Fantastic Fungus!
In this session we will be going on a virtual walk with plant scientist Sara Stricker to learn about different kinds of fungus like mushrooms, black spot, and more!
DNA extraction at Home!
In this session, we will be doing DNA extraction, a procedure scientists use to isolate DNA from the nucleus, or centre, of cells.
All About Trees
Dr. Janani Sivarajah will be teaching us the science of classifying trees. We will split into groups and go through the steps scientists follow to identify trees.
“Every scientist starts out as a beginner”
Julie Legault is the founder of Amino Labs, a company that makes, among other things, genetic engineering kits for budding scientists to use at home. She’s super enthusiastic about science — but she didn’t take a traditional route to get where she is!
Coding camps and quarantine
Bhavishyaa Vignesh loves coding A LOT. Now she wants to teach other kids to code, too!
Quick Question: Are there male and female trees?
Welcome to Quick Question, where STEM experts answer your questions! In this edition, Dr. Gerry Gourlay answers if there are male and female trees.
Meet the CAGIS Teen Ambassadors for 2020
Meet the 2020 CAGIS Teen Ambassadors.
Five Canadian women in STEM leading the fight against COVID-19
Here are five who are working on everything from vaccines to treatments to developing technology to track the virus’s spread.
CAGIS at Home
Check back regularly for weekly fun activities and live sessions from home!
How one 14-year-old discovered a passion for genetic engineering
Patricia Rea, a grade nine student at Markham District High School, loves yeast. Or, at least, she loves what yeast can do!