2014 CASCADE AWARD RECIPIENTS

Illuminate! – Science East 

Illuminate! is a province-wide program geared to middle school students, promoting inquiry-based learning in the schools and raising public awareness of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) throughout New Brunswick. The program represents a unique opportunity to not only engage youth, but to engage families and the community at large. 

The Astra Zeneca Human Edge – Ontario Science Centre

The Astra Zeneca Human Edge is a new permanent exhibition hall at the Ontario Science Centre that explores what is humanly possible. The exhibition highlights inspiring stories of people pushing themselves to the limit and beyond – and shows how these stories are driving new discoveries about how the human body works.

The Fortis BC Aquaguide – Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre

The Fortis BC Aquaguide experience allows students in grades 7 – 12 to learn how animals and plants use energy to ensure efficiency for life’s vital processes. Students complete activities through either a mobile device (i.e. smartphone) or printed game cards. For each activity, students are entered to win a mobile tablet.