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Events

Science Rendezvouz
Start date:
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Time:
From noon to 3 p.m.
Location:
Garden Patio and Terrace, SickKids atrium

Details:

You're invited to experience world leading science & technology, right here at SickKids!

Science Rendezvous is a Toronto-wide celebration of science designed to engage the public and attract media attention to the city's scientific endeavours. SickKids will be offering a wide variety of demonstrations and hands-on activities that are suitable for the whole family. From Jell-O brain replicas to a robotic surgical arm – we invite everyone to join us for this exciting and educational event.

Diagnostic Imaging
See how much brain activity is required to simply blink your eyes - get a printout of your own brain. Explore the brain’s interior using a 3D interactive image.

Surgical robot
Learn about how this specially designed tool will help surgeons perform paediatric procedures.

Looking at cells
Look at DNA strands suspended in gel. Find out how this science helps to solve criminal cases and provide information about diseases. Watch cells change right under your own eyes through a microscope.

Stomach bacteria
Find out more about H. Pylori which affects more than 50% of the population. See a visual demonstration of how the digestion process works. See how easily germs are spread using special glo germ powder.

Brain and memory activities
Play memory Twister. Look at anatomically correct brain replicas made of jello.

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