Stardust Inc.: A Case Study for STEM Excellence and Innovation in Rural Indigenous Communities

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not rocket science,&rdquo; said Jason Michaud, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stardust, a Canadian aerospace technology company. Stardust is a unique startup that works to solve complex aerospace problems through technology while simultaneously increasing access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and opportunities for rural communities. ICTC sat down with Jason to learn more about his work.</p> <p>Jason Michaud is of French and M&eacute;tis heritage and was raised in Dubreuilville, a small lumber village near Michipicoten First Nation in northern Ontario. Growing up in a remote community that is economically reliant on natural resources, Jason felt that youth commonly followed career paths in forestry or mining. Jason always had a keen interest in computers and technology, but &ldquo;there were never really opportunities for kids like me who wanted to do stuff outside the norm.&rdquo;</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/informationandcommunicationstechnologycouncil/stardust-inc-a-case-study-for-stem-excellence-and-innovation-in-rural-indigenous-communities-b59cba722066"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>