by admin | Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
There’s a lot more that goes into planning an EoT STEM outreach event than just showing up with a box of Popsicle stick and glue! Here’s the low down on our top 5 hacks to level up your STEM outreach game… It’s NOT about the activity –...
by admin | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Engineers use a lot of tools! They study for many years learning how to do things like calculate forces, and flows. They have a strong understanding of scientific principles, and are practiced at applying them to solve problems and help people. It’s a lot of...
by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yesterday we shared a study that highlighted some gaps between the values of new employees entering the workforce and the organizations they are going to work at. This is something that we’ve thought a lot about. And, we believe that STEM youth outreach is a...
by admin | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The University of Waterloo recently published the results of a workforce survey and management guide. The question they were asking was – Are you ready to manage the workforce of the future? It’s a challenging question! And one that probably stirs up a lot...
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whenever we ask young people what they think engineers do, the #1 answer is usually “build bridges”. The stereotype of engineers as bridge builders has been long standing! Maybe it’s got something to do with the iron ring story – that the...
by admin | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wait! What?? Isn’t STEM Outreach this great, feel-good thing that engineers, STEM professionals, technicians, or technologists do? Sending employees in to inspire local students. Bringing experiential learning into the classroom. What’s so scary about...
