North York Central Library, Science & Technology

Free Science* Events

*and applied-science

Please confirm the date and time of events prior to attending, as they sometimes change.

Sunday, April 3

Lost Waterways. Sunday Walking Tours. High Park Nature. That gurgling sound beneath your feet? It’s a river! Join city planner Leo deSorcy for an informative walk following the flow. Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Time & location: 10:30 AM – 12 PM High Park, 200 Parkside Dr. Meet at the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park. For more information: http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=Explore.WalkingTours

Ontario’s Badgers. Toronto Field Naturalists. Josh Sayers from the Ontario Badger Project will talk about what is known about these endangered mammals and the steps being taken to learn more about badger ecology.

Time & location: 2:30 PM Emmanuel College, Room 001 (1 floor below street level), 75 Queens Park For more information: http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org/v-lectures.htm

Monday, April 4

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Waste Diversion in Houses, Apartments and Condos. City of Toronto. Long Term Waste Management Strategy. A presentation and workshop discussion on the draft Long Term Waste Management Strategy’s recommendations for reducing, reusing, drop-off depots and options specific to multi-residential buildings. Followed by a Q&A session and small group discussions.

Time & location: 6:30 – 9 PM YMCA, Auditorium, 20 Grosvenor St. Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reduce-reuse-and-recycle-waste-diversion-in- houses-apartments-and-condos-tickets-22918811783

Tuesday, April 5

Sex & Seniors Information Session. Bernard Betel Centre. Join Caroline Grammer for a fun and educational session on sexual education and seniors.

Time & location: 10 – 11:30 AM Bernard Betel Centre, Library, 1003 Steeles Ave. West For more information: http://www.betelcentre.org/event/sex-seniors-information-session-0

Design Thinking in HealthCare. DesignMeets. When using a Design Thinking methodology, the problem is looked at through a creative lens with the goal to meet the needs of people—users of a system. Using a design problem solving process, it’s time to rethink how we manage a healthy population across regions, through hospitals and clinics, keeping providers and end-users top of mind.

Time & location: 6 PM MaRS Discovery District, 101 College St. Registration required: http://designmeets.ca/events/designmeets-design-thinking-in-healthcare/

TorontoVR 23: Modbox. TorontoVR. Come and share, discuss, explore and debate the new potential of Virtual Reality. Modbox is a VR physics sandbox game for the HTC Vive. Create your own Holodeck experience to play in and share.

Time & location: 7 PM Globacore Headquarters, 90 Fraser Ave. Registration required: http://www.meetup.com/TorontoVR/events/228179700/

Wednesday, April 6

From Carcinomas to “Eskimomas”: Race and Risk-Assessment in Canadian Cancer Control. University of Toronto. Munk School of Global Affairs. Speakers: Jennifer Fraser, University of Toronto & Anne-Emanuelle Birn, University of Toronto. The notion that cancer disproportionately affects Indigenous populations is everywhere in the Canadian health-science literature. Some have argued that Indigenous peoples could not be subsumed under the cancer-risk assessments applied to the general population. This presentation will explore how certain cancer types came to be linked with Aboriginal ancestry, and will discuss how these “high risk” and “low risk” medical labels have become embedded within medical discourse over time.

Time & location: 10 AM – 12 PM Munk School of Global Affairs, North House, Room 208N, 1 Devonshire Pl. Registration required: http://munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/18644/register/ For more information: http://munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/18644/

Engaging Futures: Creating Sustainable Cities. Eric Krause Memorial Lecture. University of Toronto. School of the Environment. Speaker: John Robinson, University of Toronto. What does it mean to create a climate friendly or sustainable city? This presentation argues that this implies going beyond traditional climate and sustainability policy levers to explore the potential for transformative change in the underlying development paths of a city. The presentation concludes with some thoughts on the role of the university in fostering transformative social change.

Time & location: 4:10 – 5:30 PM Earth Sciences Building, Basement, Room 149, 5 Bancroft Ave. For more information: http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries/EnvironmentSeminarSeri es/Engaging.aspx

Contesting Extraction in the Deep Sea. Science for Peace. Speaker: Anna Zalik, York University.

Time & location: 7 – 9 PM University College, Room 144, 15 King’s College Circle For more information: http://scienceforpeace.ca/contesting-extraction-in-the-deep-sea

Thursday, April 7

Introduction to Social Media. Bernard Betel Centre. Speaker: Faye Stollon, Centennial College. Learn more about social media and how older adults are using these sites to stay connected.

Time & location: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Bernard Betel Centre, Synagogue, 1003 Steeles Ave. West For more information: http://www.betelcentre.org/event/introduction-social-media

New Constraints on the Timing of India-Asia Collision. University of Toronto. Dept. of Earth Sciences. Speaker: Peter DeCelles, University of Arizona.

Time & location: 12 PM Earth Sciences Centre, Room 2093, 22 Russell St. For more information: http://webcan.es.utoronto.ca/research/seminars/

Friday, April 8

Quantum Computing Basics: Insights into Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals (Part 2). North York Physics Group. This will be Part 2 of a two part presentation based on a quantum computing course offered by edx.org titled: “BerkeleyX: CS-191x Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computation”.

Time & location: 6:30 – 9 PM North York Civic Centre, Lower Level, Committee Room, 5100 Yonge St. Registration required: http://www.meetup.com/northyorkphysics/events/229597734/

Tuesday, April 12

Waste Recovery and Residual: How to Handle Remaining Materials. City of Toronto. Long Term Waste Management Strategy. A presentation on the recommendations for recovering materials and disposing of residual waste. Includes a Q&A session.

Time & location: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waste-recovery-and-residual-how-to-handle- remaining-materials-tickets-22919332340

Wednesday, April 13

The Life and Death of (Relatively) Small Stars. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre. Speaker: Dr. Christina Smith, York University. Small stars evolve very differently to their much larger counterparts. In this lecture, Dr. Smith will talk about the evolution and eventual demise of stars, discussing how they are studied and highlighting some interesting findings along the way.

Time & location: 7:30 – 10 PM North York Memorial Community Hall, Burgundy Room A, 5110 Yonge St. For more information: http://rascto.ca/content/speakers-night-13 Thursday, April 14

The Environment Movement: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Robert Hunter Memorial Lecture. University of Toronto. School of the Environment. Speakers: John Bennet, Friends of the Earth Canada & Dan McDermott, Sierra Club of Canada Foundation.

Women’s Health & Gynecologic Cancers. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. An evening discussion on gynecologic cancers. Leading Sunnybrook experts will discussion cervix cancer prevention in 2016, new surgical approaches for gynecologic cancers, latest MRI-guided radiotherapies, and advances in ovarian cancer treatment. Free parking in Garage One. Please RSVP by April 13.

Time & location: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Bayview Campus, E-Wing, Ground Floor, McLaughlin Auditorium, 2075 Bayview Ave. Registration required: Call (416) 480-4117 or email [email protected] or visit http://sunnybrook.ca/calendar/event.asp?e=1031&m=&page=33990

Saturday, April 16

Let’s Transform TO – Brainstorming for a Sustainable City. Green Neighbours 21. Did you know the City of Toronto is working on a plan – “Transform TO” – with a goal to reduce 80% of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050? It’s a tall order, so they are asking communities to get involved and come up with their best ideas. Bring your ideas to this brainstorming event.

Time & location: 10 AM – 12 PM Artscape Wychwood Barns, Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. For more information: http://www.gn21.ca/let%E2%80%99s-transform-brainstorming-sustainable- city

Sunday, April 17

Spring Photo Buff Walk. Sunday Walking Tours. High Park Nature. Professional photographer David Allen helps you frame the best seasonal images. Bring your camera. Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Thursday, April 21

Posture: Does it Matter? Bernard Betel Centre. Speaker: Dr. Calvin Cheung, Downsview Chiropractic. Does the way you stand and sit affect your health? The speaker will discuss if posture really does matter.

Time & location: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Bernard Betel Centre, Synagogue, 1003 Steeles Ave. West For more information: http://www.betelcentre.org/event/posture-does-it-matter

Late Lessons from Early Warnings. Douglas Pimlott Memorial Lecture. University of Toronto. School of the Environment. Speaker: David Gee, Brunel University.

Friday, April 22

Programming the World of Uncertain Things. University of Toronto. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Speaker: Kathryn McKinley, Microsoft Research.

Time & location: 10 AM Sandford Fleming Building, Room 1105, 10 King’s College Rd. For more information: https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/about/distinguished-lectures/

Saturday, April 23

Jim Baillie Memorial Bird Walk: Leslie Street Spit. Toronto Ornithological Club. Leader: John Carley. See early migrants, such as warblers and sparrows and fall migrants, like raptors and shorebirds on this walk. May involve walking on unpaved trails that may be muddy, steep, overgrown and/or uneven. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent appropriate to the weather/season, and bring a snack or lunch and something to drink. Please do not bring pets.

Time & location: 8 AM – 2 PM Meet at the foot of Leslie St. at Unwin Ave. (south of Lakeshore Blvd. East) For more information: http://www.torontobirding.ca/site/outings

Bird Walk. Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront. Leader: Bob Yukich.

Time & location: 9 – 11 AM Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Meet in the south parking lot (map: https://goo.gl/jSLRRk) For more information: http://www.ccfew.org/html/bird_walks.html

Tuesday, April 26

Wearable Workshop: Lessons Learned in Bringing New Tech to Market. We Are Wearables. A discussion forum for developers, product managers and entrepreneurs looking to learn more about bringing wearable technology to market. The event includes brief presentations from companies sharing their experiences followed by a panel-style Q&A session.

Time & location: 6:30 – 9 PM Extreme Innovations, Suite 1600, 67 Yonge St. Registration required: http://www.meetup.com/Wearable-Wednesday-Toronto/events/229773736/

Wednesday, April 27

Distraction: Friend or Foe? Bernard Betel Centre. Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Grady, Baycrest Health Sciences. For older adults, distraction has its benefits. Everyone is affected by distraction, but did you know that older brains make good use of “useless” information? Find out how your brain learns new things and what it’s up to when you are at rest or doing more than one task at a time.

Time & location: 1 – 2:30 PM Bernard Betel Centre, Auditorium, 1003 Steeles Ave. West For more information: http://www.betelcentre.org/event/distraction-friend-foe

Recreational Astronomy Night. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre. Members will show their latest projects and give tutorials and tips on astronomy topics.

Time & location: 7:30 – 10 PM North York Memorial Community Hall, Burgundy Room A, 5110 Yonge St. For more information: http://rascto.ca/content/recreational-astronomy-night-25

Thursday, April 28

Eating Well as You Get Older. Bernard Betel Centre. Speaker: Dr. Alona Ross, Health and Nutrition Consultant. This presentation will discuss a variety of nutrition topics including the truth about dairy products, proteins, the importance of fruit, if meat is necessary and more.

Time & location: 1:30 – 2:30 PM Bernard Betel Centre, Synagogue, 1003 Steeles Ave. West For more information: http://www.betelcentre.org/event/eating-well-you-get-older

There are also free programs at the Toronto Public Library.

 Science & Technology programs: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and- classes/categories/science-technology.jsp  Health & Wellness programs: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs- and-classes/categories/health-wellness.jsp

Or have a look at the What’s On program guide, available in branches.

Also, connect with us online and get the latest library news, event listings and librarian expertise at the North York Central Library blog: http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/north-york-central-blog/

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North York Central Library, Science & Technology Department