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STEM Takes on Environmental Issues: Drones & Conservation

STEM Takes on Environmental Issues: Drones & Conservation

In previous blogs, we have discussed various new technologies making a splash in the environmental sector, many of which, for the majority of people, were unheard of. However, this time, we will be exploring a much more well-known piece of technology: drones.   Drones...

Celebrating Asian Heritage & STEM

Celebrating Asian Heritage & STEM

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we’d like to take some time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of the Asian community to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  When compared to their 6% share of overall employment across...

Biodiversity Loss: This Time, We Are The Asteroid

Biodiversity Loss: This Time, We Are The Asteroid

About 66 million years ago, an asteroid struck Earth and brought about the end of the dinosaurs and around 70% of all life. Right now, we are in the middle of another mass extinction. But this time, there’s no asteroid – we only have ourselves to blame. Human...

Supporting Girls in STEM

Supporting Girls in STEM

It has been well documented that there is a lack of representation of girls and women across STEM fields. Women are half of the US workforce but only 27% of STEM workers. Similarly, "while women have surpassed men in college attendance and completion rates, women...

Women for the Environment

Women for the Environment

Women are crucial to creating a future that is more equal, sustainable, and inclusive. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, we want to share some amazing women who have fought to advocate for and preserve our environment.   Rachel Carson (1907...

How Esports Benefits Youth

How Esports Benefits Youth

Lots of parents experience hesitation when they hear about esports. They have lots of questions about esports, and what sort of role they would play in their kids’ lives, including: Are video games a good way for youth to spend time? Will esports help them reach their...