It has been 15 years since the last adult obesity clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) were published in Canada. Since then, there have been immense changes in evidence in the field of clinical obesity, specifically regarding nutrition recommendations. The 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity CPGs recommend a shift in the understanding of obesity that advocates for providers, researchers, policy makers and public messaging to move away from an 'eat-less, move-more' mentality. This webinar will provide attendees with a review of the Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) evidence, recommendations, and clinical pearls to apply into practice.

An interactive panel featuring women who have attained leadership roles within the profession focusing on lessons learned, tools and resources.

Astronomer Rachel Wang and Program Coordinator Michael Unger will be talking about all the latest in space science and hot topics in the news. After a short presentation there will be time to answer your questions. If you’d like to ask a question be sure to join in the chat on the live stream and ask away!

Visit virtual technology businesses in London area for students, professionals and the public to learn, network and link with local companies.

Design thinking challenge for youth where they will address a social or environmental issue that is relevant to the local community in their everyday lives.

Discuss community, mutual success and personal/ professional development, with female engineers in various career stages, in a safe and open space.

Learn how Indigenous ways of knowing and technology inspire innovation today and are key to sustainable responses to global challenges.

Join us for an exciting live show on Hawai'ian Indigenous Astronomy including the revitalization of Wayfinding and traditional Hawai'ian methods of navigation. Students from the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences will present their research which will include a place-based activity, “Make Your Own Hawai'ian Star Compasses” and essential understanding of the Hawai'ian Star Families. Also an important discussion on the parallels between the Indigenous Hawaiian process of choosing a crew and the NASA process used for the Artemis Moon mission (2024) and later the Mars mission (2030’s), both grounded in similar missions of exploration but employing different technologies.

Garth Covernton
PhD Exti Seminar, Biology Department, UVic
“Microplastics in Coastal Marine Environments”

The control of water vapour diffusion is a critical design consideration for building enclosure durability and occupant health in Northern Canada.

A virtual activity for grades K-4 students to work on an activity together packaging a potato chip using materials found at home/ a free kit to pick up from the London’s Children Museum. (https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/)

This 1-hour workshop is packed with fun facts and magical tales of how pi and circles came to be in the first place! You will walk away understanding why pi is so important and special, how it even got discovered in the first place, and some crazy cool ways we use it IRL! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT CANADA'S DRAG RACE'S KYNE SANTOS IS OUR SURPRISE PI-DAY GUEST AHHHH! A math student at the University of Waterloo, Kyne uses her love for math & drag to break stereotypes in a fun, accessible way! Seriously. This 800k+ follower Tik Tok celeb is about to blow your MIND! Small fee donated to charity.

Our host Michael Unger, from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, will be joined by our astronomer Rachel Wang, and Dr. Matthew Choptuik, a theoretical physicist and professor at The University of British Columbia. Dr. Choptuik will be talking about how physicists are now using Einstein’s equations for something called Numerical Relativity.

By tuning in live you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion. So grab your favourite beverage and tune in as we celebrate Pi Day and Einstein’s Birthday!

This partnership with Giant Screen Films allows Spark members and the community in southern Alberta to rent a selection of top-selling titles, each supported by extensive curricular and life-long learning activities. Use the film links below to start your show.

Since we cannot travel freely this winter, Spark is pleased to help you take cinematic journeys with the Calgary science centre to the far corners of earth and across the eons.

Students and professionals connect around cutting edge technologies and career opportunities after a panel discussion, in break out rooms.

Experts from diverse backgrounds and aspiring engineering professionals chat about knowledge, skills, and ethical values required to work in engineering.

A dynamic panel discussion about Civil Engineering with students and professionals discussing the unique world of Shoreline Protection.

Join Let's Talk Science Outreach at Mount Allison University to read Helen Patuck's new book, "My Hero Is You" and complete a hands-on science activity about the importance of soap and washing your hands!

In this activity, students will use everyday household items to learn about germs, how they spread and the importance of washing our hands as an effective way to prevent the spread of infections.

For this activity, you will need:
bowl of water, black pepper, soap, paper towel, glitter, pom poms

As we approach spring equinox, an important day in many calendars, we will be discussing how astronomy influences religious observances around the world. You’ll be surprised by some of the astronomical histories behind religious traditions!