Contests
Contests!
Try one of our STEM Challenges
Put your skills to the test!
Be creative and think like an expert with one of these fun, hands-on STEM Challenges. If you submit your entry while a STEM Challenge contest is open, you might even win a prize pack. No open contests? No problem! Check back soon for a new contest. Or, try one of our past STEM Challenges just for fun!
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Forensic Science STEM Challenge
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Forensic Science STEM Challenge
Forensic Investigators analyze fingerprints to help identify who was involved in a crime. Now it’s your turn to put the science behind crime-solving into practice!
Conservation STEM Challenge
“Citizen science” involves everyday people contributing to scientific research, usually by collecting data. It plays an important role in helping conservation efforts. You can be a citizen scientist too!
Meet the Winners of our latest Contest
Congratulations to Leah (11) and Aleena (12) for winning our Conservation STEM Challenge! Watch their winning entries and read what our STEM Challenge judge had to say about them.
Leah’s Entry
“That is incredible- 109 species!! So many people miss the amazing diversity of plants. Your commitment to identify the many different species using different tools is so impressive. Your plant knowledge means good news for nature!!”
– Dolf DeJong, President and CEO of the The Toronto Zoo
Aleena’s Entry
“This was a fantastic video with powerful imagery to connect your viewers to nature! I really respect how you shared your personal interest in plants and what you learned along the way. It is also impressive to see your use of iNaturalist- 49 species, 101 observations- WOW!! Thank you for your work building people’s awareness of the amazing plants in our communities.”
– Dolf DeJong, President and CEO of the The Toronto Zoo
Want to join the Club and get hands-on with STEM?
FAQs
Simply choose what type of membership you want (Chapter, Virtual, or Combined) and purchase it through our website. All memberships last for one full year from the date of purchase. You can purchase your membership at any time of year and you will receive a full year of programming.
CAGIS plans a diversity of activities that focus on all areas of STEM including science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Event topics have included Veterinary Science, Robotics, Firefighting, Coding, the Science of Ice Cream, and many more! No matter what the topic, all of our events include a hands-on activity and the opportunity to meet a real expert.
Yes, we offer both types of programming. Our Local Clubs (aka Chapters) organize monthly, in-person STEM events in a particular city. We have Chapter locations across Canada, so join the one nearest you. Our virtual program runs weekly, online STEM sessions that you can participate in from your home.
This project is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
