Raising outdoor kids: Take a walk, find Spring and build STEM skills
Globe and Mail
In a country with as many climates as Canada, spring arrives at different times and in different ways.
News & Media Releases
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 learning across Canada.
Type: News
What is engineering? How to introduce kids to a world of invention and problem-solving
Globe and Mail
I loved science growing up.
Cybersecurity and the Gender Gap
Globe and Mail
The emergence of e-commerce platforms, the Internet of Things, Blockchain and other disruptive technologies, have made cybersecurity a fast-growing career sector. Technical skills are required but many young people, and young women, in particular, are missing out on opportunities because of misunderstandings and lack of support.
Kids can think like an engineer
Globe and Mail
What does it mean to think like an engineer? I am often surprised when meeting someone new – whether in a professional context or not – how often I can guess that they have a background in engineering. It is something about the way they have of seeing and interacting with the world around them and, in some situations, their ability to take apart complex problems and put them back together.
Girl Coders: Inspiring and supporting females in computer science
Globe and Mail
Imagine walking into your first Computer Science class, looking around and noticing that you are the only girl in a room full of boys. You also quickly realize that the boys either pretend you are not there or talk right over you.
Reaching, Engaging, and Inspiring: Role Models Motivate Youth During Pandemic
Globe and Mail
For many volunteers, educators and parents across the country, keeping kids focused and engaged in online learning has been a struggle. At the same time, programs have found innovative ways to connect with kids despite the challenges.
Government of Canada Reinvests in Digital Literacy Programming for Youth in Canada
February 16, 2022
On February 11, as part of the CanCode 3.0 investment, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced Let’s Talk Science will receive $2.8 million over the next two years.
The power and influence of women in STEM
Globe and Mail
Like an unfortunate cliché, a narrative told too often, I am no stranger to the gender gap in STEM. My first realization of this “not belonging” occurred as a ninth-grader first joining my school’s Engineering Club.
How STEM powers the Winter Olympics
Globe and Mail
Did you know that when you watch the 2022 Winter Olympic Games you’re watching science in action? From the surfaces on which athletes compete, to the equipment they use and even the mental and physical preparations they need to be ready on game day – science is at the heart of each competition!
African proverbs that will get you thinking about science
Globe and Mail
Black History month, celebrated every February, offers an opportunity to remember the historic contributions of people of African Descent to the sciences.
How to raise resilient readers
Globe and Mail
Reading, storytelling, singing, and talking with kids are free and accessible approaches to building literacy skills and supporting your child’s social-emotional and academic development.
BGC Canada and Let’s Talk Science are partnering to support young people through virtual programming
January 20, 2022
BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) and Let’s Talk Science are looking forward to working together to create high-quality, virtu
How STEM paves the way to a wide range of careers
Globe and Mail
The world we live in is rapidly changing and there is a high demand for STEM skills in multiple disciplines to keep pace with it.
Let’s Talk Science Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
January 14, 2022
Let’s Talk Science is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of D
Turn out the lights and other lessons on electricity consumption
Globe and Mail
was born in the 1970s. Back then, parents often reminded children to “turn off the lights.” In that era, even the United States President, Jimmy Carter, was handing out energy savings advice, asking people to turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater.
Vancouver Island University joins Let’s Talk Science Outreach
January 10, 2022
Let’s Talk Science welcomes Vancouver Island University as our 52nd outreach site, sixth site in British Columbia and 14th in Western Canada.
Bringing Science to Life with Braille
Globe and Mail
When we talk about disability, we’re accustomed to talking about “visible” and “invisible” disabilities. We usually define these terms based on disability type, and blindness and partial sight is associated with “visible” disabilities.
Let’s talk about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Globe and Mail
We all want to make the world a better place. But how do we do that? It can certainly feel overwhelming—especially for parents raising young people in a pandemic that has exposed so many of our planet’s most urgent issues, from climate change to human rights.
What might youth-led climate action look like?
Globe and Mail
Climate change has become a climate crisis.
Introducing Climate Action Lab powered by Let's Talk Science
December 10, 2021
Let’s Talk Science is gearing up to create ways for thousands of high school students across Canada to participate in climate action.
Doing our best to help Canada fight climate change
Globe and Mail
The 26th Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP26) has ended, but climate change has not.
STEM careers are for students with disabilities too
Globe and Mail
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
When we are younger, we all get asked this question in one way or another – and when we’re older, we often ask it to the next generation.
STEM careers are for students with disabilities too
Globe and Mail
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” When we are younger, we all get asked this question in one way or another – and when we’re older, we often ask it to the next generation.
Gift guide for kids: Simple, inspiring ideas to get them exploring STEM
Globe and Mail
Ignite curiosity and wonder this holiday season with these simple, inexpensive and environmentally friendly gifts that will get young children, aged 4 to 8, excited and engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). These ideas can also be adapted to suit other ages.
When plastics go bio - The good, the bad, and the not-so-terrible alternatives
Globe and Mail
Over the past decade, evidence of petroleum-based plastics as a major contributor to pollution and environmental disruption has mounted.
COP26 is over: Is it time to engage with your youth on climate anxiety?
Globe and Mail
The all-important United Nations climate conference concluded in Glasgow this past weekend with many key negotiators from a generation that will be the least affected by its impacts.
Career planning should include STEM
Globe and Mail
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) have a huge impact on our day-to-day lives including in the workplace.
Career planning should include STEM
Globe and Mail
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) have a huge impact on our day-to-day lives including in the workplace.
The World Within: Microbes and Human Health
Globe and Mail
COVID-19 has shown us the power that microbes can have in our daily lives.
The Global Goals: An epic checklist for learning and action
Globe and Mail
In 2015, our world came together with the United Nations to create an ambitious plan to take us into the future. Offered as an Agenda for Sustainable Development, 17 Global Goals, otherwise known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, became a roadmap for protecting our planet and its citizens.
Career Awareness Initiatives Proven to Expand Youth Choice
October 20, 2021
Let’s Talk Careers Competitions bring relevance to students, identify pathways to post-secondary learning and increase potential career choices.
Green your closet this October
Globe and Mail
This October marks the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada.
Ask, explore and discover: How STEM begins in the early years
Globe and Mail
Children are natural, curious learners and the way they explore and discover the world is inspiring.
Discover Learning Pathways
October 07, 2021
A conversation with Joanna Sanders, Director of Professional Learning at Let’s Talk Science
Setting a course for STEM pathways
Globe and Mail
The global careers landscape is in constant evolution.
September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2021
September 30th, 2021 marks the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a national statutory holiday in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 80,
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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