Lecture / Seminar
openacadia@acadiau.ca
902 585-1434
Open Acadia and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science of Acadia University invite you to join us in celebrating the 26th Annual Huggins High School Science Seminar. Students from Grades 10, 11, and 12 across Atlantic Canada are invited to participate in a day of engaging lectures and interactive activities on the Acadia University campus.
This year’s edition of the seminar returns to our popular variety show format. Students will enjoy a series of presentations encompassing an array of topics and scientific disciplines:
- Oil Spills and Offshore Energy – Dr. Ken Lee, leading Canadian consultant on the Gulf of Mexico spill, explores the science behind drilling and spills.
- Panel Discussion: Are Machines Capable of Human Intelligence? – Professors of philosophy, neuroscience, and computer science provide their perspectives and take questions from the audience.
- Picturing the Mind: Neuroimagery and Reading – Psychology professor Dr. Randy Lynn Newman shares her research and use of cutting-edge neuroimaging tools.
- Chemistry Show – Dr. Vlad Zamlynny shows off weird science, including liquid nitrogen and exploding gummy bears.
Students interested in participating must complete a registration form available on our website and receive a recommendation from a teacher. A student fee of $50 includes lunch and snacks.
The three lectures will also be available free of charge as recorded videos available online after the seminar has taken place. For detailed information on the seminar’s featured speakers, student registration, and fees, please visit our website at http://huggins.acadiau.ca.
openacadia@acadiau.ca
902 585-1434
Open Acadia and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science of Acadia University invite you to join us in celebrating the 26th Annual Huggins High School Science Seminar. Students from Grades 10, 11, and 12 across Atlantic Canada are invited to participate in a day of engaging lectures and interactive activities on the Acadia University campus.
This year’s edition of the seminar returns to our popular variety show format. Students will enjoy a series of presentations encompassing an array of topics and scientific disciplines:
- Oil Spills and Offshore Energy – Dr. Ken Lee, leading Canadian consultant on the Gulf of Mexico spill, explores the science behind drilling and spills.
- Panel Discussion: Are Machines Capable of Human Intelligence? – Professors of philosophy, neuroscience, and computer science provide their perspectives and take questions from the audience.
- Picturing the Mind: Neuroimagery and Reading – Psychology professor Dr. Randy Lynn Newman shares her research and use of cutting-edge neuroimaging tools.
- Chemistry Show – Dr. Vlad Zamlynny shows off weird science, including liquid nitrogen and exploding gummy bears.
Students interested in participating must complete a registration form available on our website and receive a recommendation from a teacher. A student fee of $50 includes lunch and snacks.
The three lectures will also be available free of charge as recorded videos available online after the seminar has taken place. For detailed information on the seminar’s featured speakers, student registration, and fees, please visit our website at http://huggins.acadiau.ca.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing: $50 - includes lunch and snacks
32 University Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
botanicalgardens@acadiau.ca
902-585-5242
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