Explore Our Health Research and STEM Education Programs
Partners in Research · Program history
Programs that connected classrooms with research.
Meet the people and ideas behind PIR’s educational work—from live conversations with researchers to summer learning.
These pages preserve the history of PIR’s programs. STEM Camp continues today; the other pages describe past initiatives.Classroom connections
Virtual Researcher On Call
Teachers connected classes with researchers for live conversations, questions and mentorship. Explore Virtual Researcher On Call →Shared broadcasts
PIR Live Events
Online presentations brought research topics to groups of classrooms. Explore PIR Live Events →Students meet research
The Scientific Journey
Community events, student engagement and recognition for educators brought learning into research settings. Explore The Scientific Journey →Recorded conversations
Podcasts and video conversations
Explore T-WiSE, Science Careers Weekly, four STEM career series and the later PIR TV collection. Explore Podcasts and video conversations →A continuing legacy
STEM Camp
Read Kevin Cougler’s account of the two-location pilot that began in 2013. Explore STEM Camp →More ways to connect
More PIR initiatives
Speakers, mentors, expert directories, northern connections and teacher learning extended PIR’s educational work. Explore More PIR initiatives →Inquiry and mentorship
Delta curriculum resources
Story-based science lessons, hands-on investigations and expert mentorship supported Grades 1–8. Browse 80 historical lesson PDFs by grade and topic. Explore the Delta program →Students undertake research
Sanofi Biogenius Canada
Secondary students worked with research mentors on biotechnology projects and presented their findings through regional and national competitions. Explore PIR’s role in Sanofi Biogenius Canada →Explore the original records
The historical archive brings together organizational history, Dr. Calhoun’s recollections and dated English and French newsletters. Program pages identify the contemporary guides, reports and partner announcements behind their descriptions. Open the historical archive →
STEM Camp
STEM Camp provides hands-on, engaging activities that allow children to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through play and experimentation. Each day is designed to spark curiosity, reward creativity, and leave campers amazed at what they can do.
PIR Live Events
Weekly webcast events and an online Q&A platform where students could ask big questions — and get answers from real experts.
The Scientific Journey
An annual event series where hundreds of students gathered to hear Canada’s top researchers speak. These talks were often the first time students visited a research facility or university.
Podcasts
PIR created a series of podcasts designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and learning in the post-secondary classroom. Featuring conversations with scientists, engineers, and computer scientists, these episodes explored real-world discoveries and their relevance to student learning and academic instruction.
Online Programs
Weekly webcast events and an online Q&A platform where students could ask big questions — and get answers from real experts.