Sponsorship of Youth Science Organizations
Since 2008, the NWMO has contributed to organizations that reflect our interest in fostering a culture of science, and in supporting youth pursuits in science and technology.
Science North
Science North has a mandate to deliver high-quality, interactive and hands-on science programs for JK to Grade 8. Science North's educational programs correspond with the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum strands and topics for JK to Grade 8. Selection of science programs are identified with the school according to specific interests and needs, and includes pre- and post-workshop activities prepared for the teacher to use in classroom to prepare for the workshop or reinforce/supplement the learning derived from the workshop.
Sponsorship details
The NWMO provides funding to support delivery of Science North's outreach programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous elementary schools in several northern Ontario communities in our potential siting areas.
- 2023: $71,000
- 2022: $79,000
- 2021: $94,000
- 2020: $27,000
- 2019: $27,000
- 2018: $42,000
- 2017: $42,000
- 2016: $42,000
- 2015: $50,000
- 2014: $71,000
- 2013: $56,000
- 2012: $47,000
Scientists in School
Scientists in School (SiS) is a leading science education charity dedicated to sparking children’s interest in science, technology, engineering, environmental stewardship, and math through hands-on discovery. SiS’s programs are award-winning, inquiry-based workshops for kindergarten through Grade 8 students. SiS’s child-centered workshops bring together creative, curriculum-aligned content, trained presenters, and specialized materials and equipment often lacking in schools.
Sponsorship details
The NWMO provides funding to allow the organization to introduce programming in southern Ontario communities and regions involved in the site selection process.
- 2023: $70,000 for 90 virtual classroom workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties and 30 virtual community workshops
- 2022: $70,000 for 90 virtual classroom workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties and 30 virtual community workshops
- 2021: $60,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties and 20 virtual community workshops
- 2020: $50,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2019: $50,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2018: $50,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2017: $50,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2016: $50,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2015: $40,000 for 70 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2014: $40,000 for 65 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
- 2013: $40,000 for 50 workshops in four school boards within Bruce and Huron Counties
Shad
The Shad program is an intensive one-month development program for high-achieving secondary school students with strong academic records. The four-week program, held every July, exposes students to topics of study related to science, engineering, mathematics, technology, business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In addition to sponsoring the program, the NWMO also holds interactive presentations with Shad students about Canada's plan for used nuclear fuel.
Sponsorship details
The NWMO provided bursaries to top science and technology students from Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick to participate in Shad's summer educational program. From 2010 to 2014, our contribution of $20,000 per year provided bursaries to 85 students.
- In 2023, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $60,000 to support Shad.
- In 2022, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $50,000 to support Shad.
- In 2021, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $40,000 to support Shad.
- In 2020, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $40,000 to support Shad.
- In 2019, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $37,500 to support Shad.
- In 2018, we signed an agreement for an annual contribution of $35,000 to support Shad.
- In 2015, we signed a new three-year contract with Shad, increasing our annual contribution to $25,000.
