Let’s Talk Science at the University of Saskatchewan

An In-Person Event

Science Rendezvous invites you to IGNITE the fun on May 9, 2026, with an exciting line-up of events, activities, and demos available for FREE!

Stay tuned for updates!

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Please be advised that photography and videography may take place during this public event. By registering and attending, you are giving your consent to be photographed and/or recorded and for those images and recordings to be used for promotional and archival purposes by the event organizers.

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Highlights

Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council

Location: Agriculture Building-South Entrance

Saskatchewan Waste Reduction council will join us with a recycling activity.

Do not miss there AWESOME booth outside of the Agriculture building.

Code Ninja

Do no miss Code Ninja’s booth as they showcase several AWESOME coding activities and robotic demoes:

1. Coding Challenges for Kids

We will offer hands-on coding challenges, where children can engage with block-based coding tools like Scratch or MakeCode Arcade to create their own mini-games. This interactive activity will introduce them to the basics of programming and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way. Our staff will be on hand to guide participants through the process.

2. Robotics Demonstration

At our booth, we will have small programmable robots like LEGO Mindstorms. These robots will be used to navigate an obstacle course, and attendees will have the opportunity to interact with and even program the robots to complete simple tasks. This activity is a great introduction to the exciting world of robotics and engineering.

3. Minecraft Modding

We will also feature a Minecraft Modding station, where kids can learn to modify the game using simple coding techniques. Using Minecraft Education Edition, participants will have the opportunity to create their own in-game elements, such as custom characters or worlds, while learning the basics of programming and game design.

SCI-FI Science Camps

SCI-FI camps is ready to challenge you with the help of their little Robot Mouse, students will learn the basics of coding. Students will guide the mouse through various challenges by using instructions, directions, numbers and patterns.

Wild West Education

Do not forget to say hello to our favourite snakes.

Be prepared to learn all about snakes in Saskatchewan!

Bugs Teaching Humans

Learn about your favourite little critters with some activities and games.

Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation

Check out their booth that will showcase the amazing abilities of raptors, and how these birds of prey have adapted to become skilled hunters. Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation intakes about 2300 animals every year, with many of these animals being hawks, owls, and falcons. By showcasing the fascinating skills and adaptations of raptors, they hope to encourage people to live in harmony with these special creatures.

Windscape Kite Festival

Show off your artistic abilities with Windscape Kite Festival as you build your own kites and learn the physics behind how they work!

Strawberry DNA Extraction

Make sure to visit Dr. Collins and her team to learn all about biotechnology! You will learn how to extract DNA and see them under a microscope!

Engineering Design Mutualism Laboratory

Use your creativity and design skills to create wildlife puppets and masks! Learn about the mechanisms used in puppetry design.

The Engineering Design Mutualism Laboratory brings together social scientists, researchers, students, artists, and engineers.

Face Painting

We’re excited to offer face painting, courtesy Face Painting! Be sure to check them out for more amazing designs and fun!

Tours

The Observatory (held at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM)

Join the friends of the Saskatoon chapter of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at the Observatory. We will have several different types of telescopes set up (refractors, SCTs, Dobs, “Smart” telescopes, etc.) Bring your family for a tour of the observatory, meet local amateur astronomers, get hands-on guidance and take part in solar viewing of the sun with us!

Museum of Antiquities (held at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM)

Learn all about the human anatomy and archaeology with volunteers from the Museum of Antiquities. There will be a scavenger hunt after the tour, and afterwards, you are welcome to roam around the museum’s gallery.

quanTA Tour (1:30 PM and 2:30 PM)

Visit quanTA and know the first quantum computer obtained by a University in Canada
Powerful quantum devices such as quantum computers require wholly new thinking around the ways in which we understand and process information.