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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Actua in the News

AI and the Future of Education

Jennifer Flanagan sat down with CTV's The Social to discuss the rise of AI and the role it plays in the future of education.

May 16, 2023

Actua in the News

This is how you use AI the Correct Way

Jennifer Flanagan sat down with Breakfast Television to discuss the ongoing concerns of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and how we can equip youth with the skills to use it.

May 12, 2023

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Cyber Smart Education an Important Part of Creating a Safer Online Ecosystem

Actua’s Cyber Smart education project provides part of the solution to addressing the pace of technology and online harms.

May 04, 2023

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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

Actua in the News

Q+A with Canadian STEM Leader and Female Empowerment Advocate Jennifer Flanagan

Jennifer Flanagan spoke with Tech Talent about the importance of engaging women and youth with STEM education.

March 08, 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

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