Science Cafe

The Science Café is a relaxed and friendly place to join in discussions with leading scientific experts, teachers, parents and friends, while listening to live music and enjoying some free café food. Come and join us – all are welcome!

Topics are listed below as well as dates and times. Come out and join teacher sponsors Mr Dave Nickell and Ms. Nancy Rehder as they host a night of science and fun.

Teacher Sponsors

Mr. Dave Nickell and Ms. Nancy Rehder

Dates and Topics

Stayed tuned for exciting topics coming in 2013:
(1) Dreams: Why do we have them? What evolutionary advantage to they offer?
(2) Stem cell research: Learn more about stem cell lines using adult cells rather than embryonic ones.

Purpose

build relationships between staff/students/parents/science community
motivate and engage student learning
connect classroom learning with real life applications
increase depth of understanding
provide opportunity to question science facts and ethics
prepare students for science-related decisions in everyday living
stimulate student career choices
highlight and reflect on recent scientific advancements
encourage an attitude that science as an exciting and necessary life long learning endevour
improve student communication skills

Format

10 minutes - puzzle challenge and discussion at tables
20 minutes -2 experts with different perspectives summarize their research
10 minutes - food and talk
45 minutes - students ask questions and discuss issues under the direction of a teacher moderator
15 minutes - informal discussion at tables

Funding

We sincerely thank the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine for financial sponsorship this 2012-13 school year.