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Mentoring the Next Generation of Diverse STEM Graduates

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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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Celebrating Black History Month

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February 9, 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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Going Green and Growing a STEM Career

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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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STEM Club - the best of both worlds!

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August 4, 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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A year as the Director of Equity at Let’s Talk Science

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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.
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September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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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,
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Climate Crisis Education

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September 3, 2021

Climate change has been at the forefront of world issues discussions for many years. Weather events are becoming increasingly extreme, and the impacts are taking their toll. The importance of educating the younger generation and giving them the tools necessary to deal with the climate crisis cannot be understated. 
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Summer STEM Activities

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July 21, 2021

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

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Indigenous Peoples in STEM

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June 21, 2021

June is National Indigenous History Month and on June 21st, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Sofia Saleem

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April 8, 2021

How much does Sofia Saleem love teaching middle school? She cannot say enough great things about it.
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Winnie Hsu

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February 19, 2021

Teaching is Winnie’s true calling. She has been doing it for 20 years now, and she is all about sharing the love of science with her students. She is also sharing this love through her work as a Teacher Leader.
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders - Greg Ryerson

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January 13, 2021

Greg is a middle school science teacher with a newfound passion for coding. He has been teaching for 11 years, and he recently became a Teacher Leader with the Let’s Talk Science team. Greg hosts a series of STEM Career webinars in which he helps other teachers make the connections to STEM career pathways in their classrooms. 
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Meet Our Teacher Leaders -Stéphanie Gaudet

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December 4, 2020

Stéphanie has been an elementary teacher for over 14 years, and she is currently a homeroom teacher for a Grade 5/6 class. For the past year, she has facilitated the LIVE Code broadcasts in French (LIVE Code English). She will also be facilitating the new season of LIVE STEM broadcasts in French (also available in English).
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Unsung STEM Careers During a Global Pandemic

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November 9, 2020

During this critical time in history, we have had to reevaluate the importance we place on careers that provide us with knowledge, service, and car

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Science of cycles - Nighttime, Daytime!

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October 13, 2020

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