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.

For all media inquiries please contact: communications@actua.ca or 613-234-4137

We are honoured to announce that Actua has been selected as a recipient of the Creating Young Changemakers Award at the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Gala. This recognition celebrates Actua’s unwavering commitment to empowering girls to pursue their passions in STEM through our National Girls Program. For over twenty-five years, this program has been inspiring, educating and supporting girls across Canada, igniting their curiosity and confidence in STEM.

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The Canadian Science Fair Journal Joins Actua!

Actua is pleased to announce the integration of the Canadian Science Fair Journal (CSFJ) as a new program.

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Actua 2023/2024 Annual Report

Actua's 2023/2024 annual report sheds light on programs and highlights for the year.

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Actua Receives $38.4 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund

The Government of Canada announced that Actua will receive $38.4 million over five years through its newly launched Strategic Science Fund (SSF).

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Engaging Educators in Land-Based Learning Experience to Integrate Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in STEM Curriculum

Actua, in partnership with the CBE, engaged 90 educators in a land-based learning opportunity to integrate traditional Indigenous Knowledge with modern STEM.

July 03, 2024

Press Release

The Canadian Science Fair Journal Joins Actua!

Actua is pleased to announce the integration of the Canadian Science Fair Journal (CSFJ) as a new program.

June 18, 2024

Research and Reports

2023/2024 Annual Report

Actua's 2023/2024 annual report sheds light on programs and highlights for the year.

June 06, 2024

Press Release

Actua Receives $38.4 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund

The Government of Canada announced that Actua will receive $38.4 million over five years through its newly launched Strategic Science Fund (SSF).

May 26, 2024

Press Release

Actua and Forward Summit to Welcome Indigenous Youth in Conversations Around Economic Reconciliation

Actua is pleased to partner with Forward Summit to empower and make space for Indigenous youth in discussions on economic reconciliation.

May 13, 2024

Actua in the News

Why I Feel Safer Knowing My 10-Year-Old Has a Cell Phone

Amid school cell phone bans around the world, many parents still want their kids to stay connected.

May 13, 2024

Actua in the News

Future of Work: Empowering young women for leadership positions

Jennifer Flanagan of STEM education outreach group Actua discusses the importance of empowering young women to aspire to leadership positions.

April 08, 2024

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Field Trips that Matter: Taking STEM Beyond the Classroom

Learn how Actua's girls program goes beyond traditional STEM environments to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning.

March 19, 2024

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