Join us for the sixth and final episode of the first season of Brain Power’s Think Like a Genius podcast: “Sir Isaac Newton and What We’re Talking about When We’re Talking about Genius.” In this episode, our very own Dr. Adam Richter, historian of science and member of Brain Power’s Language Arts faculty, challenges our ideas of what it means to be a genius, where that concept came from in the first place, and what Isaac Newton’s apple has to do...

In the Autumn 2023 edition of Communiqué, the journal of the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, our very own Dr. Adam Richter published “How to ‘Think Like a Genius’ and teach the history of science outside the Academy” (Communiqué no. 106, Autumn 2023). In his article, Adam talks about how developing Brain Power’s “Think Like a Genius” program led him to think about the ways we can teach the history of science to an audience beyond the university. Congratulations,...

In the fifth episode of Brain Power’s Think Like a Genius podcast, “A Genius of Her Own,” we explore the theme of whizzes, women, and the reasons behind the lack of representation. Why is it easier to name male geniuses than female ones? And how does this affect young girls with academic aspirations? Dr. Cassandra Chapman, along with a group of young female Brain Power students, discusses confidence, community, and redefining the concept of genius.

This month, City Life sat down with Brain Power’s very own Hannah Merchant (Dip. E.C.E., B.C.D., M.Ed.) as she shared how Brain Power educators go beyond the enriched curriculum to encourage their students to improve their academic performance and cultivate a true love of higher education. Hannah takes great pride in working to become the teacher she always wanted when she was a student — approachable, compassionate and innovative. Read...

Brain Power is proud to announce that we are an official sponsor for Movies in the Park in Oakville! Bring a picnic blanket and your favourite snacks to enjoy a free movie, plus family-friendly activities at a park near you. Entry and activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the film beginning around 8 p.m. See the schedule & details - CLICK HERE!

Brain Power is thrilled to be sponsoring the Family Series through the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts in downtown Oakville for the 2023-2024 season. Shows run from October 2023 to May 2024, starting with Frankenstein on October 27 and 28. Brain Power staff and experts will be on site for each performance, and Brain Power students will have the opportunity to attend many of the shows! Brain Power is dedicated to being involved in local community events and organizations and we are proud to...