About this event:

We will be joining Science World’s cafe scientifique on science in Canada’s North. Join us for discussion, debate and refreshments with local scientists and researchers to consider how northern research is relevant to all Canadians. We’ll delve into the wide range of exploration taking place in Canada’s north, track how global warming affects the ecosystems and species of this area, and discuss what this might mean to us locally.

Along with our interesting experts, there will be a selection of complimentary appetizers provided by One Planet Catering, a “Green” catering company which uses local, organic ingredients with no pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, growth hormones or artificial additives. We will also have a cash bar with a selection of organic wine and beer. 

Panelists:

Andrew Hamilton
2011 Award Recipient—The W. Garfield Weston Awards for Northern Research
PhD Candidate, Environmental Fluid Mechanics (EFM)
EFM & AUV Lab, Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia

David Flanders
Research Scientist, Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning, University of British Columbia

Russel Horwitz
Principal, Kwela Leadership & Talent Management
Instructor, Sustainable Community Development , Simon Fraser University

Lisa Johnson (Moderator)
Reporter, CBC
Multiplatform journalist with a keen interest in environment and science stories

To keep with the Arctic theme, we will be raffling Omnimax tickets for the new Arctic show.

The panel will start at 7 pm but doors will open at 6:00pm with a special opportunity to view the Water Portraits series and meet artist Peter Holmes. Please RSVP so that we comply with liquor laws – you can RSVP on this site or at Science World.