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Mark your calendars! Family Science Day: September 28th

On September 28th between 9 am and 4 pm, join 麻豆约拍鈥檚 Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ 麻豆约拍, the Trottier Space Institute and 麻豆约拍 Physics Outreach, for free science activities for families. Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors at the downtown campus and are intended for children ages 6 and up.

Registration is required for some activities.

麻豆约拍鈥檚 Computer Science Camp inspires next generation of coders

After a hiatus of about a decade, the 麻豆约拍 Computer Science Summer Camp once again welcomed students from Montreal high schools and CEGEPs to the downtown campus this summer. The camp was a group effort organized by students, staff and faculty across the computer science community. Students participated in four packed days of talks, hands-on activities and coding sessions, to learn about computer science.

Frederic Bertley receives honorary doctorate degree for his astounding work in science education

Frederic Bertley was amongst a group of leaders to receive an honorary degree from 麻豆约拍 this spring. For the past eight years, Bertley has served as the President and CEO of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), which features the largest science outreach program in North America.

Science fair fun in Kahnaw脿:ke

Every year in Kahnaw脿:ke, a Kanien:keha鈥檏a community on Montreal鈥檚 South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnaw脿:ke Education Center (KEC).

Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Future Innovators Science Fair

On March 27th, in collaboration with Real Ventures, 麻豆约拍's聽Chemistry Outreach Group joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women鈥檚 Month.

Celebrating all of our science outreach volunteers

The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever.

Thousands flock to 麻豆约拍 to take in solar eclipse

On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to 麻豆约拍's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon.

Support science for everyone on March 13!

One element that makes 麻豆约拍24 so special is the energy that our students bring to the event. They use this day to raise funds for student-run projects and initiatives, and this year the Faculty of Science has the largest ever number of crowdfunding projects.

Highlighting women in STEM to engage youth

鈥淟es STIM au f茅minin鈥� is a new campaign geared towards high school and cegep-level youth which highlights the initiatives of women in STEM and raises awareness about pathways and careers in science through a series of informative videos.

The Hackathon returns to 麻豆约拍 campus

On November 3-5th, the 麻豆约拍 Physics Hackathon held its eighth annual event in person at the Rutherford Physics Building. The event attracted around 150 hackers, from CEGEP and undergraduate backgrounds, who joined forces to produce聽spectacular projects.

Congratulations to all those who participated!

With community outreach, science is for everyone

The latest article by Made by 麻豆约拍 explores the mission, diversity, and impact of 麻豆约拍鈥檚 many science outreach initiatives. The collective efforts of outreach groups and departments not only expand the scope of the University itself, but also engage members of the public with accessible science. This fosters a sense of curiosity and opens a new world of possibilities to all.

Travelling seeds: a free lesson plan for schools

To celebrate Science Literacy Week, the Office of Science Outreach released a free lesson plan for elementary school teachers. The lesson, titled 鈥淭ravelling seeds鈥� explores how seeds are dispersed. The activities and discussions center inquiry-based learning, to encourage nature discovery through hands-on experiences and observations.

Celebrating Science Literacy Week for the 9th year

On September 23rd, the Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ 麻豆约拍 and TSI Outreach hosted interactive family workshops for Science Literacy Week. Over 150 people participated, learning about tree growth, the diversity of science and scientists, the survival of extremophiles and more!

An Inspiring Event in Science Engagement

May 15th and 16th, Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada hosted 30 science outreach practitioners, from across the country, for a bilingual event titled 鈥淭he Power of the Pitch: A Funding and Skills-building Workshop for Canadian Science Engagers鈥�.

Exploring Space and Science in Chisasibi

The outreach branch of 麻豆约拍鈥檚 Trottier Space Institute and Branches joined forces to offer a new science program called Outbound Explore.