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Board of Directors

Dr. Tabitha Wood

Chair of Science Rendezvous

Associate Dean of Science, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry
University of Winnipeg

Dr. Joanna Yu

Vice Chair of Science Rendezvous

Matthew Mackenzie
Manager of Government and Community Relations
Ontario Tech University

Lissa Matyas
VP, Global Government Affairs
CIFAR

Julie Ann May
President
The Reddington Communications Company

Amanda Mercier
Director, Strategic Initiatives – Advancement
Ontario Tech University

Angel Morales
Co-Founder
Spotliite Inc.

Angeline Nelson
Director, Community Learning and Engagement, Indigenous Engagement
The University of Winnipeg

Taufik Valiante
Senior Scientist, Krembil Brain Institute
University Health Network

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Executive Leadership

Professor R. J. Dwayne Miller, FRSC, FCIC
President, Science Rendezvous
Professor of Chemistry and Physics, Distinguished Faculty Research Chair
University of Toronto

Katie Miller
Executive Director/ Secretary of Science Rendezvous
kathleen.miller@sciencerendezvous.org

Lynda Colgan
Executive Director, Education and Development, Science Rendezvous lynda.colgan@sciencerendezvous.org

Lidya Salim
Communications Coordinator
lidya.salim@sciencerendezvous.org

Karen Eriksen
Treasurer of Science Rendezvous
keriksen@rogers.com

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🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟 Emily Verhoek is th

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

Emily Verhoek is the Outreach and Teaching Coordinator at the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre.

Emily has been involved with Science Rendezvous since 2017. "Over the years, we have been able to focus on topics that are important to our local area and bring wildlife like turtles, fish, and insects to the events and allow children to get a closer look!", she shares.

"Every year, it’s so rewarding to see visitors’ faces when they get to interact with or encounter something new (or old in a new way)."

Read the full story in our ✨Hall of Fame✨ by visiting https://tinyurl.com/SR-2024OutstandingVolunteers

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟 Melanie Gregg is a

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

Melanie Gregg is a Professor in the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health, The University of Winnipeg.

Melanie became involved with Science Rendezvous in 2019, when the theme was incorporating the Arts into STEM. "We organized a session on dance and it's relationship to STEAM. Dr. Tabitha Wood reached out and asked if our department would get involved."

"My favourite was the demonstration we did with point shoes in clay, so you can see how much more pressure/force occurs when on pointe compared to dispersing the pressure with flat feet", she shares.

Read the full story in our ✨Hall of Fame✨ by visiting https://tinyurl.com/SR-2024OutstandingVolunteers

Alyssa Yang is a Master of Science Candidate at th

Alyssa Yang is a Master of Science Candidate at the University of Toronto. She has been involved with Science Rendezvous since 2017! "From the moment I joined as a standard volunteer, I knew this was an organization I wanted to be deeply involved with", she shared.

"The idea of a STEAM outreach event immediately caught my attention, and after learning more about it, I knew this was an organization I wanted to join and represent. Over the years, SR has grown exponentially, expanding its mission to promote STEAM to youth and marginalized communities, especially Indigenous communities. Additionally, SR continues to innovate and grow through projects like the Million Tree Project and SRHacks. Not to mention the utmost supporting team at SR National."

Alyssa has contributed in various roles over the years, including as a volunteer, executive member, head executive, and now as co-chair. Thank you for being an invaluable member of the Science Rendezvous community, Alyssa!

Read the full story in our ✨Hall of Fame✨ by clicking the link in our bio or going to tinyurl.com/SR-2024OutstandingVolunteers

Meet Tim Igbokwe - a recent #UWindsor graduate and

Meet Tim Igbokwe - a recent #UWindsor graduate and a passionate advocate for science education and outreach!

Tim's dedication to inspiring the next generation shines through his roles as a former volunteer and current coordinator for Let's Talk Science as well as student chair of Science Rendezvous Windsor in 2023 and 2024.

“My involvement in Science Rendezvous has shown me that I love to work with children,” Tim shares. He now hopes to pursue a career in medicine and is considering working with youth in the future. Regardless of the path he takes, we know that Tim is on a mission to make a difference!

Thank you, Tim, for your incredible dedication! 🌟

Read the full story at: https://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/news/2024/10/11/uwindsor-graduate-tim-igbokwe-inspires-the-next-generation-through-science-rendezvous/

#ScienceUWindsor #YQG #Lancers #UWinAlumni

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National Indigenous Peoples Day is held on the summer solstice to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Every year, numerous events and activities are organized across the country. For more information and to find an event near you, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/NIPD2024

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Are you ready to INNOVATE? ✨ Science Rendezvous

Are you ready to INNOVATE? ✨ Science Rendezvous is back with a new lineup of exciting activities, shows, and demos!

Find an event site at www.sciencerendezvous.ca

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