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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.
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French Program Specialist Position!
Successful candidate must be able to take initiative, problem-solve and make decisions, with patience and professionalism. As well as, be creative, empathetic, energetic, nurturing, and comfortable and confident with children and adults from all walks of life, and representing different cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Fluent French is mandatory for this position! Learn more and apply today!
INSPIRATION MAKER: Brilliant Labs Magazine DECEMBRE 2023
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.
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 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!
INNOVATION NEWS BY BRILLIANT LABS
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.
Save the date! April 4th
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The Biomaking Guide is Here!
Explore ways to collaborate with organisms and living systems to use them as factories that will grow sustainable materials. Learn More Kindle & Paperback
March Break Camps
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!
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!
Community Events
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.
CNA/MICA & Marathon Gold
In collaboration with CNA/MICA and Marathon Gold, Lakeside Academy in Buchans, Newfoundland, recently launched an educational initiative to promote diversity awareness among Grade 7-12 students. The focus was on introducing them to the dynamic workplace environment of a mine site, specifically the Valentine Lake Project. Students were tasked with understanding and accommodating various diagnoses among employees. For instance, a group addressing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) created a vocalized taskmanagement program for organization. Another group focused on Social Anxiety, using 3D printing to craft a fidget and design a unique conveyor belt system for a smoother dining experience in crowded situations. Throughout this engaging project, students honed practical skills like coding and 3D design while gaining valuable insights into the principles of inclusion. Their inventive solutions showcased a deep understanding of diversity and exemplified the power of creative problem-solving in real-world scenarios,
Inspiration Makers!
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 New Brunswick ’s "Inspiration Maker!" WHO: JONATHAN DUNNE WHERE: GROS MORNE ACADEMY, ROCKY HARBOUR NL
Jonathan, an innovative Maker teacher at Gros Morne Academy in Rocky Harbour, NL, seamlessly integrates diverse subjects, emphasizing collaboration and student feedback. In this tight-knit community, he tackles challenges through cross-curricular activities. Beyond teaching, he serves as the school's tech expert, basketball coach, and student council advisor. Jonathan's story embodies resilience and passion, emphasizing the belief that there are multiple paths to success. "A fork has multiple forks"! His advice: keep learning, stay outside the box, and be the spark that ignites passion.
Project Highlight SCHOOL: HOLY CROSS SCHOOL, NL The Grade 7/8 Science class at Holy Cross School in Eastport embarked on an exciting project to explore and communicate the intricacies of the water cycle. Under the guidance of Mrs. Shelley Dalton-Stead, students were encouraged to unleash their creativity. Students presented their learning through a large variety including podcasts, songs, plays, dioramas, cakes and posters!
DECEMBER 2023
INNOVATION NEWS BY BRILLIANT LABS