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Board of Directors

Dr. Tabitha Wood

Chair of Science Rendezvous

Associate Dean of Science, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry
University of Winnipeg

Dr. Joanna Yu

Vice Chair of Science Rendezvous

Matthew Mackenzie
Manager of Government and Community Relations
Ontario Tech University

Lissa Matyas
VP, Global Government Affairs
CIFAR

Julie Ann May
President
The Reddington Communications Company

Melanie McGrath
General Council
CBCL

Amanda Mercier
Director, Strategic Initiatives – Advancement
Ontario Tech University

Angel Morales
Co-Founder
Spotliite Inc.

Angeline Nelson
Director, Community Learning and Engagement, Indigenous Engagement
The University of Winnipeg

Taufik Valiante
Senior Scientist, Krembil Brain Institute
University Health Network

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Executive Leadership

Professor R. J. Dwayne Miller, FRSC, FCIC
President, Science Rendezvous
Professor of Chemistry and Physics, Distinguished Faculty Research Chair
University of Toronto

Katie Miller
Executive Director/ Secretary of Science Rendezvous
kathleen.miller@sciencerendezvous.org

Lynda Colgan
Executive Director, Education and Development, Science Rendezvous lynda.colgan@sciencerendezvous.org

Lidya Salim
Communications Coordinator
lidya.salim@sciencerendezvous.org

Karen Eriksen
Treasurer of Science Rendezvous
keriksen@rogers.com

General Contact
info@sciencerendezvous.org

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Immerse yourself in the marvels of science at West

Immerse yourself in the marvels of science at Western University's annual Science Rendezvous, an event for inspiring the next wave of brilliant young scientists.

📍When and Where:
May 11, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time)
Alumni Stadium
100 Philip Aziz Ave, London, ON

SNEAK PEEK:
🍍Join the Biochemistry Graduate Student Association (BGSA) to discover how your body breaks down starches, sugar, and protein in just five minutes!
🔎Join the Museum of Ontario Archaeology to explore the fascinating world of tool-making!
🧪Join the Department of Chemistry for “Chemistry With a BANG!” Learn about the power of the elements in our universe with an exciting show full of chemical reactions!

For more details about the event, please visit sciencerendezvous.uwo.ca

Are you ready to INNOVATE with Science Rendezvous

Are you ready to INNOVATE with Science Rendezvous - Canada's largest science festival - on May 11?!

✨Visit sciencerendezvous.ca to find an event site near you!

Science Rendezvous Manitoba is back and ready to w

Science Rendezvous Manitoba is back and ready to welcome eager scientists of all ages, from the young to the young at heart, with live science shows, interactive experiments and much, much more!

📍When and Where:
May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (local time)
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, MB

SNEAK PEEK:
✨Crowd favorites Oobleck Run, Giant bubble and Giant Plinko will make a return this year!
🍃Live show with Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (weather-dependent). No tickets required.
🧪Three live science shows: Physics, Chemistry and our Planetarium. Ticketing information can be found on the website linked below.

For more details, please visit umanitoba.ca/science/community-and-partners/science-rendezvous

Join Let's Talk Science UTM at the recently renova

Join Let's Talk Science UTM at the recently renovated Hazel McCallion Central Library to explore fun science activities!

📍When and Where:
May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time)
Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON

This event site will feature ~15 experiments, demonstrations and activities. Here are some sneak peeks:
🍓Get ready to roll up your sleeves and extract DNA from fruits, like a true scientist!
🧬 Learn about the components of the plant cell and how cells store DNA.

Are you ready to INNOVATE with us as we take science out of labs and into the community for a day?! #SciRen #SciRenInnovate

Science Rendezvous invites you to join the fun and

Science Rendezvous invites you to join the fun and INNOVATE! on May 11, 2024, with exciting line-ups events happening all across Canada.

Live demonstrations, STEM shows, interactive exhibits and explosive fun will be available for FREE.

📲Find an event site now at sciencerendezvous.ca/event-sites/

#SciRen #SciRenInnovate

Join the University of Windsor for a science festi

Join the University of Windsor for a science festival extravaganza!

📍When and Where:
May 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time)
CAW Student Centre - University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON

🎉Explore fun activities at Science Rendezvous: learn about animals, chemicals, DNA, space, robots, and so much more. FREE interactive and hands-on STEAM fun for all!

Follow @sr_windsor for more information and sneak peeks.

Come for the fun, stay for the adventure! On May 1

Come for the fun, stay for the adventure! On May 11, the College of the North Atlantic, Labrador West Campus will be hosting a series of events, demos, and activities.

📍 Saturday, May 11
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Labrador Time)
Labrador Mall

SNEAK PEEK:
🚗 Electric Vehicles Showcase
🧪 Slime Making Extravaganza
🌪️ Weather Science: Tornadoes and Volcanoes

For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SR-CNALW

#SciRen #SciRenInnovate

Are you ready to INNOVATE at Canada's largest scie

Are you ready to INNOVATE at Canada's largest science festival?

🎉Science Rendezvous returns on May 11, 2024.

Visit www.sciencerendezvous.ca and follow our social channels for more information.

#SciRen #SciRenInnovate

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