Stories from and about Actua

Actua is a nationally recognized leader in STEM education. Here, we lend our thoughts on various topics in the field, including insight on Actua’s daily STEM outreach experiences. You can also find news articles mentioning Actua, press releases and reports.

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How STEM Education Can Help Build Confidence in Youth

Recognizing the need for increased youth mental health support, we recently launched the #BuildBackConfidence campaign to raise awareness of the power of STEM education in rebuilding confidence.

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STEM: More than just an acronym

Many people know that STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math but what exactly is STEM and why should you care?

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In Conversation with Coveo

Sheila Morin and Jennifer Flanagan discuss the importance of gender equity in STEM leadership and Coveo’s commitment to democratizing knowledge and education.

March 20, 2023

Press Release

Jennifer Flanagan, Actua CEO, selected for UN Delegation

Actua CEO Jennifer Flanagan, will be participating in the UN’s sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women for International Women’s Day 2023.

March 06, 2023

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The Indigenous Land-Camp Experience, An Inside Look

Learn about the critical importance of land-based learning with this inside look at Actua's 2022 Sahtu STEM camp in partnership with Black Spruce Education.

February 16, 2023

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4 Key Practices to Empower and Keep Youth Safe Online

Here are Actua's 4 key practices to help empower and keep youth safe online.

February 07, 2023

Press Release

Actua and Forward Summit Partner to Welcome and Make Space for Indigenous Youth in Conversations Around Economic Reconciliation

Forward Summit is partnering with Actua to empower and make space for Indigenous youth in the discussion on economic reconciliation.

January 19, 2023

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Actua in Conversation with Jennifer Leaman, Finning

Jennifer Flanagan sat down with Jennifer Leaman, Finning to discuss how STEM education can mend the increasing skills gap and labour shortage.

January 12, 2023

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Let’s Talk about Online Hate

Youth today are being exposed to increased levels of online hate. Learn how Actua equips them with the skills needed to navigate the internet responsibly.

December 06, 2022

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Future Forward Gift Guide

Find the perfect STEM gift for little ones with our 2022 Future Forward Gift Guide!

December 01, 2022

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