Webinar: Successfully Engaging Youth About STEM

How can you simplify complicated concepts for younger audiences? How do you spark curiosity and get kids excited about STEM?

In this webinar, Scientists in School will share their approach to successfully inspiring children and youth to learn about STEM for over 30 years. Including how they pivoted to hands-on virtual engagement activities during the pandemic.

Date: Thursday, June 10
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. (EST)
Cost: Free (for members and non-members)

Joining Us From Scientists in School:

Carol Mothersill, Co-Regional Manager, Eastern Ontario

Carol began her journey with Scientists in School as a workshop presenter in 2014 after volunteering in her children’s classroom workshops. In 2016, Carol took on an outreach role where she launched the Family Science Night program and coordinated the community workshop team. As Co‐Regional Manager in Eastern Ontario, Carol is responsible for managing all programs outside of the classroom and developing relationships with key stakeholders including School Boards, donors and community partners. Carol holds both a B.Sc. and MSc in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University and brings 15+ years of experience working in the post-secondary education sector to Scientists in School.

Erin Westman, Regional Manager, Western Ontario

Erin Westman was born with a love of bugs and biology, which lead to studying molecular biology and genetics at the University of Guelph.  Since earning her PhD in Microbiology, Erin designed and instructed numerous University-level biology courses in Ontario, drawing on her enthusiasm for science and belief in the importance of communicating academic work accessibly.  When beginning at Scientists in School, Erin presented four different workshop topics before taking on the role of Regional Manager in West Central Ontario.  She seeks to promote inclusivity in science, starting by increasing children’s interest and confidence in STEM disciplines.