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Aug 142 min read

OPG makes commitment to skilled trades through NII Explore Energy Co-op

This week, OPG committed $5,000 towards the NII Explore Co-op plus their time and expertise over the upcoming fall and winter terms.

Jun 172 min read

Successful skilled trades Energy Co-op pilot concludes, with plans to expand

Program has resulted in new learning, job offers and future skilled trade co-op positions

May 212 min read

Goderich District Collegiate Institute victorious at second-annual NII Explore science Olympics

The second-annual Science Olympics brought together 12 teams of exceptional high school students from across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

Apr 152 min read

NII Explore welcomes Executive Director Tracy Murray

NII Explore is pleased to welcome Tracy Murray in the role of Executive Director for this charitable organization

Feb 262 min read

First-ever NII Explore Energy Sector Co-op launches at UBC Local 2222

The inaugural class of 26 students will get a chance to experience the breadth of jobs in the energy industry.

Nov 22, 20232 min read

NII Explore introduces coding lesson plans to support parents and teachers

NII Explore is proud to announce that parents and teachers can access all of its coding lesson plans for grade two to eight students.

Jun 27, 20231 min read

NII Explore gears up for another summer of hands-on science

The NII Explore Science in the Summer team is hitting the road—visiting locations around Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

May 29, 20232 min read

Saugeen District Senior School victorious at first-ever NII Explore Science Olympics

The NII Explore Science Olympics championship belt is heading to SDSS after a team of students conquered a range of challenges last Friday.

Aug 23, 20222 min read

Bruce County Public Library bringing hands-on fun to SWERVE event

Librarians and staff throughout the county are packing up unique experiences and bringing them to the NII ExploreZone at SWERVE.

Jul 25, 20222 min read

First-ever “SWERVE” event to immerse people of all ages in the technologies changing our world

Experience these new technologies and more at SWERVE, a free public festival running from September 9 to 11 at the Southampton Coliseum.

Jul 5, 20222 min read

Science hits the road again this summer with NII Explore

NII Explore’s Science in the Summer is back for its second summer of fun, bringing hands-on learning to students of all ages.

Jun 20, 20222 min read

NII Explore coding delivered to more than 2,000 local students this year

As the school year winds to a close, NII Explore has completed its final week of coding education for more than 2,000 elementary students.

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Choosing hope: local teens negotiate for the future of our planet

On Earth Day 2022 we reflect on the first-of-its-kind March Break World Climate Simulation for students in Bruce County, hosted at NII.

Mar 9, 20222 min read

NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library host virtual Science at Home this March Break

NII and Bruce County Public Library are pleased to host exciting Science at Home livestreams each day of March Break.

Feb 24, 20222 min read

NII Explore’s March Break World Climate Simulation open for registration

The NII Explore program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to host the World Climate Simulation, sponsored by Bruce Power.

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Science at Home with NII Explore and Bruce County Public Library

Join us for two free LIVE online events: Science at Home with NII Explore, hosted by Bruce County Public Library! Phillip Craig, Director...

Nov 30, 20212 min read

NII’s Phillip Craig wins Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence

The Golden Apple Award “recognizes high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in education by a local educator.”

Nov 1, 20212 min read

Talking to kids about climate change… with stinky toot jokes?

New children’s book from NII Explore brings humour and fun to science education

Sep 9, 20211 min read

A summer of science: NII Explore engages students and adults alike

Hands-on fun and competition for more than 1,000 Bruce and Grey students this summer

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Catch up on your summer reading list: STEM must-reads for kids and teens

#ScienceInTheSummer is visiting library branches across the region this week, so check out a list of STEM must-reads this summer.