
By Tyler Christiansen Skills Exploration Day on December 5th brought an exhilarating blend of education and hands-on experience to over 60 Junior High Schools across Alberta. This engaging event aimed to ignite the curiosity and passion for craftsmanship among the 15 STEM Innovation Academy students participating. They were given the unique opportunity to delve into the… Read more

Big Ideas:– Good ideas become great ideas when they’re given the time, space, and collaborative energy to incubate.– The STEMIA Design Process is an effective tool for developing creative solutions to unique challenges, including designing powerful learning. – Collaborative design for learning requires time, intention and practice.– A school staff functions best with a common… Read more

By Sara W. Gr. 9 From October 21st-27th, I was honored to join Team Canada and attend MILSET, the biggest youth science exposition in the world! The event took place in Mexico, and over 30 countries flew in to represent their people. It was an incredible experience, as we met NASA representatives, pioneers in the Apollo project… Read more

by Dan McWilliam STEM Innovation Academy junior high was fortunate to receive an A+ for Energy grant for the 2023-24 school year to create an energy fountain powered by wind and solar, as well as an interactive opportunity for students to explore their carbon footprint and connect the learning to the Alberta Program of Studies.… Read more

We are proud to announce the publishing of our second issue of the student newspaper, The STEMIA Scoop. The digital version can be found at: https://stemiajournal.ca/stem-ia-scoop/ In this issue: – Teacher Tips for Success– Student Council Update– An interview with our Vending Machine– The Halloween Dance and more. Read more

“Design and Fabrication” is centered around the principles of design thinking and hands-on creation. This class empowers students to tackle real-world challenges by employing the STEMIA Design Thinking Process, and equips them with fundamental tool safety and usage skills to bring their ideas to life through prototypes and finished showcase projects. An integral part of… Read more