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Tuesday, September 22
 

11:30am ADT

Board Games for those who liked to crush or be crushed. ;-)
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
We are going to play some of the best games for the math classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Gord Hamilton - Math Circles, Dalhousie University

Gord Hamilton - Math Circles, Dalhousie University

Director, Nova Scotia Math Circles, Dalhousie University
Designer of Board Games like Santorini and Puzzles like you'll find on MathPickle.com

Gordon Hamilton
MMath, PhD
Director of Nova Scotia Math Circles
Dalhousie University

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2100

11:30am ADT

Cybersecurity Session
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Step into the world of cutting-edge cybersecurity at our interactive, hands-on workshop designed for curious and tech-savvy minds. Hosted inside the Emerging Wireless Technologies Lab, this session offers you a rare opportunity to work directly with real-world cybersecurity tools and technologies used by top industries around the globe.
Whether you're passionate about ethical hacking, IoT security, wireless communication, or just curious about how we defend critical systems against cyber threats, this is your chance to explore it all, up close and personal.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Johnson - Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie

Amanda Johnson - Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie

Undergraduate Recruitment Manager, Dalhousie University
Amanda Johnson is the Undergraduate Recruitment Manager for the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. In her day-to-day she is chatting with students and parents, touring high schools across Canada and planning events on the Dalhousie Campus to share with students like... Read More →
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Goldberg Computer Science Building - Room 319

11:30am ADT

Design Thinking
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
This session will teach students about developing their entrepreneurial and innovation mindset. Through a interactive session, you will learn about creativity, teamwork and human centered thinking.
Speakers
MC

Meghann Coleman - Dal Innovates

Dal Innovates
Meghann Coleman is the Executive Director of Lab2Market, which is a national training program focused on developing entrepreneurship and innovation skills of researchers, graduate students and post docs. She is the former Director of Dal Innovates and MindFrame Connect.
avatar for Emily Neil

Emily Neil

Project Manager, Dal Innovates
Emily Neil is the Senior Manager of Dal Innovates where she leads several entrepreneurship programs and strategic projects. She is also an entrepreneur and facilitator.
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1009

11:30am ADT

Behind the Scenes in the Dal Arts Centre
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
The Dalhousie Arts Centre is a key feature in Nova Scotia’s arts and culture landscape. It is the home of the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Dalhousie Art Gallery, the oldest public art gallery in the province. It’s an incredible place to learn, and a popular venue for performances by local talent as well as world-famous national and international entertainers. Join the Executive Director of the Arts Centre for this behind-the-scenes tour of these unique spaces!
Speakers
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Dalhousie Arts Centre - Lobby

11:30am ADT

Medical Research at CORES
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Dalhousie medical researchers are committed to solving serious health challenges in the Maritimes. In this guided tour of the centralized medical research facility, you’ll see what goes into supporting this critical work, from digital imaging to zebrafish!
Speakers
AM

Adriane Maier - Dalhousie Core Research Facilities

Dalhousie
Manager of Research and Infrastructure Support
Medical Research Development Office (MRDO) More information here: https://www.dal.ca/research-and-innovation/support-for-researchers/core-research-facilities.html
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building - Lobby

11:30am ADT

Planetarium & The Night Sky
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
The Dalhousie planetarium introduces the night sky like you’ve never seen it before. Enjoy this tour of the changing night sky, including constellations currently visible and the sky you cannot see from Nova Scotia. 
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Sir James Dunn Building - Planetarium

11:30am ADT

Being an Entrepreneur
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
You can start a business with vibes, but you can’t build it or maintain it on vibes alone. Learn what goes into assessing ideas and building a business around them. Professor David Roach from the Faculty of Management has an engineering background combined with business expertise that has helped hundreds of hopeful entrepreneurs make frank and realistic assessments of how to bring their innovation to market - including his own biomedical engineering business.
Speakers
DR

David Roach - Faculty of Management, Dalhousie

Dalhousie, Faculty of Management
Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1011
  Seminar

1:45pm ADT

Board Games for those who liked to crush or be crushed. ;-)
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
We are going to play some of the best games for the math classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Gord Hamilton - Math Circles, Dalhousie University

Gord Hamilton - Math Circles, Dalhousie University

Director, Nova Scotia Math Circles, Dalhousie University
Designer of Board Games like Santorini and Puzzles like you'll find on MathPickle.com

Gordon Hamilton
MMath, PhD
Director of Nova Scotia Math Circles
Dalhousie University

Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2100

1:45pm ADT

Cybersecurity Session
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Step into the world of cutting-edge cybersecurity at our interactive, hands-on workshop designed for curious and tech-savvy minds. Hosted inside the Emerging Wireless Technologies Lab, this session offers you a rare opportunity to work directly with real-world cybersecurity tools and technologies used by top industries around the globe.
Whether you're passionate about ethical hacking, IoT security, wireless communication, or just curious about how we defend critical systems against cyber threats, this is your chance to explore it all, up close and personal.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Johnson - Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie

Amanda Johnson - Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie

Undergraduate Recruitment Manager, Dalhousie University
Amanda Johnson is the Undergraduate Recruitment Manager for the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. In her day-to-day she is chatting with students and parents, touring high schools across Canada and planning events on the Dalhousie Campus to share with students like... Read More →
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Goldberg Computer Science Building - Room 319

1:45pm ADT

Behind the Scenes in the Dal Arts Centre
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
The Dalhousie Arts Centre is a key feature in Nova Scotia’s arts and culture landscape. It is the home of the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Dalhousie Art Gallery, the oldest public art gallery in the province. It’s an incredible place to learn, and a popular venue for performances by local talent as well as world-famous national and international entertainers. Join the Executive Director of the Arts Centre for this behind-the-scenes tour of these unique spaces!
Speakers
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Dalhousie Arts Centre - Lobby

1:45pm ADT

Discovering Physics
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Enjoy a unique set of demonstrations of the behavior and properties of matter, pulling our favorites from physics classes and labs at Dalhousie. 
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Sir James Dunn Building - Room 117
  Seminar

1:45pm ADT

Finding Your Fit: How to Choose a University and Program That’s Right for You
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Choosing what to study (and where!) after high school can feel overwhelming. Bring your questions to this session with Dr. Mike Smit, Dean, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, and get honest and practical advice that will help you cut through the noise to find the program and place for you. A computer scientist who left his family’s dairy farm in rural Nova Scotia to do ocean, climate, and health research in the Faculty of Management, and program director for the Shad Dalhousie summer program from 2013 to 2023, Dr. Smit has a long history of helping students find their path at universities all over the world. He’ll explore what really matters to you, from your interests and goals to campus culture and career opportunities, so you can make confident, informed decisions about your future.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Smit

Mike Smit

Professor, Dalhousie University
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1009
  Seminar

1:45pm ADT

World of Marketing
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Every day, businesses are competing for your attention: with branding, messaging, product placement, paid advertising, influencers, and viral videos, spending literally one trillion dollars globally to help influence your choices. Pull back the curtain to see how they compete for your attention and why it works, with a Dal professor of marketing. 
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2016
  Seminar
 
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