Mitacs and Let's Talk Science partner to re-launch the Indigenous Mentorship program
Mitacs and Let's Talk Science partner to re-launch the Indigenous Mentorship program
Moose Factory, ON — Mitacs and Let's Talk Science are pleased to announce their partnership in re-laun
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Congratulations to the 2023 National Volunteer Award Winners!
Each year, we recognize the Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers who have exceeded expectations.
Mississauga, Richmond Hill, London, and Cookville students win national space competition
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My STEM Journey
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 Change made it clear that people around the wor
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Announcing the 2023 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
Mentoring the Next Generation of Diverse STEM Graduates
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Happy National Volunteer Week!
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New opportunities on the horizon for Let’s Talk Science volunteers thanks to The Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation
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Celebrating Black History Month
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
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 questions.
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London, Penetanguishene, Lacombe and Niagara Falls students win national space competition
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Let’s Talk Science Commits to Continuous Improvement in Sustainability
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
A new report examines what has changed, what hasn’t, and what needs to change for youth STEM learning across Canada
OTTAWA, ON (November 15,
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Going Green and Growing a STEM Career
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NOVA Chemicals Commits $600,000 to Let’s Talk Science to support STEM Education across Canada
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Research about youth, by youth - Climate Action Lab
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I3 now powered by Let’s Talk Science
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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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
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STEM Club - the best of both worlds!
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Explore living creatures outside this summer - The Globe and Mail
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Explore living creatures outside this summer - Globe and Mail
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It’s time to rethink STEM education - Globe and Mail
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Who’s been here before us? How eDNA is providing answers - Globe and Mail
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A year as the Director of Equity at Let’s Talk Science
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Congratulations to the 2022 National Volunteer Award Winners!
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
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Announcing the 2022 Let's Talk Science Challenge Winners
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Students engage with CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen during Let’s Talk Lunar
Over 2500 students joined Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen for an inspiring keynote during Let’s Talk Lunar, Exploring the Moon, brought to you by Let’s Talk Science and the Canadian Space Agency.&
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Let’s talk mental health literacy - Globe and Mail
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Four letters that save lives: A, C, G & T - Globe and Mail
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Recognizing signs of child and youth mental distress: A guide for parents and caregivers - Globe and Mail
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Exploring stem cells and engaging the next generation of Canadian scientists - Globe and Mail
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Announcing the 2022 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
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
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Happy National Volunteer Week!
Sunday April 24th to Saturday, April 30th is National Volunteer Week and we want to say thank you to our amazing volunteers for the criti
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Decoding Lentils - Globe and Mail
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Toyota Canada Foundation invests additional $600,000 in Let’s Talk Science
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The past and future of energy: Here comes the sun - Globe and Mail
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Your immune system is super smart and hard-working, so give it the best shot! - Globe and Mail
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Engaging youth in ocean literacy to ensure we have a sustainable future - Globe and Mail
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Sanofi Canada invests in Let’s Talk Science
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Raising outdoor kids: Take a walk, find Spring and build STEM skills - Globe and Mail
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Cybersecurity and the Gender Gap - Globe and Mail
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Kids can think like an engineer - Globe and Mail
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Girl Coders: Inspiring and supporting females in computer science - Globe and Mail
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Reaching, Engaging, and Inspiring: Role Models Motivate Youth During Pandemic - Globe and Mail
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Government of Canada Reinvests in Digital Literacy Programming for Youth in Canada
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The power and influence of women in STEM - Globe and Mail
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How STEM powers the Winter Olympics - Globe and Mail
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African proverbs that will get you thinking about science - Globe and Mail
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How to raise resilient readers - Globe and Mail
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BGC Canada and Let’s Talk Science are partnering to support young people through virtual programming
BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) and Let’s Talk Science are looking forward to working together to create high-quality, virtual programming that supports youth in vulnerable c
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How STEM paves the way to a wide range of careers - Globe and Mail
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Let’s Talk Science Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Let’s Talk Science is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors.
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Turn out the lights and other lessons on electricity consumption - Globe and Mail
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Vancouver Island University joins Let’s Talk Science Outreach
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Bringing Science to Life with Braille - Globe and Mail
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Let’s talk about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Globe and Mail
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What might youth-led climate action look like? - Globe and Mail
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Introducing Climate Action Lab powered by Let's Talk Science
Let’s Talk Science is gearing up to create ways for thousands of high school students across Canada to participate in climate action.
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Doing our best to help Canada fight climate change - Globe and Mail
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STEM careers are for students with disabilities too - Globe and Mail
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STEM careers are for students with disabilities too - Globe and Mail
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Gift guide for kids: Simple, inspiring ideas to get them exploring STEM - Globe and Mail
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When plastics go bio - The good, the bad, and the not-so-terrible alternatives - Globe and Mail
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COP26 is over: Is it time to engage with your youth on climate anxiety? - Globe and Mail
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Career planning should include STEM - Globe and Mail
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Career planning should include STEM - Globe and Mail
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The World Within: Microbes and Human Health - Globe and Mail
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The Global Goals: An epic checklist for learning and action - Globe and Mail
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Career Awareness Initiatives Proven to Expand Youth Choice
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Green your closet this October - Globe and Mail
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Ask, explore and discover: How STEM begins in the early years - Globe and Mail
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Discover Learning Pathways
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Setting a course for STEM pathways - Globe and Mail
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September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Learning about outer space helps engage youth in STEM - Globe and Mail
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Reconciliation Through STEM Education - Globe and Mail
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Celebrating the Successes and Challenges of the 2021 Daily Discovery Series
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Science, Symposiums, and Sushi
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With science happening in real time, tackling pandemic disinformation is critical - Globe and Mail
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If we want our youth to build a greener future, give them the tools to understand climate science - Globe and Mail
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Climate Crisis Education
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New Partnership with Royal Society of Canada and the Globe and Mail
Let’s Talk Science is proud to announce, we have partnered with the Royal Society of Canada to provide Globe and Mail
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Digital Literacy Gets Unplugged in the Fifth Week of the Daily Discovery Series
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The Daily Discovery Series Catapults Into the World of Physics
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It’s more than just an acronym: Why STEM matters - Globe and Mail
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Science literacy will be key in the ‘infodemics’ battle - Globe and Mail
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From the Depths of the Ocean Towards the Edge of the Universe
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If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again - week two of the Daily Discovery Series
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Summer STEM Activities
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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Embracing their inner Bill Nye - A look at week one of the Daily Discovery Series
The Power of a Class Project
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Exploring STEM at Home
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Educators Get Inspired
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Horizon Project - A Gift of Learning and Hope
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Indigenous Peoples in STEM
June is National Indigenous History Month and on June 21st, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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STEAM Sisters
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Announcing the 2021 Let’s Talk Science Challenge Winners
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Scientific Literacy During the Pandemic
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Happy National Volunteer Week!
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Sofia Saleem
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Government of Canada Invests in Let’s Talk Science
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Let's Talk Science Condemns all Forms of Racism
Let's Talk Science condemns all forms of racism. We are saddened by the rise in violence and harassment towards the Asian community taking place here in Canada and abroad.
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Creativity Delivers Inspiring Outreach Efforts
STEM Role Model Inspires Inner-City Youth
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Winnie Hsu
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There’s So Much to Learn
Let's Talk Science is saddened to hear Jason Peterson lost his battle in July 2023. He will be missed by many.
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Let’s Talk Science Welcomes New Members of the Board of Directors
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Greg Ryerson
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Seaspan Shipyards Invests $300,000 to Engage Canadian Youth in Marine Industry STEM Careers through Let’s Talk Science
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Engaging with donor employees
Have you ever participated in a Let’s Talk Science event, like the Let’s Talk Science Challenge, or attended a Symposium series, like Let’s Talk Cancer?
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders -Stéphanie Gaudet
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Unsung STEM Careers During a Global Pandemic
During this critical time in history, we have had to reevaluate the importance we place on careers that provide us with knowledge, service, and care.
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Skills/Compétences Canada joins the Let's Talk Careers Competition partnership
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Celebrating Canadian Women in STEM
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The Horizon Project aims to send a caring message to youth that they are capable of learning without computer technology
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Volunteer Award Winner Champions Mentorship for Indigenous Youth
Madeson Todd is fascinated by the brain. She just completed her B.Sc.
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Our commitment to learn, reflect and take action
At Let’s Talk Science we have long recognized that ongoing, systemic inequalities exist in Canada.
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Announcing the 2020 National Volunteer Award Winners!
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A Message from our President, Bonnie Schmidt
I want to acknowledge the profound shock and grief that has compounded an already difficult global situation. I wish it did not need to be said, but I categorically denounce racism.
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That's a Real Job Contest Winners!
This Spring we challenged Canadian kids to tell us about their ideas for the STEM jobs of the future - and they did! They were thoughtful, innovative and creative and, most of all they focuse
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Announcing the 2020 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
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Science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) skills more important than ever for Canadian youth
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Celebrate National Volunteer Week with us!
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Let's Talk Science and COVID-19
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Visits to Indigenous communities promote equity and inclusion
In March 2019, volunteer Kirsten Nelson was in a classroom in Attawapiskat, ON watching students squeeze mashed up graham crackers through pantyhose.
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Let's Talk Science mourns the loss of volunteers and partners from our post-secondary sites across Canada
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Toyota Canada Foundation announces a $150,000 investment in Let’s Talk Science and the future of Canadian STEM education
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Honouring the Memory of Anjulia Wong
To honour the memory of his late wife Anjulia, Kam Wong walked an incredible 1200 km from Lausanne, Switzerland to Rome, Italy from September 3 to November 11 this year.
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Let’s Talk Science and D2L to Partner on STEM Education
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Career Exploration and Discovery for Canadian Youth
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Congratulations to the 2019 Let’s Talk Science National Volunteer Award Winners!
Each year, we recognize the Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers who have exceeded expectations with four prestigious awards to applaud their outstanding contributions to volunteerism and Let’s T
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Skills for the Future: Skills/Competences Canada and Let’s Talk Science Partnership
Let’s Talk Science is celebrating five years of partnership with the national body of Skills/Competences Canada (SCC)!
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Spring/Summer Events Listing
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25 years = 48 Outreach sites and growing!
Site coordinators and volunteers are critical members of the Let’s Talk Science Outreach team.
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Celebrating 25 Years!
This year marks an important milestone as Let’s Talk Science celebrates 25 years of inspiring and empowering Canadian youth to develop the skills they need to participate and thrive in an ever-chan
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Let’s Talk Cancer partners with Canadian Cancer Society to inspire educators and youth across Canada
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Announcing the 2019 National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
Let’s Talk Science volunteers do amazing work in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) every day.
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Let’s Talk Science President Dr. Bonnie Schmidt named Specially Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
On September 11, The Royal Society of Canada and its Members announced this year’s new Fellows, and named the incoming class of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
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Let’s Talk Science integrating science and coding into Canadian classrooms
(Toronto, ON) As technology disrupts nearly all aspects of work and life, efforts are mounting to prepare students for work and citizen demands in an information era.
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Government of Canada invests in Let’s Talk Science and the future of Canadian youth
Let’s Talk Science thanks the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment in our work.
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STEM Activities this Winter from Let’s Talk Science
STEM Activities this Winter from Let’s Talk Science
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Building Equity and Inclusion to Support STEM Learning in Canada
Promoting Canada 2067 Recommendations to Deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4
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Media Literacy - Credibility where it counts
Video is a powerful medium for learning. Whether it’s helping spark a conversation, teaching a concept, or reaching a student who’s a visual learner; video has a strong impact.
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November is Career Awareness Month - “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
This was an easy question to answer when I was five - a dancer! Then I took a class and found out that I hated dancing – scratch that one off my list. At seven - an astronomer!
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How can I make Big Data relevant to my students?
Big Data is essentially the use of extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interacti
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Re-discovering your passion through volunteering
Re-discovering your passion through volunteering
By Samantha Yammine
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STEM Activities this Fall from Let’s Talk Science
It’s back to school and that means excited students, parents and Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites!
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NOVA Chemicals announces a $500,000 investment in STEM education for Canadian children through Let’s Talk Science
(Calgary, AB) NOVA Chemicals today announced a $500,000 investment over five years in Let’s Talk Science as part of its commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for
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Retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, Robert Thirsk helps announce SAP’s investment in Let’s Talk Science and young digital talent in Canada
(Vancouver, BC) SAP Canada announces a $300,000 investment in Let’s Talk Science and a commitment to developing the digital literacy skills of Canadian youth.
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Congratulations to the 2018 Winners of the Science is Beautiful Contest
Congratulations to Élyse D’Aoust, Isabelle Roy and Alyssa Gauthier from Collège Catholique Samuel-Genest for winning the fifth Science is Beautiful contest.
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Let’s Talk Science Outreach welcomes First Nations University of Canada as 48th Outreach site
Let’s Talk Science Outreach welcomes the First Nations University of Canada as the 48 post-secondary site across Canada.
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Let’s Talk Science celebrates our longest-standing volunteer
The year was 1993. Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, a young faculty member at the University of Ottawa (UOttawa), was looking for innovative ways she could teach her two graduate students.
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Announcing the 2018 Winners of the Let’s Talk Science National Volunteer Awards
Let’s Talk Science has more than 3,500 eager and enthusiastic volunteers from over 45 post-secondary institutions across Canada who are committed to enriching the lives of youth through science, te
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Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques inspires Let's Talk Science post-secondary volunteers at National Conference
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Let’s Talk Science partners with Fair Chance Learning to deliver a Canada-wide Digital Literacy program for educators
With funding from the CanCode initiative, Let’s Talk Science and Fair Chance Learning will improve educators’ confidence and knowledge around digital skills
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Announcing the National Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
We are proud and grateful for the thousands of Let’s Talk Science volunteers that are working to bring STEM to life for children and youth across Canada.
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Volunteers are at the heart of what Let’s Talk Science does.
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Dr. Barb Vanderhyden wins Western’s Annual Alumni Association’s Community Service Award
Western’s Alumni Association offers an annual awards program that recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professions or communities.
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Lakehead University (Orillia and Thunder Bay Campuses) joins Let’s Talk Science Outreach
Let’s Talk Science is pleased to welcome Lakehead University to our Outreach team this fall. There will be two sites opening – one in Orillia and one in Thunder Bay.
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Celebrating Women in STEM this International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day; a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
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CanCode Funding Announcement with Minister Kirsty Duncan
Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan joined Dr.
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge returns for classrooms across Canada!
On February 1, the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge was officially launched for Grade 6-12 classrooms across Canada.
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Let’s Talk Science connects Volunteers with STEM Professionals
Let’s Talk Science Outreach will be hosting a livestream career panel to connect our volunteers with STEM professionals.
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Healthy habits start with STEM in Sandy Lake
In April 2017, Let’s Talk Science Outreach students from the University of Toronto St.
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The Government of Canada invests $2 Million in Let’s Talk Science to build digital talent for Canada’s future
CanCode funding will support Let’s Talk Science’s digital skills program for Kindergarten to Grade 12 educators and youth
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Student’s experience with Let’s Talk Science sparks motivation to give back
It was an evening of intense pride for Raya Porter and her 13 other colleagues at Element 83 – their student-run company, facilitated by Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region’s Company Program.
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Spooky Science
For many, the month of October is all about spooky, fun, fall activities and if you ask any child (or adult with an inner child) they are probably already excited for Halloween and all the tricks a
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Let’s Talk Science Outreach Events – Fall 2017
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The Importance of STEM Role Models
Next to parents and educators, role models and mentors have the most significant influence over the choices youth make on schooling decisions and future work options.
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Let’s Talk Science Joins with You Be the Chemist® Canada
Let’s Talk Science is pleased to announce our newest collaboration with You Be the Chemist® Canada (YBTC Canada).
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Let’s Talk Science President Dr. Bonnie Schmidt responds to Coding is the new cursive writing
In support of Kelly Lovell’s “Coding is the new cursive writing – and we have to embrace it” (July 23), I encourage all Canadians to join efforts to shape learning opportunities for kids.
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Let’s Talk Science president Dr. Bonnie Schmidt awarded the C21 Shifting Minds Award for Leadership and Innovation
On July 19, Let’s Talk Science President and Founder, Dr.
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Let’s Talk Science’s Trip to Nepal
This year, Let’s Talk Science Outreach made an international impact on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Nepal thanks to volunteer Serena McDiarmid.
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Let’s Talk Science reaches 5 million with STEM
As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, Let’s Talk Science is also celebrating a significant milestone – we have now inspired more than 5 million children, youth, educators and members
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Industry partners ignite passion for STEM at the Let’s Talk Science Challenge
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Celebrating National Solidarity Day
June 21st is National Solidarity Day, a day for Canadians from coast to coast to coast to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis acro
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Let’s Talk Science brings technology resources to classrooms through #ICT4All
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Our Stories: Championing our future: mentoring matters
Fifteen years ago, Cathy, a then graduate student in Physiology at Western University entered a Grade 10 classroom for her very first Let’s Talk Science Outreach visit.
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Let’s Talk Science volunteer grateful for the chance to give back
At the Saskatoon Regional Science Fair, Let’s Talk Science volunteer Kezia Fourie strides among the displays.
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Our Stories: Bringing science home to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
At Let’s Talk Science, our volunteers are passionate about the fields they work in as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) researchers, students or professionals.
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Learning and Leading Together – Let’s Talk Science National Outreach Conference
The annual Let’s Talk Science Outreach conference will be held in London, Ontario from May 31 to June 4, 2017.
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Tomatosphere™ launches new website for 2016-2017 school year
In September, educators visiting Tomatosphere™ will notice a new look to the program’s website.
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Science is Beautiful Winners Announced
We are proud to announce the finalists and national winner for the Science is Beautiful Art Competition.
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Summer Camp Science
This summer, many of our volunteers have been making the rounds to summer camps on and off campus.
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Over 3,000 students take the Let’s Talk Science Challenge
With 3,121 students forming 821 teams, and accompanied by 262 teachers at 23 universities and colleges across Canada, the Let’s Talk Science Challenge certainly made a splash this year!
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Our Stories: Growing Generosity from Classrooms to Communities
“At 11 to 13 years of age, my students are young enough to be here when humankind actually succeeds in colonizing other planets,” says David Lauzon.
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Volunteers make the difference
This week, we join organizations across Canada to celebrate National Volunteer Week.
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Canada's national DNA Day is taking place Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
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Presenting the 2017 Let’s Talk Science Volunteer award finalists
Volunteering at Let’s Talk Science comes with many benefits, including increased confidence and communication skills.
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Let’s Talk Science Alumni, Deborah Saucier, tackles new role as president of MacEwan University
Let’s Talk Science congratulates one of our supporters and alumni, Dr. Deborah Saucier, on her new role as president of MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta starting July 1, 2017.
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How an astronaut contender benefited from his volunteer work with Let’s Talk Science
Aaron Persad remembers the exact moment he knew he wanted to be an astronaut.
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Let’s Talk Science President Dr. Bonnie Schmidt awarded the 2017 Purvis Memorial Award
Let’s Talk Science is pleased to announce that President and Founder, Dr.
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DNA barcoding action project brings science to life for students
This past fall, high school students across Canada became citizen scientists with CurioCity’s Fish Market Survey Action Project.
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Brock University Joins Let’s Talk Science Outreach
Let’s Talk Science welcomed Brock University as our 43rd national Outreach site this fall.
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Where There’s a WIL, There’s a Way
Let’s Talk Science supports post-secondary students with WIL (work-integrated learning) so they can hone the job skills they need for future success.
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StemCellTalks ignite a student’s passion for research
It was a day that changed Prajay Shah’s life and set him firmly on his current career path.
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Programming the Future
What does it take to engage a classroom full of Grade 5/6 students for over an hour? Educator Tammy Earley of J.S.
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Hall Beach, Nunavut
Join our Let’s Talk Science Program Support Coordinator, Outreach Susie Taylor as she recounts her recent trip with our University of Calgary Outreach coordinator to Hall Beach, Nunavut.&nb
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PISA 2015 gives cause for celebration but not complacency
Bonnie Schmidt, President of Let’s Talk Science
Andrew Parkin, education policy consultant
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Let’s Talk Science partnering with the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
Let’s Talk Science is building on significant support from Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd.
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Let's Talk Science Outreach at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology celebrates 5 years of STEM outreach
Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology are celebrating a five year milestone of providing free, high quality science, technology, engineering a
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Shaftesbury/Smokebomb And Shift2 Partner With Corus Entertainment, Ubisoft, and Let’s Talk Science On New Digital Series Emerald Code
Scripted series about a group of friends using science and technology to navigate high school life premieres on YTV
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Canada 2067 - Shaping youth learning in science, technology, engineering and math
Nation-building initiative to support the evolution of Canadian education: Shaping youth learning in science, technology, engineering and math
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Fall Outreach Events
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Let’s Talk Science’s Champion Dinner recognizes former board chair Dr. Mark Poznansky
On Tuesday, September 20, Let’s Talk Science staff and special guests – including Ontario Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter – recognized Dr.
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For Over 20 years, Grade 4 Teacher Provides "Out-Of-This-World" Experience for Students
One student develops a keen interest in space and decides she wants to be a pilot when she grows up…
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Sparking a love of science and self
Let’s Talk Science has impact beyond experiments.
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Let’s Talk Science Welcomes David Lapides as new Vice President, Programs
This summer Let’s Talk Science welcomed David Lapides as Vice President of Programs. In this new position in the organization David will lead the teams responsible for the design, develop
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Find Let’s Talk Science at Educator Conferences this fall
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Congratulations to Eric – the 2016 Science is Beautiful Contest Winner
Science is Beautiful is an annual art contest put on by multiple Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites across Canada.
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Students Step into Virtual STEM Careers with Let’s Talk Science
New videos at CurioCity take students to new heights, depths and a virtual world to explore career pathways
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Let’s Talk Science honours post-secondary students and professional volunteers with National Volunteer Awards
Portia Kalun of McMaster University, Emily Ng of the University of Calgary and Anna Zhou of the University of Toronto take home this year’s national volunteer awards
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Building the leaders of tomorrow – Let’s Talk Science National Outreach conference
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Let’s Talk Science hosts professional learning workshop on STEM careers
On Friday, May 6, teachers will gather in Selkirk, Manitoba to participate in a new professional learning workshop on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.
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Inspiring Canada’s next generation of cancer researchers
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23 Canadian post-secondary institutions host Let's Talk Science Challenge
3,200 Gr. 6-8 students participate in the 2016 Let’s Talk Science Challenge
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Canada’s national DNA Day is April 21
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2016 Let’s Talk Science Award Finalists
Let’s Talk Science relies on more than 3,500 volunteers across Canada to create a memorable impression on students and educators engaging with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM
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A Weeklong Celebration for National Volunteer Week
From April 10-16, the Let’s Talk Science community will take extra care to thank volunteers during National Volunteer Week.
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Congratulations to the 11 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge Finalists!
Samsung Canada has announced the 11 finalist schools in Canada’s first-ever Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, launched in the fall of 2015 to inspire Grade 6 to 12 students across the nation in
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Take part in public outreach events this March
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Let’s Talk Science Outreach, Regional Conference – 2016
Every year our Let’s Talk Science Outreach Coordinators attend a two day workshop that provides opportunities for skill development.
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Creating Connections and Contagious Enthusiasm for Science
The hair on your neck stands on end, you feel electric as anticipation fills the air– excitement!
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High School Students across Canada head to campus for Let’s Talk Science Symposia
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Université de Moncton joins Let’s Talk Science Outreach
(Moncton, NB) On November 11, 2015 the Let’s Talk Science team welcomed Université de Moncton as our 42nd national Outreach site.
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Our Stories: Honouring Cultures and Inspiring Strong Futures
Eager faces full of wonderment peer with anticipation into the mesh basket in the middle of the table.
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Our Stories: Student Volunteer Finds Homemade Slime Can Stretch Minds
To Billy Sun, there’s a formula to turning children on to science. Take borax, mix with white glue, and add food colouring. The result? Homemade slime.
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Our Stories: Every Child is An Explorer
In school, giving the right answer is great. However, science teacher Phil Langford gets even more excited hearing something else from students.
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Let’s Talk Science volunteers experience Koeye Culture and Science Camp off central BC coast
Let’s Talk Science partners with organizations across Canada who have a similar focus – to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy among Canadian youth.
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Let’s Talk Science supports student engagement through Canada’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge
Students in Grades 6 through 12 will have a chance to develop their 21st century skills in a new project-based national education challenge.
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Partnering with Frontier College
Let’s Talk Science is a proud partner of Frontier College, a national literacy organization that trains volunteers and staff to work wit
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Our Stories: TVO’s Pat Ellingson on Getting Kids Ready for School and Life
Twenty years ago, Pat Ellingson stepped into the role of Creative Head, Children’s Programming at TVOKids.
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The Father of Let’s Talk Science
On Thursday, August 27, Let’s Talk Science lost a dear friend, leader, supporter and visionary – our founding board chairman, Dr. Mitchell Baran. Dr.
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Canadian Light Source Synchrotron takes Tomatosphere™ to the Next Level
Throughout the spring, thousands of classrooms across Canada participating in the TomatosphereTM program were planting and growing two sets of tomato seeds.
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Let’s Talk Science President Dr. Bonnie Schmidt receives one of Canada’s highest honours
On July 1st, Let’s Talk Science President and Founder, Dr.
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Let’s Talk Science volunteer awards celebrate Canadian post-secondary students’ dedication to science outreach
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, over 80 student outreach volunteers attended the Let’s Talk Science National Outreach Conference to receive specialized training for delivering exciting, free, hands-on s
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National Conference back again for 2015
It’s that time of year again when we gather our Outreach volunteer coordinators for our annual training conference hosted in London, Ontario.
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Let’s Talk Science receives federal government funding of $12.5 million over five years to greatly expand its science education programs for Canadian youth
Investment allows Let’s Talk Science to expose millions more Canadian youth to science, technology, engineering and math to build their skills for the changing economy
On Thursday, May 21
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Tomatosphere™ seeds in orbit
600,000 Tomatosphere™ seeds were launched into space on the SpaceX’s Dragon on April 14, 2015.
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Council of Canadian Academies releases STEM Skills report
Let’s Talk Science is well positioned to support recommendations from expert panel
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3,500 Canadian students gear up for Let’s Talk Science Challenge
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Canadian Space Agency and Let’s Talk Science visit Byron Northview to talk Tomatosphere™
On Tuesday, April 14, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and Let’s Talk Science President Dr.
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April 21 is DNA Day in Canada
This article refers to DNA Day 2015.
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Let’s Talk Science Outreach Awards finalists announced
Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteers dedicate their time and energy to improving science literacy and bringing awareness to the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STE
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2015
It’s National Volunteer Week and that means one thing: a huge round of applause for our incredible Let’s Talk Science volunteers!
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Game-changing research discoveries celebrated during Ontario Research Week, March 30 - April 2
Ontario-based research has changed Canada and the world. Thousands of Ontario researchers are working every day to change lives, yet oftentimes their breakthroughs remain unknown.
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Cody O'Brien, Let's Talk Science Outreach volunteer wins prestigious Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award
Cody O’Brien, a Memorial University biochemistry major and avid Let’s Talk Science Outreach volunteer has been named Community Leader (Atlantic) in the 2015 Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards.&n
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NSERC investment in Let’s Talk Science to support the award-winning Tomatosphere™ program
Earlier today at the Children’s Museum in London, Ontario, the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced a three-year, $102,000 investment in Let’s Talk Science to
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Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, Let’s Talk Science Launch Partnership
The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC) and Let’s Talk Science are partnering to help our nation’s youth strengthen their learning about science, technology, engineering and m
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High School Students Explore Science & Entrepreneurship Link
Approximately 110 students from Grades 9-12 at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School in Thunder Bay are spending Tuesday, March 10 with Let’s Talk Science and the Canada Science and Technology Museu
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Let’s Talk Science to engage northern communities this winter
Let’s Talk Science is launching an exciting initiative to engage youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in five communities in Canada’s far north.
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Mid-year Outreach Conferences
This weekend, coordinators from Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites in Eastern Canada will be gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the first of three regional conferences.