Science North Seems To Have A More Permanent Presence Locally

As part of a pilot project, Science North has officially opened a new local space in hopes of having a more permanent presence in Sault Ste. Mary. The site is intended to be a staff resource for Science North staff at the moment and opened with a ribbon cut on Friday. Following is a full version from Science North: Science North today announced plans to expand its presence in Sault Ste. Marie through a planning and promotion hub, as part of her two-year pilot project. For nearly 40 years, Science North has been sharing its unique experiences in Northern Ontario through long-term partnerships in various communities, including Sault Ste. Mary. Science North has hosted annual science festivals, permanent and travel exhibitions, training and promotion programs, and summer science campgrounds in Sault Ste. Mary. Extending this success, Science North intends to explore by having a more permanent presence on Sault Ste. Marie area. The science center plans to expand its reach in the Algoma area through a two-year pilot project that will create a planning and approach hub that will: staff three to five Science North Bluecoats. developing the commitment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through enhanced curricula. creating events and promotional initiatives; and supporting partners in achieving or exceeding visitor, revenue and loyalty goals. In addition, Science North will continue to work with indigenous communities and organizations in the area to increase STEM training opportunities, experiences, and entertainment. This long-term presence at Sault Ste. Located at 2A-875 Queen Street East, Marie will have a significant economic impact and will be a key driver of development for northeastern Ontario. With the expansion, Science North will support education and labor market development through STEM skills development, develop partnerships and partnerships, develop new audiences and events, deepen partnerships and engagement with indigenous communities and audiences, as well as pilot the feasibility of a permanent location in Sault Ste. Mary. Moving into the summer, Science North will equip this new display program with a small team of Bluecoats to support extended summer planning at Sault Ste. Marie area and beyond. There are currently jobs with Sault Ste. The Marie team and stakeholders can click here or contact Genna Patterson, STEM – outreach head, Sault Ste. Maria by email. Associates, officials and members of the board and staff of Science North celebrated the opening of the new space with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The new planning and promotion hub is located at 875 Queen St. East. This new site is currently a Science North staff resource and is not open to the public. “Offering science learning programs in Northern Ontario is integrated into the mandate of Science North. Through this project, Science North has the potential to grow tourism in Sault, increase revenue and participation in partner attractions, offer quality employment opportunities, attract and retain residents, and further create Sault Ste. Marie as the node of STEAM and innovation of the North “. – Jennifer Booth, Interim CEO, Science North “I always felt that Sault Ste. Marie is a natural place to expand planning and sightseeing from Science North. I’m very excited to see what opportunities this project can bring to Sault Ste. Marie families and visitors to our community. ” – Yours sincerely. Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Affairs and MPP of Sault Ste. Mary “I’m glad that Science North has officially opened a satellite office in Sault Ste. Mary. The resources and activities they will provide to our community will greatly enrich us. People of all ages, locals and tourists alike, will be able to have fun learning about science ideas and research through science-related activities and exhibitions. We will all enjoy learning about the physical world around us and learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering and math. “Our economy will undoubtedly benefit in various ways.” – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Maria and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labor “Science North is expanding its presence in Sault Ste. Marie is a welcome and important development for our community. The establishment of a STEAM Center has been recognized by the Municipality as an important opportunity to strengthen the capacity of the local labor market through educational and attractive planning. “I’m excited to see Science North pursue this idea through a pilot project and the potential of a permanent location in our community.” – Mayor Christian Provenzano