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Count Me In Educator Conference at University of Toronto
Count Me In 2025: Building Bridges Between Math, Science, and Technology On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mathematics Outreach at the University of Toronto hosted the Count Me In Educator Conference at OISE. This complimentary, one-day professional learning event...
Career Showcase / Vitrine des carrières – Christopher Yan, RMT
Christopher Yan, RMT STAO - Career Showcase STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Christopher Yan to discuss his career path throughout his academic studies, his interest in science, and the impact of some of his teachers. What is your job title? What career did...
Understanding the 2025 Climate Change Education Survey: Canadians Want More from Our Schools
Understanding the 2025 Climate Change Education Survey: Canadians Want More from Our Schools Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF)’s 2025 national survey paints a revealing picture of how Canadians perceive and experience climate change education today. Conducted...
Meteorite That Fell in 1969 Still Revealing Secrets of the Early Solar System
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for the original article The Murchison meteorite, which fell in Australia in 1969, continues to reveal secrets about the early solar system through advanced analytical techniques. A recent study by European...
Protecting Your Hearing: Practical Tips for Teachers
Protecting Your Hearing: Practical Tips for Teachers From morning announcements to dismissal, schools are lively at every grade level. In a single day, you might lead kindergarten centres and reading circles, teach in a bustling science lab, coach in a loud gym,...
SciTechOntario
Refresh Your Science Teaching: Explore SciTechOntario.ca for Curriculum-Ready Planning As you gear up for a new school year, SciTechOntario.ca offers a comprehensive suite of resources to help Ontario teachers renew, refresh, and revitalize their science and...
The Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth and it’s beginning to impact us
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for the original article. The Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth at a rate of 3.82 centimeters per year, impacting our planet in subtle but significant ways. This slow separation is causing Earth's...
STAO Celebrates 2025: Inspiring the Future of STEM
STAO Celebrates 2025: Inspiring the Future of STEM Early Bird Savings + AI Bonus! Get ready for an inspiring professional learning experience! Join us for STAO Celebrates 2025: Inspiring the Future of STEM, happening November 27–28, 2025 at the Sheraton Parkway...
The Complex Realities of 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM Workers in Canada
The Complex Realities of 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM Workers in Canada Please click HERE for the full article. The article highlights the significant challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canadian STEM fields, revealing that over 56% have experienced workplace harassment...
Dark Oxygen: A New Way the Ocean Creates Air
Dark Oxygen: A New Way the Ocean Creates Air Please click HERE for the full article. Scientists have discovered that oxygen is being produced deep on the Pacific Ocean floor, even in complete darkness where sunlight doesn't reach. This unexpected finding suggests that...
Discover Science in Action / Découvrez la science en action
Discover Science in Action at Science North & Dynamic Earth Looking to spark curiosity and deepen your students’ understanding of science and technology? Plan a visit—virtually or in person—to Science North and Dynamic Earth, two of Northern Ontario’s most dynamic...
Catherine McKenzie – Career Showcase / Vitrine des carrières
Catherine McKenzie Career Showcase STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Catherine McKenzie to discuss her career path throughout her academic studies, her interest in science and the impact of some of his teachers. What is your job title? What career did you...