A CAGIS Construction Adventure!

Ten-year-old Ariane Gauthier, a member of CAGIS Ottawa, recounts her day at Algonquin College and her amazing building adventure.

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.

Dorothy Hodgkin

Dorothy Hodgkin in cap and gown

CAGIS Teen Ambassador, Bhavishayaa Vignesh (13), tells us why Dorothy Hodgkin continues to inspire youth in STEM. 

Make a Solar Eclipse Projector

solar eclipse with clouds

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.

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!

The Queen of the Hurricanes: Why Elsie MacGill Inspires Me

Hawker Hurricanes

Dubbed the “Queen of Hurricanes” while starring in a 1942 comic strip by American True Comics, Elsie MacGill certainly lived up to the name. She was a trailblazer who, despite setbacks, helped lead Canada’s success in World War II.