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!
We are excited to turn Nanaimo Science’s studio into a full microscopy lab, where families will be able to try out digital microscopes, compound microscopes, and observe specimens handled by Dr. Humphrey with a tabletop scanning electron microscope!  Magnification will let us see items that are on the micrometer scale (µm or 1 thousandth of a millimeter!)

 

We are grateful for the generous sponsorship from VMAC which has made it possible for us to invite Dr. Humphrey to Science Sunday.
We are extremely pleased to introduce another key presenter, Mr. Pat Trask from the Courtenay and District Museum & Paleontology Centre!
Mr. Trask is a Museum Curator of Natural History at the Courtenay and District Museum & Paleontology Centre where he has worked for over 30 years.  He is best known for his work promoting the Elasmosaurus, an 80 million year old long-necked plesiosaur.  A complete Elasmosaur skeleton was found in the late-1980’s by his brother Mike (and his then 12-year old daughter Heather) in the Comox Valley; Mr. Trask continued his work with this large marine reptile and has discovered another in 2020!  These findings were remarkable as the Elasmosaur had not previously been found west of the Canadian Rockies.  Recently, the Elasmosaur was adopted as the provincial fossil of British Columbia!
Mr. Trask continues to take part in paleontological work, planning new digs, and sharing this field experience with students, families and other visitors at the Courtenay and District Museum.
We are excited to have Mr. Trask deliver presentations at our Science Sunday Expo and share examples from his long career as an amateur paleontologist.

 

We are grateful for the generous sponsorship from Coastal Community Credit Union which has made it possible for us to invite Mr. Trask to Science Sunday.
Confirmed Exhibitors for 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

 

 

Fun SCIENCE ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE!
  • Take your photo with our Beuchet Illusion chair
  • Explore additive and subtractive colour mixing
  • Build with KEVA – Build towers, bridges and more!
  • Identify trees
  • Face paint & Science crafts
  • And more!

There will also be a 50/50 raffle and amazing door prizes for attendees!

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!

Hey Parents!

Nanaimo Science offers a wide range of activities aimed at children from infancy to Grade 7.  Check out our school break camps, Pro-D day camps and workshops, and Homeschool supports!

Explore Programs