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Government of Canada encourages Canadian youth to pursue science and engineering |
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 Young Canadians will have greater opportunities to learn about science and engineering, thanks to a new federal investment.
- Speaking in
Fredericton, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National
Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and
Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced, on behalf of the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, funding for Science East,
an organization that teaches the basics of science in an entertaining
and interactive way. Hands-on activities allow students to interact with
exotic insects, make weather instruments and explore planets through an
inflatable dome turned planetarium."Our
government is proud to support organizations like Science East that
work with young Canadians to promote an understanding of science and
engineering," said Minister Ahsfield. "Canada needs budding young
scientists to become the creators of tomorrow."On
July 7, 2010, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science
and Technology) announced $3.1 million in grants for 51 organizations
across Canada to encourage the next generation of young scientists and
engineers to learn about subjects such as robot programming,
environmental science and renewable energy.This
investment is provided through the PromoScience program, which is
administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(NSERC). Organizations funded through these grants include universities,
non-governmental organizations, museums, science centres and other
groups from across the country."It
is imperative to New Brunswick's competitiveness that Science East
respond to the province's increasing need for engaging science and
technology learning resources to address the science gap," said Dr.
David Desjardins, Chief Executive Officer, Science East. "In 2009, over
70 000 people experienced hands-on science through Science East — 50 000
of these were through outreach services. Industry Canada's support will
enable us to reach further, into new classrooms and across communities,
developing science literacy and attracting people to science using
active, hands-on activities and experiences."More Canadian Government NewsCanada buys F-35 Lightning II from Lockheed MartinCanadian government wil not restrict rosins, IPC celebratesObama and Harper team up for materials research for clean energyEconomic Action Plan supports semiconductor innovation in British Columbia
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Young Canadians will have greater opportunities to learn about science and engineering, thanks to a new federal investment.
