Are you ready for the new school year? While it’s hard to trade flip-flops for textbooks, the start of the school year signifies a fresh start with endless possibilities. Whether your child is taking on a new grade, you’re moving a post-secondary student into a dorm or apartment, or you’re a teacher with a classroom to restock – here’s a list of supplies to set you up for success, powered by 3M Science.  Get creative. Get inspired. Did you know? You are 42% more likely to achieve your goals by writing them down1. Help your student unlock the power of creativity and reach new heights with ..read more

The impact of climate change is hitting home for Canadians. From the atmospheric rivers causing flooding catastrophes, to more frequent and severe wildfires, it is becoming clear that the threat of extreme weather caused by climate change is a threat we must take seriously. Each year a research study called the 3M State of Science Index (SOSI) is conducted to collect information regarding public attitudes towards science. This year, the 2022 results indicate that climate change continues to be a growing cause of worry for many Canadians.  The 2022 State of Science Index shows:  68 ..read more

When 3M acquired the Littmann brand on April 1, 1967, it’s likely few people could predict how 3M would transform a simple listening device into a powerful diagnostic tool. But the union between instrument and industry was fitting, as the stethoscope had found a home at a company inspired by science and innovation. The stethoscope became a global symbol of clinical care and connection, empowering medical professionals around the world to make – sometimes lifesaving – diagnoses. And it all started with a desire to listen. Laennec listens  In 1816, French physician Rene Laennec rolled a pi ..read more

Establishing and maintaining a robust hygiene monitoring program can be challenging. However, consider these three questions to help evaluate the current status of your program and identify opportunities for continuous improvement: Which test methods are used to evaluate cleaning and sanitation? How are test points selected? How are pass and fail limits for each test point established? Three test methods—used together. Three test methods—visual inspection, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing and microbiological testing—play different, critical roles in the hygiene monitoring and management ..read more

Reusable medical devices are designed and manufactured so they could be reprocessed according to the Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU) and established guidelines. Technology development has made advanced yet complex devices available, and outbreaks of infections due to contaminated devices occur1. Inadequately reprocessed medical devices pose the risk of introduction of pathogens that can lead to infection. Reprocessing is necessary to ensure medical devices and instruments do not transmit infectious pathogens to patients2. Compliance to established guidelines for device reprocessing a ..read more

Imagine a world where accommodations for people with disabilities are not just an afterthought. Where any child, any student and any STEM professional can fully apply themselves to learn, grow and contribute to solving the challenges Canada is facing today. This is the world we are imagining and are committed to finding tangible solutions and actions towards making this vision a reality. But the current pathway for STEM education for people with disabilities is filled with obstacles. Conversations around diversity and inclusion are often centred around gender and ethnicity, and people with di ..read more

I came from humble beginnings. 30 years ago, I was the only female engineering student at my University in Nigeria. 20 years ago, I was a struggling newcomer to Canada, unable to secure a job.   Today, I am a successful engineer and was recently promoted to Facilities Manager for 3M Canada. In this role, I am able to utilize my engineering background to help 3M protect our facilities and deliver on sustainability goals by looking for ways to reduce energy use in our facilities. But my road to success has been filled with hard lessons and discrimination because of the way I look ..read more

It has been called “The Great Resignation.”  The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to reflect and reevaluate their priorities; especially when it comes to their careers and what they want to accomplish. In Canada, an RBC Economics study found almost 100,000 women had exited the labour market, one year after the pandemic began1. That figure was ten times higher than their male counterparts.   While recent Labour Force Surveys show the Canadian economy has reclaimed all the jobs lost due to the pandemic2, some labour market experts point out, for women, much ..read more