Profs Susan Lolle and Heidi Engelhardt, Dept of Biology, University of Waterloo at Williams Fresh Cafe discussing Environmental Influences that Echo across Generations: Your History and Your Health

 

 

Non-Newtonian fluids- sound waves make "goop"

Non-Newtonial fluid

 

 

Debate: Is there a conflict between Science and Religion?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
3pm – 4pm
Room 200, Health Education and Learning (Toldo) Building, University of Windsor
Organized by Canterbury College

Team 1 (“There is a conflict”)
Paul Bassett
Lois Smedick

Team 2 (“There is not a conflict”)
Stan Cunningham
Stuart Selby

Moderator: Gordon Drake

Brief bios:
Mr. Paul Bassett
Paul Bassett is President of the Central Ontario Humanists Association. He is the author of numerous papers, articles, and a book in the field of software engineering. Paul received the Canadian Information Processing Society’s Information Technology Innovation Award. After years of teaching computer science he continues to collaborate with researchers and helps accredit university degree programs. Paul is also an entrepreneur,having co-founded two successful software engineering companies.

Dr. Stanley Cunningham
Dr. Cunningham was a member of the University of Windsor’s Department of Philosophy(1961-1986), and the Department of Communication Studies (1980-1997. His research interests lie in both areas. Continuing interests include: the philosophy of propaganda; religion and propaganda; media ethics; history of moral theory. A recent publication of his is “Reclaiming Moral Agency: The Moral Philosophy of Albert the Great”, Washington, DC: Catholic University Press (2008).

Dr. Stuart Selby
Dr. Selby is a Professor Emeritus and a past-Head of the Department of Communications Studies at the University of Windsor(1970-1998), who specialized in film and television history and criticism. He had previously taught English and media studies in both high school and university, and is a Past-President of the University Film and Video Association. He is currently an active member of the Arts and Culture Committee of the Windsor Jewish Community Centre and coordinator of the Congregation Beth El Book Club.

Dr. Lois Smedick
Dr. Smedick is a Professor Emerita, and a former member of the English Department, as well as Dean of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Gordon Drake
Dr. Drake is a Professor of Physics at the University of Windsor, and has been a faculty member at the University since 1969. He has published widely in the area of theoretical atomic and molecular physics. His work has received many awards and prizes, including election to the Royal Society of Canada. In addition, he is the Principal of Canterbury College, an Anglican College and one of the three religious colleges affiliated/federated with the University of Windsor.

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Science Rendezvous festival expands throughout Ontario

Guelph, Markham, Waterloo and Windsor join Toronto and Oshawa in public science celebration!

Science Rendezvous – Where People and Science Meet

TORONTO, April, 2010 — On Saturday, May 8, 2010, the third annual Science Rendezvous festival opens the doors on the world of innovation and discovery with a public display of science culture. This year, the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo and University of Windsor along with the Perimeter Institute and the Town of Markham (Main Street Festival) are planning to participate in Science Rendezvous for the first time, expanding this unique festival across regions of Ontario. Events will take place at select locations within those communities. Science Rendezvous is one of the largest grassroots festivals of its kind in Canada having launched its inaugural festival on May 10, 2008 in the Toronto region. The partnering institutes and organizations continue to expand on their success in attracting thousands of the curious public to discovering the wonders of science in the world around them.

This year, in addition to our new Science Rendezvous partners in Guelph, Markham, Waterloo and Windsor, GTA participants adding their voice to the festival include, Harbourfront Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Indigo/Chapters, MaRS Discovery District. The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Ontario College of Art and Design, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, The Perimeter Institute, Toronto Public Library, Treehouse Group, Xerox Research Canada and Youth Science Ontario. These newcomers join the previous year’s participants of Let’s Talk Science, Mt. Sinai Hospital, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario Science Centre, Scientists in School, University Health Network, University of Toronto St. George Campus, Ryerson University and York University as participant. These leaders in science, culture and technology, representing award-winning institutions in Ontario bring science to the streets, inviting the public to explore and experience the fun and mesmerizing accomplishments of world-class research activities.

Science Rendezvous’ 2010 activities range from fascinating lab tours to active street events, science inspired art to creative adult science fairs, issue oriented Sipping Science with Let’s Talk Science sessions and hands-on, Malls of Science activities by Scientists in School for kids and family. These events and other unique experiences are aimed at people of all ages and take place at various designated sites in each Science Rendezvous region. Consult www.sciencerendezvous.ca for updates on specific site locations and events.

Science Rendezvous is a new kind of festival celebrating all things science! Science Rendezvous entertains, informs and engages the general public at large. Science Rendezvous attempts to develop a better public understanding of the important role science plays in our rapidly changing world. Science Rendezvous is designed to bring science and its practitioners face-to-face with the public.

Science Rendezvous strives to demystify science and encourage a public understanding of how science affects their daily lives and to show how it plays a major role in our future. Science Rendezvous is a free, annual “grassroots” festival of events showcasing the passion and importance of science and research. It is a one-of-a-kind festival that reaches across Ontario with simultaneous public celebrations. Science Rendezvous delivers a fun cultural experience with intriguing events for all ages.

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Further programming details will be released. For updates, location specific information or to volunteer on Science Rendezvous May 8, 2010, check in at:
www.sciencerendezvous.ca .

Media Contact:

Bill Bobek
Director, Science Rendezvous
E: wbobek@optics.utoronto.ca
C: 416-647-222-2500

Science Rendezvous would like to thank the following for their contributions of financial and in-kind support: City of Guelph, Chapters/Indigo, Dynamic Legend, Entripy.com,
Harbourfront Centre, Institute for Optical Sciences, Let’s Talk Science, Main Street Markham, MaRS Discovery District, The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Mount Sinai – Samuel Lunenfeld Research, NOW, Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada Promoscience, Ontario College of Art and Design, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Ontario Science Centre, The Perimeter Institute, Royal Canadian Institute, Ryerson University, Scientists in School, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Public Library, Treehouse Group, University of Guelph, University Health Network, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of Toronto, Visions of Science, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor-City of Windsor Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, Xerox, York University, Youth Science Ontario.

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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

See pictures of our events

Welcome to Science Rendezvous @ University of Manitoba!

Saturday May 8, 2010
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus
Engineering Information & Technology Complex
75 Chancellors Circle

Free admission, Free parking, and Free fun

Come see eye-popping, family-friendly shows and join the activities

Science
Chemistry Magic Show
Physics Circus

Engineering
Materials Science: Can you identify these materials?
Aeorspace Engineering: Can you design the ultimate paper airplane?
Fluid Dynamics: How many washers can you float in an aluminum foil boat?
Strength of Materials: Which beam is stiffer and why?

PLUS…
UM Planetarium Tour
Robots
Race cars
All-Electric ATV
Faculty of Engineering Aerostat

Cutting Edge Research
Come and meet our researchers and explore our research labs. Click here for more information.

Balloons, Face painting, and Prizes!

Participating Faculties:

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Human Ecology

Faculty of Science