Past Presenters:

 

Dr. Humphrey is a Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America, and a Past President Microscopical Society of Canada.  Her passion for science outreach can be found in the work that she shares to bring the incredible imaging that can be seen with electron microscopes to schools, community groups, and the general public.

 

Dr. Humphrey also hosts a regular feature on CBC’s “North by Northwest” radio show, where her “Up Close Puzzles” have been challenging and delighting listeners for over a year!

 

Exhibitors from 2024!

Nanaimo Science

North Island Wildlife Recovery Association

Dino Lab (Victoria)

Raymond Penner Extreme Science Show

Vancouver Island Fishing for Fun Society

Hidden Realm Adventures Inc.

Vancouver Island Regional Library

Engineers and Geoscientists BC

CJ Critter Company

Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association

Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers

City of Nanaimo LIT/Quest Program

Ocean Networks Canada

Nanaimo Astronomy Society

Nanaimo Community Kitchens

Nanaimo Foodshare

BC Parks Foundation

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

Royal BC Museum 

The Raptors

Butterfly World Coombs

Mid Island LEGO Users Group

Vancouver Island University – Physics, Engineering & Astronomy Department

Vancouver Island University – Computer Science Club

Centre of the Universe, at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory

Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation

New this year – Artisan Vendors:

Nanaimo Rock & Gem

Amanda Key Design & Illustration

The Hollow Bird

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

VMAC Air

Coastal Community Credit Union

SEAMOR Marine

MOSAIC Forest Management

Island Architectural Millwork

Array Web + Creative

Country Club Centre

Support from our sponsors help bring in special presenters to this event, provide amazing door prizes including a full week of summer camp, and, make this event a success!

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