My Journey with CAGIS
Elissa Coe tells us about her inspiring journey with CAGIS, from her first event at age 7 to graduating high school as a CAGIS Teen Ambassador.
What are auroras and how can you spot them?
Have you ever seen aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights? If not, this may be your chance: Astrophysicist, Dr. Parshati Patel, explains why auroral activity are expected to peak over the next year.
Are all stars similar to our Sun?
Stars are bright, giant balls of super-hot gas composed mostly of hydrogen, some helium and small amounts of other elements. But are they all the same?
Dorothy Hodgkin
CAGIS Teen Ambassador, Bhavishayaa Vignesh (13), tells us why Dorothy Hodgkin continues to inspire youth in STEM.
Have you ever spent a summer day looking for shapes in the clouds?
Let’s take a look at ten common types to get a better understanding of these wonders in the sky.
Get Ready for a Rare Celestial Event – A Solar Eclipse – on April 8th!
On April 8th, Canadians will have the chance to witness either a partial or total solar eclipse. But what is a solar eclipse? Astrophysicist, Dr. Parshati Patel, explains why this eclipse is so unique, and how to safely experience it.
Make a Solar Eclipse Projector
CAGIS Teen Ambassador, Shifa Hussain (16), tells us how to make a Solar Eclipse Projector at home, so we can safely experience the upcoming solar eclipse.
CAGIS Teen Ambassador Wins International Science Award
Emma Creelman tells us about her amazing accomplishments in STEM, from earning an aviation scholarship to winning an international prize for her project on healthy oceans.
How to Use the iNaturalist App
How to use the iNaturalist App.
Did you know there is more than one type of screwdriver?
If your Mom asks you to “hand her the Phillips”, would you know what to give her? Screwdrivers are used at home by people like you, to build and fix objects. They are also used by some trades people like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, to do their work. Read on to make sure you know which screwdriver you need – and how to name it – the next time you fix or build something!
