Why STEM Education Matters and What Needs to Change
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May 7, 2024
“We have an opportunity to introduce more young people to the wonders of science,” says Bonnie Schmidt, founder of Let's Talk Science. “We must evolve how we teach STEM to make it more inclusive, accessible, and relevant to young people."
These young Canadians are pushing the boundaries of science
CBC's The Current
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The Current with Matt Galloway meets two young scientists who are inventing the future for the benefit of others.
From Cell Phones to Robots: 30 Years of Workplace Evolution with Let’s Talk Science
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November 17, 2023
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Let’s Talk Science and much has changed over three decades. Cell phones have shrunk from the size of a brick to something that fits in our pockets.
Busting the Innovation Myths
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August 31, 2023
Think you know what innovation is? Here are some common myths about innovation (and the straight goods on each one).
Why getting kids outdoors is so important for fighting climate change
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While it once felt like a problem of the future, a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate C
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.
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.
The past and future of energy: Here comes the sun
Globe and Mail
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People get energy from eating plants and burning wood for heat. Humans have also learned how to process various types of food and vegetation into fuels, called biofuels, that heat our homes and even power our cars.