Why is a Triangle a Strong Shape?
Backgrounders
Triangles are very strong shapes which makes them important when building strong and stable structures
Maria Skyers
Development Services Project Supervisor
Linda Duncan
Corporate Senior Metallurgist
Build a Paper Bridge
Hands-on Activities
Build and test a bridge made out of nothing but paper!
Dali Mwandacha-Kianipour
Project Manager
Heather Robertson
Senior Project Manager
Lauren Hutchinson
Lab Technician
Pam Chilton
Owner & Principal Designer
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
STEM Explained
Learn what quantum mechanics is, the history of its development and the ways we use it today.
Melony Catana
Career Profiles
Environmental Technologist & CEO
Does Living Near High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer?
STEM Explained
Learn about the risks of electromagnetic radiation near high-voltage power lines.
Karen Stewart
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Stress and the Brain
Backgrounders
Stress is more than a feeling. Understanding the importance of stress can help you to manage it. It can even lead to an improvement in your mood and how you think!
Types of Materials
Backgrounders
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
STEM Explained
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.