Our Story
Science Quest North is a partnership between Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Cenovus Energy, and TRIUMF. Our goal is to understand and remove educational barriers, improve access to learning, and support clear pathways to education and careers in science and engineering.
Core Mission
Our mission is to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging in science and engineering by expanding meaningful learning opportunities for youth across Atlantic and Northern Canada, with particular focus on rural and remote communities.
Narrowing Gaps - Making Connections
Free and Interactive Science Resources
Science Quest North provides free and interactive science resources for students and teachers across Atlantic and Northern Canada. We help improve access to learning, support meaningful STEM outreach, and create clearer pathways to education and careers.
What We Offer
Resources for Students
Students can access learning resources designed to support review, extended learning, and confidence in science topics.
Resources for Teachers
Teachers can find curriculum-aligned resources that support classroom learning and help make science more accessible and engaging.
Science Career Role Model Presentations
Students and teachers can explore connections between classroom learning and future pathways in natural sciences and engineering.
Current Initiatives
Current initiatives are focused on addressing the barriers faced by a broader range of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and intermediate and senior high students from rural and remote areas.
Strategies include improving access to engaging physics education in underserved communities, increasing student interest and confidence in science, highlighting real-world applications and careers in natural sciences and engineering, and supporting teachers and students through the provision of interactive virtual lessons and resource materials aligned with physics curriculum objectives.
Contact Information
Project Lead: Dr. Svetlana Barkanova
NSERC Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering in Atlantic Canada
Professor of Physics at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
Project Lead: Svetlana Barkanova
sbarkanova@mun.ca
Project Coordinator: John Way
john.way@mun.ca