Virtual 2022
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
Intact Financial Corporation
https://www.intact.ca/qc/en/personal-insurance.htmlWe 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.
Engineering.com
https://www.engineering.com/homeThe “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.
Sanofi Canada + Sanofi Biogenius Canada
Do you dream about pursuing a career in STEM? Learn about the journeys of people working and involved in STEM, as well as how Sanofi Biogenius Canada is helping students explore real-life STEM research ideas that can change lives – all before graduating high school.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Index_eng.aspThe 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.
Cenovus Energy Inc.
https://www.cenovus.com/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.
Best Buy Canada’s Geek Squad Academy: Robotics & Squishy Circuits
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/about/social-impact/blt851c1aab6e830931Robotics: 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.
Brainspace magazine
https://brainspacemagazine.com/READ, 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!
Nutrients for Life | Nutriments pour la vie
https://nutrientsforlife.ca/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 !
Mining Matters
https://miningmatters.ca/Mining 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!
University of New Brunswick
https://unb.ca/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!
Let’s Talk Science
https://letstalkscience.ca/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 !
University of Toronto: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
https://discover.engineering.utoronto.ca/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!
University of Windsor
https://www.uwindsor.ca/Make 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!
Memorial University
https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/At 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.
Institute for Quantum Computing
https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/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.
University of Ottawa
https://science.uottawa.ca/enIn 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
Dalhousie University
https://www.dal.ca/admissions/future-students.htmlDalhousie 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.
Carleton University Faculty of Engineering and Design
https://carleton.ca/engineering-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.
Carleton University
https://carleton.ca/Join 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.
Brock University
https://brocku.ca/Whether 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!
Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta
https://bowvalleycollege.ca/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.
Brilliant Labs / Labos Créatifs
https://www.brilliantlabs.ca/Brilliant 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!
Amateur Radio: Out of this World Opportunities!
https://www.rac.ca/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.
Canada Learning Code
https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/Hi, 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.
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International Day of Light
https://idl.cap.ca/Come 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 Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
https://asc-csa.gc.ca/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!
ProjectBoard
https://makeprojects.com/homeThe 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!
Transport Canada
https://tc.canada.ca/enA 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!
University of Alberta
https://ualberta.university-tour.com/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.
University of Calgary
https://www.ucalgary.ca/The 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!
Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS)
https://girlsinscience.ca/Welcome 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.
Mobile Escape
https://www.mobileescape.ca/Mobile 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!
Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability
https://theccns.com/The 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.
Mount Royal University
https://www.mtroyal.ca/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.
Carleton University Faculty of Science
https://science.carleton.ca/The 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.
Science Timmins
https://www.sciencetimmins.com/Come 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!
Pinnguaq Association
https://pinnguaq.com/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.
Science East Science Centre
Located 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!
Dominic P. Tremblay
https://dominictremblay.com/Dominic 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.
Canadian Museum of Nature
https://nature.ca/en/homeWhat’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!
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
https://www.nwmo.ca/We 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.
SHAD Canada
https://www.shad.ca/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!
Canadian Science Fair Journal
https://csfjournal.com/We 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.
Algonquin College
https://www.algonquincollege.com/We offer unique programs and bursaries to ensure a diverse and inspiring student community. We Saved You a Seat is a project at Algonquin College to establish a diverse learning environment where all our learners can succeed. Our intent is to actively recruit women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) programs; create programs where women feel real belonging; attract more women to non-traditional careers. Our Goal is to increase the number of women in the technology industry, we will reserve up to 30% of classroom seats for qualified women; raise awareness of the career opportunities available for women with an education in technology; and provide the necessary program support, including mentoring and financial incentives.
STEM Fellowship
https://stemfellowship.org/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!
McGill Rocket Team
https://www.mcgillrocketteam.com/The 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!
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htmlFisheries 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.
Confederation College
https://www.confederationcollege.ca/Head to the Confederation College booth, watch exciting program videos, talk to a representative about your interests and enter to win a prize!
Capilano University
https://www.capilanou.ca/CapU’s courses can be credited toward our Bachelor of Science degree, associate degrees or engineering programs. Some students pursue work in the medical field – as doctors, physiotherapists, nurses and dentists – while others become software developers, engineers, scientists or mathematicians. Connect with an advisor today to learn more!
Cambrian College
https://cambriancollege.ca/Since 1967, Cambrian College has been the leading postsecondary institution in Northern Ontario, Located in beautiful Sudbury, Ontario, Cambrian has a diverse and vibrant community of approximately 5,000 students in 90+ full-time programs. Discover the range of student services and facilities we offer to support and prepare you for success in today’s competitive work places. Visit our booth to learn more about Cambrian’s programs, and enter a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card!
The Verna J Kirkness Education Foundation – The Verna J Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program
https://vernajkirkness.org/Want to spend a week in a university research lab? Scholarships for Indigenous grade 11 students are available! The VJKF Program offers Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) high school students in grade 11 an opportunity to spend one-week conducting research in the fields of science and engineering during the month of May. As one of our Kirkness scholars, you’ll work with university professors and graduate students from a participating Canadian university on a particular area of science, engineering, technology, or math. All expenses are paid if you are accepted into the Program.
CircuitMess
https://circuitmess.com/From a DIY game console, self-driving toy car, cell phone, all the way to a DJ mixer and voice assistant, we create lots of exciting DIY kits that teach about electronics and coding in a fun and easy way. The best part is; you get to assemble them all yourself.
Thompson Rivers University
https://www.tru.ca/Power up your future as a software engineer today. Through our program, you will learn to apply engineering principles to computer software. You will gain technical knowledge and skills in how to design, develop, maintain, test and evaluate software. Enter to win a prize package in our booth!
Canadian Energy Museum
https://www.canadianenergymuseum.ca/Welcome to the Canadian Energy Museum, where we work to cultivate curiosity and excitement in learning more about the energy sector! Whether you come with 30 years of energy production experience or walking in with your parents or teachers to get hands-deep in some experiments, our museum is created for you. Visit our booth to learn more!
NOSM University
https://www.nosm.ca/Make NOSM University your destination school to learn all about medicine! NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university and one of the greatest education and physician workforce strategy success stories of Northern Ontario. NOSM University relies on the commitment and expertise of the peoples of Northern Ontario to educate health-care professionals to practice in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities. Speak to one of our representatives in the booth to find out how to enter our prize pack draws!
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo
https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-nanotechnology/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!
York University, Science Engagement Programs
https://science-explorations.info.yorku.ca/Using experiment-based learning, students explore STEM through hands-on activities in the classroom and science labs. Escape the traditional classroom and learn science by DOING science at York University! Each of our programs enriches the learning experience with demonstrations from various student groups, faculty presentations, laboratory visits, and hands-on workshops.
MacEwan University
https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/index.htmMacEwan 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.
NB Power, ARC Clean Energy Canada, Moltex Energy
Nuclear energy is a powerful type of energy that is created when atoms are split apart to form smaller atoms. A nuclear reactor is a machine that uses nuclear energy to create electricity. Across Canada, companies are working on the development of new types of nuclear reactors called small modular reactors – or SMRs. Visit our booth to learn about the SMRs we’re working on in New Brunswick.
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C)
https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is bringing agriculture and food resources to YOUR classroom! The face of farming is changing. From self-driving tractors, to biogas powered barns, to climate change resistant wheat, STEM isn’t just a part of agriculture; it IS agriculture. Discover some of the unique careers in science & technology that are changing the way we grow food. Want to bring agriculture into your classroom? Explore the Canadian Educators Matrix for more K-12 resources!
Niagara College Canada
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/Located in the Heart of the Niagara Region, Niagara College has two beautiful campuses in Welland and NOTL. With an emphasis on immersive hands-on learning, Niagara College students will gain practical real world experience while studying in one of our over 130 full-time programs.
Health Canada – Santé Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/topics/health-environment.htmlDid 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!
Concordia University of Edmonton
https://concordia.ab.ca/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!
University of Waterloo
https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-eventsDiscover 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!
Collège Boréal
https://www.collegeboreal.ca/en/Collège Boréal is an innovative educational, cultural and community hub serving the Francophone population of Ontario. Visit our booth to learn more about our programs and services. | Le Collège Boréal est un carrefour éducationnel, culturel et communautaire innovateur desservant la population francophone de l’Ontario. Viens visiter notre kiosque afin d’apprendre plus sur nos programmes et services.