Join in a stimulating, informal discussion on current scientific issues with some of today’s leading scientists. Ask your “need to know” questions and engage in casual conversation about science-related topics with them! These unusual close encounters with science will take place in select cafes in Toronto, Markham, Windsor and Guelph.

Please join us at one of the following locations!

Guelph:

Starbucks
Chapters/Stone Road Mall
435 Stone Road W, Guelph
Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Scientists:

Dr. Richard Manderville, Professor, Departments of Chemistry & Toxicology, University of Guelph
Organic Chemistry and Toxicology

Adam Zuiani, Laboratory Technician, U. of Guelph
Microbiology,  Biochemistry

Chris Langley, MSc. Candidate, U. of Guelph
Microbiology, Evolutionary Biology, biochemistry,  Genetics, Biotechnology

Markham:

The Antique Cafe
138 Robinson Street
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Scientists:

Dr. Clive Holloway, Professor (retired) of Chemistry, York University
chemical analysis and detection, energy, Colour, nature and Chemistry

Cindy Bongard, Ph.D. candidate, University of Toronto
invasive plant species, conservation, environmental sustainability

Toronto:

JAMCafé (Cabbagetown)
195 Carlton Street, Toronto
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Scientists:

Dr. Dennis McCormac, Director, Platform Development, Ontario Genomics Institute & The Centre for Applied Genomics
Genetics and personal medicine

Ivona Kozieradzki, Biotechnology Group Manager, Structural Genomics Consortium/University of Toronto
Epigenetics, Genetic engineering in animals, solving 3D structures of proteins

Creama Coffee Company (Bloor West)
3079 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Scientists:

Dr. Rina Carlini, Principal Scientist andNanotechnology Chair, Xerox Research Centre of Canada
Chemistry, Nanotechnology, “Green” materials

Jennifer Boger, Research Manager, Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab (IATSL), University of Toronto
Artificially intelligent devices to support people with disabilities

Linuxcaffe( Little Italy)
326 Harbord Street, Toronto
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Scientists:

Dr. Shiva Amiri, Science and Innovation Officer at the British Consulate General
Computational Biology, Computer Aided Drug Design, Bioinformatics

Dr. Yoseph Barash, Post-doctorate Fellow, University of Toronto
Genome Research, Computer Science (machine learning)

Waterloo:

Princess Cafe & Espresso Bar
46 King Street North, Waterloo
Time: 2:00-4:00pm

Topic TBA

Scientists:

Williams Coffee Pub, University Plaza
corner of University Avenue and Phillip Street, Waterloo
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Scientists

Dr. Heidi Engelhardt, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Waterloo
Reproduction in animals (including humans!), hormones, reproductive technologies, animal (and
human) physiology

Dr. Susan Lolle, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of
Waterloo
Plant growth and development—genetics and inheritance

Windsor:

Milk Coffee Bar
68 University Avenue West, Windsor
Time: 2:00-4:00pm

Scientists:

Dr. Phil Graniero, Associate Professor, Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences & Program Chair, Environmental Studies program, University  of Windsor
Geographic information systems (i.e. GPS, Google Maps, satellite images), hydrology & water resources, environmental modeling & monitoring

Phillip McKay, Civil Engineering Masters Student, University of Windsor
Wind turbines

Check back for more details of locations and times!

Visit the Science Complex at the University of Guelph between 10 am and 1 pm.

• Bring your favourite bug and see what it looks like under a microscope. Zoom in.. Way In!You can even take a picture and save it on your memory stick.

• Have you ever made art from a math equation?  The Math & Stats department will show visitors the intriguing art of fractals.  You can create and save your own mathematical artwork.

• Try your hand at extracting DNA from an onion.  You’ll learn how to analyse DNA on a gel and how crimes are solved based on DNA analysis.

• The University of Guelph Physics Department is going to Mars!

The Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS), one of the scientific instruments on NASA’s next mission to Mars in 2011, was developed
under the scientific leadership by a team in the Physics Department at the University of Guelph. The new MSL rover will continue to explore
if Mars was ever a habitable planet and if possibly life arose there in the past.

Between presentations at 10.30 and 11.30 you can discover how to do geological experiments on another planet and talk to scientists involved in the project.

• Play with Magic Mud.  It’s a fluid that feels like a solid.  You can squeeze it between your fingers and even run across a pool of it.

• ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS ARE A SNAP!  Build an electrical circuit project and discover how these basic concepts are used in exciting and innovative engineering research at the University of Guelph. Presented by the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering – Ontario. www.cwse-on.ca.

• How much do you really know about animals and agriculture?  Check out our Agriculture Mythbusters and we’ll bust some common myths.

• Visit the robotics lab in the School of Engineering (Thornborough Building room 2199)  and play games such as tic tac toe with a robot.

At Ed Video (40 Baker St., second floor, Guelph, 10 am until 3 pm)  you’ll see “the Hidden World of Sci-Art” exhibit. Experience the fascination and beauty of science seen at a very small scale.                         http://www.edvideo.org/gallery-events/screenings/the-hidden-world-of-sci-art

The YMCA/YWCA will host Dr. Terry Graham (professor in the department of Human Health & Nutritional Science) as part of their Success Series. Dr. Graham will give a talk titled “Exercise and Nutrition – Make the Best of this Relationship“.  While we usually think that the health responses to exercise and nutrition occur slowly over many weeks and months, there are aspects that occur in hours. This presentation by Dr. Graham will discuss how there are responses of biomarkers for cardiovascular disease and diabetes that occur in the hours after a meal.  He will discuss how these are modified rapidly by exercise and by altering the nature of the meal.  The talk will start at 2 pm with.

Science Cuts

Location: The Bookshelf Cinema

Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm

SharpCuts Indie Film and Music Festival partners with Science Rendezvous to present a fun, interactive, and thought-provoking science journey through media. Enjoy some of the greatest – and most disastrous – science moments in film, groove to science-inspired acoustic sets from renowned musicians, and join maverick filmmakers and scientists for a lively debate about science in pop culture.

Guelph’s SharpCuts Indie Film and Music Festival has partnered with Science Rendezvous to explore science in cinema and music through discussion, film and song.
On Saturday, May 8th join us at the Bookshelf Theatre in Guelph to enjoy some of the greatest – and most disastrous – science moments at the movies, watch a lively debate between scientists and filmmakers as they discuss the portrayal of science and scientists in the media, and groove to the science-inspired acoustic sounds of Prof. Doug Larson.

Is cinema science ever accurate? Does the scientist have a place in pop culture? Would the dynamics of that car chase really happen that way? University of Guelph faculty, Drs. Terry Van Raay (MCB), Eric Poisson (Physics), and Doug Larson (IB), weigh in with their opinions, and exchange insights with a film director, a sci-fi writer, and a special-effects expert. A perfect opportunity to get your burning questions answered in this intimate, interactive and highly entertaining event!

Following discussion, the Storyteller guitar will make its appearance under the command of its creator, musician / ecologist Doug Larson. The guitar and its stories enthrall young and old alike.

ScienceCuts, the union of SharpCuts and Science Rendezvous, promises to be an engaging and stimulating event for the whole family.

More info: www.sharpcuts.ca

Sipping Science is an informal opportunity to join in a stimulating discussion on current scientific issues, with scientists in a relaxed environment. The conversations will take place in Starbucks within Chapters at Stone Road Mall from 6 to 8 pm. The scientists will be on hand to bring their expertise to the dialogue and to answer questions pertaining to their own research. Drop by, have a coffee, and put your two cents on the table!

Stone Road Mall will take part in the Malls of Science.

Stay tuned for more events!

Saturday, May 8, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm: Williams Coffee Pub, University Plaza, 170 University Avenue West, Waterloo
Environmental Influences that Echo across Generations: Your History and Your Health
A Sipping Science Event: Join in a stimulating, informal discussion on development and genetics with leading scientists.

1:30pm – 4pm: Lobby, Princess Twin Theatre, 46 King Street North, Waterloo
Hands on Demos – Non Newtonian Monsters, Thermal Impressions, Coffee Cup Engine, Bernoulli Blower and a Superconducting Train- presented by the University of Waterloo

2pm-4pm: Princess Café, 46 King Street North, Waterloo
Nanotechnology: Discover the Future
A Sipping Science Event: Join in a stimulating, informal discussion on nanotechnology with leading scientists.

4pm- 5:30 pm: Princess Twin Theatre, 46 King Street North, Waterloo

The Quantum Tamers: Revealing our Weird & Wired Future, a film showing sponsored by The Perimeter Institute and the University of Waterloo. Free tickets available at the theatre from 1:30 pm.
Following the film, a discussion will be led by Dr. Damian Pope, Senior Manager of Outreach at PI

Join us for Science Rendezvous at the University of Windsor. On Saturday May 8, the University of Windsor will put on a family-friendly festival with exciting demonstrations and interactive exhibits. This one-day-event will celebrate how science plays a part in our everyday lives in everything from art to health to technology and the economy.

Enjoy the Chemistry Magic Show, try walking on water, take a look at sun-spots, explore the cancer research pavilion, be amazed by life-sized robots, take sides on the “Are Science and Religion in conflict” debate, or simply enjoy an engaging and fun-filled Saturday with family and friends.

Come by on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Concerned about the weather?  No worries, we’ll be dry and snug in Vanier Hall (Rm. Winclare C).  See Event Map.

More details at the Windsor events page

Download the Programme (includes event map).

Download the brochure (inside, outside).

We thank our sponsors and partners for their generous support.

The University of Toronto is the premiere site for Science Rendezvous with activities and events for the whole family! Building on the success of the last two years, the day will be more fun than ever with exciting attractions, cutting edge science, and fun for the whole family. The entire U of T community will be out in full force, including Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Graduate and Undergraduate Students. The entire event is free and unless specified, takes place between 11 AM to 5 PM.

NEW: For more detailed information about the Science Rendezvous events at the University of Toronto, visit our official website.

Science Carnival

The focal point of Science Rendezvous @ U of T, the Science Carnival is a street festival of science taking place on St. George Street, Between College and Wilcocks streets. Free for the entire family, some of the attractions include:

The Non-Newtonian Pond: Want to walk on water? Here’s your chance! Take a run across the Non-Newtonian Pond – but be careful, don’t walk, otherwise you might find sinking in!

Science Buskers: The fun and magic of science put into a street performance! Watch as the buskers perform incredible feats with only the power of science! But unlike magicians, they share their tricks so you can figure out what makes the feat work!

Historical Figures: Have you ever wanted to chat with Einstein? Or perhaps match wits with Marie Curie? They’ll be coming to life once again and demonstrating some of the science they helped discover!

Science Pavillions: See the latest and greatest in science that’s happening right here at the University of Toronto! Participating departments to date include:

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Pavilion
Haven’t gotten the chance to make it to the zoo yet this year? Wait no longer! Come see some amazing reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on display in the lobby of the Ramsay Wright building!

The Archeology Pavilion
Is Indiana Jones your hero? Become an archeologist for a day and uncover fossils in this hands on display!

The Physics and Geology Pavilion
Experience the physics of seismic waves! Exploration seismology is a discipline that uses seismic wave sensors and instrumental recordings via the ‘seismogram’ to develop high-resolution images of the structure of the Earth’s crust in order to find oil, gas & mineral resources and of course earthquake seismology. Come experience man-made seismic activity – a mini Earth quake! – and watch the effects of noise and vibrations on the seismogram! At this pavilion you will also find the superconducting train, a ferrofluid hands-on display, the world’s simplest electric motor, and light spectrometers!

The Optics Pavilion
The study of optics explores what you can do with light: how to produce it and its uses. Come see magic tricks, holograms and why the sunset is red! Make light go around curves when it is supposed to travel in a straight line and watch light flow with water! Check your mood with colourful mood-patches, and paint using light with laser graffiti.

The Molecular Genetics Pavilion
Go bananas! Extract your own DNA from a banana, decode a secret message using the genetic code, try your hand at molecular genetic trivia and win prizes for children and adults alike! Learn about the different components of bacterial and viral pathogens by building your very own bacterial pathogen! Ever wonder how unique you really are? Compare your unique genetic traits to everyone else, or delve into the secret world of phages to see how they kill bacteria! Weird and Wacky Creatures: come see all the weird and wonderful model organisms that geneticists use, like worms, flies, and zebrafish.

The History and Philosophy of Science Pavilion
If you’re a history buff or a science enthusiast this is the place for you! Turn of the century biological technology will be on display along with other research exhibits and tours of the Victoria College display will be available.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Pavilion
Ever wanted to witness meteorites plummeting into the Earth? Here’s your chance! Come see how meteorites form craters, touch real rocks from outer space, build your own planisphere – a changing star chart that demonstrates how gravity affects the curvatures of space-time – and take a look at the sky through the University of Toronto’s own telescope! In the McLennan Physical Laboratories you can crawl inside the ROM’s ‘Traveling Starlab,’ a portable planetarium and tour the observatory and telescopes on the 15th and 16th floors.

The IBBME Pavilion
Looking for an adventure? Look no further than the IBBME pavilion! Explore the mysterious lands of Nanoada, a Nano-technology forest before moving on to Lake Micro Nesia to dive deep and discover Micro-fluidics! Collect prizes for seeing the sites of United Playdom, which is filled with musical rehabilitation applications, and finally collect your passport of completion at Mechanoland where you can go mad over Bio-mechanics!

The Computer Science Pavilion
(to be announced)

The Engineers without Borders Pavilion
Ever wanted a glass of water while walking up the stairs? Come on over and work the treadle-pump! The treadle-pump is a stair-master-like machine that pumps water!

The Formula SAE Team Pavilion
The University of Toronto’s Formula SAE car team builds a new car every year. This year we will be unveiling the new 2010 car, which is set to race four days after Science Rendezvous! The 2008 car will also be on display, this car was ranked 4th out of 505 teams in the 2008 competition. Tours of the show where these cars are made will also be available.

The Pharmacy Pavilion
Ever wonder what the volume and efficiency of your lungs are? Use the peak-flow meter to find out! Here you can make your own slime, make your own drug capsule, or become a certified expert hand washer! Always forgetting what it was you wanted to ask your pharmacist? We’ve got the top ten most important questions for your pharmacist right here! Myth Busters have got nothing on us: find out the real deal about insulin. Plus! Over in the Pharmacy building a giant maze that simulates alternate pathways for drug digestion allows you to become the drug and wander around in your own model digestive system!

The University of Toronto Robotics Association (UTRA) Pavilion
This team of undergraduate students is internationally renowned for their talent in builing mobile robots and are currently ranked 3rd in 120-lbs category of Combat Robots (BattleBots) world competitions! Stop by for the unveiling of a 3D printer, which molds three dimensional computer-based designs out of plastic, or enjoy a mini-sumo show! Autonomous sumo robots will be throwing down in a full-blown sumo-wrestling competition – who needs MMA when you have this?

The Hydraulophone Pavilion
Whereas most instruments create sound from solid or gas, the hydraulophone is the first ever instrument to create sound directly from water! The inventor of the hydraulophone, the University of Toronto’s own Steve Mann will be displaying this underwater pipe organ in a symphonic performance, but if you’re more of a hands-on type feel free to try your skill at the hydraulophone yourself!

Let’s Talk Science Pavilion
Feel like your behind on the healthy eating trend, or never could wrap your head around it? Come watch food chemistry demonstrations that aim to uncover the importance of nutrients in healthy foods! See how cheese is made, take the iron out of cereal, and learn easy tricks for healthy food choices!

Rubix Cube Challenge Pavilion
Are you a Rubix cube-savant? Come test your skills against other competitors in an all out, no holds barred Rubix cube face-off!

The Chemistry Pavilion
Chemistry boasts the largest pavilion of Science Rendezvous 2010 with over 25 demos and shows: play with liquid magnets, make slime, make your own silver or gold pennies, make REAL silver, or play a laser game, assemble your own battery, and play with bubbles! Feeling snackish? Come try our liquid nitrogen ice cream, make solar-powered s’mores, or make your own freezies is under 5 seconds! Other demos include: exploding fruit, man-made clouds, gummy bears as rocket fuel, and a glow-in-the-dark room with giant glowsticks! In the Lash Miller building there will also be a chemistry ‘magic’ show, the science behind health and beauty, and 3D virtual molecule simulations!

UTAT Pavilion
The University of Toronto Aeronautics Team (UTAT) is presenting built-from-scratch radio-controlled airplanes that have won five awards at the international SAE Aero Design competition while representing the University of Toronto. This year two planes were designed, one electric and on gas-powered that are capable of carrying pay-loads over twice their body weight.

The Amazing Science Chase

The Science Chase has been an exciting and unique part of Science Rendezvous since the very beginning.  Teams of 3-4 sign up for a mission of fun science-based adventure! Participants aged 8 through 12 can sign up for the “Kids” event, and participants aged 16 and up can sign up for the “Adult” event. In both events, team members will use their knowledge of science and problem solving skills around campus to solve puzzles and achieve their objectives. Teams are timed from beginning to end, and the fastest times win great prizes!  The top three teams for each the adults and kids events are announced at 4:40 pm on the Main Stage. The prizes will be awarded by a special guest!

For more information, please visit our Facebook event.

To register, visit http://trapezium.astro.utoronto.ca/srsc10

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York University is co-hosting the Science Rendezvous Science Festival on Main Street Markham and at its Keele Campus this year.

The unique and engaging outdoor festival at Main Street Markham will not only showcase the research and innovation of researchers and students, but will also engage festival-goers in quirky, fun, and fascinating science of our everyday lives as shown by the science of food and art.

Be enchanted by the mystical demos of our science buskers!

Learn about the DNA in food!

Witness how craters are created in our Crater Pool!

Pet a Comet!

Explore the gallery of science art!

Join in on a Sipping Science conversation, hosted by Let’s Talk Science,  and ask York University researchers any science question you might be pondering!

AND MUCH MORE!

The Faculty of Science and Engineering of York University, and our partners, welcome everyone, from kids to grandparents, to join in the fun of science on Main Street Markham and enjoy the first produces of the year from the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market as Markham celebrates the annual seasonal opening of the market.

Main St and Robinson St, Markham

Live music, science entertainment, food, and fun – get it all at the Science Rendezvous Science Festival on Main Street Markham! Come by and experience it for yourself on Saturday, May 8, from 10a.m to 3 p.m.

Observatory on Keele Campus, York University

Evening activities will be hosted on the Keele Campus of York University, located at the corner of Keele and Steeles (map) between 8p.m. to 11p.m. Stargazing, telescope demonstrations and Observatory tours are open to all who wish to see the night sky and see the astronomy facilities at York University.