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Thank you to The Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) in Edmonton for the opportunity to do hands-on STEM activities together recently. And a special shout out to Corrine for organizing everything.

Students had fun exploring three different STEM fields in one afternoon: drones, smart circuits, and biotech. The youth participants not only flew drones using coding and built simple circuits with an input and output (one of which was loud – a buzzer!) but also used micro-pipettes to create colours and paint with them, and do a DNA extraction from a strawberry.

We look forward to the next time and going deeper into learning how to these STEM technologies at future workshops.

A scholarship can do more than help cover the cost of education —it opens doors, creates opportunities, and gives aspiring innovators the confidence to pursue big ideas.

That's why MindFuel and Creative Destruction Lab – Rockies are proud to support the next generation of STEM innovators through the 2026 CDL-Rockies Opportunities Scholarships.

And there's good news: we've extended the application deadline to 11:59 p.m. on 18 July 2026.

If you're a Grade 12 student attending school in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba and planning to pursue a STEM program at an accredited post-secondary institution in one of those provinces, this opportunity is for you.

More than financial support, these scholarships are designed to help students build momentum as they take their next steps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's an opportunity to be recognized for your potential and to connect with a community that believes in innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Canada's future will be shaped by young people with the curiosity to explore, the courage to experiment, and the determination to solve real-world problems. If that sounds like you —or someone you know—now is the time to apply.

Learn more and submit your application at: https://connect2innovate.ca/opportunity/creative-destruction-lab-rockies-opportunities-scholarship/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with students, educators, families, and future innovators across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Innovation thrives when engaged and curious minds connect.

Recently the MindFuel team was invited to tour Northern RNA, where we learned about the remarkable work being done in biomanufacturing and nucleic acid technologies.

From advanced manufacturing processes to the potential of mRNA-based technologies, the visit offered an exciting glimpse into a field shaping the future of health, science, and technology. We left inspired by the talent, ingenuity, and ambition driving innovation in our own back yard.

Thank you to Raja Mathiazhakan, Marcel Michailides, & Kristi Turton for giving us a behind-the-scenes look at your work.

We're always energized by opportunities to learn from innovators who are helping shape the future.