Programs & Services

DIY Science Activities

Download a DIY Science Activity with full instructions for an experiment the whole family can do together. More activities coming out throughout Summer 2021!

Online Programs

Our online programs are self-paced mini-courses that dive into one area of computational science research. Each mini-course includes an introductory module to Python and using Jupter notebooks plus video lectures, self-paced workbooks, and exploration activities. While the course is self-directed, students receive support from our instructors via e-mail to overcome any technical issues.

Our first program to launch is Epidemiology with more to come!

Ages 14+, including young adults

Availability

Launching July 2021

Location

Online with remote support

Computational Research Enrichment Program

Students delve into the world of computational scientific research in this 1-week in-person academic enrichment program. We introduce the scientific programming language Python and its use in creating simulations of biological, chemical, and physical systems. After covering some basics, students will form research questions and explore a system of interest. This program prepares students for scientific research using code and is based on the skills needed to do research as an undergraduate students working with professors at a university.

Ages 14+, including young adults

Availability

Paused due to COVID

Location

In person, city is TBD

Confidence with Computational Thinking for k-2 educators

This interactive workshop gets kindergarten and primary teachers re-examining what they are already doing in their classroom with the lens of computational thinking competencies. We will provide examples of how to integrate computational terminology into common activities like following recipes, sorting, and even dance breaks. We bet you are already doing more than you think!

Availability

Monday – Saturday

Based on Availability

Location

Virtual for 2021

Classroom teacher support

We offer instructional design consulting for Grades 7-12 of the BC science curriculum and undergraduate physics. Whether you are looking for interactive lessons, code-based experiments, or inquiry project scaffolding, we can help! Everyone on our consultant team has a minimum of an M.Sc. and has training in instructional design. 

Availability

Monday – Friday

Based on Availability

Location

BC-wide (virtual)