Discussions at Williams Fresh Cafe

Prof Susan Lolle at Williams Fresh Cafe

Williams Fresh Cafe Sipping Science

Bernoulli blower at the Princess Twin

Bernoulli blower experimentation

Bernoulli blower

Bernoulli blower

Popular Bernoulli blower

Liquid Crystals- Princess Twin

Liquid Crystals

The Stirling Engine- a coffee cup motorThe Stirling Engine

The Stirling Engine

The Stirling Engine

Superconducting Train

Superconducting train

Non-Newtonian fluids- sound waves make "goop"

Non-Newtonial fluid

Non Newtonian fluidNon-Newtonian fluid

Non-Newtonion Liquid

Science Rendezvous Volunteer

Another volunteer

Alain Francq from the Waterloo Institute of nanotechnology at Sipping Science at the Princess Cafe and Expresso Bar

More volunteers

Sipping Science: Nanotechnology, Discover the Future at Princess Café with Alain Francq, Dr. Michael Tam and Dr. Simarjeet Saini

Dr. Simarjeet Saini, Assistant Professor, Electrical and

Computer Engineering

"Nano is very small"

Round table on Bucky balls

More Bucky balls

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.

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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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

1. Download the Legend Viewer:

a. Android – Get it on the Android Market
Search for “Legend Viewer” or use this QR code

b. BlackBerry – with OS version 4.5 and above
Visit www.dynamiclegend.com/load/lv on your BlackBerry Browser or enter your BlackBerry email here

c. iPhone and iPod Touch – Get it through the App Store

2. Add Science Rendezvous 2010 Legend with this Key:

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Centennial Branch

578 Finch Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M2R 1N7

Time
1:30-3:00pm (drop in or stay and explore)

Ages
13-17

Have you ever extracted DNA from a fruit? Learn how DNA is used in biotechnology and the basic principles of forensics!

Lillian H. Smith branch

239 College St. Toronto

Time
1:30-3:00pm

Ages
6-12

Take part in a fun-filled afternoon for kids and families that allows them to explore science through a fun, exciting hands-on activity.  Create your own ’super animal’!

When: 1pm – 3pm (set up at noon)
Where: Atrium, Medical Education Building, Sunset Ave, University of Windsor

Are you a tinkerer? A secret inventor? A person with a better idea? Curious, with a passion for science?

If so, share your passion with your community! As part of Science Rendezvous on May 8, 2010, you are invited to participate in a Grown-Up Science Fair*.

You don’t have to be a scientist to take part…you just need to have a cool question you want to answer and some imagination and creativity! Studies have shown that the most innovative ideas in various areas of science come from people who are new to the field, so don’t be daunted by a fear of science: you’re probably better at it than you think.

Your audience will be the scientifically curious from Windsor and Essex County: science buffs both young and old. Some great prizes will be given away, and it will be an excellent opportunity to see creative problem-solving in action.

For rules and registration, go to: http://tinyurl.com/WindsorGUSF

Questions? Contact Dr. M. Boffa at WindsorGUSF@gmail.com

*Grown-up Science Fair is an original idea of the Treehouse Group http://treehousegroup.org

How do you put together a science project? These are the steps:

1. Pose a question. Silly or serious, your question needs to be testable by some sort of experiment.

2. Suggest a hypothesis. Take a stab at answering your question, based on what you know of the topic. If you have no idea, take a wild guess.

3. Test your hypothesis. This is the fun part: test your hypothesis by performing one or a set of experiments. Keep track of the materials you use and your procedure.

4. Conclusion. Was your hypothesis correct?

Don’t know where to start? Here are some examples of questions to answer:

• Do different seeds attract different species of birds?
• What’s the best way of getting out a red wine stain?
• Diet or regular: can you taste the difference?
• Which water to people prefer: tap, bottled or filtered?
• Do men use their left brain more and women their right?
• How does chewing on food affect your sense of smell?
• Will it float? (See: Dave Letterman’s classic, and highly scientific, project of tossing stuff in a tank of water to see what happens)
• What happens when you put different materials in Coke?

Even more ideas can be found on these great websites:
www.cockeyed.com/inside/howmuchinside.html - This group answers a tonne of questions that answer the age old conundrum, “How much is inside…” (ink in a sharpie, gold in a bottle of Goldschlager etc.)
www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas.shtml – Some great project ideas from Science Buddies.
www.yesmag.ca/projects – YesMag is an excellent science magazine (for kids, but don’t let that stop you).
www.livescience.com – Follow the tabs for some great info on different topics.
www.newton.dep.anl.gov/archive.htm – This is the best archive of science questions on the net, and is organized by topic.

SCIENCE STAGE ( Room Winclare C, Vanier Hall):
Chemistry Magic Show: 10am-11am
‘Are Science and Religion in Conflict?’ – A debate: 3pm – 4pm

GROWN-UP SCIENCE FAIR*: (Atrium, Medical Education Building): 1pm-3pm
* Grown-up Science Fair is an original idea of the Treehouse group (http://treehousegroup.org). This event is cancelled.

Parking: Free parking is available in lot F. See the campus map.
Food: Tim Horton’s at the CAW Center and the Sunset Cafe will be open.

Location: Canada South Science City, 930 Marion Ave., Windsor [directions]:
SCIENCE CARNIVAL: Noon – 5pm
Science City will be open free of charge from Noon to 5 PM on Saturday, May 8, 2010. The whole family can have fun discovering principles of science.

SCIENCE CAFE: 3pm
A free public Science Cafe will be held starting at 3 PM. Children can be left in the capable care of Science City staff while students and adults attend the discussion of science topics of public interest.

Location: Hallam Observatory, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Windsor, 3989 South Middle Road, Lakeshore [directions]
STAR PARTY: 8:30 pm – 11 pm
Guided sky tour of constellations and visible planets, as well as viewing through the observatory telescope and more. For a detailed map and directions to Hallam Observatory, go to www.rascwindsor.com.

Location: Milk Coffee Bar, 68 University Avenue West, Windsor [directions]
SCIENCE AND ART: all day
Visual art display of Lauren Divito

SIPPING SCIENCE: 2pm – 4pm
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! Organized by Let’s Talk Science.

Find and talk to our “fun” four mascots: the “pumping” heart, the “hairy” bacteria, the “cute” red blood cell and the “non-bottled”water molecule. Look for our eager “Ask-Me” graduate student volunteers and ask them about their research – how to find them?  They are the volunteers with the “Ask-me” t-shirts.

 The Science Rendezvous Passport

The passport is your guide to all of our exhibits. Grab your passport from one of our volunteers. Then go to an exhibit, interact with it and get a stamp. Get at least 8 stamps and you get a chance to win a gift, including a grand prize of $100 gift certificate for the Ryerson Bookstore.

In a Heartbeat

Learn how the heart works and even get the chance to have your heart rate and blood pressure tested.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Emily Agard and Students

Location:         KHE-121

Cool Chemistry (Downright Cold, in Fact!)

Have you ever licked a frozen metal post on a dare? At -196 °C, liquid nitrogen can make that post so cold that your tongue would definitely stick. Come see the truth behind what liquid nitrogen can do to fruit, flowers and even meats. A smashing good time will be had by all!

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Noel George and Students

Location:            KHE-217

Fun with Combustion

Reduction-oxidation (‘redox’) is a very important class of chemical reactions that includes combustion, as well as many biological processes. This demonstration will cover a number of redox reactions, focusing on combustion. It is a fun introduction to how chemical reactions are controlled. You’ll get a ‘bang’ out of it.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Darrick Heyd, Dr. Russ Viire and Students

Location:            KHE-217

GSI – Ryerson Grime Scene Investigations:  Investigating Microbes in the Environment

Protection of public health depends on effective monitoring of germs like E. coli, the bacterium responsible for the Walkerton tragedy and “hamburger disease”. This lab demonstration will consider how such microorganisms “bugs” are identified in environmental samples like drinking water, wastewater, and biofilms (the “slime” that collects in pipes). 

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Kim Gilbride, Dr. Martina Hausner and Students

Location:            KHE-125

Green and Blue:  A Look at Plants and Animals in Ecological Research

Gain a better understanding of the ecological impacts of our actions.  This interactive display and discussion will feature:  displays of terrestrial and aquatic mesocosms, microscopes to look at macroinvertebrates (snails/crayfish), interactive measurements of dissolved oxygen and pH, eutrophication and an exploration of why we have banned phosphorus in household detergents.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Andy Laursen, Dr. Lynda McCarthy & Students

Location:            KHE-Hallway

A Voyage Inside the Cell

Ever wonder what the trillions of cells that make up your body look like or what’s happening inside them?  Join us to see and hear about the wonders of the cell.  Admire beautiful images of neurons, watch real-time movies of cells eating other cells and take a 3D-animated voyage inside the cell.  Come see it all and ask our researchers your questions about the tiny but amazing cell. 

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Robert Botelho, Dr. Marie Kileen & Students

Location:            KHE-221

The Sweet Science of Chocolate

Believe it or not, chocolate could get better!  Scientists at Ryerson have been working on a solution to minimize and eliminate the greyish, filmy coating that forms on the surface of chocolate as it ages. This discovery could mean huge savings for the chocolate industry, not to mention longer-lasting chocolate for the rest of us!  Come to the chocolate lab to check out the sweet science of chocolate and see how it’s done. 

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Dérick Rousseau, Dr. Supratim Ghosh and the Food Research Lab Crew

Location:            KHW-75C

“Heavy Metal” Chemistry

When we think of metals, we might think of building materials like steel, copper wires in electrical circuits, or the coins in our pockets. Metals are used in these items because they last for a very long time without changing or breaking down. In fact, metals have many fascinating chemical properties. Some metals will burn if lit on fire, or simply by being exposed to air or water. Other metals are used in small portions inside fireworks, causing the displays of brilliant colours. Come see exciting demonstrations of these phenomena!  We will also form thin layers of metals on glass to make mirrors and onto coins to make them appear to change colour.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Stephen Wylie and Dr. Russ Viirre

Location:            KHE-217

The House of Mutants

Genes, made of DNA, are the code that instructs our cells how to grow, where to go, how many arms and legs to develop, what colour our hair and eyes should be, etc.  Mutations cause the code to change – sometimes this is okay, sometimes this is bad.  Come check out our “House of Mutants” where you will find flies with legs on their heads, rolling worms, swollen yeast cells, mammalian cells that live forever and other strange cells that you will observe under the microscope.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Rob Botelho, Dr. Marie Killeen and Students

Location:            KHE-221

OPP Search and Rescue Dog Team

Ever wondered how search and rescue teams find people in emergency situations? 

This exhibit will feature the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Emergency Response Team (PERT) – Canine Teams (officers and dogs) as they demonstrate search and rescue equipment including the state-of-the-art Canine Augmentation Technology (CAT) developed by Ryerson researchers.  

 You will be able to watch the dogs navigate through a small tunnel system and pallets, directed by commands from the officers with the help of the CAT equipment. You can also ask the officers questions and visit with the dogs.

 Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Alex Ferworn, OPP Officers

Location:         Upper Gym

 OPP Explosive Disposal Demonstration

Did you see the movie “The Hurt Locker”? Ever wonder what a bomb suit looks and feels like up close? Want to drive a real bomb disposal robot? This is the display for you.

This exhibit will feature the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Emergency Response Team (PERT) – Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Disposal (CBRNe) unit as they demonstrate the equipment they use when dealing with potentially explosive situations.  

You will be able to see the technology that is used when dealing with explosives. See and wear a bomb suit and test your nerves by moving suspicious packages using a robot. Police officers will be present to answer your questions. Check out a sample explosion on YouTube.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Alex Ferworn, OPP Officers

Location:         Upper Gym

Robotics Contest

Ryerson’s school of computer science will be hosting a robotics competition. Robots will line the floor of the gym and the first robot to cross the finish line will be the winner. Come cheer on your favourite robot! 

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Mark Fiala

Location:         Upper Gym

Robot Sumo Wrestling

Like head to head competition?  Like robots?  Don’t miss the Ryerson award-winning Sumo Robots as they face off in a sumo arena. The Robotics Club, run by the Computer Science department, is involved in several robotics applications including Robot SUMO.  The Robots were built at Ryerson and will be available for battles throughout the afternoon. Check out the video of the Sumo Robots in action.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Mark Fiala and Students

Location:         Upper Gym

Random Robots Round-up

An assortment of random robots will be gathered for rides and remote control access. The collection of robots will include a drivable OPP CBRNe robot, Matilda Disaster Response robot and NEPWAK – the wireless wheel chair. 

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Alex Ferworn and Students

Location:         Upper Gym

Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing

Ryerson’s Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing Lab creates environments and applications in which mobile devices are user friendly, personalized, anticipate individual requirements, and are responsive to individual presence. The lab has developed numerous applications and prototypes for various mobile environments such as iPhone, Blackberry, and Google Android.

Suitable for:    All ages

Hosted by:       Dr. Alireza Sadeghian

Location:         Computer Science Lab and Upper Gym

Counting Bits: Information Theory, Complexity  and Video Compression

We will describe the general ideas of information theory and complexity theory and indicate how they impact data processing modeling. A detailed example of video compression will be explained in detail.

Suitable for:    Teens, Adults

Hosted by:       Dr. Sebastian Ferrando

Location:         KHE-127

Mathematical Modeling: From the Microscope to Wall Street

The talk addresses the problem of the mathematical modeling of the stock market. We present simulations of the dynamics of stock prices through time and discuss how the movement of a grain of pollen can mimic them.

Suitable for:    Teens, Adults

Hosted by:       Dr. Pablo Olivares

Location:         KHE-127

You Think You Have Problems…

We take a look at the art of problem solving as seen through the eyes of mathematics and we explore the interconnection between “real” problems and “mathematical” problems.

Suitable for:    Teens, Adults

Hosted by:       Dr. Lawrence Kolasa

Location:         KHE-127

Analyzing Arteries  and Calculating Probable Locations for Ruptures

Clogged arteries are never fun, and when they rupture, they never do so at a convenient time.  Come and learn about a mathematician’s viewpoint of blood flow through a clogged artery, and how the most likely place of rupture can be found.

Suitable for:    Teens, Adults

Hosted by:       Dr. Katrin Rohlf

Location:         KHE-127

Systems Biology: The Whole Thing?

Systems Biology attempts to study an organism as a whole, by integrating knowledge from its various  components. Learn how mathematical and computational models can assist in solving this fascinating problem!

Suitable for:    Teens, Adults

Hosted by:       Dr. Silvana Ilie

Location:         KHE-127

Games and Puzzles

Come test your knowledge and win a prize!

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted by:       Department of Mathematics

Location:          KHE-Hallway 

Physics Quest: The Physics Trivia Challenge!

Test your Physics knowledge in this trivia game.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted By:       Dr. Vladislav Toronov, Mr. Iosif Deac, and Ms. Mehrnaz Tabibi

Location:         KHS-Hallway

Physics-Phun Stations

Guests of all ages will be able to explore the physics principles behind everyday life, objects and toys, and view the most popular physics demonstrations used in undergraduate physics teaching.

Suitable for:    All ages

Hosted By:       Dr. Tetyana Antimirova and Dr. Raffi Karshafian

Location:         KHS-242

What is Medical Physics?

Physics research at Ryerson is focused on medical applications such as medical imaging and therapy. In his presentation Prof. Pedro Goldman will explain how laws of Physics can be used in Medicine and present achievements of Ryerson’s researchers in the field of Medical Physics.

Suitable for:    Ages 16 and up

Hosted By:       Prof. Pedro Goldman

Location:         KHS-239

The Sound Cave

This demonstration will show the physics of musical instruments, ultrasound and glass-breaking power of sounds.

Suitable for:    All ages

Hosted By:       Dr. Raffi Karshafian, Mr. Hamed Basseri

Location:         KHS-237

Watch Research in Motion: Physics Research Labs

Ryerson Physics researchers will show some cool stuff they do in their labs includingmicroscopy, ultrasound, and biomedical optics.

Suitable for:    All Ages

Hosted By:       Dr. Jahan Tavakkoli, Dr. Vladislav Toronov, Mr. Hamed Basseri ?

Location:         KHS-240, KHS-242

Myths of the Aging Brain

 Do you or some of your family members ever have concerns about aging? What happens to memory and attention when we get older? Please join the Cognitive Aging Lab (CAL) to explore the myths, to test yourself on memory and attention tasks commonly used in examining cognitive aging, and to gain insights on how to be prepared for aging “gracefully” and “successfully”.

Suitable for:    All ages (older adults particularly)

Hosted by:       Dr. Lixia Yang and members of the Cognitive Aging Lab (CAL)

Location:         SBB-240

Take a Snooze!

Are you afraid of the dark? Want to learn how we watch someone sleep by having them wear a wristwatch?  Come visit our sleep lab and be part of interactive experiments that examine fears about the dark and how to monitor sleep remotely.  Join us to explore the science of sleep!

Suitable for:          All ages

Hosted by:             Dr. Colleen Carney and members of the Sleep and Depression (SAD) Lab

Location:               SBB-238

Navigating Memory and the Brain

Navigate your way through 3D images of the brain and through virtual-reality simulations of memory tasks. Test your memory in a game of “what was hidden where”? Through these interactive activities you can learn about memory and brain function in healthy individuals and those with mental illness.

Suitable for:          All ages

Hosted by:             Dr. Todd Girard and members of the Brain Imaging & Memory (BIM) Lab

Location:               SBB-247

The Toronto Sound Map Project

What does music feel like? First, get a figurative answer to this question by seeing your psychophysiological response to music. Then, get a literal answer by trying the emoti-chair, a sensory substitution technology that is bringing music to the deaf and hard of hearing. And have you ever stopped to take notice of the sounds of the city? Experience the Toronto Sound Map Project (www.torontosoundmap.com), the public face of an unprecedented research initiative that aims to develop a psychology of the urban soundscape.

Suitable for:          All ages

Hosted by:             Dr. Frank Russo and members of the SMART Lab

Location:               SBB-262

Perception, Art, and Brain Activity

Question your own understanding of the world by experiencing visual illusions. Contribute to a communal artwork in which drawings disintegrate before your eyes. Come see in real time what kinds of signals are generated by the brain. After visiting the HEAR lab we hope you will have a better understanding of your own perceptual systems. You will learn how your mind influences the things you see and hear, and how the brain responds to changes in the environment.

Suitable for:         All ages

Hosted by:            Dr. Ben Dyson and members of the HEAR Lab

Location:               SBB-231

Exploring Babies!

Ever wonder what’s on a baby’s mind? How do babies solve complex problems and navigate the “blooming buzzing confusion” of the world? Please join the CHILD lab team who will answer these question by demonstrating how babies track and search for moving balls down a track, how babies learn from a 2-dimensional TV screen, and how babies can feel their mother’s voice through a special “vibrating vest”!

Suitable for:          All ages (parents with young children particularly ideal)

Hosted by:             Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau and members of the CHILD Lab

Location:               SBB-271

Visions of Science – Science Clubs

Visions of Science (VOSNL, www.vosnl.org) is a GTA-wide not-for-profit organization with a mandate to promote science, mathematics and technology to youth who are under-represented in these fields. VOSNL, in partnership with Ryerson, will host science clubs as part of the Science Interactive event. These are 45 minute workshops run on a drop-in basis.

Suitable for:    Students in Grade 4 to Grade 9

Hosted By:       Visions of Science Network for Learning and Ryerson University

Location:         POD-250

Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum

The new Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum will be on display for your enjoyment and education!

Suitable for:    All ages

Hosted By:       Visions of Science Network for Learning and Ryerson University

Location:         POD-250

Mini Science Olympics

 Suitable for:    All ages

Hosted By:       Mia Krunic, Youth Science Ontario

Location:         KHE-119