
Virtual 2021
STEM Expo Directory
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


Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Index_eng.asp VirtualThe Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada funds visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will benefit our country. At our virtual booth, you will learn more about our science promotion activities that help stimulate the public’s interest in science and encourage the next generation of students to consider science careers.


Intact Financial Corporation
https://www.intact.ca/qc/en/personal-insurance.html VirtualWe are Canada’s largest provider of home and auto insurance. We are with our customers on the front lines, dealing with the impacts of a changing climate. We’ve developed a plan that uses our expertise, resources and scale to address both sides of the climate challenge – mitigation and adaptation. Check out everything we, as well as our climate partners, are doing to build more resilient communities.


Cenovus Energy Inc.
https://www.cenovus.com/ VirtualCenovus 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.
Engineering.com
https://www.engineering.com/home VirtualThe “ultimate resource” for the engineering-minded. Discover all we have to offer with our physics-based STEM games, fascinating articles for information and inspiration, forums to answer all of your questions, engineering TV for all the latest engineering news and insights, and the Master’s Discovery Tool to find your perfect university.
ProjectBoard
https://makeprojects.com/home VirtualThe project-based software behind the CWSF. But, it doesn’t stop there – you can create personal or school projects for free anytime, plus discover 1,000s of projects by STEM-minds and makers in our communities. We’re behind Regeneron ISEF 2022 – stay tuned to get inspired by these international STEM finalists!


University of Calgary
https://www.ucalgary.ca/ VirtualThe University of Calgary has been ranked amongst the world’s top universities. We offer a rich learning environment where you’re encouraged to participate in innovative research, competitive co-ops and internships, and exciting international exchanges. Connect with an advisor today to learn more about becoming a UCalgary Dino!


Mobile Escape
https://www.mobileescape.ca/ VirtualMobile Escape exists to #AWAKENWONDER.
We’ve been making educational escape games since 2016, covering topics from sky science to agriculture and more. Coming soon is an Escape Mail style game about climate change – shipped straight to your classroom! Sign up today for a chance to win a class set!


Institute for Quantum Computing
https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/ VirtualQuantum 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.


Dominic P. Tremblay
https://dominictremblay.com/ VirtualDominic Tremblay is an innovative education consultant, and LEGO® Education Certified Teacher Trainer. Visit his booth to experience some of the fun and engaging activities that he brings to the classroom using LEGO bricks and pieces, robots, coding, technology and many more.


Mining Matters
https://miningmatters.ca/ VirtualMining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences. We provide current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry. Check out our games and activities to learn about the role that Earth materials play in our everyday lives!


Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta
https://bowvalleycollege.ca/ VirtualBow 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.


Brainspace magazine
https://brainspacemagazine.com/ VirtualREAD, WATCH & DO Packed with science experiments, easy coding, math challenges, and space facts, Brainspace magazine is created for ambitious students who love learning. Read award-winning stories, watch augmented reality (AR) and do the challenges, and experiments. Check virtual booth daily for new activities and a chance to win a prize!


Brock University
https://brocku.ca/ VirtualWhether you’re driven to create, calculate, build, research or explore, we are here for you. Stop by our booth to learn more about what programs and opportunities are waiting for you at Brock!


Health Canada – Santé Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/topics/health-environment.html VirtualDid 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!


Carleton University
https://carleton.ca/ VirtualJoin our booth to explore Carleton University’s exceptional academic programs, award-winning student experience and ideal location within the nation’s capital. We’ve grown to be one of the most productive hubs of learning and growth in Canada, having the resources and networks to support your academic success and launch your career.


Science East Science Centre
VirtualLocated in a 180-year old former jail! We offer virtual and in-class French & English K-12 science workshops, demos, and professional learning in New Brunswick and across Canada. Learn more with our crossword & one-of-a-kind animations! Sign up to win prizes, workshops or a field trip!


University of Toronto: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
https://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/ VirtualAs 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!


University of Waterloo
https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events VirtualDiscover the possibilities with Canada’s innovation university. Waterloo offers 100+ programs and the world’s largest paid co-op program! You’ll be alternating between school and paid work terms with over 7,100 employers including many of the world’s top-tier companies. Stop by for a chance to win your own Waterloo hoodie!
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USask Engineering
https://engineering.usask.ca/ VirtualUSask Engineering offers the most innovative first-year engineering program in Canada. Our RE-ENGINEERED first year focuses on your success, with no finals, chances to try again, and a broader curriculum so you gain all the skills you need for your degree and your career as a licensed professional engineer.


Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)
https://girlsinscience.ca/ VirtualWelcome to the Canadian Association for Girls in Science – CAGIS for short. We are Canada’s largest STEM club for Girls age 7 to 16. We are experts in virtual fun and hands-on activities, and have lots of games, events and programs to share. Come in to win some great prizes.


Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
https://asc-csa.gc.ca/ VirtualCanada 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!


Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ VirtualDiscover what Ingenium’s museums have to offer, including a range of digital learning kits, activities, virtual field trip offerings and more… If you want a challenge try our STEAM Bingo!
Teachers: enter for a chance to win entry into one of our professional development sessions this summer.


Carleton University Faculty of Engineering and Design
https://carleton.ca/engineering-design/ VirtualAs 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.


Nuclear Waste Management Organization
https://www.nwmo.ca/ VirtualWe are the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (but you can call us the NWMO for short). We’re a non-profit organization whose purpose is ensuring used nuclear fuel in Canada—including that created using new or emerging technologies—is managed safely for generations to come.


Pinnguaq Association
https://pinnguaq.com/ VirtualPinnguaq 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.


STEM Minds Corp
https://www.stemminds.com/ VirtualAre you interested in technology? Want to build new skills? Check out STEM Minds for some interactive activities inspired by our in-class and virtual education programs! With programs in robotics, coding, film, photography, video game design, app development, AI, and more, it’s never been a better time to get hands-on with STEM!


Connections Engineering Outreach, Queen’s University
https://queensconnections.ca/ VirtualDo you like solving problems? Do you enjoy coding and building? At Connections Engineering Outreach, we blend curiosity with experiential learning to ask, “what if?” – encouraging students to find solutions for the 21st century and beyond! We want to show you how we are teaching the next generation of curious thinkers and problem solvers through our wide range of STEM workshops geared towards kindergarten to grade 12.
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McGill Rocket Team
https://www.mcgillrocketteam.com/ VirtualThe McGill Rocket Team is a student-run design team at McGill University that builds 30,000-ft-apogee sounding rockets to be launched at competitions. Students have the opportunity to work on aerospace projects while obtaining hands-on experience in engineering and management, all while fostering a great atmosphere for students from any major!
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International Day of Light
https://idl.cap.ca/ VirtualCome celebrate the wonders of light with passionate students and researchers from all over Canada! This booth, celebrating the International Day of Light, is sure to fascinate you by showcasing the various properties of light and how they can be crucial to Canadian researchers or to your everyday life. #IDLCanada #IDL2022 #TrustScience Join us on social media @IDLCanada and on the web at idl.cap.ca.


Canadian Museum of Nature
https://nature.ca/en/home VirtualWhat’s in your smartphone ? Explore the components of a smartphone and the materials they are made of. Learn about their job and how the properties of materials help. The Canadian Museum of Nature is your national natural history museum. Visit our booth to enjoy our science!


Transport Canada
https://tc.canada.ca/en VirtualA car that can stop by itself? Drones and artificial intelligence!? Say what!? Join Transport Canada’s booth if you want to find out about how we’re using Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and Automated Remotely Piloted Aircraft Technology and Computer Vision to improve road and rail transportation across Canada!


Faculty of Science, Ryerson University
https://www.ryerson.ca/science/ VirtualWelcome to the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University!
Whether you are interested in math, science or computers you can check out our amazing programs here. Learn about our augmented reality labs or how our students created their own self driving robot at home! We can’t wait to meet you.


Memorial University
https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/ VirtualAt Memorial University more than 19,000 students come together to explore STEM majors in our Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering. Our health sciences programs including Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medicine focus on enhancing health through teaching, research, and community service.


Carleton University Faculty of Science
https://science.carleton.ca/ VirtualThe Faculty of Science attracts and retains well-prepared, engaged and motivated students. Our goal is to provide the tools and resources to support our students and to help them realize their aspirations. We encourage learning through discovery, and work hard to provide the best possible educational experience for each student.


Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability
https://theccns.com/ VirtualThe Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability (CCNS) is an innovation hub bringing together industry, community partners, and homegrown talent to innovate the end of the nuclear lifecycle. Learn about the exciting projects we’re collaborating on to ensure nuclear technology continues to play a role in the fight against climate change and remains a sustainable energy source for future generations.


Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.html VirtualFisheries 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.


University of Windsor
https://www.uwindsor.ca/ VirtualMake UWindsor your destination school for Science and Engineering! We offer exciting hands-on research opportunities, excellent Co-op, and strong support for your student journey. Join us for a live chat between 11:00 and 12:00 (EDT)each day. Ask a question to win a shot at one of our UWindsor STEM prize packs!


Science Timmins
https://www.sciencetimmins.com/ VirtualCome and express yourself scientifically by PLAYING, DISCOVERING and LEARNING for the Love of Science. Visit our booth and explore the opportunities that Science Timmins has to offer that will allow you to express yourself scientifically and to expand your horizon in the science world. Come and meet our I-Kid!


STEM Fellowship
https://stemfellowship.org/ VirtualSTEM 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!


Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
https://www.oldscollege.ca/ VirtualGrow 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.


University of Alberta
https://ualberta.university-tour.com/ VirtualAt 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.


Mount Royal University
https://www.mtroyal.ca/ VirtualSince 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.


Brilliant Labs / Labos Créatifs
https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/ VirtualBrilliant Labs is proud to support projects from students across Atlantic Canada. Please stop by our booth and check-out some of the interactive exhibits we have prepared for you. Stay Brilliant!


Logics Academy
http://logicsacademy.com/ VirtualCanadian leader in K – 12 STEM robotics, coding, curriculum & training


SHAD Canada
https://www.shad.ca/ VirtualTake 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!


University of New Brunswick
https://unb.ca/ VirtualIn 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!


TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/ VirtualTELUS 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.


Canada Learning Code
https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/ VirtualHi, we’re Canada Learning Code! We believe that digital skills are tools of empowerment. Visit our booth to check out our free programs for kids, teens and teachers.
Teachers! Sign up for our educator newsletter where you’ll get resources from us monthly on how to teach code to your class.


Amateur Radio: Out of this World Opportunities!
https://www.rac.ca/ VirtualRadio 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.


Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
https://lassonde.yorku.ca/ VirtualThe Lassonde School of Engineering of York University is a school for people who want to create a better world. At Lassonde, we are fiercely committed to creating positive change for our students, our communities, and the world around us by empowering creators to put ideas into action that push the world forward.


Dalhousie University
https://www.dal.ca/admissions/future-students.html VirtualDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university celebrating more than 200 years of academic excellence.


Google Canada
VirtualJoin us as we hear stories from current Google Software Engineers describing the journey that brought them to Google. We’ll also code alongside them inside CS First, Google’s free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn.


Trinity Western University
https://www.twu.ca/academics/faculty-natural-applied-sciences VirtualAt Trinity Western University, we offer a variety of exciting options for putting your STEM studies into practice. Whether you choose to carry out experiments in our labs as a Chemistry student or assist with research at our Salt Spring Island ecological study site as part of our Biotechnology program, you’re guaranteed to have hands-on experience in your field before you graduate.
Visit our website or talk to our admissions department to learn more about our STEM programs and how they’ll get you closer to where you want to be.


You Be The Chemist Canada
https://ybtc.ca/ VirtualYou Be The Chemist® Canada is a free STEM resource for students and teachers across Canada. We believe in making a difference by Bringing Chemistry to the Classroom (and virtual Classroom)! We do this by offering 33, fun, interactive lesson plans for students at the elementary school-aged level in both English AND French.


Best Buy Canada’s Geek Squad Academy: Robotics & Squishy Circuits
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/about/social-impact/blt851c1aab6e830931 VirtualRobotics: 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.


Hackergal
https://hackergal.org/ VirtualHackergal is a Canadian charity with a mission to change the face of computer science and pave the way for a technology industry that is diverse and inclusive of underrepresented groups across Canada. We work directly with education systems and organizations across the country, providing educators, facilitators, and parents with the tools they need to expose girls to coding education in their schools, communities, and at home.


Canadian Science Fair Journal
https://csfjournal.com/ VirtualWe publish and showcase original scientific research and projects conducted by children and youth under the age of 18! The Canadian Science Fair Journal (CSFJ) helps students understand and practice principles of science writing and communication. We are proud to share the exceptional work of our authors with readers from coast to coast to coast and beyond.


Nutrients for Life | Nutriments pour la vie
https://nutrientsforlife.ca/ VirtualBring 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 !


University of Ottawa
https://science.uottawa.ca/en VirtualIn science, you explore, you question, you discover. You open your mind. You develop a passion for pushing back the boundaries of the unknown. Come and develop this passion with us at the University of Ottawa. Our Faculty of Science offers programs that will expand your knowledge of the environment and shape your perception of yourself as a living being. They will give you the tools for a rewarding career in natural sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics