Day: February 6, 2014

Science World

Neeru Parmar

You can help Science World make science more fun! Get free pizza, passes to Science World, and a chance to win a $50 gift card for participating in a discussion group and sharing your thoughts on Science.

We’re looking for people aged about 13-17 to join our discussion group in March and tell us about their experiences with science. There are two groups, one for people who like science a lot on March 1st, and one for people who aren’t that into science on March 15th.

By participating, you and your friends will get:
● Free entry to Science World, plus passes to come back
● Free pizza
● a chance to win a $50 gift card
What do you need to do?
Go here: http://ow.ly/t0FXw and answer some quick questions and share your contact details. Tell your friends to do it too, and we’ll try to get you in the same group. Closer to the date, we will send more information about the session along with a permission form for your parent/guardian to sign. The groups will be held at Science World. You’ll get the chance to do some hands-on activities and discuss ways you think Science World could make science and technology better for young adults.
The survey link will be open until February 17.

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar nparmar@sd44.ca

 

 

Vancouver Aquarium “Careers in Marine Science”

Neeru Parmar
Unsure of what science means once Grade 12 is finished? What fields of study are there to explore? What kinds of careers can you have in science? Now is the time to find out!
Experts from across the Aquarium, from researchers to animal caretakers to educators are available to share with you more about how they came to be here, and what they love most about their careers. Most importantly, they will be available for questions and conversation, a rare opportunity to be in touch with so many experts in their fields.
“Careers in Marine Science” workshop at the Vancouver Aquarium. Ideal for students interested in what the possibilities are for careers in science.
 
Time: Friday February 28th, 9am-11am. Admission to the Aquarium until closing time is included (5pm)
 
Where: Vancouver Aquarium Theater  and online streaming on our Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/VancouverAquarium)
 
Capacity: Capacity is limited. If students are coming on their own, they can register themselves and their parents at http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/schools/programs/additional-programs/home-school-days .
 
Cost- For individual students, it is $15/person.
Presenter’s list as it stands right now (subject to change, as these things always are)
1)      Veteranarian- Dr.Martin Huelena
2)      Animal Care Specialist – Ruby Banwait
3)      Researcher- Chad Nordstrom (BC Cetacean Sightings Network)
4)      Science Interpreter- Teresa Skyranios
5)      Engineer- Maia Hoberechts (Ocean Networks Canada)
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Posted by Ms Neeru Parmar nparmar@sd44.ca