Family Science Day: 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Family Friendly Foray into Science
by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications AssociateThis past September, 捆绑SM社区 hosted Family Science Day on 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Downtown Campus, a free scientific discovery event aimed toward families in Montr茅al.
A Resounding Success: Celebrating 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Biodiversity Festival
The Biodiversity FestivalOn September 24th 2024, 捆绑SM社区 groups and community organizations joined forces at the downtown and Mac campuses for the Biodiversity Festival, in celebration of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Biodiversity Plan.
Mark your calendars! Family Science Day: September 28th
On September 28th between 9 am and 4 pm, join 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ 捆绑SM社区, the Trottier Space Institute and 捆绑SM社区 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.
捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Computer Science Camp inspires next generation of coders
After a hiatus of about a decade, the 捆绑SM社区 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 捆绑SM社区 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, 捆绑SM社区'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
National Volunteer Week:聽April 14-20, 2024The 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 捆绑SM社区 to take in solar eclipse
On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to 捆绑SM社区'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 捆绑SM社区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 捆绑SM社区 campus
On November 3-5th, the 捆绑SM社区 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 捆绑SM社区 explores the mission, diversity, and impact of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 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 @ 捆绑SM社区 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!