The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) today announced new funding for 86 individual science promotion and outreach programs that engage and inspire young Canadians to develop their skills and curiosity through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The investment of over $9 million through NSERC’s PromoScience program will support hands-on learning experiences that inspire the next generation of scientists and research leaders. Grant recipients will lead camps, classroom workshops, maker spaces, online learning programs and more. Young Canadians in communities across the country will have access to innovative STEM programs that expose them to new skills and inspire them to follow their dreams and become the successful entrepreneurs, coders, clean tech inventors and discoverers of tomorrow.
“The global COVID-19 pandemic is showing that science and engineering will play an important role for our future well-being and prosperity. Fostering an appreciation for science, technology, engineering and mathematics in young Canadians today will increase the number of students who pursue careers in STEM fields tomorrow, ensuring that our country never runs out of skilled and knowledgeable innovators and problem solvers who can improve the lives of all Canadians,” said Alejandro Adem, President, NSERC.
Navdeep Singh Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry posted on social media today “I’m excited to announce that we are investing $9 million to fund NSERC’s PromoScience program, which will support 86 initiatives that inspire young Canadians to develop their skills and curiosity in STEM! Science, technology, engineering and math are key skills that set young Canadians up for careers in many different fields, from health, to clean technology, to agriculture and so much more.”