Nova Scotia, December, 2023, Innovation News

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Brilliant Blue Challenge

2023-2024

Making a Difference

Speaker Series

Innovating the Invisible & Recycling Pollution

with Anirudh Sharma

December 14th at 1:00pm Anirudh, is a pioneering creator of 'invisible' interfaces that interact with human senses and the environment. Anirudh’s work focuses on turning innovative ideas from sketches into real-world products, blending wearables and machine intelligence. Anirudh has made significant strides at the convergence of technology, design, and environmental impact, earning him numerous awards and features in TED, Time magazine, and recognition as one of MIT TR35's '35 under 35' Inventors. Please join us on Thursday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. AST. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to join independently or in groups. This session is most suitable for Grade 6 and above.

Register Here

Program Specialist Position!

DECEMBER 2023

BL Learning and Teaching Event

Thank you to all the fantastic educators who participated in our inaugural International STEAM Educator Learning and Teaching Event. Witnessing the shared learning was truly fantastic. Here's to transforming education, one teacher at a time!

Innovative Fashion

Join us, January 10th, 2024, for this creative design challenge! The Innovative Fashion Innovation Challenge will inspire youth to discover, create and innovate fashion. Learn more here

Innovation Challenge: Robotz got Brilliance

We're looking for a Program Specialist in the area of Halifax to support young people, educators and community leaders to develop creativity, innovation, digital skills, and a socially responsible entrepreneurial mindset.

This position is a full-time (35 hours/week), contract position starting immediately until 31-March-2024 with an opportunity to renew.

Learn more and apply today!

INSPIRATION MAKER: Brilliant Labs Magazine

The health of the ocean plays a crucial role in climate regulation, mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Ocean currents effectively distribute heat worldwide, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

Moreover, the ocean acts as a significant absorber, taking in more than 90% of the heat and around 30% of carbon dioxide emissions resulting from human activities.This global competition challenges students ages 12-18 to develop innovative solutions to some of the oceans' top challenges. Students will be competing in one of three categories: Marine renewable energy, Marine autonomous systems, and Healthy marine Life. The inaugural competition will be held virtually on Dec 16th, 2023.

Visit Brilliant Blue Challenge Page to find event registration link & agenda.

A robotics competition like no other. In this challenge students build robots from beginning to end using what they can to solve real world problems! What will your robot do? Register Here .

Classroom Visits

We do offer funding opportunities for teachers, but we also support projects in class with school visits. If you already reached out to one of our team members , check out this resource to have the best class visit possible and make the most of our program specialist visit. Here. If you are interested in a class visit or project support, reach out to Education@brilliantlabs.ca

Each season we offer a more in-depth look at the innovations within our communities and around us. Success stories of our students, interesting innovation ideas, and project ideas you could use in your classroom. Nominate a Teacher for TAKE Five, a regular article, to highlight a champion teacher. Read BL Magazine here!

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More Upcoming Events Innovation Fair 2024: Make What IF Possible!

Join us on April 4th in Miramichi, NB. Miramichi will be center stage for the lunar eclipse and we are thrilled to be a part of the city’s celebration!! Don’t miss it! Plan your projects and stay tuned for more details on our social media.

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The World's Largest Generosity Movement HUGE THANKS to everyone who donated to Brilliant Labs on Giving Tuesday!!! On Giving Tuesday, we witnessed firsthand how people like you came together to help support Brilliant Labs.

Where, Atlantic Canadian youth from all walks of life and learning abilities are empowered with innovative mindsets, skills, and technologies to create a sustainable future for their communities. This is big! Together, we raised over 70% of our goal of $5,000. THANK YOU!

The Biomaking Guide is Here!

Community Events

March Break Camps

Inspiration Makers!

Explore ways to collaborate with organisms and living systems to use them as factories that will grow sustainable materials.

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Is your child eager to make something brilliant? Our camps provide chances to delve into many topics. If you'd like to bring Brilliant Labs to your community this summer, click the link below and share your thoughts on where you believe we should shine! Click here to participate in a brief survey!

After School Programs

After School programs are available all across Atlantic Canada! Reach out to sarah@brilliantlabs.ca to arrange one for your community!

Summer Camps

Our camps offer opportunities to explore coding, biomaking, and much more. If you'd like to see Brilliant Labs in your community this summer, click the link below and let us know where you think we should be headed! Click here to take a short survey!

Holiday Giving This Holiday Season, you can support youth education and empowerment in Atlantic Canada. No donation is too big or small.

Thank you!

DECEMBER 2023

Spread the gift of Brilliance this season! We would love to attend your community events with pop up displays and workshops to bring innovative learning opportunities directly to your community. For more information on how we can make your events Brilliant, please reach out to us at info@brilliantlabs.ca.

This year Brilliant Labs is looking for those teachers who inspire others to be their best and who are taking chances to try new things to educate students.

We're pleased to share this Nova Scotia ’s "Inspiration Maker!"

WHO: CORRY SIMMS JUBILEE ELEMENTARY Corry, a dedicated Grade four teacher at Jubilee Elementary, goes beyond traditional methods to cultivate a dynamic learning environment. With unwavering commitment, she empowers students to explore the curriculum through innovative methods.

Corry's classroom is a hub of creativity, where she fosters a growth mindset by encouraging her pupils to design, create, and problem-solve. Her approach goes beyond textbooks, with many hands-on activities which instill a love for learning in her students. Corry's passion for education transforms each lesson into a captivating journey, inspiring a lifelong love for learning and fostering skills that extend far beyond the textbooks.

Project Highlight SCHOOL: JUBILEE ELEMENTARY, SYDNEY MINES MIDDLE SCHOOL & BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY Students at Jubilee elementary had the opportunity to participate in creating their very own stop motion animation. Grades three, four and five students developed their own story board, created their own sets and edited their own video to a finished product. At Brookland Elementary students immersed themselves in their very own virtual environment using a program called CoSpaces. The grade 5 students created and coded different aspects of their world to represent some of their favorite things. Lisa MacLennan at Sydney Mines Middle School is working very hard at updating their Maker Space so that students can work independently on projects in ways that interest them. From using green screen technology to stop motion animation to exploring electricity with paper circuits, students at Sydney Mines Middle School will have the opportunity to explore with a maker mindset.

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