Canada’s Science and Technology Awareness Network (STAN) enhances the profile and influence of the science and technology education and public awareness sector. STAN is a member driven organization comprising of public and private sector institutions, including government ministries, school boards, corporations, museums, science centres and individuals. The Science and Technology Awareness Network exists to strengthen science and technology culture across Canada. STAN serves as a catalyst for like-minded individuals, institutions, and government agencies to facilitate communication and collaboration, and to focus the power of their collective capacity on increasing Canada’s global competitiveness in the knowledge economy.