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University of Toronto - St. George Campus

INVENTours and the
"Great Science For A Great Future" lecture series


>> Click here for Event Guide with times and locations (.pdf)

Visit the Science Carnival on St. George St.

Take an INVENTour around U of T labs

Hear Nobel Prize winner John Polanyi
and other fantastic speakers

Play with the Science Buskers and meet
a scientist

Check out all the great things to see and do!


INVENTours & the Science Carnival

11:00 am - 6:00 pm except where noted otherwise
Click on department links for event details and locations.
  • Dig up something cool with the Archaeology Centre: handle thousand-year-old artifacts, create cave paintings, and meet human ancestors! Look for our tent at the Science Carnival on St. George St.
  • Visit the stars with a Simulation Theater, daytime and evening telescope viewing and other activities by the Astronomy & Astrophysics Department. Click here for the Astro schedule 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Spool DNA, watch embryos develop in living colour, and marvel at an assortment of weird and wonderful plants and animals. All happening in the Cell & Systems Biology building at 25 Harbord St. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
  • Make molecules dance! From a colour changing fountain to gummy bear fireworks and Goop for kids, prepare to be dazzled by the Chemistry department, outside and inside the Lash Miller building at 80 St. George St. Click here for Chem event details.
  • Take the eco-challenge with U of T Engineering. Workshops for students (grades K-12) will explore electricity to solar power, bugs to ecosystems and much, much more. Tours and demos for the "big kids" too! All starting in the tent in the Carnival on St. George Street.
  • The Great Rock Melting Experiment - The Geology department shows you how lava forms and you get to take a cooled chunk home! Click here for the Geology schedule. 2:30 - 4:00 pm
  • See the master of the optical illusion at the Institute for Optical Sciences. Tricks with lasers, a pinhole-camera truck and more! Click here for IOS event details.
  • Open House at the Faculty of Medicine. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • See the coolest stuff in the universe! Get a grip on chaos! Continuous shows and tours in the Physics department, outside and inside the McLennan Physical Laboratories (60 St. George St.)
  • Test for lead in everyday products. Bring a toy, a dish or another item from home and we will test it for lead. Look for the booth at the Carnival tents.

There will be an on-site BBQ with food and drinks for sale, brought to you by Sammy's Student Exchange.


"Great Science For A Great Future" lecture series

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Featuring a keynote lecture by Canada's own Nobel Prize Laureate, John Polanyi. During the break time, enjoy a chance to "Meet A Scientist".

Location Convocation Hall
31 King's College Circle
University of Toronto, St. George Campus 		Map

Tickets free at the door Pick up at Convocation Hall on your way into the lecture series of your choice. Tickets will be available for each of the two session.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance for seating.

SESSION I (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)

Full schedule and biographies

Abstracts

John Polanyi, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1986). Professor of Chemistry, University of Toronto
A Life in Science
Professor Polanyi will talk about early influences, stumbling toward discovery and getting involved with the wider world.

Roberto Abraham, Member of the Gemini Deep Deep Survey team and Leader of the Gemini Genesis Survey. Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto
Shining Light on the Cosmic Dark Age: The Challenge and Promise of Monster Telescopes

SESSION II (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)


Jerry Mitrovica, Winner of the Staecie Prize for Natural Sciences (2001). Professor of Physics, University of Toronto
Taking the Fingerprints of Global Sea Level Rise

Marianne Douglas Director of the Canadian Circumpolar Institute and Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta.
Cold Science: Discovering Earth's Polar Regions during the 4th International Polar Year



Visions of Science
17th Annual Visions 2008 Science Symposium & 2nd Annual Science Fair
11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Medical Science Building