A series of tablets, rovers, and robotic kits will be available to attendees during the sessions.(Saskatchewan Science Centre/Facebook)

By Rachel May

Bringing Science to Saskatchewan

Bringing the code of science across the province

Jul 14, 2023 | 5:00 PM

The Saskatchewan Science Centre is bringing coding science to youth across the province.

As technology becomes easier to access, youth are having more questions about how the items we use everyday work which is why the Centre is bringing the Climate Quest and We Got The Power programs to youth.

Director of Programming Jesse Searcy explained that this program helps youth in Saskatchewan learn more about items they may use every day.

“It’s very important for us to have at least an underlying understanding of how a computer might operate,” she said. “So that way we can be able to utilize those tools the best we can in the future as well.”

Those who attend one of the sessions will have the chance to work with a series of tablets, rovers and robotic kits. The program will introduce youth to complex topics such as the math and coding behind the devices they are seeing while tying in the subject of sustainable energy.

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The goal of the program is to bring hands-on learning into communities that might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience what the Saskatchewan Science Centre has to offer.

Searcy said the program often sees students apply as hopeful educators but there have been a few very notable people that have been touched by the program.

“A few years ago, they announced a few of the new astronauts for the Canadian Space Agency and one of them was Astro Jenni,” she said. “In the middle of her introduction video, one of the things that shows up is actually an activity that she did at the Saskatchewan Science Center when she was a kid.”

Another notable person touched by the program was a captain of the Snowbirds who attended the opening of the Science Centre in 1989. He shared that his passion for science was what lead him to pursue flight and end up leading the Snowbirds.

For youth between the ages of five and 12 years old with big dreams of flights, space and all things science they can attend one of the various locations hosting the sessions at no cost.

• July 24 North Battleford Library 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• July 26 Meadow Lake Library 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• August 9 Humboldt Library 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• August 15 Melfort Library 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• August 15 Tisdale Library 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• August 16 Nipawin Library 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In Prince Albert, youth between the ages of eight and 13 are invited to attend the satellite day camp from July 31 to August 4 for a week filled with hands-on science at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The cost for the week is $250.

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Rachel.May@pattisonmedia.com

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