Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Maria Quintana Silva's book, "The Last Tree" and complete a hands-on science activity about capillary action and climate change!

Using everyday household items, students will learn how plants are important in the fight against climate change as they help absorb pollution from the environment to keep it safe and clean.

Let's Talk Cancer is a free and accessible symposium for Grade 11 & 12 high school students. Hosted by Let's Talk Science and the Canadian Cancer Society - Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT), Let's Talk Cancer was established to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia and high students regarding the field of cancer biology. This year's event focuses on brain cancer and will explore exciting new research in this area.

This virtual event will be held Thursday March 30th and Friday March 31st from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm EST.

One of the biggest climate change stories in Canada is happening in Alberta, but it’s not what you might think. Two-thirds of the electricity generated in Alberta came from coal in 2006, by 2014 Alberta had more coal power plants than any time in its history, and yet by next year they will all be gone. When complete, this transition will represent one of the fastest reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in Canadian history, but the changes in the electricity sector are just beginning. This talk will discuss what is in store for the electricity sector in Alberta and around the world.

Tim Weis has been an Industrial Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta since 2017. Prior to joining the University of Alberta, he spent over 15 years working on the interactions of technology, policy and business for renewable energy, including working for the Pembina Institute, the Canadian Wind Energy Association and an advisor to Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. As a Future Energy Systems researcher, his work focuses on the changing roles for renewable energy and energy storage in Alberta.

Whether you identify as “creative” or not, you can learn how to tap into and boost your inherent creativity and harness it to find your voice, go beyond where you are and do work that matters. Join us as we host a conversation between Rick Mercer, Canada’s beloved comedian, television host and the author of Talking to Canadians and Tayor Young, Head of Business Development at CoLab and an Atlantic Canada “Top 30 under 30 Innovator”. The event explores risk, creativity and community and how these things have led to Rick’s success, and look at how these key values of artists can be harnessed to benefit our province’s growing tech sector.

In collaboration with Ajax Public Library and the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter, the Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club aims to ignite a passion for STEM in a series of fun and engaging hands-on activities. Students will learn from Black female STEM students and explore how they can solve real-world issues and benefit society through engineering. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the engineering design process and will be inspired to confidently grow their digital skills.

Did you know that 3D modelling and printing are used in many STEM fields? 3D modelling can be used to design toys, create prototypes of automotive vehicles, and make dental products! We will learn about 3D modelling and how to use Computer Assisted Design to create our own 3D keychains in TinkerCAD.

Did you know that 3D modelling and printing are used in many STEM fields? 3D modelling can be used to design toys, create prototypes of automotive vehicles, and make dental products! We will learn about 3D modelling and how to use Computer Assisted Design to create our own 3D keychains in TinkerCAD.

In collaboration with Ajax Public Library and the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter, the Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club aims to ignite a passion for STEM in a series of fun and engaging hands-on activities. Students will learn from Black female STEM students and explore how they can solve real-world issues and benefit society through engineering. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the engineering design process and will be inspired to confidently grow their digital skills.

Grass grows on all continents, including Antarctica, and it makes up approximately 26% of the plant life on Earth. We will be make our own grass pets (like chia pets but with grass!) and learn about this widespread and ecologically important plant!

Grass grows on all continents, including Antarctica, and it makes up approximately 26% of the plant life on Earth. We will be make our own grass pets (like chia pets but with grass!) and learn about this widespread and ecologically important plant!

Space exploration has fascinated humankind for millennia. Curiosity and our innovative spirit have resulted in a wide array of amazing opportunities in space that include scientific research, exploration of deep space, and even the potential for off-world sustainable living. How will we work on the Moon? Learn about the Lunar Gateway program and Moon exploration. Join our panel of world-renowned space scientists, visionaries and astronauts to learn about the people, technology and legal and ethical issues that must be addressed as this new frontier is explored.

Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read the Let’s Talk Science book, "Birds Build Nests" and complete a hands-on science activity about a bird’s nest!

Discover the science of sticky! Make your own glue from food products and test to see how they hold. Create your own sticky art and of course, there will be silly putty! Science bags will be available for pick up at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library prior to the program.

Did you know that clouds are not weightless? They can hold millions of gallons of water and weigh 500,00 kilograms. Clouds play an important role in the water cycle, reflect solar radiation from the sun, and have significant implications for pilots. We will be making clouds in jars, learning about the science of clouds, and discussing how clouds affect the aviation industry.

Did you know that clouds are not weightless? They can hold millions of gallons of water and weigh 500,00 kilograms. Clouds play an important role in the water cycle, reflect solar radiation from the sun, and have significant implications for pilots. We will be making clouds in jars, learning about the science of clouds, and discussing how clouds affect the aviation industry.

Join Let's Talk Science Outreach to read Sue Fliess's book, "The Earth Gives More" and complete a hands-on science activity about waste and landfills!

Help us celebrate Earth Day as we read Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and explore the fun world of trees through hands-on activities! We will explore how tree rings help you explore history and will create our own tree ring timeline. We will also learn how trees uptake water using a colourful science experiment. Are you ready to join the fun?

Do you want to be an Earth Doctor? Explore the steps of land reclamation with land reclamation scientists from Future Energy Systems and the Land Reclamation International Graduate School, University of Alberta.

By playing along with the Dungeons and Dragons style game, you will face the challenges of land reclamation and try to heal the Earth yourself!

This class is recommended for ages 10 to 16 and families, but all are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library as part of Science Odyssey.

This event will be hosted on Zoom. Look for the Zoom link and needed supplies in your registration confirmation email and in the reminder email 24 hours before the event.

Help us celebrate Earth Day as we read Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and explore the fun world of trees through hands-on activities! We will learn how tree rings help you explore history and will create our own tree ring timeline. We will also discover how trees uptake water using a colourful science experiment. Are you ready to join the fun?