Student Exploration
Our Goal
To connect science research to your finger-tips. We focus on providing authentic, hands-on experiences that immerse students in the scientific process. We hope to spark creativity, develop critical thinking, and support your learning, wherever you may be! See below as to what you can find in these pages.
Your team can do your own research!
Grab your teacher and have them check out what we can offer or send us an email. We would be happy to connect with your teacher to see how you and your group can do your very own scientific research!
Check These Out
In our travels, far and wide, we have come across some links and resources that may help you on your science journey! Check out the Indigenous-based resources, the cool science simulations, the interactive periodic table, supports for the science process, other STEM organizations, mentor programs, and so much more. Check it out for yourself!
How Does the CLS Work?
The Canadian Light Source Synchrotron is comprised of several components including the Electron Gun, Linear Accelerator, Booster Ring, and Storage Ring. Each of these sections contribute to producing a beam of synchrotron light, which is then harnessed in a beamline, using an optics hutch, experimental hutch, and workstations.
What Research is Done at the CLS?
View our plain language tour posters that describe research being conducted at the CLS are available for viewing and download.
Need some science ideas? Check out CLS Science Highlights for case studies on the science done at our facility.
How Do You Understand XRF & XANES Research?
See explanations about X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) techniques and what they mean for your research.
Review instructions and step-by-step videos on how to graph data collected using these two techniques.
How is Research Communicated?
We host an annual Students on the Beamline Poster Competition and you can take a look at previous groups and their posters for ideas!
Review the resources we have provided to help your group get started on creating their own story.