Case Studies: How STEMMinds Enhances STEM Education

The CHALLENGE “How can we create value beyond what they've been taught?”, is the question Cynthia Bettio, Department Head of Canadian and World Studies at Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy, asked when entering the new school year. She was brainstorming a...

The CHALLENGE In the last year, we have seen a drastic increase in the number of families who have experienced a loss in annual income, leading to reduced access to educational resources. Families that were already experiencing financial hardships have experienced...

The CHALLENGE Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic, society has become more digitalized than ever. Everything in our daily lives runs on brand-new, innovative technology. Although we constantly rely on these new tools, not many people understand how they are programmed...

The CHALLENGE In the summer of 2022, STEM Minds was invited yet again to be a key mentor in the SPLICE Project Summer Program. Last year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the York District Catholic School Board brainstormed on a Safe way to keep students engaged during...

The CHALLENGE Picking a career path is not easy, especially for students, who often have not had practical, real-life experience in their areas of interest. That is why Ontario high schools offer students a corporate education program where students can pick a career...

The CHALLENGE We know that students learn best when they take the lead in their learning. We've seen the way that students’ faces light up when they get to explore something they're passionate about and have the opportunity to dive right in. This type of experiential...

The CHALLENGE A recent report by the World Economic Forum stated the jobs of tomorrow will rely heavily on a good grasp of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Education, and Math). Now more than ever, it is crucial that we make STEM learning accessible so that youth...

The CHALLENGE When students explore STEM in the classroom, one of the key barriers to engagement is that it can be hard for students to make connections between STEM concepts and their own lives. At STEM Minds, we think that these connections are crucial. When...

The CHALLENGE Teachers are well-aware of the importance of integrating modern STEM skills and competencies into the curriculum, but they many barriers in doing so. A key barrier faced by many is a lack of confidence due to inaccessible resources and a lack of time for...

The CHALLENGE A recent report by the World Economic Forum stated that the jobs of tomorrow will rely heavily on a good grasp of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Education, and Math). We are committed to providing opportunities for youth to explore and build skills...