Canadian Association for Girls in Science
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Why do more boys enter STEM programs than girls and gender-diverse youth?
Women make up less than 25% of STEM workers and less than 8% of trades workers in Canada. Why does this gender gap exist?
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Gender-Gap-STEM-Programs/
Women make up less than 25% of STEM workers and less than 8% of trades workers in Canada. Why does this gender gap exist?
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Gender-Gap-STEM-Programs/
Why do more boys enter STEM programs than girls and gender-diverse youth? - CAGIS Clubhouse
By Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, PhD Women make up less than 25% of STEM workers and less than 8% of trades workers in Canada.1 Why does this gender gap exist? Women, girls, and gender-diverse people face...
Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca
December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Why do more boys enter STEM programs than girls and gender-diverse youth?
Women make up less than 25% of STEM workers and less than 8% of trades workers in Canada. Why does this gender gap exist?
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Gender-Gap-STEM-Programs/
Women make up less than 25% of STEM workers and less than 8% of trades workers in Canada. Why does this gender gap exist?
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Gender-Gap-STEM-Programs/
Do you want to support girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM AND get an awesome T-shirt?
We are offering a special opportunity to “Give a Gift, Get a Gift” to celebrate our new charitable status! (cont.)
We are offering a special opportunity to “Give a Gift, Get a Gift” to celebrate our new charitable status! (cont.)
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Do you want to support girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM AND get an awesome T-shirt?
We are offering a special opportunity to “Give a Gift, Get a Gift” to celebrate our new charitable status! (cont.)
We are offering a special opportunity to “Give a Gift, Get a Gift” to celebrate our new charitable status! (cont.)
CW: Gender-Based Violence
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique in 1989.
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique in 1989.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CW: Gender-Based Violence
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique in 1989.
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at l’École Polytechnique in 1989.
Did you know that the CAGIS Teen Ambassadors plan and host two CAGIS Virtual events during the year? Their event this Saturday will take participants on a STEM journey around the world!
Swipe to see a sneak peak of the event and meet the amazing teens behind the event!
Swipe to see a sneak peak of the event and meet the amazing teens behind the event!
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know that the CAGIS Teen Ambassadors plan and host two CAGIS Virtual events during the year? Their event this Saturday will take participants on a STEM journey around the world!
Swipe to see a sneak peak of the event and meet the amazing teens behind the event!
Swipe to see a sneak peak of the event and meet the amazing teens behind the event!
This #GivingTuesday, give an opportunity that could change a life. 🩵
Over 97% of youth leave CAGIS events feeling like they could be good at STEM, and 94% of graduates are studying or working in a STEM field now. Most say that they would not be where they are today without their CAGIS experiences.
Over 97% of youth leave CAGIS events feeling like they could be good at STEM, and 94% of graduates are studying or working in a STEM field now. Most say that they would not be where they are today without their CAGIS experiences.
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This #GivingTuesday, give an opportunity that could change a life. 🩵
Over 97% of youth leave CAGIS events feeling like they could be good at STEM, and 94% of graduates are studying or working in a STEM field now. Most say that they would not be where they are today without their CAGIS experiences.
Over 97% of youth leave CAGIS events feeling like they could be good at STEM, and 94% of graduates are studying or working in a STEM field now. Most say that they would not be where they are today without their CAGIS experiences.
We’ve got news!
CAGIS is now a registered charity!
CAGIS is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM* club for girls & gender-diverse youth. Our evidence-based approach breaks barriers and creates spaces where being a girl or gender-diverse youth in STEM is the norm, rather than the exception.
CAGIS is now a registered charity!
CAGIS is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM* club for girls & gender-diverse youth. Our evidence-based approach breaks barriers and creates spaces where being a girl or gender-diverse youth in STEM is the norm, rather than the exception.
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We’ve got news!
CAGIS is now a registered charity!
CAGIS is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM* club for girls & gender-diverse youth. Our evidence-based approach breaks barriers and creates spaces where being a girl or gender-diverse youth in STEM is the norm, rather than the exception.
CAGIS is now a registered charity!
CAGIS is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM* club for girls & gender-diverse youth. Our evidence-based approach breaks barriers and creates spaces where being a girl or gender-diverse youth in STEM is the norm, rather than the exception.
CAGIS Newsletter is waddling into your inbox soon… with a special announcement 👀
Are you subscribed? Visit GirlsInScience.ca 🐧
Are you subscribed? Visit GirlsInScience.ca 🐧
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
CAGIS Newsletter is waddling into your inbox soon… with a special announcement 👀
Are you subscribed? Visit GirlsInScience.ca 🐧
Are you subscribed? Visit GirlsInScience.ca 🐧
Scientists think they discovered the largest spiderweb ever! 🕷️🕸️
The massive spider web was created by colonies of two different spider species: Tegenaria domestica (common house spider) and Prinerigone vagans.
The massive spider web was created by colonies of two different spider species: Tegenaria domestica (common house spider) and Prinerigone vagans.
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Scientists think they discovered the largest spiderweb ever! 🕷️🕸️
The massive spider web was created by colonies of two different spider species: Tegenaria domestica (common house spider) and Prinerigone vagans.
The massive spider web was created by colonies of two different spider species: Tegenaria domestica (common house spider) and Prinerigone vagans.
November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today, we remember and honour those who lost their lives to transphobic violence and discrimination.
#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter #RememberTransLives
#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter #RememberTransLives
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today, we remember and honour those who lost their lives to transphobic violence and discrimination.
#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter #RememberTransLives
#TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter #RememberTransLives
CAGIS Virtual caught a wave this weekend! 🌊
Members built and experimented with their own functional (and sweet) transverse wave, then explored properties like amplitude and frequency with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics.
Members built and experimented with their own functional (and sweet) transverse wave, then explored properties like amplitude and frequency with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
CAGIS Virtual caught a wave this weekend! 🌊
Members built and experimented with their own functional (and sweet) transverse wave, then explored properties like amplitude and frequency with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics.
Members built and experimented with their own functional (and sweet) transverse wave, then explored properties like amplitude and frequency with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics.
Today is the International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM! 🌈🧪🪐🛠️🔬
CAGIS celebrates our 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers, members, partners, and community members. STEM is best when it is diverse!
#2SLGBTQIA+STEMDay #LGBTQSTEMDay #STEM
CAGIS celebrates our 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers, members, partners, and community members. STEM is best when it is diverse!
#2SLGBTQIA+STEMDay #LGBTQSTEMDay #STEM
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Today is the International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM! 🌈🧪🪐🛠️🔬
CAGIS celebrates our 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers, members, partners, and community members. STEM is best when it is diverse!
#2SLGBTQIA+STEMDay #LGBTQSTEMDay #STEM
CAGIS celebrates our 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers, members, partners, and community members. STEM is best when it is diverse!
#2SLGBTQIA+STEMDay #LGBTQSTEMDay #STEM
Did you get snow this week? Did you know that the average snowflake falls at 2.4 km per hour? A typical snowflake takes one hour to fall from the clouds to the Earth. 🌨️❄️
November 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Did you get snow this week? Did you know that the average snowflake falls at 2.4 km per hour? A typical snowflake takes one hour to fall from the clouds to the Earth. 🌨️❄️
There was a large geomagnetic storm last night, and the high geomagnetic activity may continue tonight! If you have clear skies, look up!
Check out Dr. Parshati Patel’s article to learn how to spot auroras!
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/What-Are-Auroras-And-How-Can-You-Spot-Them-2/
Check out Dr. Parshati Patel’s article to learn how to spot auroras!
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/What-Are-Auroras-And-How-Can-You-Spot-Them-2/
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
There was a large geomagnetic storm last night, and the high geomagnetic activity may continue tonight! If you have clear skies, look up!
Check out Dr. Parshati Patel’s article to learn how to spot auroras!
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/What-Are-Auroras-And-How-Can-You-Spot-Them-2/
Check out Dr. Parshati Patel’s article to learn how to spot auroras!
Read here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/What-Are-Auroras-And-How-Can-You-Spot-Them-2/
Meet Dr. Sabrina Staples, vascular biologist! 🔬🥼
Dr. Sabrina has always dreamed of being a scientist - swipe to see one of her primary school assignments! When she was young, her dad got her a microscope, igniting her love for microscopy.
Dr. Sabrina has always dreamed of being a scientist - swipe to see one of her primary school assignments! When she was young, her dad got her a microscope, igniting her love for microscopy.
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meet Dr. Sabrina Staples, vascular biologist! 🔬🥼
Dr. Sabrina has always dreamed of being a scientist - swipe to see one of her primary school assignments! When she was young, her dad got her a microscope, igniting her love for microscopy.
Dr. Sabrina has always dreamed of being a scientist - swipe to see one of her primary school assignments! When she was young, her dad got her a microscope, igniting her love for microscopy.
Happy National STEM Day! 🪐🧬🧠🧪🛠️💻
Help us build the future of STEM!
1) Donate. Your contribution directly impacts our programming, providing opportunities to girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM.
2) Join our team of volunteers!
3) Are you a STEM Expert? Add your name to our list of event hosts.
Help us build the future of STEM!
1) Donate. Your contribution directly impacts our programming, providing opportunities to girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM.
2) Join our team of volunteers!
3) Are you a STEM Expert? Add your name to our list of event hosts.
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Happy National STEM Day! 🪐🧬🧠🧪🛠️💻
Help us build the future of STEM!
1) Donate. Your contribution directly impacts our programming, providing opportunities to girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM.
2) Join our team of volunteers!
3) Are you a STEM Expert? Add your name to our list of event hosts.
Help us build the future of STEM!
1) Donate. Your contribution directly impacts our programming, providing opportunities to girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM.
2) Join our team of volunteers!
3) Are you a STEM Expert? Add your name to our list of event hosts.
Scientists have developed ‘baby food’ for coral larvae that could dramatically increase coral reef restoration! 🪸
After feeding coral larvae a special mixture of lipid supplements, researchers found that the larvae were more resilient and had a higher chance of settling and surviving to maturity.
After feeding coral larvae a special mixture of lipid supplements, researchers found that the larvae were more resilient and had a higher chance of settling and surviving to maturity.
November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Scientists have developed ‘baby food’ for coral larvae that could dramatically increase coral reef restoration! 🪸
After feeding coral larvae a special mixture of lipid supplements, researchers found that the larvae were more resilient and had a higher chance of settling and surviving to maturity.
After feeding coral larvae a special mixture of lipid supplements, researchers found that the larvae were more resilient and had a higher chance of settling and surviving to maturity.
CAGIS Virtual offers exciting online STEM sessions for kids ages 7-17! Do fun, hands-on activities with real STEM Experts! 🧪🌱👩🔬🚀
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next three sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next three sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
CAGIS Virtual offers exciting online STEM sessions for kids ages 7-17! Do fun, hands-on activities with real STEM Experts! 🧪🌱👩🔬🚀
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next three sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next three sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Please join us in remembering Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) McGregor (1947–2025), who passed away earlier this year. Dr. McGregor was a champion for gender equity and a valued member of the CAGIS community. (thread)
October 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Please join us in remembering Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) McGregor (1947–2025), who passed away earlier this year. Dr. McGregor was a champion for gender equity and a valued member of the CAGIS community. (thread)
Did you know that algae live below the Arctic sea ice?🧊
Scientists previously thought that living conditions under the sea ice were too harsh for most bacteria & algae to grow. But, a recent discovery showed that algae are surviving & even thriving beneath Arctic sea ice & at the melting boundary!
Scientists previously thought that living conditions under the sea ice were too harsh for most bacteria & algae to grow. But, a recent discovery showed that algae are surviving & even thriving beneath Arctic sea ice & at the melting boundary!
October 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Did you know that algae live below the Arctic sea ice?🧊
Scientists previously thought that living conditions under the sea ice were too harsh for most bacteria & algae to grow. But, a recent discovery showed that algae are surviving & even thriving beneath Arctic sea ice & at the melting boundary!
Scientists previously thought that living conditions under the sea ice were too harsh for most bacteria & algae to grow. But, a recent discovery showed that algae are surviving & even thriving beneath Arctic sea ice & at the melting boundary!
Do you know what a pendulum is? Did you know that you can use it to create art?
CAGIS Virtual had a swingin’ time exploring the physics of pendulums! We built a scaffold, hung a pendulum, and created awesome engineering art with the help of Sophia and Francesca from McMaster Women in Engineering!
CAGIS Virtual had a swingin’ time exploring the physics of pendulums! We built a scaffold, hung a pendulum, and created awesome engineering art with the help of Sophia and Francesca from McMaster Women in Engineering!
October 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Do you know what a pendulum is? Did you know that you can use it to create art?
CAGIS Virtual had a swingin’ time exploring the physics of pendulums! We built a scaffold, hung a pendulum, and created awesome engineering art with the help of Sophia and Francesca from McMaster Women in Engineering!
CAGIS Virtual had a swingin’ time exploring the physics of pendulums! We built a scaffold, hung a pendulum, and created awesome engineering art with the help of Sophia and Francesca from McMaster Women in Engineering!
What if you could build a wall with your own two hands? CAGIS Mississauga/Oakville visited the Ontario Masonry Centre and learned how! 🛠️
October 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
What if you could build a wall with your own two hands? CAGIS Mississauga/Oakville visited the Ontario Masonry Centre and learned how! 🛠️
Meet Dr. Shohini Ghose, physicist, professor, author, and NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering!
Dr. Ghose’s childhood love of exploration made her dream of following Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go to space. (🧵)
Dr. Ghose’s childhood love of exploration made her dream of following Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go to space. (🧵)
October 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Meet Dr. Shohini Ghose, physicist, professor, author, and NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering!
Dr. Ghose’s childhood love of exploration made her dream of following Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go to space. (🧵)
Dr. Ghose’s childhood love of exploration made her dream of following Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go to space. (🧵)
Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer and wrote the first computer program, an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine to compute Bernoulli numbers.
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer and wrote the first computer program, an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine to compute Bernoulli numbers.
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy Ada Lovelace Day!
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer and wrote the first computer program, an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine to compute Bernoulli numbers.
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer and wrote the first computer program, an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine to compute Bernoulli numbers.
October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day to recognize girls’ rights and the systemic barriers they continue to face around the world.
CAGIS breaks barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth and provides access to opportunities in STEM.
CAGIS breaks barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth and provides access to opportunities in STEM.
October 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, a day to recognize girls’ rights and the systemic barriers they continue to face around the world.
CAGIS breaks barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth and provides access to opportunities in STEM.
CAGIS breaks barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth and provides access to opportunities in STEM.