Visions of Science

Ms. Lauryn Hill — Artist In Residence. This won’t be a “regular concert.” This will be part live performance… part traveling studio… where MLH and her band perform music from her classic catalogue AND for those who have been waiting… — MLH will be performing and revealing unreleased material in real time, for live capture. As she travels through 8 cities across Canada — Ms. Lauryn Hill will also be putting intention into action. A portion of ticket sales will directly support storm relief efforts in Jamaica, and organizations across Canada building impact in education, housing, substance abuse, small business support, athletics, the arts, and mental health. This isn’t just a tour —this is impact, live. If you’re able, please take a moment to look into the organizations below and consider contributing directly to their work. These are the people advancing change on the ground: Bob Marley Foundation @bobmarleyfoundation Cash Relief for Hurricane Melissa Survivors in Jamaica @givedirectly Winnipeg: The Winnipeg Boldness Project @wpgboldness Vancouver: Hogan’s Alley Society @hogans.alley Hamilton: Alternatives for Youth @ayhamiltonont Montreal: DESTA Black Community Network @destabyn Toronto: Visions @visionsofscience Calgary: UMOJA Community Mosaic @umoja_community_mosaic Edmonton: iHuman @ihumanyouthsociety Ottawa: Christ’s Chapel Bible Church

Before the tassels turn, hear from the mentors who’ve cheered our grads on every step of the way. From Grade 8 to Grade 12, we’re celebrating 30+ incredible youth across the Visions community. Tap into the joy, the pride, and the grad cap struggles!

We were honoured to be part of the 2025 Life Sciences Ontario Awards Gala. Grateful to @LifeSciencesON for featuring our work and helping spotlight our mission to transform communities through equitable access to #STEM. Here’s a short clip from our CEO’s speech: @EugeniaDuodu

This month, we're celebrating the amazing achievements of our youth & their families! 🎉 Witnessing their growth and graduations fills us with pride. We're honoured to be their mentors & community. Stay tuned for their stories! Let's celebrate them together!

🔬✨ #STEM Night at Balmoral was a blast! Families came together for hands-on learning, creativity & connection. Huge thanks to Principal Kevin Sebastian & Balmoral staff for the support, and to our amazing youth & caregivers shaping the future of STEM. We see you. 💡

Our Catalyst team brought “Hair & Hustle” to the Black Girls’ Book Club with the @tdsb_cebsa! They explored particle theory through Black haircare, learning the science behind products & creating their own to take home. Thanks for having us!

Just a few highlights from our STEM slime station at Lay-Up's 2025 City-Wide 3x3 Tournament! 💡🏀 We cheered on youth as they competed, connected, and repped their communities — and brought a little science fun to the mix. Big love to @LayupBasketball

🚨 STEM in Action! 🚨 We had a blast running our Buoyancy Challenge with youth & Beyond 3:30! 🌊⚙️ From sinking vs. floating to raft-building competitions—these young minds brought the energy. Big thanks to @TFSS_ & all who made it possible! 🏆 #STEMInAction #YouthInSTEM

Snapshots from our Viral Stories sessions at Balmoral Drive SPS! 🧪💻 We worked with Gr. 6 teachers & 120 students to explore virus transmission, contact tracing & coding. Big thanks to the amazing educators who made it all possible! 🙌 #STEM

🚀 Our 2024 Annual Report is here! From internships to showcases, classrooms to communities—it captures the energy, purpose, and passion driving us to make STEM more equitable and inspiring. 📖 Read it now: bit.ly/4jxflVl #STEM #Impact #STEMaccess

A flashback to an epic day of coding + basketball with amazing youth! 🏀💻 They explored #STEM through sports—coding robots to make free throws + designing plays to run on the court. Strategy, creativity & teamwork in action! Big thanks to @LayupBasketball

Another great day at @AMD HQ with the unstoppable youth of STEM Academy! From 3d printing to gaming, it was hands-on learning and fun all around. Big thanks to the AMD team for always having our back and supporting youth in #STEM! #STEMAcademy #YouthInSTEM

STEM + Sports + Youth Power 🧪🏀 We teamed up with @LayupBasketball for 2 days of hands-on learning + hooping with purpose! From chemistry + wellness to coding 🤖 + designing plays, the youth brought #STEM to the court in the dopest way. Big love to @Sarahdelangel & Gebel for 📸

The @scotiabank team made finance fun in our Launch session! 💸 Youth learned real-world money skills—from banking to smart investing. Financial literacy is more than a life skill—it’s #STEM access in action. #FinancialLiteracy #FutureReady

DNA Detectives in Action! Our STEM Academy youth teamed up with @CCRM_ca to: • Extract DNA • Solve a genetic "crime scene" • Experience real-world regenerative medicine! Who knew science could feel this thrilling? Thanks for inspiring our #FutureScientists! #STEMeducation

Time flies when you lead! 🌟 Our youth stepped up at Cedar Glen—scaling heights 🧗, solving challenges & growing as leaders. #STEM isn’t just formulas—it’s courage, curiosity & community. Proud of these future innovators! 💡🚀 #STEMLeadership

🚀 Inspiring futures at the Aspire Youth Career Summit! We connected with 100+ high school students, sharing insights on our Empower Program & summer jobs. From tech to green energy, youth explored thriving careers. Huge thanks to the organizers! #CareerSummit #YouthEmpowerment

🚀 Throwback to a fantastic day with STEM Academy youth from Balmoral at the PDSB Walk of Excellence! From crafting bath bombs to making beats in under 5 minutes, the energy was unmatched. Plus, we shared how our STEM Academy empowers youth through hands-on learning! @PeelSchools

STEM equity is a game-changer! 🚀✨ Had an amazing Lunch & Learn + site tour with @autodesk, exploring STEM access & hands-on learning. Excited to grow this partnership & bring more youth into these spaces! 💡🔬 Thank you, Autodesk! #STEMEquity #FutureInnovators

🚀 Join Our Team for Summer 2025! We’re hiring passionate leaders to empower youth in our Empower, Launch & Catalyst programs! 📌 Now Hiring: ✨ Program Facilitators 🚀 Site Lead, Empower ⏳ Apply by April 2 at 11:59 PM. 🔗 vosnl.org/careers Tag someone who should apply!