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Innovation

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Let’s Talk Science Fiction 

Events

Student, Grades: 9-12

Science fiction writers have inspired many real-life technological advances including artificial intelligence, bionic limbs, self-driving vehicles, space travel, cell phones and the internet. Join us as we explore the development of innovative technologies and the intersection between STEM and science fiction. 

Mission : Innovation, powered by Let's Talk Science

Coming to classrooms this January - Mission : Innovation 

News and Media Releases

News

November 2, 2023

Let's Talk Science is pleased to introduce a new interdisciplinary project incorporating global competencies to empower students with the skills and mindsets they need to become true innovators. The development of this exciting project is a collaborative effort between the team of educational specialists at Let’s Talk Science and teacher advisors from across Canada.
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Curious Careers - Invent, Create, Innovate

Events

November 9, 2023

Student, Grades: 6-8

In this session of Curious Careers, we'll be exploring how innovators use creativity to find original solutions to real-world problems and bring ideas from one industry to another.

Illustration of an astronaut standing on a grey moon with a Canadian flag, with space and stars in the background

Canada Goes to the Moon!

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Learn about Canada’s new role in space exploration, what we plan to achieve on and around the Moon.

Bill Butler

Bill Butler

Business Owner

My company installs oil filtration systems on all types of diesel engines.
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Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.

Light bulb and cord in shape of a head

Light and Sound Inventions that Changed the World

Lessons

Students will explore the societal impacts of inventions involving light and sound.

Amy King

Careers with Light and Sound

Lessons

Students complete a jigsaw activity to learn about careers involving light and sound.

Recycled bottle bird feeder

Innovating with Form and Function

Lessons

Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

Students in a makerspace

Makerspaces for Educators

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A makerspace is a collaborative space where anyone can create, tinker, invent and learn by making.

Taleithat (Tia) West | Directrice de laboratoire de recherche et développement

Taleitha (Tia) West

Research and Development Laboratory Manager

Taleitha West is a Research and Development Laboratory Manager for Chemical Plants in British Columbia.
Debi Larkin | Cheffe de l’innovation inspirée par le client, 3M Canada

Debi Larkin

Career Profiles

Customer Inspired Innovation Leader

Debi Larkin is a customer inspired innovation leader at 3M Canada.
Colin Roos - CEO & Co-Founder

Colin Roos (Video)

Technology Entrepreneur

Colin Roos is a Technology Entrepreneur, located in Ontario.
Colin Roos | Directeur général et cofondateur

Colin Roos

Career Profiles

CEO & Co-Founder

Colin Roos is an entrepreneur and engineering student with a passion for innovation, discovery and the outdoors.