Our collective impact

CASC’s ultimate goal is to be a leader in Canada’s thriving science and innovation culture. This requires diverse participation, engaged citizens, evidence-based decision-making and critical thinking, a skilled workforce, and action on global challenges.

Our Reach

70

science centres, museums, aquariums, planetariums, zoos and informal science engagement organizations

1,500+

science communicators and support staff

10,000+

volunteers

10 Million

visitors annually

1 million+

students from K-12 each year

Over 80%

of CASC’s members deliver STEM activities targeting youth and families

76%

of CASC members actively seek to acknowledge and celebrate equity-seeking perspectives

Supporting change

Increasingly, research shows that public STEM engagement and informal learning experiences have a proven impact on changing interests, behaviours, and beliefs. The CASC network advances social change by being a supporter, connector, and champion for our members, extending their reach and strengthening the impact of their work.

The work of our members

Supports the joy of lifelong STEM learning
Connects science & society
Breaks down barriers for structurally marginalized groups

Actively addresses truth & reconciliation recommendations
Collaborates to tackle global and local challenges

Member contributions

Our members are doing inspiring work all across Canada.