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Tuesday, September 22
 

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

Building Assistive Technology with Makers Making Change
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
CC

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2018

1:45pm ADT

Careers in Sport
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Dalplex - Studio 1
  Hands-On Workshop

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

DNA Extraction Workshop
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Students will explore the structure of DNA and extract DNA from bananas.
Speakers
LT

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2102
  Hands-On Workshop

1:45pm ADT

Exploring the World of Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
avatar for Constantine Yu - Shad Canada

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2097
  Hands-On Workshop
  • Presented by: Shad
  • Session B

1:45pm ADT

Genes vs. Cancer: How Our Immune System Fights Back
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Hear Dr. Jeanette Boudreau the Director of the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute discuss her research in this interactive session. Dr. Boudreau’s research investigates how human natural killer cell immunogenetics program immune responsiveness to cancer and infectious diseases.
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 1011

1:45pm ADT

Managing Your Money
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
JA

Junior Achievement Nova Scotia

Junior Achievement Nova Scotia
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building - Room 2021

1:45pm ADT

Planes, Trains, and TI?
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
TF

Therese Forsythe

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

Texas Instruments

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building - Room 2068
  Hands-On Workshop

1:45pm ADT

Unlock Your Superpower: Communication That Clicks
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
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
avatar for Jack Rice - Acadia University

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Life Sciences Centre - Room B2098
  Hands-On Workshop

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

Medical Research at CORES
Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm 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 1:45pm - 2:45pm ADT
Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building - 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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