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MindFuel receives two NSERC PromoScience grants to create next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math leaders
MindFuel granted $990,000 over three years in support for millions of K-12 students and their teachers across Canada. September 17, 2018 – Calgary, AB – MindFuel (Science Alberta Foundation) is pleased to announce its continued support of the next generation of...
Donated Ignition Packs headed to science classes
Twelve Calgary schools recently took home a total of 24 Ignition Packs as part of MindFuel’s annual distribution day - all made possible by the generous support of the Rotary Club of Calgary North, the Rotary Club of Calgary West, and Syncrude Canada. “MindFuel is...
Robotics teams learn about commercializing projects at geekStarter workshop
Four geekStarter robotics teams recently took part in a full day of mentorship and group activities designed to provide insight into how to take their research projects to market. Students from Ted Harrison School (Calgary), Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy...
Studying STEM in the fall? Apply for a MindFuel scholarship
Once again, the MindFuel scholarship program is accepting applications. Together with the Alberta Science and Technology Leadership (ASTech) Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded through an industry initiative in 1989 to showcase the substantial...
Inspiring teachers – engaging students – at CCTC
As teachers, there's a constant pull toward continuous learning and reflecting on your practices - what strategies can you use to best engage all your students? How do you continue to create effective and creative lesson plans? How can you grow as an educator? At the...
geekStarter Startup Workshop: Students learn about commercializing their projects
On December 2, more than 90 Alberta students gathered in Calgary to attend the first ever geekStarter Startup Workshop. Managed by MindFuel, with funding support from Alberta Innovates, geekStarter engages students in finding and solving authentic problems, and...
PD sessions focus on helping teachers be their best
As educators, we constantly promote student learning and discovery. And as our students get closer to graduation, the conversation often shifts to the learning that happens beyond the classroom… to lifelong learning. This goes from corporate boardrooms to mechanic’s...
MindFuel glows at Beakernight
There was a fire-breathing dragon, huge teeter totters, wagon races, giant illuminated dreamcatchers, construction crane rides, hands-on activities and much more for the over 55,000 Calgarians who took in Beakernight 2017. As part of Beakerhead, the evening...
aGEM to iGEM: geekStarter teams prepare for competition
Imagine the moments just before the event: an empty lecture hall at the University of Alberta filling with eager and engaged students; team advisors are sharing final thoughts and advice with their teams; the judges are immersed in conversation; and the room buzzes...
Reaching for the stars in STEM education – 2016 annual report
The recently released 2016 annual report shares MindFuel’s missions, highlights and achievements. With a focus on encouraging students to pursue STEM-related careers, the report showcases Wonderville, Ignition Pack and edacity program activities and results. “Looking...
MindFuel celebrates Canada 150 with Mission: Maple Leaf launch
Throughout the country, Canadians are finding interesting and unique ways to celebrate Canada’s 150 anniversary of confederation. As a proud recipient of Canada 150 project funding from the Government of Canada, MindFuel created a new digital learning resource about...
geekStarter teams meet for a weekend of deep learning and celebration
These are exciting times for the geekStarter community! On June 10 and 11, geekStarter teams gathered to share and celebrate their projects and to learn from expert guests and mentors how to succeed at competitions and, more...
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