/qls/taxonomy/term/291/all en /qls/channels/news/science-fair-fun-kahnawake-357406 <p>Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).</p> <p>For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Office of Science Outreach to bring Æ»¹ûÒùÔº students into the classroom as mentors.</p> Wed, 22 May 2024 14:46:38 +0000 admin 2275 at /qls /qls/channels/news/inspiring-next-generation-scientists-future-innovators-science-fair-357042 <p>On March 2<span>7th</span>, in collaboration with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/realventuresvc/">Real Ventures</a>, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's <a href="/chemistry/outreach">Chemistry Outreach Group</a> joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women’s Month.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:05:19 +0000 admin 2179 at /qls /qls/channels/news/celebrating-all-our-science-outreach-volunteers-356785 <h2>National Volunteer Week: April 14-20, 2024</h2> <p>The theme for this year's <a href="https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uzS4OjEhQMVTVJHAR1mOQlBEAAYASAAEgKfe_D_BwE">National Volunteer Week</a> is <em>Every Moment Matters</em>. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities. </p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:42:49 +0000 admin 2139 at /qls /qls/channels/news/thousands-flock-mcgill-take-solar-eclipse-356738 <p>On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon. Read the Reporter article on <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/thousands-throng-to-mcgill-to-take-in-solar-eclipse/">the eclipse festivities</a> to learn more.</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:48:45 +0000 admin 2111 at /qls