Science Rendezvous is now Incorporated!
After four years of promoting the importance of science in society, Science Rendezvous has taken the next step in furthering its outreach initiative: incorporating as a non-profit organization. Science Rendezvous began in 2008 as a collaborative partnership among a handful of research institutions within the GTA, who saw the need to work together in order [...]
Science Rendezvous Founder Wins Royal Society’s McNeil Medal
Professor R. J. Dwayne Miller of the University of Toronto was recognized for his dedication to science outreach by The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) over the weekend. Founded in 1882, the RSC is the premier body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. The RSC promotes and recognizes excellence in learning and research in [...]
Science Rendezvous Windsor
Facebook Science Carnival @University of Windsor, 10am – 4pm, CAW Student Center: Join us for a day of mind-blowing demonstrations and fun and exciting exhibits. Free parking [print the Science Rendevous May12 Parking Pass] [Map] [Food] [Brochure] 10:00 – 11:00 Chemistry Magic Show for Youngsters 11:30 – 12:30 Game Show: ‘Learn not to Burn’ (in the style of [...]
Université de Montréal
Aussi disponible en francais Science Carnival Pavilions: 1- Extracting DNA from fruit 2- Extracting chlorophyll from spinach leaves 3- Molecular gastronomy & Liquid nitrogen beverages 4- Polymer materials: Personalized key chains made from shrinking polymers Super-absorbent polymers (SAP) & how they work 5- The properties of gases 6- Bacteria: See different bacteria under a microscope, [...]
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University presents: Mall of Science 2012! Mayflower Mall May 5th 2012 1 pm – 5 pm Come out for a fun day of hands on science activities and exciting demonstrations! -Make homemade ice cream with liquid nitrogen! -Learn how to make your own telescope and bouncy balls! -Explore the stars and learn [...]
May 12th is Science Rendezvous Day in Oshawa!
The City Council and Mayor John Henry have proclaimed May 12th 2012 to be Science Rendezvous Day in the City of Oshawa, recognizing the importance of the Science Rendezvous initiative to promote Canadian science, increase science literacy across the country, and provide hands-on experience of science for people of all ages to try science for [...]
May 12th 2012 is Science Rendezvous Day in Kingston!
Mayor Mark Gerresten has proclaimed Saturday, May 12th 2012 as ScienceRendezvous Day in the City of Kingston! As part of this proclamation, Mayor Gerresten acknowledges the importance of the Science Rendezvous initiative in stimulating and maintaining a culture of science across Canada, and especially within the City of Kingston. The second Saturday in May is [...]
The Physics of Giving!
Physics Food Races Rules Race your non-perishable food items at Science Rendezvous U of T to learn about physics and support the Food Bank! Saturday, May 12th 2012 Bring a cylindrical, non-perishable food item to the Physics Department at Science Rendezvous! The Race: Every physical object has mass and inertia. When you rotate them, you [...]
Science Rendezvous visits Daily Planet!
The Science Rendezvous Fire Tornado will make an appearance on the Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet tonight (May 8th 2012) at 7pm! Along side Daily Planet host Dan Riskin, Science Rendezvous volunteers (Prof. Steven Rehse and student coordinator Florida Doci) build a 4 ft. tall tornado of fire inside the studio to demonstrate the laws of [...]
Mark your calendar! Saturday, May 12, 2012
Science Rendezvous is an unprecedented day-long showcase of Canadian science. Award-winning institutions across the country have rallied behind this event in order to present a unified voice on the importance of science to society, and collectively generate a culture of discovery and innovation in Canada. Science Rendezvous takes science to the streets in a highly interactive public program of events that inspires people of all ages with a passion for science – it’s where people and science meet!
