The Met STEM Collective is an innovative learning initiative created by Met School advisors in collaboration with industry professionals to provide students with authentic opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This joint venture brings together students from all three Met Schools in Seven Oaks, uniting their interests and strengths in a dynamic community of learning.

At the heart of the Collective are internships where students work alongside mentors in diverse STEM fields. Students not only learn through coursework, but also gain real-world experiences, connecting theory to practice. A hallmark of the program is the emphasis on interviewing and engaging with professionals, giving students both technical skills and insights into career pathways.

The Collective connects students to a broad range of programs and partners, including Engineers in Residence, Youth BIOlab, the High School Big Data Challenge, the Centre for Earth Observation Sciences, Red River Polytechnic, the University of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium (MSSS), SHArK (Solar Hydrogen Activity Research Kit) at the University of Manitoba, and the Bioscience Association of Manitoba, just to name a few. These partnerships open doors to specialized areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, immunology, mathematics, research writing, and climate change studies.

In addition, Leaving to Learn opportunities extend the classroom into the community. Students tour organizations like XiteBio Technologies, Fuel Positive, and the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre, and participate in Discovery Days in Health Sciences, further broadening their exposure to cutting-edge fields.

By connecting students with professionals, institutions, and hands-on experiences, the Met School STEM Collective empowers young people to explore their passions, contribute to scientific inquiry, and prepare for meaningful futures in STEM-related fields.

Explore More:

Youth BIOlab: https://youthbiolab.ca

Centre for Earth Observation Science (U of M): https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/earth-observation-science

Manitoba Schools Science Symposium: https://msss.mb.ca

SHArK Project: https://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~dherbert/outreach.html

Bioscience Association of Manitoba: https://biomb.ca

Maples Met Students Attend Youth BIOlab as Part of the Met STEM Collective

Maples Met students joined peers from Seven Oaks Met and Exchange Met for the first Leaving to Learn opportunity of the Met STEM Collective. Together, students visited the Youth BIOlab Jeunesse, a state-of-the-art biomedical teaching laboratory located at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. The BIOlab offers hands-on experiences in health sciences, giving students the chance to explore real-world biomedical research and deepen their understanding of human biology. This event marks the beginning of several Leaving to Learn experiences planned for the 2025-26 school year, building connections and sparking curiosity across the Met STEM Collective.

Youth BIOlab Jeunesse

The Youth BIOlab Jeunesse in Winnipeg is a hands-on biomedical science education centre located at the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre. It offers programs for students in grades 5-12, including French immersion, bringing classroom science into a real research lab setting. Since opening in 2013, more than 99,000 Manitoba students have engaged with its curriculum-linked labs. The BIOlab aims to boost scientific and health literacy by letting youth experience authentic research and explore topics like cells, vaccines, infectious disease, and body systems.

Met STEM Collective Participants at The Manitoba Schools Science Symposium (MSSS) - April, 2025

Maples Met students showcased their STEM learning at the 2025 Manitoba Schools Science Symposium. The photo highlights our dedicated participants and award winners, who demonstrated creativity, research skills, and innovation. Their achievements reflect the strength of student inquiry and the collaborative spirit of the Met School community.

Project Medals

Intermediate Level
 Bronze: Hashir Arshad, Gurshan Ghuman
 Silver: Harjas Singh, Aneesh Dhalla
 Gold: Felipio (Exchange Met)

Senior Level
 Bronze: Jaideep Delow, Avnoor Dhaliwal, Kier Canlas
 Silver: Avany Dela Cruz, Tehzeeb Cheema, Jan Ziv Prieto, Rupinder Sahij Pal, Girish Nischal, Kavya Sharma
 Gold: Anisa Kahlon, Jas Saran, Khushman Buttar, Hyacinth Venus

Special Awards
 U of M Food Science Award – Jas Saran ($150)
 Mid Canada Analytical Chemists Award – Anisa Kahlon
 Women’s Health Association of Canada Award – Hyacinth Venus & Anisa Kahlon
 Engineer Geoscientist Manitoba Award – Jaideep Delow
 Shad Canada Award – Felipio (Intermediate, Exchange Met)
 U of W Physics Department Award – Avany Dela Cruz

Grand Awards
 Most Outstanding Chemistry Project (Senior) – Jas Saran
 Most Outstanding Health & Biotechnology (Senior) – Hyacinth Venus
 Most Outstanding Physics & Engineering (Senior) – Khushman Buttar

Best Projects at MSSS
 Best Physical Project: Intermediate – Aneesh Dhalla, Senior – Anisa Kahlon
 Best Overall (Intermediate) – Felipio (Exchange Met)

National Science Fair Qualifiers

Felipio - (Exchange Met)
Hyacinth Venus

Maples Met Student Hya Shines at Canada-Wide Science Fair: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Psychee (Hya) Venus, a dedicated student from Maples Met School and a researcher in Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin’s lab, has been recognized for her outstanding scientific achievements at the 2025 Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium (MSSS), held this past April.

Hya’s innovative research impressed the judges and earned her a top spot among hundreds of students across the province. Her success at MSSS has also secured her a place in the national science competition, where she represented Manitoba and the SBRC on a larger stage.

We are incredibly proud of Hya’s hard work, scientific curiosity, and commitment to research. Her accomplishments highlight the importance of student-led innovation and mentorship in the sciences.