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11:30am ADT

3D Printed Flashlight

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1007

You will assemble your own flashlight using a 3D printed body, wires, a switch, and light while you learn more about what the Engineering program at Dalhousie has to offer.

Speakers

Karyn Hemsworth - Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie

Dalhousie

Karyn Hemsworth is Student Engagement Coordinator for the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University. Her focus is on Engineering student retention through program implementation and outreach to young potential Engineers through information sessions with hands-on activities. For... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1007

Hands-On Workshop, Session A

Presented by: Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering
Session A

11:30am ADT

Board Games for those who liked to crush or be crushed. ;-)

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Life Sciences Centre - Room B2100

We are going to play some of the best games for the math classroom.

Speakers

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

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

11:30am ADT

Building Assistive Technology with Makers Making Change

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2018

Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program supports STEM education through an assistive technology lens. Our workshops encourage students to tackle real-world challenges and to empathize with people with disabilities. In this workshop, students can expect hands on use of tools like soldering irons to create or make an assistive device while also exploring community impact and how we can use science and technology for good.

Speakers

Courtney Cameron - Makers Making Change

Regional Coordinator, Makers Making Change

Courtney has been working with Makers Making Change since 2019 and working in the disability field for over 15 years. With this background, she was drawn to Makers Making Change because of the community impact the program creates and the ability to grow Science Technology Engineering... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2018

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Makers Making Change
Session A

11:30am ADT

Careers in Sport

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Dalplex - Studio 1

Dalhousie student-athletes succeed in their sport, in their degree programs, and after graduation, and are often passionate about continuing to work in the sport they played. Join Dal Athletics to explore career options in sport and recreation.

Speakers

Dalhousie Athletics

Dalhousie

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Dalplex - Studio 1

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dal Athletics
Session A

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Cybersecurity Session

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Goldberg Computer Science Building - Room 319

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

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 →

Srini Simpalli

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Goldberg Computer Science Building - Room 319

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

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Design Thinking

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1009

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

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.

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

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

11:30am ADT

DNA Extraction Workshop

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Life Sciences Centre - Room B2102

Students will explore the structure of DNA and extract DNA from bananas.

Speakers

Let's Talk Science

Science Producer, Let's Talk Science

At Let's Talk Science, we connect educators and youth with outstanding volunteers to deliver a wide variety of meaningful science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences in both school and community settings.

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2102

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Let's Talk Science
Session A

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Exploring the World of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Life Sciences Centre - Room B2097

Step into the fascinating world of AI—where machines learn, think, and even create. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how Artificial Intelligence evolved, how it makes decisions, and why it’s transforming the way we learn and live. Through hands-on activities and thought experiments, you’ll explore what it means for computers to “think,” uncover the basics of neural networks, and imagine how AI could shape your own future.

Speakers

Constantine Yu - Shad Canada

Shad Canada

As Shad’s Director of Lead Generation, Constantine Yu leads Shad's marketing and communication initiatives designed to grow Shad’s community of future innovators. He oversees multi-channel campaigns, brand storytelling, and strategic communications that connect students, educators... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2097

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Shad
Session A

11:30am ADT

Managing Your Money

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2021

During this interactive session, students will have the opportunity to explore real-life money concepts and build skills to use in their everyday financial futures. Join this session for an overview on personal budgeting, understanding credit and debt, and asking all the money questions you have always wondered about.

Speakers

Junior Achievement Nova Scotia

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2021

Hands-On Workshop, Session A

Presented by: Junior Achievement
Session A

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Motion Capture in Medicine: Where Technology Meets the Human Body

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Dentistry Building (DOHM lab) - Room 2123

Step into the world of biomechanics and see how technology helps us understand the way people move. In this session, you will visit our motion analysis lab and explore how engineers use cameras, sensors, and force plates to study human movement in 3D. You’ll see a live demonstration of motion capture, learn how this data helps clinicians and engineers improve recovery after injuries and surgeries, and even try out some of the tools yourself. Discover how we use innovative technology to measure motion and design better treatments for patients recovering from injury or surgery.

Speakers

Stephanie Civiero

Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie

Growing up in southern Ontario, Stephanie attended McMaster University where she completed her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 2021. She then moved to Halifax, where she completed a master's degree in biomedical engineering at Dalhousie University in 2024. She then... Read More →

Nadim Ammoury - Biomedical Enginnering, Dalhousie

Dalhousie,

Nadim is a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at Dalhousie University. Under the supervision of Prof. Janie Wilson and with collaboration with local orthopaedic surgeons, he is looking at how patients receiving total knee replacement surgery vary from one another and how to personalize... Read More →

Adam Dorrance

Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie

Adam Dorrance is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie. He is interested in researching ACL injuries and the return-to-sport of athletes following ACL surgery. He wants to provide clinicians with important information about the athlete’s movements (that you would... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Dentistry Building (DOHM lab) - Room 2123

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dalhousie University Biomedical Engineering
Session A

11:30am ADT

Planes, Trains, and TI?

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 2068

In this hands-on session you will experience Python coding with TI technology to drive robotic cars, fly drones and control Micro:bits. No coding experience required!

Speakers

Therese Forsythe

Instructor at Acadia and high school math teacher at Horton High School, Texas Instruments and Acadia University

Texas Instruments

Tom is the TI Educational Technology Consultant for Canada, supporting math, science, and STEM educators and education across Canada use TI technology more effectively. He has been a leader in the effective use of technology to support student learning in math and science for decades... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 2068

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Texas Instruments
Session A

11:30am ADT

The Human Side of Cancer Research: Care, Access, and Impact

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2016

Hear Dr. Robin Urquhart, Canadian Cancer Society Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Research, talk about her research. Focused on cancer care, Dr. Urquhart studies access to and quality of care, patient and family outcomes and experiences, and how to more effectively move research evidence into clinical practice and healthcare policy. Her research spans the entire cancer continuum, from primary prevention to survivorship and end-of-life care.

Speakers

Dr. Robin Urquhart - Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie

Dalhousie, Faculty of Medicine

Canadian Cancer Society Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Research,

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2016

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
Session A

11:30am ADT

Unlock Your Superpower: Communication That Clicks

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Life Sciences Centre - Room B2098

What if you could talk to anyone in a way that really connects? Imagine working on a team where everyone understands each other so well that you can accomplish anything together. In this workshop, you’ll discover what makes you and the people around you tick. You’ll learn how to understand different personalities, communicate better, and build strong, high performing teams.

Speakers

Jack Rice - Acadia University

Director, Digital and Extended Learning, Acadia University

Jack Rice is an experienced educator and academic leader. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Maple League of Universities and the Director of Digital and Extended Learning at Acadia University. Jack’s career spans K-12 education and higher education leadership... Read More →

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2098

Hands-On Workshop

Presented by: Acadia University
Session A

11:30am ADT

Behind the Scenes in the Dal Arts Centre

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Dalhousie Arts Centre - Lobby

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

Kevin Tanner - Dalhousie Arts Centre

Dalhousie Arts Centre

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Dalhousie Arts Centre - Lobby

Place-Based Exploration, Session A

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

11:30am ADT

Medical Research at CORES

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building - Lobby

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

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

Place-Based Exploration

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

11:30am ADT

Planetarium & The Night Sky

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Sir James Dunn Building - Planetarium

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.

Speakers

Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science - Dalhousie

Dalhousie

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT
Sir James Dunn Building - Planetarium

Place-Based Exploration

Presented by: Dalhousie University
Session A

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Being an Entrepreneur

Tuesday September 22, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm ADT

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1011

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

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

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Presented by: Dalhousie University
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