2024 STEAM Big Award Winner

University of Toronto

The Science Rendezvous team at the University of Toronto (UofT), St. George Campus embraced the challenge of STEAM Big! in 2024, going above and beyond to deliver an exceptional and captivating event.

Coordinating one of the largest SR events in the country, Co-Chairs Alyssa Yang and Leanna Smith led an Executive team of 43 volunteers (with over 500 volunteers in total), all dedicated to making the festival bigger and better than ever.

Science Rendezvous 2024 presented a unique set of challenges. Due to an unforeseen circumstances, the organizing team had to shift venues with less than a week’s notice. Despite the challenges, this team managed to seamlessly transition from their planned event space at Front Campus, Kings College Circle, back to the historical event venue of St. George St. in four days! This rapid pivot was a testament to the dedication and resilience of the organizing team, partners, and volunteers.

Consequently, a notable success was our seamless transition from pivoting from our new event venue on Front Campus, Kings College Circle, back to the historical event venue of St. George St, in just under four calendar days.

A Celebration of Science, Innovation, and Art at Science Rendezvous 2024

In 2024, 46 booths showcased groundbreaking research and innovation from the University of Toronto, the provide of Ontario, and beyond. Of these, 33 featured departments and research centers based within UofT, while 13 were hosted by external STEM organizations.

The SciArt Gallery had its largest and most diverse showcase of artistic STEM talent yet, featuring the work of 42 artists, including  seasoned professionals and students alike.

Other fan favourites also made a return in 2024, including the Science Chase, which challenged participants with 8 unique activities, the Science Fair competition, where elementary and high school students showcased their research, and the SRHacks competition, a novel program where students put their engineering and coding skills to the test!

Celebrating the Spirit of Science Rendezvous at UofT, St. George

The Science Rendezvous team at UofT, St. George Campus has once again demonstrated their resilience and their commitment to making science accessible, engaging, and fun for all. This outstanding event is a testament to the dedication and passion of the entire team. Thank you for your leadership, enthusiasm, and for being an integral part of the Science Rendezvous community.

We are looking forward to seeing what you will come up with in 2025!