Faculty of Science

Bicentennial Family Science Day Complete Schedule

May 8, 2021

We’re celebrating 24h de science and McGill’s Bicentennial as we move into another century of community outreach! The Science Outreach groups have all kinds of fun in store in this Faculty of Science Signature Event. Join in the celebration! For more details, please click on the event name. 

In English: 

9:00-10:00 am What is Neuroscience, anyway? By BrainReach. For ages 4-12.

10:00-11:00 am Corals – how they live and connect. By Victoria Glynn (Redpath Museum). For the whole family.

11 :00-11 :45 am Tales from the lab, almost 200 years of McGill Chemistry. With live demonstrations by the McGill Chemistry Outreach Group. For ages 6-17. 

1:00-2:00 pm The diversity of science and scientists. With STEMM Diversity @ McGill. For the whole family. Stay tuned for more information!

1:00-2:00 pm Exploring the craters of the moon. With AstroMcGill. For the general public.

2:00-3:00 pm Fun with Physics – Sink or Float? With Physics Matters. For ages 8-11.

3:00-4:00 pm. Ask McGill Scientists! With Let’s Talk Science at McGill. For the general public.

Watch for details and links to these activities under Public Events on the right-hand side of the Science Outreach page.

 

En Français:

11 :00 am -12 :00pm: C’est quoi la neuroscience? Avec Mission Cerveau. 8 à 12 ans.

11:30 am -12:30 pm Les tiques – comment elles vivent et nous affectent. Avec Kirsten Crandall (Redpath Museum). Pour toute la famille.

12 :00-1 :00 pm Exploration des cratères de la Lune. Avec AstroMcGill. Bienvenue à tous et à toutes.

12:00- 12:45 pm Journée scientifique familiale: Les comptes du laboratoire; près de 200 ans de chimie à McGill. Avec Chemistry Outreach. 6-17 ans.

1 :00 pm-2 :00 pm Amusez-vous avec la physique — flotter ou couler ? Avec Physics Matters. 8 à 11 ans

2 :00-3 :00 pm La diversité de la science et des scientifiques. Avec STEMM Diversity @ McGill. Pour toute la famille. Plus d’informations à venir!