Borborygmi! That’s the name of the sound your digestive system makes when gas, food, or liquid moves through the stomach and intestines. We will make digestive tract models, learn how the digestive system works, and discover why we hear borborygmi.

Preparation: One (1) banana (or a slice of bread or crackers), fruits or vegetables with a skin (tomato, grapes, blueberries, corn, etc), one (1) bowl or jar, water, Ziploc bag, scissors, pantyhose, a tray or plate to work on, water

Expert: Dr. Aze Wilson is a clinical gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Western University.

Borborygmi! That’s the name of the sound your digestive system makes when gas, food, or liquid moves through the stomach and intestines. We will make digestive tract models, learn how the digestive system works, and discover why we hear borborygmi.

Preparation: One (1) banana (or a slice of bread or crackers), fruits or vegetables with a skin (tomato, grapes, blueberries, corn, etc), one (1) bowl or jar, water, Ziploc bag, scissors, pantyhose, a tray or plate to work on, water

Expert: Dr. Aze Wilson is a clinical gastroenterologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Western University.

Connor Stone will show you how to navigate the night sky, find nebulae, galaxies, planets, and constellations with nothing but your eyes and a pair of binoculars.

The night sky is our shared backyard through space and time, see how you can learn about unique sky stories from cultures around the world. Get excited about what you can find in the night sky, there's a whole Universe up there to explore and it's free for everyone!

A series of astronomy talks, workshops, and interactive presentations put on in collaboration with the Royal Astronomic Society of Vancouver!

Science Rendezvous event at Labrador West campus of College of the North Atlantic aims to generate excitement for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) among communities across the Globe. The event will provide a fun filled and interactive environment for learners of all ages. Highlights of the event include exciting Demos, quizzes to provide opportunity to be a Super Scientist! and win Prizes!, Live session on 'Drones at work at IOC', Million Tree Project, tour of Materials and Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, LIDAR and more...A Sci-Art Exhibition/chase (May7-22) will enhance the understanding of science principles in a creative manner.

Have you ever wondered what scientists do each day? Or how they became scientists in the first place? Or do you just have questions about research and science in general? Attend this one-hour virtual session to get all the answers!

Learn about the experiment proposals from School District 43, where students explored the effects of microgravity on a number of scientific questions.

The University of Guelph-Humber will be hosting their 5th annual Science Rendezvous event. Explore your memory, experience the aurora, learn about the heart, take a journey to the red planet... and more!

Join York University for a variety of virtual Science Rendezvous events on May 7. The interactive webpage will go live at 10AM and participants can engage with pre-recorded activities until the live events begin at 11AM! From escape games to jigsaw puzzles to lab tours - you won't want to miss it!

Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) will feature numerous exhibits that integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and human ingenuity. This event offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds the chance to interact with world-class researchers, witness awe-inspiring demonstrations, partake in hands-on experiments and, above all, have fun while discovering science in a whole new way!

Did you see that? Where did it go? High in the sky? Or down below? Watch very closely, here it comes back! We can do it again. Now how about that? Join us for the Chemistry Magic - a fun and enlightening science show.

This isn’t rocket science. Oh wait, it is! Did you know that it takes 5-15 years to design and build a rocket? We will explore rocket parts and aerodynamics while we construct model rockets!

Preparation: Pencil, paper, scissors, tape, straw, ruler, soft plastic water bottle

Expert: Ashwini Ramesh is an aerospace engineer and co-founder of Give Me Five, an organization that offers online STEM courses for youth.

Calling all food lovers! Join us as we explore the topic of food and nutrients! We’ll discover the beauty and origins of dishes from around the world and learn about the benefits of food diversity. Beware, you might feel a little hungry throughout the presentation so grab a snack and we’ll see you there!

Science Rendezvous this year will include a group dedicated to psychology. During this session,
you will get to explore your memory! You’ll get to learn about what memory really is and which
parts of the brain are responsible for memory. We will be exploring short-term, and long-term
memory while also learning about different memory strategies. There will be fun activities
throughout the session where you will get to test your memory skills while also learning about
strategies that will better help you remember important things. So if you’re excited to learn about
how to sharpen your memory and how your brain stores information, join us on May 7th at GH
Science Rendezvous!

Virtual Science RendezVous MIMM/LIVELab

"Meet a Music Scientist"

May 7th, 2022 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM ET

This isn’t rocket science. Oh wait, it is! Did you know that it takes 5-15 years to design and build a rocket? We will explore rocket parts and aerodynamics while we construct model rockets!

Preparation: Pencil, paper, scissors, tape, straw, ruler, soft plastic water bottle

Expert: Ashwini Ramesh is an aerospace engineer and co-founder of Give Me Five, an organization that offers online STEM courses for youth.

Did you know your heart beats about 115,000 times each day? Come and join our “How does the Heart Work and the Cyborg Heart” event where we explore how the heart does its job. Together we will gain a deeper understanding of how blood travels through the heart and what causes the heart to beat. We will also learn about how pacemakers keep a malfunctioning heart healthy and beating. Don’t miss a beat and sign up for this heart stopping activity today!