Do you love science but don’t have anywhere to do cool science experiments? Do you get a little jealous of all the fun science activities aimed towards kids and wish you could participate too? Looking for a cheap date night option? Science at Night is the first event of its kind at the University of Lethbridge! We invite wannabe adult scientists into the lab to enjoy some hands-on science activities in a fun and friendly environment. No experience necessary! Activities will include DNA extraction from bananas, gel electrophoresis and an analysis of antioxidants from food and drinks! The night will conclude with some drinks and treats (obviously not served in the lab!).
Hosted by University of Lethbridge’s Let’s Talk Science Team, we aim to inform our community about the importance of science, especially in everyday life. You may know our program from our popular community events including Spooky Science and Destination Expo. Join us on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to participate in this exciting event! Registration and event details can be found on Eventbrite. Cost is $15/person, cash only. Space is limited! Located in University Hall chemistry teaching labs E750/E714.
ABOUT LET’S TALK SCIENCE:
The Let’s Talk Science Outreach program at the University of Lethbridge targets the local high schools and is managed by graduate student volunteers in the sciences. This program enhances the science experience of local students and provides graduate students with the opportunity to grow their skills in science communication, thereby strengthening the connection between the University and the local community. In the last years, the Let’s Talk Science Outreach program at the University of Lethbridge has conducted numerous school visits to high school classes in Lethbridge and southern Alberta, has offered teachers’ workshops at the Teachers Convention, and has added to the scientific program at the Lethbridge Science Fairs by offering tours of research laboratories and offering numerous hands-on activities for participants.
The Let’s Talk Science Outreach program at the University of Lethbridge is supported by the national Let’s Talk Science organization. Let’s Talk Science is an award-winning, national, non-profit, science outreach organization. Let’s Talk Science creates and delivers science learning programs and services that turn children and youth on to science, keep them engaged in learning and develop their potential to become 21st century citizens, innovators and stewards. For more information about Let’s Talk Science, please visit http://www.letstalkscience.ca/ or http://outreach.letstalkscience.ca/uleth.
Contact:
Laura Keffer-Wilkes, Let's Talk Science Coordinator
kefferwilkesl@uleth.ca or (403) 393-8506
