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Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens
#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.
Aug 9, 20211 min read


NII Explore takes science on the road this summer
NII Explore Science in the Summer programming is popping up around the region, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Winning Mission to Mars Team Aquila reunites at NII
We welcomed NII Explore Mission to Mars winning Team Aquila to the Nuclear Innovation Institute yesterday for a tour, some pizza and a chat.
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Teaching teachers—and their students—the joys of coding
Later this month will mark a year since the Ontario government announced sweeping changes to the province's math curriculum.
Jun 3, 20214 min read


We went (virtually) to Mars!
Let's take a look back at the NII Explore Mission to Mars Spring Break Competition!
May 28, 20211 min read


Cobourg students part of winning virtual 'Mission to Mars Competition'
As space enthusiasts look to the skies in the coming week for May’s Super Moon (also known as the Flower Moon), remote learning students...
May 19, 20211 min read


NII Explore delivers STEM education and coding to local students
With this most unusual school year coming to an end, NII Explore’s second week of Science in the Classroom programming is underway.
May 18, 20212 min read


Meet the all-star judges for NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge
The countdown to next week begins as teams prepare to compete in NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge.
Apr 8, 20213 min read


Digging into the story behind Pi Day
March 14 is Pi (Ï€) Day, when we celebrate this important never-ending number. Pi is the circumference of a circle divided by its...
Mar 12, 20211 min read


NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge open for registration
Teams of five compete for a chance to win $2,500 towards post-secondary education Asking the question “What will it take to establish the...
Mar 9, 20212 min read


Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Changing the narrative and smashing stereotypes for a brighter future (photo credit: Daria Koshkina) Today we are celebrating the...
Feb 11, 20214 min read


NII Explore’s Best Ever March Break Camp registration is now open
Note from February 11: with an extremely positive response, we have reached the registration limit on this camp. As well, with the...
Feb 8, 20212 min read


NII Explore introduces lesson plans to support virtual and in-class STEM learning
Elementary school-aged lessons free for download With Ontario’s changing mix of remote and in-person learning this winter, the Nuclear...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Happy Fibonacci Day!
What does a 12th century mathematician have to do with a pineapple? Today is Fibonacci Day—November 23, or 11/23, the first numbers in...
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Celebrating STEAM Day—the NII way!
November 8 is STEAM Day, where people of all ages and interests celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Here at the...
Nov 8, 20202 min read


It’s Nuclear Science Week—meet NII’s nuclear scientist!
As we mark #NuclearScienceWeek 2020, we’re chatting with Dr. Eric Johnston, NII’s Chief Innovation Officer. During this international...
Oct 22, 20201 min read


The Nuclear Innovation Institute will offer a memorable, virtual summer camp experience to students
June 23, 2020 – Port Elgin Summer camps create some of the best memories of childhood and it should be no different for kids this year –...
Jun 23, 20203 min read


NII Coding Academy to hold more online classes for local students; expand offerings
Kincardine, ON - April 7, 2020 Logan Chauder is just eight years old. But this week, he found himself writing computer code while sitting...
Apr 7, 20203 min read


A fantastic first day at NII Coding Academy!
A big thanks to the enthusiastic students who joined us online today for NII’s Coding Academy! We had a great time, with Phillip, Wen,...
Mar 30, 20201 min read


Boost brain power with NII Coding Academy!
The NII Coding Academy is an online learning program that introduces students from Grades 4 to 7 to the language of computers. Kids will...
Mar 24, 20201 min read
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