STEM Expo is designed for visiting students and teachers to explore interactive STEM exhibits from post-secondary institutions, agencies, companies, museums and other youth STEM related organizations.
2023 exhibitors are listed below.Click the logo to view the description
A&D Tutoring is an Alberta based educational organization headquartered in Edmonton. Established in 1992 and built on a passion for learning and teaching. Our mission is to help learners at any level meet and exceed their academic and career goals by providing high quality educational programs and services. We offer STEM education in the form of Fieldtrips, Camps, Birthday Parties and Afterschool Classes. Our STEM programs teach children the fundamentals of STEM relevant to the Alberta curriculum, in a fun learning environment. We pride ourselves in providing transformational educational experiences, making us a leader in our industry for 30 years and counting!
Agriculture for Life
Bring agriculture to life right in front of your eyes! Explore how agriculture is rooted in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Then dig even deeper to see how we are all connected to agriculture.
Let us take you on an ag-venture where it’s okay to get your hands dirty!
Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals
ASET is the professional self-regulatory organization for engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta. ASET currently represents over 17,000 members, including full-time technology students, recent graduates and fully certified members in 21 disciplines and more than 120 occupations across a multitude of industries. We remain committed to student outreach through initiatives focused on inspiring youth to become in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.
Best Buy Canada’s Geek Squad Academy: Robotics & Squishy Circuits
Robotics: Our fan-favourite robotics activity offers an interactive introduction to programming languages and block programming. Participants will work with an iPad and a real-life mini robot to complete challenges like drawing shapes and letters using their coding skills. The challenges culminate in completing a life-size maze mapped out on the floor.
Squishy Circuits: Understanding how technology operates on a basic level is an essential building block towards a future career in technology. Our Squishy Circuits activity teaches students all about electric circuits and how they work. Students get hands-on to create simple electric circuits using wires and Playdoh. These circuits can be in any design that the student imagines! Some designs will work and some may not; students are encouraged to use their logic and new-found knowledge to understand why.
Bow Valley College students are going places, this much is certain. Our mission is to remove barriers to learning for all students, and the Women Pivoting in Tech bursary gives women the opportunity to demonstrate they can excel in STEM disciplines by providing a 5000.00 per semester to girls entering tech eligible programs. Our diploma and post-diploma certificate programs in STEM help fill in-demand tech jobs in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Digital Design, Information Technology services, and Software Development. Bow Valley College is leading the way in the entertainment arts. Visit our booth to create your movie storyboard and check out the amazing work our students are doing in Visual Effects, Film Production, Game Development, Animation, and 3-D modelling.
We can transform our world by empowering youth and teaching them how-to learn as they create and innovate solutions that socially support the UNSDGs. Learn how we provide meaningful experiences with our very own b.board and our biomaking initiatives to create meaningful designs for a sustainable future.
Nous transformons notre monde en responsabilisant les jeunes et en leur apprenant à apprendre tout en innovant des solutions socialement responsables en appuyant les ODD des Nations-Unies. Apprenez comment les Labos Créatifs offrent des expériences significatives en créant des prototypes à l’aide de notre propre b.board et notre initiative de biofabrication afin de créer des designs significatifs pour un avenir durable.
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Canada is on its way to the Moon! Explore our booth to learn about our country’s involvement in the Lunar Gateway and Artemis missions! You can also discover the many activities and resources we offer to students of all ages. Come chat with us!
Le Canada est en route vers la Lune! Explorez notre kiosque pour en apprendre plus sur la contribution de notre pays à la station lunaire Gateway et aux missions Artemis! Vous pourrez aussi y découvrir les nombreuses activités et ressources que nous avons de disponibles pour les élèves de tous âges. Venez jaser avec nous!
Caring for Our Watersheds
Learn how this Alberta-born program can help your students come up with environmental solutions. The Caring for Our Watersheds program encourages students to answer the question “What can you do to improve your watershed?” This free program engages students in preserving and improving their local watersheds through student-led solutions. It is curriculum-based and an excellent way to bring project-based learning to the classroom. Students have to research a solution, create a budget and come up with a plan for their idea. Presentations are available to help get students inspired, as well as to introduce them to their watershed. Caring for Our Watersheds is more than just a classroom assignment. The program teaches students real life skills including researching, planning, budgeting, and written and verbal communication. Most importantly, the program teaches students that they CAN make a difference. A Top Ten is selected to present their idea to a panel of community judges. The top prize is $1,000, with a matching amount for the school. There is also funding and mentors available for any student proposal to be put into action.
Carleton University Faculty of Engineering and Design
As a leading Canadian institution in the study and research of engineering, architecture, industrial design, and information technology, Carleton University provides students with a diverse and interdisciplinary learning environment. Explore our programs, student projects and stories, at-home STEM activities, and learn what it means to experience Carleton’s Capital Advantage.
City of Edmonton Attraction Facilities
The City of Edmonton’s Attraction Facilities, including the Edmonton Valley Zoo, John Walter Museum, City Arts Centre, John Janzen Nature Centre and Muttart Conservatory are proud to offer a variety of school and group programs with themes of arts, nature and heritage experiences.
Cenovus is an integrated energy company with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. Drop in to see the exciting things we’re doing to sustainably develop energy the world needs.
Because of our size at Concordia University of Edmonton, we are a tight-knit community. Here, our students build close connections with their professors, who teach the very latest in STEM. Whether you’ll be in our artificial intelligence classrooms or chemistry labs, we prime students for successful and rewarding careers. The STEM journey at CUE is unique to each student. Whether you are delving into STEM for the first time or have studied STEM in high school, there is a place for you here!
Digital Moment
Digital Moment catalyzes change makers through immersive and engaging experiences where young people can learn digital skills such as coding, algorithm and data literacy, and artificial intelligence to have a social impact. We do this by mobilizing communities to build a better future through digital education through our three educational initiatives: Kids Code Jeunesse, Digital2030 and Social Innovation Lab. Come learn more about how we provide today’s youth with the skills and tools to create a better tomorrow.
Digital Moment appuie les acteurs de changement grâce à des expériences engageantes et interactives où les jeunes peuvent acquérir des compétences numériques telles que le codage, la maîtrise des algorithmes et l’intelligence artificielle, et les utiliser pour générer un impact social positif. Nous mobilisons les communautés à travers trois initiatives éducatives : Kids Code Jeunesse, Digital2030 et le Lab d’innovation Sociale. Venez en apprendre davantage sur la façon dont nous fournissons aux jeunes d’aujourd’hui les compétences et les outils nécessaires pour créer un avenir meilleur.
e2 Young Engineers
e2 Young Engineers is a children’s enrichment program that teaches STEM concepts – in a fun and exciting way, using LEGO with motors, gears, and batteries. Our fieldtrips are hands-on, and cover curricular outcomes in an engaging way that is bound to captivate your students’ attention and leave a memorable impression. Our fieldtrips are available for kindergarten to Grade 8. We will come to your school and teach the lesson, as well as provide each child with their own kit to build with. We are flexible in our program delivery and can facilitate fieldtrips based on your class and school needs.
Edmonton Elks
As proud members of the Edmonton community, the Edmonton Elks are pleased to be part of the largest youth STEM event in Canada. Drop by our booth to learn how football is connected to science.
Edmonton RSF & Alberta Science Network
Edmonton Regional Science Fair (ERSF)
The Edmonton Regional Science Fair (ERSF) showcases the wide spectrum of scientific research carried out and developed by students from Edmonton and surrounding areas. The event is open to Edmonton and area students in grades 4 through 12. Students are either registered for the event through their school fair, or register themselves if they have no school fair.
Alberta Science Network (ASN)
To encourage scientific literacy throughout Alberta, ASN brings students and teachers together with trusted experts who share their real-life knowledge and experiences in a live, interactive format. We specialize in unique face-to-face interactions between volunteer scientists, engineers and technologists, and Alberta teachers and students
Eyemazy Iris Photography
Photographing the human Iris is our specialty! Your eyes are one the most complex organs in your whole body! An iris has 256 unique characteristics (a fingerprint only has 40 !) The iris has two sheets of smooth muscle with contrary actions: dilation and contraction. Come to the Eyemazy Booth and see your eye like you’ve never seen it before!
ExploreLearning
ExploreLearning® creates seriously fun ed tech solutions for the most critical challenges in K-12 STEM learning. Effective and fun, our programs help students not only succeed at math and science, but also love it as much as we do. Learn more about Gizmos®, Reflex®, Frax® and Science4Us® at www.explorelearning.com.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada depends on sound science for the protection and management of Canada’s aquatic ecosystems and resources. At our booth, you will learn more about fisheries science, microplastics, as well as some of our student science-focused jobs.
Did you know? We are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in our air, food and water that may pose a risk to our health. Explore the booth to learn more!
Le saviez-vous? Nous sommes exposés à des substances chimiques dans notre domicile qui peuvent présenter un risque pour notre santé. Visitez notre kiosque pour en savoir plus!
ICTC-Jumpstarting Digital Careers
Have you ever wondered what is feels like to have your computer hacked? Providing too much personal information online and simpler security policies make it easy for thousands of Canadians to be hacked? Learn how to protect yourself online, experience a cyber-security threat and use your detective skills to figure out who hacked your computer! Come visit our booth and learn the tools to become #unhackable!
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy. For over 30 years, and with a team of 110 experts, we have delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity building solutions for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation and that Canada’s workforce remains competitive on a global scale.
Indspire
Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families, their communities, and Canada. Our vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In partnership with Indigenous, private, and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects, and invests in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people so they will achieve their highest potential.
Full and part time students enrolled in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs only need to complete one application before any of the three deadlines per year to access hundreds of Indspire’s bursaries, and scholarships, for being awarded potentially thousands of dollars. Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Students attending an accredited post-secondary institute at all levels can spend the funds as they see fit. Our Rivers to Success program is an Indigenous lead mentorship program that is free to join. R2S has ample resources, fun and engaging events as well as interesting opportunities for students at all levels to get extra guidance and assurance for their educational journey.
Inside Education
Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits, in-class and field programs, and full-scholarship professional development programs, Inside Education makes experiential environmental education accessible to schools across Alberta.
Quantum mechanics describes the rules of photons, atoms, and phenomenon smaller than the eye can see. Quantum information technologies use our understanding of the science, mathematics, and engineering at the smallest scale to build the computers, communication systems and sensors of the future. Visit our booth to see how we build real technology using quantum mechanics at the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo.
LEO | Current Generation
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Two projects from Riverview High School share a booth that demonstrate how they learn engineering using either Art or the UN SDGs. Help us solder LEDs that will be used to make lights for our global friends living in light poverty (www.currentgeneration.org) or in our interactive light sculpture called LEO- Light Embodied Odessey (https://youtu.be/uytOtFUmgkc). High school students on the exhibit floor will show how doing art and doing good in the world makes them better “STEM-ists”.
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge College is forging partnerships in K-12 school systems and among skilled tradespeople to help introduce students to career possibilities in the trades while providing meaningful, authentic, and relevant learning opportunities in STEM
Let’s Talk Science, a national charitable organization, is committed to preparing youth in Canada for future careers and citizenship demands in a rapidly changing world. Explore how science, technology, engineering and math are all around you. With 360 degree videos, career competitions and interesting articles, there’s something for everyone!
Parlons sciences est un organisme de bienfaisance national qui s’engage à préparer les jeunes aux exigences professionnelles et citoyennes d’un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez comment les sciences, les technologies, l’ingénierie et les mathématiques nous entourent. Avec nos vidéos à 360 degrés, nos concours de carrières et nos articles divertissants, il y a quelque chose pour tout le monde !
MacEwan University is an undergraduate institution located in downtown Edmonton. As a teaching-focused university, MacEwan inspires students with a powerful combination of academic excellence and personal learning experiences through a variety of degree, diploma and certificate programs.
Since our beginnings more than 100 years ago, we’ve been committed to quality post-secondary education. Mount Royal has transformed since then, but some things will never change. We are committed to providing future-focused programs and the highest quality education in classes led by passionate professors. We’ve grown to meet the needs of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, inclusive environment. Connect with us today to learn why you belong here.
NAIT School of Applied Sciences and Technology
NAIT’s School of Applied Sciences and Technology offers degrees, 2-year diplomas and 1-year certificate programs to prepare learners for a wide range of in-demand careers across Alberta and beyond, from manufacturing to digital media, construction to communications, analytical sciences to energy, and renewable resources to IT. Our science and technology graduates are building communities, keeping the lights on, protecting forests, discovering cures, designing the latest apps and improving our quality of life. Come discover NAIT’s hands-on learning and simulated work environments.
NorQuest College
NorQuest College provides an inclusive and transformative learning experience that prepares students for in-demand careers. Through our 1000WomenforSTEM bursary, eligible learners can receive funding towards STEM programs, such as our Energy Management, Environmental Technician, or Machine Learning Analyst diplomas. Stop by NorQuest’s booth and participate in a colour changing experiment, explore our energy efficiency kit, test out our thermal scanning camera, and much more!
Bring plant and soil “Science” to life! Agriculture relies on science to grow and feed a growing population. Drop by the booth learn more about plant and soil science with a fun hands-on activity to bring home!
Donnez vie à la « science » des plantes et du sol ! L’agriculture s’appuie sur la science pour les cultures et pour nourrir une population croissante. Passez à notre kiosque pour en apprendre davantage sur la science des plantes et des sols avec une activité pratique amusante à rapporter à la maison !
Grow Your Career with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology! Located in Olds, Alberta, and founded in 1913, Olds College has been offering quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture technology, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. Olds College is home to a 3,600 acre Smart Farm, which engages producers and industry to address real-world problems by utilizing and integrating technology and data with our staff and students.
OzTREKK – Study in Australia
Doctor, dentist, lawyer, vet? No matter what your career interest, OzTREKK can help you achieve your goals. As an official international representative for 14 world-renowned Australian universities and 1 New Zealand university, OzTREKK has assisted thousands of Canadian students make their career dreams a reality.
In fact, more than half of all Canadians currently studying full-degree programs in Australia applied through OzTREKK. If you’re interested in applying directly from high school, we can guide you through the process and help you get one step closer to your dream degree.
We’ve made it our mission to put students first, which is why we offer unparalleled, free services. From your first questions to understanding how to take your degree home, OzTREKK is here to help.
oztrekk.com | [email protected] | 1-866-698-7355
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is a world-class paleontology museum with innovative exhibit galleries, an active research lab, classrooms, a theatre, café, and giftshop. It is located in Wembley, just outside of the City of Grande Prairie in northwest Alberta. In partnership with the University of Alberta, the museum curates a large vertebrate fossil collection, much of which was collected from the nearby Pipestone Creek Bonebed, one of the densest dinosaur deposits in North America.
Pinnguaq Association, a non-profit organization, incorporates STEAM into unique learning applications promoting storytelling and wellness with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. We embrace diversity through educator, K-12 and adult resources where everyone can see themselves represented.
Portage College Natural Resources Technology Program
Get a great education in the great outdoors with Portage College’s Natural Resources Technology Program. Pursue a career in Water Quality Monitoring, Reclamation, Forestry, Public Land Management, Wildlife Tech, GIS/GPS Tech, Wetland Mapping, Pipeline Monitoring, and much more.
If you’ve got a passion for the environment and a desire to work in the outdoors, this is the perfect program to help you achieve your goals.
Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada
The Centre for Biosecurity within the Public Health Agency of Canada anticipates and responds to public health challenges and protects the health, safety and security of the Canadian public against the risks posed by human pathogens and toxins.
Le Centre de la Biosûreté de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada visant à anticiper les défis en matière de santé publique et à y réagir, ainsi qu’à protéger la santé, la sécurité et la sûreté du public canadien contre les risques présentés par les agents pathogènes humains et les toxines.
RCAF 2024
The Royal Canadian Air Force has been operating and maintaining multiple fleets of aircraft for almost 100 years all over Canada and around the world. Stop by the booth too learn more and for a hands-on maintenance experience and give-aways.
L’Aviation royale canadienne exploite et entretient de multiples flottes d’aéronefs depuis près de 100 ans au Canada et dans le monde. Arrêtez-vous au stand pour en savoir plus et pour une expérience de maintenance pratique et des cadeaux.
Radio Amateurs of Canada is the national association for Amateur Radio – a scientific and technical hobby and service that brings people of all ages, electronics and communications together. Several Nobel Prize winners discovered Amateur Radio in their youth and credit it for their lifelong interest in science.
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic is in Red Deer, Alberta, halfway between the major centres of Calgary and Edmonton. As a polytechnic institution, we offer programming that prioritizes applied learning, industry relevance, and multi-disciplinary opportunities. We provide our students with engaging learning experiences, direct pathways to employment, and well-rounded skillsets that empower them for impact in their workplaces and the world. Visit our booth to learn about exciting degree and diploma programs in Science, Computer Programming, Machine Learning, Engineering Technology, and more!
Red Deer Polytechnic est située à mi-chemin entre les villes de Calgary et d’Edmonton. Nous priorisons l’apprentissage appliqué, les connexions avec l’industrie et les opportunités multidisciplinaires. Nous offrons à nos apprenants des experiences engageantes qui leur permettent d’acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour reussir dans le monde de travail suivant leurs études. Venez-nous voir afin de découvrir nos programmes en sciences, en ingénierie, en technologie de l’information, en intelligence artificielle, et en plusieurs autres disciplines!
SAIT Youth Initiatives
SAIT’s Youth Initiatives programs encourage students to think positively about their future beyond high school and support them in setting achievable goals. The skills development component aims to make youth more employable and provide an initial pathway into further education or the workforce. SAIT youth programs include high school Dual-Credit Programs, Digital Youth Programs, Summer Camps, Opportunities for Indigenous youth, Exploratory Programs, and Launch Workshops. These programs and learning opportunities are offered to youth aged 18 years and under. SAIT’s programs provide authentic, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for youth.
Take your social impact to the next level. Shad Canada is a STEAM & Entrepreneurship program for students in grades 10 and 11. Experience campus life, earn high school credits, find new career paths, collaborate on a national social innovation design project and make friends with some of the most passionate dreamers in Gen Z. We have two programs to help you turn your passions into pathways: ShadOnCampus, where you can live on campus, and ShadAnywhere, our digital program that gives you access to universities across Canada from anywhere! Shad is for curious risk-takers who want to spend July developing excellence. Sound like you? Stop by our booth to find out more!
STEM Collegiate Edmonton
We are a trailblazing, new public charter school in Edmonton that offers an innovative educational program for grades 7-12 with a special focus on hands-on learning in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. At STEM Collegiate, students gain the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will prepare them to build fulfilling lives and rewarding careers in an increasingly complex world driven by exponential technological change. Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators and responsible leaders.
STEM Fellowship is a Canadian registered charity that uses mentorship and experiential learning to equip the next generation of change-makers with indispensable skills in data science and scholarly writing. We began our activity in February 2015 and soon expanded to high schools and universities across Canada. Currently, we have 20 university branches in over 8 provinces and we’re still growing!
TELUS: Powered by Purpose
As a company powered by purpose, we’re using our technology for good to help answer some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From agriculture to healthcare to sustainability, TELUS’ global-leading technology is putting the well-being of our customers, communities and planet first. The TELUS Powered by Purpose booth showcases how our people, products and services keep our customers connected to what matters most.
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s mission is to: Ignite curiosity. Inspire discovery. Celebrate science. Change lives. We are the destination to engage Albertans’ hearts and minds in science.
UBC Engineering
UBC Engineering is the top engineering program in Canada and we offer unique experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else. Our world-class faculty are committed to providing instruction that is varied, experiential and engaging. We nurture an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship are celebrated and where our community of students and faculty work to solve the world’s problems. Engineering can empower you to use your creativity to take action and make a difference – start your future as an engineer at UBC Engineering.
At the University of Alberta, we seek out challenges so we can create change. We question and test the status quo — and then innovate on it. We collaborate and integrate. We overcome barriers so our ideas can collide and grow. We are a top 5 Canadian university for a reason. We are are home to the second largest research library in Canada and are ranked third in the world for artificial intelligence machine learning. STEM students thrive here with our 200+ programs and 450+ student clubs. Join our community of change makers, world shapers, and truth seekers, and find your purpose here.
In addition to being Canada’s oldest English-language university, the University of New Brunswick is home to the country’s first faculties of Engineering and Computer Science. We offer a diverse range of STEM programs between our two campuses, including cybersecurity, software engineering, health sciences, medicinal chemistry and marine biology. Discover life on the East Coast with UNB!
University of Toronto: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
As Canada’s top university, the University of Toronto is a leading destination for innovators and trailblazers the world over. Situated in downtown Toronto—one of the world’s most diverse cities, and a hub of culture, finance, and technology—our Engineering students enjoy access to professional training in and out of the classroom, international partnerships, research courses, cutting-edge facilities, and warm collegiate communities. We encourage you to drop in and chat with one of our Engineering Recruitment Officers to learn more about the UofT Engineering experience!
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is Canada’s first and largest nanotechnology research institute in Canada – come explore the amazing research that happens at Waterloo that helps us everyday!
Youth Science Canada | Science jeunesse Canada
Check out the Youth Science Canada booth, where you can:
– Drop off your Scavenger Hunt passport
– Try out mySTEMspace Spark – our new online AI-powered STEM project idea generator! How will you change the world?
– Learn about Smarter Science – our program that equips teachers with a framework to support inquiry-based STEM learning in the classroom
Be inspired by Canada’s brightest young minds and join us to explore the exciting world of STEM!
Visite le stand de Sciences Jeunesse Canada, où tu pourras :
– déposer ton passeport de la chasse au trésor
– essayer « Spark » de monEspaceSTIM – notre nouveau générateur d’idées de projets STEM alimenté par l’IA ! Comment vas-tu changer le monde ?
– en apprendre davantage sur Éducasciences – notre programme qui fournit au personnel enseignant un cadre pour appuyer l’apprentissage des STIM par enquête dans la classe.
Laissez-vous inspirer par les jeunes esprits les plus brillants du Canada et rejoignez-nous pour explorer le monde passionnant des STIM !