Canadian Association for Girls in Science
@girlsinscience.ca
🇨🇦’s largest, longest-running STEM (Sci, Tech, Trades, Eng, Math) club for girls & gender-diverse youth. Award-winning nonprofit. Breaking barriers nationwide.
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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 four sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next four sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
February 16, 2026 at 3:19 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 four sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
Swipe for a sneak peak at the next four sessions, and register at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/CAGIS-Virtual!
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Choose your favourite card and share/tag your friends! 💌
February 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Choose your favourite card and share/tag your friends! 💌
Meet Dr. Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk, nurse and advocate for the Black community.
Dr. Douglas-Yakimchuk became the first Black Canadian graduate of the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 - the only nursing program to respond to her application.
Dr. Douglas-Yakimchuk became the first Black Canadian graduate of the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 - the only nursing program to respond to her application.
February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Meet Dr. Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk, nurse and advocate for the Black community.
Dr. Douglas-Yakimchuk became the first Black Canadian graduate of the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 - the only nursing program to respond to her application.
Dr. Douglas-Yakimchuk became the first Black Canadian graduate of the Nova Scotia Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 - the only nursing program to respond to her application.
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Did you know that stereotypes about STEM professionals can affect children's interest in pursuing STEM?
Scroll through to learn more about the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth face in STEM and... some good news.
Did you know that stereotypes about STEM professionals can affect children's interest in pursuing STEM?
Scroll through to learn more about the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth face in STEM and... some good news.
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Did you know that stereotypes about STEM professionals can affect children's interest in pursuing STEM?
Scroll through to learn more about the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth face in STEM and... some good news.
Did you know that stereotypes about STEM professionals can affect children's interest in pursuing STEM?
Scroll through to learn more about the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth face in STEM and... some good news.
Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown opened this weekend! 🚈
For an inside look, we're revisiting Off Limits: Underground.
Check it out at www.youtube.com/Watch?v=ocbX...
For an inside look, we're revisiting Off Limits: Underground.
Check it out at www.youtube.com/Watch?v=ocbX...
February 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown opened this weekend! 🚈
For an inside look, we're revisiting Off Limits: Underground.
Check it out at www.youtube.com/Watch?v=ocbX...
For an inside look, we're revisiting Off Limits: Underground.
Check it out at www.youtube.com/Watch?v=ocbX...
Have you ever heard of or seen pancake ice?
Also known as the “Lily Pads of the Arctic,” these circular ice formations can be up to three metres across and 10 centimetres thick! Pancake ice forms from a thin layer of ice or slush in choppy water.
Also known as the “Lily Pads of the Arctic,” these circular ice formations can be up to three metres across and 10 centimetres thick! Pancake ice forms from a thin layer of ice or slush in choppy water.
February 8, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Have you ever heard of or seen pancake ice?
Also known as the “Lily Pads of the Arctic,” these circular ice formations can be up to three metres across and 10 centimetres thick! Pancake ice forms from a thin layer of ice or slush in choppy water.
Also known as the “Lily Pads of the Arctic,” these circular ice formations can be up to three metres across and 10 centimetres thick! Pancake ice forms from a thin layer of ice or slush in choppy water.
Meet Dr. Anna Jarvis, pioneer of paediatric emergency medicine in Canada. 🩺
Dr. Jarvis earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and was the only emergency physician at the sole hospital on Antigua and Barbuda Islands.
Dr. Jarvis earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and was the only emergency physician at the sole hospital on Antigua and Barbuda Islands.
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Meet Dr. Anna Jarvis, pioneer of paediatric emergency medicine in Canada. 🩺
Dr. Jarvis earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and was the only emergency physician at the sole hospital on Antigua and Barbuda Islands.
Dr. Jarvis earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and was the only emergency physician at the sole hospital on Antigua and Barbuda Islands.
This February marks thirty years of Black History Month in Canada.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to serve as federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament, introduced a motion to recognize February as Black History Month.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to serve as federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament, introduced a motion to recognize February as Black History Month.
February 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This February marks thirty years of Black History Month in Canada.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to serve as federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament, introduced a motion to recognize February as Black History Month.
The Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to serve as federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament, introduced a motion to recognize February as Black History Month.
“I’m an animator, and I learned about my current career at a CAGIS event.”
Attending a CAGIS event at age 12 set Delia on a path she “wouldn’t have known existed" otherwise.
Attending a CAGIS event at age 12 set Delia on a path she “wouldn’t have known existed" otherwise.
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
“I’m an animator, and I learned about my current career at a CAGIS event.”
Attending a CAGIS event at age 12 set Delia on a path she “wouldn’t have known existed" otherwise.
Attending a CAGIS event at age 12 set Delia on a path she “wouldn’t have known existed" otherwise.
In memory of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, a strong advocate for gender equity in STEM, medical geographer, and former federal Minister of Science. (1/3)
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
In memory of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, a strong advocate for gender equity in STEM, medical geographer, and former federal Minister of Science. (1/3)
Did you know that your immune system is constantly checking what belongs in your body, and what does not?
January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Did you know that your immune system is constantly checking what belongs in your body, and what does not?
Did you know that CAGIS Teen Ambassadors support CAGIS Virtual programming?
Teens in the CAGIS Virtual Support stream create fun word searches and quizzes for other CAGIS members, inspired by the topic of that week’s session.
Teens in the CAGIS Virtual Support stream create fun word searches and quizzes for other CAGIS members, inspired by the topic of that week’s session.
January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Did you know that CAGIS Teen Ambassadors support CAGIS Virtual programming?
Teens in the CAGIS Virtual Support stream create fun word searches and quizzes for other CAGIS members, inspired by the topic of that week’s session.
Teens in the CAGIS Virtual Support stream create fun word searches and quizzes for other CAGIS members, inspired by the topic of that week’s session.
Did you know that Canada’s Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world? The average tidal range - the difference in water height between high and low tide - averages 16 metres. The average tidal range worldwide is only one metre!
January 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Did you know that Canada’s Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world? The average tidal range - the difference in water height between high and low tide - averages 16 metres. The average tidal range worldwide is only one metre!
CAGIS Teen Ambassador Neetya Pujara is the recipient of the Raymond J. Twinney Memorial Youth Award! 🏆
This award recognizes youth who demonstrate strong leadership, civic responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community.
This award recognizes youth who demonstrate strong leadership, civic responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community.
January 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
CAGIS Teen Ambassador Neetya Pujara is the recipient of the Raymond J. Twinney Memorial Youth Award! 🏆
This award recognizes youth who demonstrate strong leadership, civic responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community.
This award recognizes youth who demonstrate strong leadership, civic responsibility, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community.
What a fantastic year! ✨ Here are our favourite highlights from 2025:
1. CAGIS became a registered charity! Donations help us break barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. Eligible donations receive a charitable tax receipt. Learn more at GirlsInScience.ca/Support
1. CAGIS became a registered charity! Donations help us break barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. Eligible donations receive a charitable tax receipt. Learn more at GirlsInScience.ca/Support
December 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What a fantastic year! ✨ Here are our favourite highlights from 2025:
1. CAGIS became a registered charity! Donations help us break barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. Eligible donations receive a charitable tax receipt. Learn more at GirlsInScience.ca/Support
1. CAGIS became a registered charity! Donations help us break barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. Eligible donations receive a charitable tax receipt. Learn more at GirlsInScience.ca/Support
Are you eagerly waiting to make your first snowball of the season? Whip up your own batch of indoor “snow” using just two ingredients. It even feels cold! ❄️
Learn how at clubhouse.girlsinscience.ca/DIY-Snow/
Learn how at clubhouse.girlsinscience.ca/DIY-Snow/
December 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Are you eagerly waiting to make your first snowball of the season? Whip up your own batch of indoor “snow” using just two ingredients. It even feels cold! ❄️
Learn how at clubhouse.girlsinscience.ca/DIY-Snow/
Learn how at clubhouse.girlsinscience.ca/DIY-Snow/
As we wrap up 2025, our members are reflecting on the past year and what those experiences have meant to them. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support and commitment to breaking barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. ✨
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As we wrap up 2025, our members are reflecting on the past year and what those experiences have meant to them. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support and commitment to breaking barriers for girls and gender-diverse youth in STEM. ✨
Looking for a last-minute STEM-themed gift this holiday season? Check out the options CAGIS has to offer, from $16 to $260, for CAGIS Virtual events to full membership packages! Give the gift of experience this year! ✨
Learn more at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/A-Gift-Of-Experience/
Learn more at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/A-Gift-Of-Experience/
December 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Looking for a last-minute STEM-themed gift this holiday season? Check out the options CAGIS has to offer, from $16 to $260, for CAGIS Virtual events to full membership packages! Give the gift of experience this year! ✨
Learn more at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/A-Gift-Of-Experience/
Learn more at Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/A-Gift-Of-Experience/
Fourteen-year-old Cedar Christensen is a member of CAGIS Virtual and recently attended an Indigenous-led CAGIS event where they discovered how to engineer a birchbark canoe! 🛶
Read more about their experience here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Indigenous-Engineering-CAGIS-Virtual/
Read more about their experience here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Indigenous-Engineering-CAGIS-Virtual/
December 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Fourteen-year-old Cedar Christensen is a member of CAGIS Virtual and recently attended an Indigenous-led CAGIS event where they discovered how to engineer a birchbark canoe! 🛶
Read more about their experience here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Indigenous-Engineering-CAGIS-Virtual/
Read more about their experience here: Clubhouse.GirlsInScience.ca/Indigenous-Engineering-CAGIS-Virtual/
Did you know that CAGIS Teen Ambassadors learn STEM communication skills through CAGIS?
Teens in the STEM Communication Stream of the program learn basic #SciComm skills, use social media to share their experiences, and receive feedback on STEM posts they create in teams!
Teens in the STEM Communication Stream of the program learn basic #SciComm skills, use social media to share their experiences, and receive feedback on STEM posts they create in teams!
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Did you know that CAGIS Teen Ambassadors learn STEM communication skills through CAGIS?
Teens in the STEM Communication Stream of the program learn basic #SciComm skills, use social media to share their experiences, and receive feedback on STEM posts they create in teams!
Teens in the STEM Communication Stream of the program learn basic #SciComm skills, use social media to share their experiences, and receive feedback on STEM posts they create in teams!
Imagine putting on a virtual reality helmet, picking up a welding torch, and joining two pieces of metal together ...virtually and without any sparks! 🛠️
December 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Imagine putting on a virtual reality helmet, picking up a welding torch, and joining two pieces of metal together ...virtually and without any sparks! 🛠️
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.