Science Literacy Week: The Delicious World of Winter Squash @ Mac

Join us in celebrating Science Literacy Week!

Come learn about the native squashes of Quebec and discover the varieties grown right here on campus at the Mac Market. Test your knowledge through games, try samples of different squashes, discover a new squash-base recipe created by human nutrition students, gain new cooking tips, and much more!

Offered in collaboration by the Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, the Macdonald Campus Library, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, the Mac Market, and the School of Human Nutrition.

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Curiosity Unleashed - 2026 Edition of Science Literacy Week

Presented by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), Science Literacy Week is a national celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the science all around us. From coast to coast to coast, CASC members, educators, and a growing ecosystem of STEM learning leaders are coming together to spark questions, try new ideas, and explore science in everyday life.

This year’s theme, Curiosity Unleashed, invites everyone to explore, play, and notice the world in new ways. In an era shaped by rapid discovery and innovation, STEM engagement organizations and science communicators play a critical role in cultivating a culture of curiosity, resilience, and engagement across Canada. Science Literacy Week invites everyone and anyone in the broader science engagement ecosystem to come together to explore how we foster inclusive, vibrant, and forward-looking spaces for science learning and public dialogue. We encourage everyone to join us this October with open minds, open hearts, and come curious.