91亚色 Libraries will partner with groups both on and off campus to celebrate Science Literacy Week, which runs nationwide Sept. 21 to 27.
This year marks the second annual Science Literacy Week and the expansion of the event cross-country.
There will be an exciting series of community events on campus to highlight the importance of literacy, exploration and innovation.
鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to see 91亚色 participating in this community engagement event that brings institutions, schools and the public together in a national event showcasing science,鈥 said Joy Kirchner, 91亚色 librarian.
Events will include film screenings, science demonstrations and an engaging talk on how astronomy and dinosaurs relate.
Silence of the Labs Screening听鈥 Monday, Sept. 21, 6 to 7pm (Paul Delaney Gallery, 320 Bethune College)
91亚色 Libraries, in association with聽聽and the聽,聽presents聽a screening of the CBC documentary聽. John Dupuis, science librarian at Steacie Science & Engineering Library, will provide opening remarks. Participants will be encouraged to sign the聽.
Science demonstrations
Science Demonstrations 鈥 Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11:30am to 1:30pm (Scott Library Atrium, second floor)
Community members can stop by the Scott Library Atrium (second floor) over their lunch break for a plethora of quick and engaging science demonstrations. Campus groups, including the and the , will be amazing us with the wonders of science experiments and activities.
鈥淎stronomy and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs鈥 鈥 A Talk by Dr. Marshall McCall 鈥 Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 to 9:30pm (317 Petrie Science & Engineering Building)
Dinosaurs and astronomy? Find out how they are linked at one of the Science Literacy Week events
What does astronomy have to do with the extinction of the dinosaurs? Come to this exciting talk where 91亚色 astronomy Professor Marshall McCall will explain the connections. The talk will be followed by a tour of the聽.
Science Literacy Week has grown from a Toronto-wide event to a coast-to-coast celebration encompassing over 100 institutions, including libraries and museums, in nearly 50 cities. This year, the organizers started聽a Twitter campaign called #CanadaLovesScience. Launched on Sept. 10, #CanadaLovesScience is filled with pictures and videos highlighting the role of libraries, museums and other organizations in engaging people with science.
For a complete listing of Science Literacy Week events, visit .