ANNUAL REPORT ASTC SCIENCE WORLD SOCIETY 2016/17 33,618 Volunteer hours

389 Volunteers

770,319 Visitors “ When we dream alone it is only a dream, 47,082 Members but when many dream together it is 28,000+ On The Road students the beginning of a new reality. –FRIEDENSREICH HUNDERTWASSER 31,500+ Scientists and Innovators in the Schools students

55,165 Spring Lab visitors

33,000+ Winter Lab visitors CHAIR & CEO REPORT This is my last year as Chair of the Board of Directors. Science World is experiencing an exciting moment in its evolution. In July 2016, I am thrilled to welcome Scott Sampson to the helm I arrived as the new CEO with a single overarching question in mind—in the coming This was a pivotal year for Science World. A new President and CEO, of Science World and I look forward to the progress generation, what pressing societal role does Science World need to serve for and prosperity that will occur under Scott’s guidance Greater Vancouver and for BC? We are in the midst of seeking input from our staff, the development of a new gallery and the beginning of a new strategic and inspiration. board, volunteers and a variety of community stakeholders. Whatever the outcome direction, have made this an exciting year under the dome. of these sessions and the strategic planning that follows, we’re confi dent that As I refl ect on my time as Chair, I’ve enjoyed being our newly defi ned path will lead us toward a bright future in which all residents a part of Science World’s growth as a leader in of British Columbia have access to engaging science-learning opportunities. BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT continued to wow visitors into the Our inaugural Science of Cocktails event was a huge success and experiential learning and a part of many amazing I sincerely hope that you’ll join us on this journey! spring of 2016. We then shifted from mysteries of the animal kingdom to funds raised went to our Field Trip Bursary Program, which is helping events, like our 25th anniversary under the dome. the mysterious world of espionage, with our summer feature exhibition, underserved classes visit Science World. This year’s event was an even However, being part of the Wonder Gallery’s I would like to acknowledge Bryan Tisdall for 19 remarkable Top Secret: License to Spy. In the fall, we discovered that it’s a small greater success and will help even more students get excited by science. journey from concept to creation has years of leadership at Science World. Thanks in large world after all, with Zoom into Nano. In January, we celebrated 150 years been one of my most memorable. part to his efforts, I walked into a healthy institution of Canadian innovation with the national launch of the Innovation150 This year, we welcomed Dr Scott Sampson to the role of President and The gallery is a new jewel in ready to contemplate next steps. Thank you Bryan. Festival, right here at Science World! As part of the festival, visitors CEO of Science World. He has some new and exciting ideas and we are Science World’s crown and a experienced QUANTUM: The Exhibition in our Feature Gallery. looking forward to growing our role as a leader in science promotion unique experience for our Sincere thanks as well to Walter Segsworth, in the community. youngest visitors. who served as an exceptionally strong and It was a busy year of fundraising and prototyping for the development supportive Chair of the Board during my of the new Wonder Gallery. This exciting new gallery replaces our WALTER SEGSWORTH onboarding. Finally, a warm welcome to much loved KidSpace Gallery and will have much more to offer CHAIR Launi Skinner, our incoming Board Chair. our youngest scientists, age 0–5. DR SCOTT D. SAMPSON PRESIDENT & CEO

2 3 MEET SCOTT SAMPSON PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCIENCE WORLD

Scott hails from Vancouver and is a paleontologist, but did you know Scott serves as the science advisor and host of the Emmy-nominated that he’s also a TV personality, a science communicator and an author? PBS KIDS television series Dinosaur Train, produced by the Jim Henson Company, and previously played the same pair of roles for the four-part Born and raised in Vancouver, Scott received his undergraduate Discovery Channel series Dinosaur Planet. He has published numerous degree in Anthropology from UBC, followed by a master’s degree in scientifi c and popular articles and regularly speaks to audiences of all Anthropology and a PhD in Zoology, both from the University of Toronto. ages, on topics ranging from dinosaurs and education to sustainability and connecting kids with nature. Scott is also the author of multiple Scott’s scientifi c research focused on the ecology and evolution of books, including Dinosaur Odyssey: Fossil Threads in the Web of Life Late Cretaceous dinosaurs and his fi eldwork—while working for such and How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in institutions as the American Museum of Natural History and the Natural Love with Nature. History Museum of Utah—took him to many countries, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar, Mexico and Canada. He has Scott has a passion for reimagining cities as places where people and participated in the discovery and naming of more than a dozen new nature thrive and we’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead species of dinosaurs. under his leadership.

Together with his wife, Toni, and his daughter, Jade, Scott comes to us from Denver, Colorado, where he served as the VP of Research and Collections and Chief Curator at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

4 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS MEMBERS Chair Walter Segsworth Pankaj Agarwal Ali Pejman Vice Chair Launi Skinner Dr Steve Cardwell Ken A. Schneider Secretary Dr ’Lyn Anglin Stuart Culbertson Kathie Scouten Treasurer Lui Petrollini Claire Cupples Cheryl Slusarchuk Past Chair Andrew Harries Jenny Drake Laurence R. Stinson QC Doug Kinsey Sandra Wear Chris O’Riley Dr Boris Wertz David R. Parker SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr Scott D. Sampson President & CEO Brian Radburn Vice President, Corporate Operations & Chief Financial Officer Andrea A. Durham Vice President, Exhibits, Facilities and Digital Initiatives Jennifer Ingham Vice President, Development Pauline Finn Vice President, Community Engagement Suki Law Vice President, Human Resources Suan Teo Vice President, Marketing, Sales & Attendance Promotion

6 Welcome to the 2016/17 Annual Report! 7 FEATURE EXHIBITIONS SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT ZOOM INTO NANO RED BULL STRATOS The year started out with the fi nal weeks of BODY WORLDS: It’s a small world after all and our fall feature exhibition proved that…to the Opening in January 2016 and running until that May, ANIMAL INSIDE OUT. This stunning exhibition beautifully compared 10 −9 degree! Zoom into Nano took our 132,223 visitors into a world that is invisible this exhibition highlighted the science and technology the anatomy of over 40 species of animals from the giraffe to the snail. to the naked eye, with the focus on how scientists are able to see and make things behind Felix Baumgartner’s 39,000-metre, record- The exhibition was enjoyed by more than 105,000 visitors, including that are on the nano scale. Nanoscience and engineering explore methods of breaking free fall jump and included the actual capsule over 14,000 teachers and students. We partnered with many external manipulating materials on the molecular scale, to create very, very small structures and space suit used in the jump. The exhibition highlighted organizations like OWL, PADS, SPCA, City of Vancouver Animal and devices—from stain-repellent clothing to new medicines to treat diseases. many STEM topics including: engineering, space science Control, CPAWS and South Coast Conservation Program for additional We added a unique programming area to the exhibition, facilitated by seven expert and human physiology. programming. We held events like drawing nights, Chinese language volunteers, that included a chameleon, who can now be found in the Search Gallery. tours, a Café Scientifi que, and winter break programming. QUANTUM: THE EXHIBITION 2 TOP SECRET: LICENSE TO SPY 1 In January, we kicked off Canada’s 150th birthday with an exhibition that took Who loves a whodunit? Well it seems that our visitors do. Our summer visitors to a realm that’s even smaller than nano! QUANTUM: The Exhibition made exhibition welcomed almost 250,000 visitors over its 123-day run. a very technical and challenging topic fun and accessible to all of our visitors. Visitors decoded secret messages, cracked a safe, spotted hidden Experts from the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at UBC enhanced cameras and skulked their way through a maze of lasers, in an exhibition our visitors’ experiences by providing their expertise and high-level interpretations. that intersected science, technology and espionage. We published From cats to qubits, this exhibition presented cutting-edge science and futuristic 13 blog articles related to the science of spying and our spy-themed technologies, from a uniquely Canadian perspective. To maximize the exhibition’s summer camps sold out! exposure to high-school students, we held four Teen Tuesday events during the month-and-a-half run of the exhibition.

1 Presented by White Spot 2 Presented by the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute at UBC

8 9 INNOVATION150 NATIONAL TOUR

Science World hosted the national launch of Innovation Festival: Vancouver held from January 19 to February 3, Innovation150—a year-long, nationwide program brought together all components of the tour and included signature events at TELUS World of Science, along with affi liate events throughout celebrating Canada’s innovative past, present the city that showcased and celebrated innovation. Science World and future, for our country’s 150th anniversary. hosted the following Innovation150 exhibitions and presentations: Power of Ideas Exhibition—explored the process of science and mirrored Innovation150 is the collaborative effort of fi ve of Canada’s leading science the behaviours that are critical to the work accomplished by researchers outreach organizations: Perimeter Institute; Actua; the Institute for Quantum at the Perimeter Institute. Computing at the University of Waterloo; the Canadian Association of Science Centres; and the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation. Power of Ideas Presentation—a 45-minute, multi-media presentation that shared the wonders of science and its importance to innovation. On January 19, Science World, along with dignitaries, youth and the media, helped kick off the cross-country Innovation150 tour that celebrates Canadian Actua Maker Mobile—workshops explored prototyping for engineering, ingenuity and inspires the innovators of tomorrow. Close to 200 guests attended digital design and programming. the Innovation150 launch, including two Federal Government Ministers—Minister of Science, Kirsty Duncan and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, QUANTUM: The Exhibition—created by the Institute for Quantum Jody Wilson-Raybould, as well as Provincial Minister of Technology, Innovation Computing and presented locally by the Stewart Blusson Quantum and Citizens’ Services, Amrik Virk. Matter Institute, this bilingual exhibition showcased Canada’s scientifi c excellence in quantum information science and technology.

Back row, L–R: Amrik Virk, Michael Duschenes, Kirsty Duncan, 10 11 Jody Wilson-Raybould, Scott Sampson FILMS

OMNIMAX® THEATRE SCIENCE THEATRE SPECIAL PROGRAMMING A Freedom to Move Mysteries of Egypt 2 Deconstructing Dinner: Honey Spring break (Expo 86 30th anniversary) Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey Discover Science: Vancouver Magicians show America Wild: National (to coincide with live A Salty Wedding Dress Parks Adventure performance by STOMP) Ice on Fire Expo 86 30th anniversary Beavers 1 Rocky Mountain Express 2 Magnetic Ninja Screening of Rainbow War and Bugs!: A Rainforest Adventure 1, 2 The Light Before Christmas 2 The Secret of Aerial Ballet Q & A with performers D-Day: Normandy 1944 1 The Living Sea 2 Giraffe: The Impossible Animal Everest (20th anniversary Titans of the Ice Age How Sticky is Your Gecko? Winter break of the Everest ascent) To The Arctic 2 Human Body: Pushing the Limits— Mind of a Snail shadow puppet show Flight of the Butterfl ies 2 Ultimate Wave Tahiti 2 Brain Power Hidden Universe Voyage of Time Strength Innovation Festival: Vancouver Hubble Wonders of the Arctic Life: Power of Ideas (for astronomy weekend) Insects multimedia presentation Human Body 2 Event: special gala screenings of Mammals Humpback Whales Voyage of Time for the Vancouver Space Suite II Global Soundscapes Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 2 International Film Festival The Magic School Bus Interactive sound program Holiday Special for school groups 1 also shown in French Toon Time: 2 Teacher’s Choice/Private Event Space Racers Ready Jet Go!

12 Power of Ideas presentation with Neil Turok 13 MAKE A WISH SPECIAL EVENTS

Sean McDonald is an exceptional young man from North Carolina. SCIENCE WORLD AFTER DARK At age 6, Sean is a dinosaur fanatic! He is also a child with an illness. The word is out—hanging with friends at a Science World After Dark Sean’s wish was to come to Science World and spend time with is fun (and you’ll probably learn something too)! We hosted six of Dr Scott Sampson. these popular events this year, with a total of over 5,000 adults attending. The highlight, by far, was the doubleheader in October, When the Make a Wish Foundation contacted Science World to where we presented two thrilling murder mystery events with live actors, see if Sean and his family could visit Science World, the answer clues for visitors to collect and analyze and a breathtaking (simulated) was an enthusiastic, “Yes!” death scene that involved explosions, a 3-storey fall and a festive dummy in a wig. Scott met a very excited Sean in the Search Gallery. They chatted about dinosaurs while excavating an actual dinosaur bone encased in plaster. SCIENCE WORLD EXTRAVAGANT EVENINGS FOR TEENS From there, they fed living dinosaurs (chickens) in the Science Park. SWEET events are conceived, planned and delivered by our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) of youth ages 13 to 18. This year, After participating in a live science show at Centre Stage, Sean and his 938 teens enjoyed fi ve events and participated in activities based family spent the rest of the day enjoying the galleries, OMNIMAX Theatre on themes that included our annual sustainability showcase— and Triple O’s at their own pace. Global Rewind—supported by Metro Vancouver’s Youth-4-Action, Nano Nite and a highly popular forensic science night. Events were The day ended as it should for any child—Sean headed home, held in collaboration with a variety of community volunteers and exhausted and happy, with amazing stories to tell. organizations including RCMP Forensics, Metro Vancouver, Students on Ice and students from our own Future Science Leaders program.

Scott and Sean excavating the leg and foot of an 14 Play like a kid, without the kids—Science World After Dark 15 Ornithomimidae dinosaur from a plaster jacket SPRING LAB 2016 KPU SPEAKER SERIES SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS Science World welcomed 55,165 visitors during the two weeks Science World partnered with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Science World’s Summer Science Camps engaged children ages 4–15 of spring break in March. Inspired by the snazzy new additions to host a second series of talks that addressed timely and compelling in week-long educational experiences, during July and August. Our four to the Puzzles and Illusions Gallery, this year’s activities focused issues, with the intention of promoting science literacy. In April, concurrently running, age-specifi c programs catered to preschoolers, on brain-teasing and mind-blowing science and featured 20 truly Jana Kolac spoke about “Exoplanets: What are they and how can primary, intermediate and middle school students. Added in 2016 amazing performances by 16 local magicians. Guests participated we fi nd them?” In June, Alek Egi’s “From Barley to Beer” featured was a camp for teens, which ran twice over the summer and engaged in hands-on puzzle solving activities and created their very own a sensory tour of the malting and brewing process, followed by four 31 youth in Maker projects. Eight children who could not afford optical illusions to take home. local breweries that offered beer tastings. In August, we presented the registration fees were able to join the excitement thanks to “The Inspiration of Bees” with Jim Matteoni, Stephanie Phillips and a TELUS Community Ambassador bursary donation. In 2016, WINTER LAB 2016 Levente Orban, and included interactive stations where attendees we ran eight weeks of programs that engaged 601 registrants. This year’s Winter Lab saw over 33,000 visitors participate in sampled honey, made beeswax candles and learned about a citizen Science World Members made up 70% of our enrolment. programming inspired by our feature exhibition, Zoom into Nano. science app that tracks local bee populations. KPU’s Richmond Campus Guests were invited to add a “molecule” (balloon) to our 100-metre hosted Ross Pink’s “Water Rights and Scarcity,” in September and in SCIENCE ODYSSEY long Carbon Nanotube model and build their very own molecule out of October, Dorothy Barenscott presented “Artists and Filmmakers and Every day from May 6–15, Science World inspired youth across BC marshmallows. Special guests, Mind of a Snail, presented a custom- Scientifi c Visualization,” which was preceded by hands-on activities to start their own science journey, by sharing the story of an made, nano-themed, musical, science shadow puppet extravaganza, that included a high-speed photography station. February’s talk accomplished BC science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) The Nose Knows, in the Science Theatre. The grandfather of modern featured Mike Bomford speaking about “Cool Eats: The City Slicker’s professional. Science World’s participation in Science Odyssey, physics, Sir Isaac Newton, graced the Centre Stage with a series of Diet for a Warming Planet.” The talks continue to be thought provoking a national event, included a schedule of daily events throughout lessons in motion, to celebrate his birthday. and the addition of interactive opportunities has been well received. the province and at TELUS World of Science, as well as daily profi les We are currently planning our third series, which is sure to be just as on the Science World Blog. Science Odyssey was extensively promoted fascinating and informative. through Science World’s social media channels, resulting in 330% more traffi c than our usual blog posts typically receive, in an average month. Three video profi les and a call to action were created and viewed over 3,000 times on Facebook and YouTube.

16 Summer Science Camps 17 AROUND THE DOME SCIENCE FESTIVAL COMMUNITY ART UNVEILING THE UNIVERSE LECTURE SERIES This was the fi fth year for this festival that focused on engaging Creative inspiration is at the heart of both science and art. Both involve In collaboration with TRIUMF, the fi fth year of this free, public series the community in science and technology and encouraging visitors investigation, ideas, theories and hypotheses that are tested in places featured three lectures. Opening in April with “100 Years of Relativity,” to consider STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) where mind and hand come together. Science World’s wide array of Science World, TRIUMF and the UBC Department of Physics and careers as exciting and viable options. The month-long science permanent and temporary indoor and outdoor art installations blend Astronomy were excited to present renowned theoretical physicist, festival welcomed 57 partner organizations, with over 400 of their these two disciplines in delightful and insightful ways. The curatorial Professor Kip Thorne, who spoke to a sold out audience about some staff and volunteers, who engaged the community both in and outside team has established a regular program of community art that is of relativity’s deepest ideas, including black holes and the discovery of our building. Over 53,000 people attended this year’s festival. showcased throughout the year. of gravitational waves. In June, Dr Boris Kayser, Fermilab distinguished scientist, presented “Neutrinos Get Under Your Skin.” He elaborated Highlights from the festival included: the Vancouver Community Science This year, we showcased a very unique collaboration. Tim Kelly, a fi ne art on subatomic particles that are everywhere, but notoriously hard to Celebration kick-off weekend that was enjoyed by over 14,500 visitors; stone lithography artist from Emily Carr, took microscopic fungal images study. In August, American theoretical physicist, Professor S. James a nanotechnology themed event in collaboration with Nerd Night from his father, Mike Kelly (a medical microbiologist), and transformed Gates Jr. led our audience on a journey through the creativity found Vancouver; our fi rst ever Starry Night Party, with volunteer astronomers them into an amazing collection of stone lithographs—the essence of in fundamental physics, art and music in his talk “L’Arte Della Fisica” from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada; and a World Food Day science seen through an artist’s eyes. After Tim passed away, Mike felt (“The Art of Physics”). In total, 1,022 people attended our Celebration, which included a free community screening of Just Eat It: that he needed to share his son’s talents by showcasing Tim’s art at Unveiling the Universe lecture series this year. A Food Waste Story, followed by a panel discussion. Science World.

Over 119 fi rst responders from the Vancouver Police Department, We also hosted two returning exhibitions, by popular demand— Transit Police, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, BC Ambulance Wondrous and Entanglement. Entanglement, an exhibition by local artist Service, the Canadian Border Services Agency, Heavy Urban Michael JP Hall, was accompanied by Michael’s latest art exhibition, Search and Rescue, and Project 529 engaged almost 4,500 visitors Proximity. We also hosted our annual displays: Impossible Project, during our extremely popular First Responders Weekend. This year, the TRIUMF Photowalk and Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography we hosted events out in the community in partnership with the Competition winners. EcoDairy in Abbotsford and with the City of Vernon. We connected with 390 community members outside of Vancouver.

18 19 SUPPORTING SCHOOLS

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS SCIENCE WORLD ON THE ROAD ONLINE RESOURCES TEEN TUESDAYS From mid-September to the end of June, our weekday program focus Science World On The Road had another successful year, bringing Not everyone in BC is able to visit TELUS World of Science in person. Following a successful pilot of this program, Science World has at TELUS World of Science is on class fi eld trips. This year we welcomed live science shows to over 28,000 students across the province, To enable educators across the province (and beyond) to bring the joy reserved 1–2 Tuesdays each month, during the school year, exclusively 36,326 students. In addition to general admission, 60% of classes during its 17 week schedule. and “a-ha” moments of science to their students, we have a gallery for fi eld trip visits from students in grades 8–12. This initiative was a also booked a facilitated program and 37% of classes booked of online resources, accessible at the click of a mouse. There are over direct result of teacher feedback from our School Support Project. an OMNIMAX fi lm. We reached communities in many areas of British Columbia— 400 free, pre-kindergarten to grade 12, curriculum-connected lesson Teen Tuesdays feature special guests and activities that highlight from the northern schools in Atlin and Fort St. John down to schools plans and activities on our website. The resources are designed by our senior curriculum connections in our galleries. Classes can also In November, we announced the new Field Trip Bursary Program, on the Gulf Islands and as far east as the schools in Cranbrook. award-winning Super Science Club and Big Science for Little Hands and sign up for our Eyeball Optics Workshop. Guests have included supported by the 2016 inaugural Science of Cocktails fundraiser. The number of students in the schools we visited ranged from are tested by teachers and students. On average, 4,000 visitors a week RCMP forensic scientists, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada In December, we began welcoming students from underserved schools, 6 to 600. We also expanded our programming to include our new use our online resources. Visitors can search for activities by topic, type, and some of our wonderful core volunteers. As one teacher noted, by providing them with a free fi eld trip to TELUS World of Science that SPIFFY workshop for high schools, where we empowered over grade level or keyword. “It allowed our older students to be kids again. It was great to see.” included return bus transportation. By the end of February, 80 classes 300 secondary students with the skills and confi dence necessary This year, Teen Tuesdays engaged 1,828 students from a variety of students had visited from 47 schools that spanned 17 school districts. to share science in their communities. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT of schools in the Lower Mainland and beyond. Science World’s Supporting Schools Project identifi ed a need for more Our On The Road team continued to have a presence at community in-service teacher support, especially in regards to the redesigned events outside the schools, appearing at events that included the curriculum. In this fi scal year, we offered over 48 professional Abbotsford Agrifair, the Canucks Autism Network and Take-Off Fridays development workshops throughout the province and reached a total at the Vancouver International Airport. We reached over 30,000 people of 1,125 teachers in BC. Science World also collaborated with the at public events in 2016–17. Canadian Science and Technology Museums Corporation to host a “MakerEd” summer institute in August, for 27 elementary teachers.

20 21 BC GREEN GAMES presented by Encorp Pacific—Return-It School SCIENTISTS AND INNOVATORS IN THE SCHOOLS (SIS) BC Green Games is a province-wide sustainability storytelling contest across BC will receive $10,000 in prize money, sleepaway camps, For many children, it’s the scientist who brings the concepts of science for students from kindergarten to grade 12. The contest inspires action, a school mural and $3,000 in travel subsidies. to life. The goal of SIS is to inspire students with exciting, in-school encourages sharing and also rewards and celebrates the sustainability presentations by real scientists. The program is free and connects efforts of BC schools. Science World manages BC Green Games with We have partnered with the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society established scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians and help from community partners in the areas of youth, government, school in Nanaimo, The Exploration Place in Prince George, The Okanagan tradespeople with students and teachers in British Columbia. district, university, science and environmental education. The contest Science Centre in Vernon and the BIG Little Science Centre in Kamloops, receives Supporting Sponsorship from Productcare’s ReGeneration and to offer these fi eld trips. These locations are not only more accessible This year, SIS delivered presentations and hands-on workshops to Call2Recycle, with prize sponsorship from DreamRider Productions. to our distant teams, they also ensure that more schools have an over 31,500 K–12 students and 2,300 teachers across the province. opportunity to attend a BC Green Games celebration. Our focus was on reaching out to rural communities like Yekooche, During year 8 (which ended April 2016), 166,976 votes were cast in the Dease Lake, Kyuquot and Moricetown. The program was supported Viewer’s Choice awards and 50 community organizations were involved as After our teacher and team leader survey from year 8, we found that the by 232 volunteer scientists. We hosted nine workshops on inquiry- mentors, committee members, judges and promotional partners. Moving teachers, and students, were more motivated by the goal of a tangible based science communication in Vancouver, Kamloops, Prince Rupert, into year nine, the program boasts 106 impressive entries, bringing the prize than they were by cash prizes, so we added a school mural prize Cranbrook, Victoria and Castlegar. We collaborated with other online gallery total to 1,031 inspirational projects! The winning schools and two sleep away camps to celebrate our green teams’ achievements. organizations like the University of Victoria, UNBC, BCIT, SFU, CBEEN, REAPS, GLOWS and Sierra Club of BC Foundation, to reach out to more students in remote communities.

Students from Suwilaawks Community School in Terrace 22 23 participating in a workshop with SIS volunteer Lynn Westcott COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FUTURE SCIENCE LEADERS The Future Science Leaders program helps inspire and challenge Science World’s Community Outreach team travelled locally and across BC the next generation of scientists and innovators. At weekly meetings, students participate in skill-building activities and innovative learning during 2016/17, providing opportunities for students and teachers to discover the in topics typically reserved for universities. The students interact excitement of science. This year, face-to-face programming outside our Vancouver with science and technology leaders and take advantage of opportunities to deeper explore scientifi c research, academic facility engaged 98,015 participants, in over 60 communities around the province. theory and industry applications.

Future Science Leaders is a three-year program. In the fi rst year The new outreach offerings piloted this year included: of the program, the Discover Year, 25 students explored different scientifi c themes. Fourteen students participated in the more intense showcasing the wonders of science and potential for careers in STEM Innovate Year (2nd year), where they could choose to focus their work increasing access for students geographically and economically in either Research or Engineering. This year, the Research group connecting organizations, passionate working professionals, presented at science fairs and the Engineering group presented teachers and students their independent projects at Vancouver’s Maker Faire. building capacity and connectivity between communities, digital extensions, connections and contributions from across organizations In year three, six students researched a topic using methodology sharing success stories regularly, through blogs, social media and similar to that of an undergraduate thesis paper and then presented exhibit areas at TELUS World of Science that highlight inspirational their fi ndings to the Science World audience. All year two and year teaching and learning from a variety of settings across BC three original projects were described in the Future Science Leaders engaging key community stakeholders, through advisory committees, eSTEAMed journal. community champions, evaluations and consultations

24 FSL programs combine research and real-world applications 25 SUPER SCIENCE CLUB LIVING LAB ADULT EVENING WORKSHOPS presented by HSBC Bank Canada The Living Lab is now in its seventh year of operation at TELUS World Science World continued its foray into adult educational programming, September 2016 marked the sixteenth year of Science. This exciting partnership between Science World and with a series of four grown-up science workshops that occurred of Super Science Club programs that motivate the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia throughout the year. Adults were introduced to beekeeping and inner-city youth to be more inquisitive about is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Social beeswax crafting, high-speed photography and data visualization, the world around them. This year, the programs Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). engaging with the Internet of things and the practical uses of quantum reached over 1,005 children at 18 different mechanics. These workshops were well attended and the feedback locations across Vancouver and the Fraser In the Living Lab, Science World visitors get to work directly with received was extremely positive. We look forward to continuing our Valley. In collaboration with the University UBC researchers, who are studying cognitive, language and social relationships with local experts and bringing more science into the of the Fraser Valley, the University of British development. This year, they tested over 1,500 children, 6 months lives of our adult audience. Columbia and the Chilliwack School District, to 2 years of age, and over 6,000 children age 3 and older. Researchers Science World provides the planning, also tested close to 2,100 adult visitors and spoke with approximately COMMUNITY SCIENTIST INITIATIVE curriculum, training and coaching necessary 10,000 visitors about the research occurring in the Living Lab. The Community Scientist Initiative (CSI) program is designed to for university students to deliver this after- assist scientists, researchers and other science-based professionals school program to at-risk children in the Fraser In addition to new scientifi c publications, the Living Lab partnered in becoming science communicators and ambassadors. CSI has Valley and at community centres in Vancouver. more broadly with Science World, UBC and many other top universities helped Science World foster stronger institutional relationships around Canada, to apply for an SSHRC Partnership Grant. If awarded, with local scientists, businesses and government agencies. In addition to continued work with the this grant will provide seven years of fi nancial support for research More importantly, CSI has provided opportunities for our visitors PAC Committee at École Anne Hébert, aimed at fostering a greater interest and engagement in STEM subjects, to explore current science and research with local, passionate the Super Science Club now has affi liate among girls in primary and secondary school. This research project professionals. This year, we provided professional enrichment programs that reach more than 300 students will explore what impact Super Science Club and Meet a Scientist for 65 local scientists. This support enabled 95 scientists to make across six locations. have on shaping children’s attitudes, stereotypes and interest in a total of 373 visits to TELUS World of Science, to engage 85,722 of STEM subjects. This grant application is currently under a fi nal our visitors with science and research happening in our community, round of review, with award decisions expected in early summer. through our Meet a Scientist and Café Scientifi que events!

26 Super Science Club 27 EARLY LEARNING DIGITAL COMMUNICATION BUILDING EFFICIENCY This year, Big Science for Little Hands workshops involved 194 early childhood educators and caregivers around the province. During two SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Waste Not, Want Not Ready Set Learn events and Play to Learn family events, 202 children This year, we debuted our own Science World Snapchat account at and 108 parents/caregivers worked with BSLH activities. Working a one-of-a-kind Snapjack event, by swapping Snapchat accounts with with the Olympic Village Planning Board, we provided early learning Science World has been working closely with our partners the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. This, along with the custom Geofi lters programs and services to families in the area. We continue to promote at Urban Impact to reduce our landfi ll waste. They have created for our teen-focused events and Innovation150 programming, early learning science with NS3 in Nanaimo and through professional provided us with new waste containers and we have created helped us reach over 20,000 Snapchat users. development workshops in the Lower Mainland and around the province. concise signage, so that staff can easily discern garbage NEWSLETTERS from recyclables. This collaboration was a success! This is year three for collaborating with Decoda Literacy Solutions and To put this in real world terms: To help raise awareness about Science World resources and our latest offerings, the Vancouver Public Library during Literacy Week, to present Saturday we distribute e-newsletters to teachers and principals, Members, the public and programming on the relationship between literacy and STEM topics. Year 2014 2016 the Chinese community. In total, newsletter distribution reached 27,300 people. Waste diverted 9,442 kg 18,564 kg Over 250 guests attended a presentation with an astrophysicist, during SHARING SCIENCE THROUGH VIDEO Carbon saved 23.8 tonnes 37.5 tonnes this second year of Ready Jet Go! which promotes science for young Water saved 190,919 L 301,203 L This year’s video series included: children and families. Trees saved 123 193 Electricity saved 29,541 kw/h 46,605 kw/h Science World Resources—fi ve videos about our favourite discrepant events, Budding Scientists collaborated with the CRECHE project at Simon Fraser with the help of our summer campers and an enthusiastic science teacher. University to create a research project and literacy and science programs that engaged 180 children. Science Odyssey—ten days of interviews, science activity videos, a live- streamed BioBlitz and scientist profi les, to celebrate this national initiative. This year, 70 children participated in Preschool Curiosity Club. This popular program has been expanded to include a toddler session for two year olds.

28 Early learning workshops are hands on and fun! 29 SCIENCE CHARTER IN PARTNERSHIP On September 28, 2013, founding members of the Science Charter British Columbia declared In 2015, Science World launched the their commitment to creating a vibrant province where the active pursuit of scientific in Partnership with Science World initiative. knowledge and technological innovation enables a healthy, prosperous and sustainable society. The goal of this initiative is to strengthen the pursuit of Science World’s Mission across the province, beyond what the organization could effectively The purpose of the Charter is to foster coherence and collaboration SCIENCE PROMOTION AGENCIES SIGNING THE SCIENCE CHARTER: accomplish independently. By establishing partnerships with committed, amongst organizations involved in science promotion in British APEGBC Geoscience BC engaging, local organizations across all regions of British Columbia, we will Columbia, by defi ning common understandings and purposes. Applied Science Technologists LifeSciences BC work to ensure that all British Columbians have access to science promotion Each of the signees shares a belief that science and technology and Technicians of BC Mitchell Odyssey Foundation activity. Established agreements include Science World in partnership with: are pivotal to our economy, environment, health and many other BC Association of Institutes Science Fair Foundation of dimensions of our lives. Individual organizations believe that & Universities British Columbia The Exploration Place in Prince George—to provide engaging school program they can be more effective in science promotion through mutual BC Colleges Science World British Columbia offerings aligned with the new curriculum. attention and common direction. BC Science Teachers’ Association Society for Canadian Women BC Technology Industry Association in Science and Technology The EcoDairy in Abbotsford—to expand the scope of science programming On March 7, 2016, the Science Charter community came together Genome British Columbia TRIUMF and exhibit experiences in the Fraser Valley, with a focus on sustainable agriculture. for the second annual BC Science Outreach Workshop. This year’s event brought together over 130 attendees representing 60+ For more information on this initiative, Decoda Literacy Solutions, a province-wide non-profi t literacy organization— organizations. The day was fi lled with vibrant panel discussions, visit the Science Charter website: to deliver community outreach programs and events in collaboration with their interactive workshops and many opportunities for networking. sciencecharter.ca. established partner organizations that are located in over 400 communities.

30 31 SPONSORS & DONORS SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS 1800 Tequila Hendrick’s Gin 24 Hours Atomic2 Lighting A fundraising initiative for Science World’s Field Trip Bursary Absolut Hennessy The Alchemist Bighouse Productions Aperol Spritz Hornitos BC Business BU Letters Program, the second annual Science of Cocktails sold out Appleton Estate Jim Beam Black Westender Cassels Brock Lawyers in advance. The evening featured fun, hands-on activities Ardbeg JP Wiser’s Western Living Magazine FLOWERZ Bacardi Kahlua and Altos Tequila Z95.3 FM Flüff and programming delivered by Science World staff and Belvedere Vodka Monkey Shoulder Greater Vancouver Designated Drivers Vancouver’s top bartenders, who explored the physics, The Botanist Mount Gay Rum MAJOR PARTNERS Happy Water Campari Parallel 49 Brewing Company BoldLove Communications Hyphen Communications chemistry, biology and mixology of cocktails. Campo de Encanto Peake of Catering Canadian Professional Bartenders Kian Concert Sound Services Central City Brewers & Distillers Ltd. Pidgin Association, BC Chapter Loungeworks Chau Veggie Express RISE Kombucha Grace Choi Events MakerLabs This year’s event also featured amazing restaurants and caterers who paired up with Culinary Capers Road 13 Vineyards Innovation Lighting Praxair the bartenders, to add an additional fl are to the evening. Over 1,500 people joined us Diplomatico Showcase Restaurant & Bar Metropolitan Fine Printers Inc. Sharon Perry Inc. for a fun night that supported underserved schoolchildren, by providing them with the Donnelly Group SKYY Vodka Pedersen’s Rentals Tradable Bits Media opportunity to spend a day at Science World through the Field Trip Bursary Program. Drew’s Catering & Events Sysco Popcorn TRIUMF Emelle’s Catering The Dirty Apron A warm thank you to everyone who supported and participated in our signature Fentimans The Glenlivet event and to all of the volunteers who made it possible. Together, we raised over Fords Gin The Lazy Gourmet $250,000 for the Field Trip Bursary Program, which will make it possible for more Glenmorangie The Keg Restaurants than 5,000 kids to visit TELUS World of Science, over the 2017–18 school year. Hapa Izakaya WORLD CLASS Canada Havana Club

32 33 DONORS THANK YOU TO OUR THANK YOU TO THE SCIENCE OF Manjeet Birk PRIZE DONORS AMAZING CHEFS COCKTAILS COMMITTEE Mitchell Dafoe Ballet BC Il Terrazzo Chef Kyle Baker Brian Anderson Jennifer Ingham Shannon Emery Bell Media Joe Fortes Chef Stewart Boyle Kei Baritugo Trevor Kallies Janet Lyons Robert and Seafood & Chef Rory Higdon Kevin Brownlee Karthik Krishnaswamy Robyn Martin Shannon Coates Chop House Chef Jesse Hochhausen Jesse Brydle Jason Laidlaw Doreen Rennick Craft Beer Market Sheraton Vancouver Chef Jenny Hui Clare Charnley Clement Lau Helen Sheridan Fairmont Pacifi c Rim Guildford Hotel Chef Maria Huynh Grace Choi Jayde Lee Teekay Shipping Famoso Sutton Place Hotel Chef Patrick Miller Christina Coomer Trevor Lee (Canada) Ltd. Neapolitan Pizzeria TELUS Chef Andrew Mott Ron Denischuk Gez McAlpine David Ticknor Floyd’s Diner Thai House Restaurant Chef Drew Munro Hana Dethlefsen Laura Milks United Way Worldwide Glowbal Vancouver Airport Chef Mary Lee Newnham Neenu Dhoot Abby Nielson grant, on behalf of Restaurant Group Marriott Hotel Chef Andrew Nickerson Christine Duguay Amanda Oldershaw the generosity of Harbour Air VSO—Vancouver Chef Alvin Pilla Mitchell Dyck Kim Peterson Wells Fargo Hotel Rialto Symphony Orchestra Chef David Robertson Chris Enns Nick Routley Chef Takayuki Sato Michael Fong Tristan Sawtell Chef Darren Upshaw Julio Guzman Warren Tsoi Chef Wesley Young Dana Henson Marlon Vizcayno Sarah Herriott

34 35 THANK YOU TO VANCOUVER’S AMAZING TOP BARTENDERS Kristi-Leigh Akister, The Union Harry Dosanj, West Coast Grill Joe Luckhurst, Road 13 Vineyards Cody Pollard, Fermented Dining Mark Bailey, Ceilis Irish Pub & Oyster Bar Colin MacDougall, JP Wiser’s Western Olivia Povarchook, Homer Street Café Matt Benevoli, Nomad Chris Enns, The Diamond Canada Brand Ambassador Alvin Ramchurn, Canadian Hendrick’s Alex Black, Nightingale Paul Gibson, Tigh Matt Majid, Elitecocktails.com Gin Brand Ambassador Max Borrowman, Juniper Daniel Giraldo, Central City Brewing Graham Masters Stefano Righetti, The Keefer Bar Cam Brown, Cactus Club Kelowna Robyn Gray, Rosewood Hotel Georgia Gez McAlpine, Western Canada Grant Sceney, Fairmont Pacifi c Rim Kevin Brownlee, Annalena Geri Grohs Brand Ambassador— Dave Simpson, The Bartender’s Guild Amber Bruce, The Keefer Bar Frank Grosser, Pidgin Bruichladdich & The Botanist Reece Sims, Whiskey Muse Annie Chbat U Myo Hein & Mount Gay Rum Jon Smolensky, Brix Nomad Chef Keith Hoffman Jerin Mece, PMA Canada Jacob Sweetapple, Absolut Chris Chuy, Lavish Liquid Bar Service Keenan Hood, The Keefer Bar Tarquin Melnyk, Bambudda Brand Ambassador Julia Comu, Pidgin Rob Hoover Michael Mooney, Canadian Matt Toledo Matt Cooke, Ancora Steve Hubley Brand Ambassador for Keith Trusler, The Glenlivet Jenner Cormier, World Class Canada Alice Hudon, Mosquito Monkey Shoulder Whisky Brand Ambassador Aimee Corno, The Acorn Eric Johnson, Coupe & Coupe Lauren Mote, Bittered Sling Bitters/ Donnie Wheeler, Havana Club Alex Crowston, Christos Kalaitzis, WORLD CLASS Canada Brand Ambassador Parallel 49 Brewing Company Central City Brewing Dave Mott, Brandywine Carina Wickstrom, Beam Suntory Karissa Dahl Trevor Kallies, Donnelly Group Bartending School Dylan Williams, Bambudda Marco De Andrade Philip Karatsyupa, Ancora Geoff Mott, Brandywine Carolyn Yu Micah Dew Jordan Kuyvenhoven, Bartending School Sabrine Dhaliwal Parallel 49 Brewing Company Shane Mulvaney, WORLD CLASS Canada

36 37 WONDER GALLERY SUPPORTERS WHO NAMED SUPPORTERS WHO NAMED THE WONDER CAST OF CHARACTERS THE GALLERY AREAS We are grateful to the many donors who helped us reach our HEROES SIDEKICKS Walter & Nancy Segsworth— Amrik & Vir Inder Jit Padda— Agarwal Family— Robin & Linda Louis— $2 million campaign goal! Wonder is Science World’s brand new gallery— Pearls Pools Zane the monkey Ernest the snail Chiwi the bird exclusively for our youngest scientists, ages 0–5, and their caregivers. Shafi n Diamond & Minu Tejani— Kayden & Aria Tejani— Dr ’Lyn Anglin— Sophia & Olivia Nernberg— We’re collaborating with child development experts in the creation of Wonder, Experiment Bus Angel Raheem the koala Photon the fi refl y Zippy the squirrel to design a place where children can do what they do best—learn through play. The Munford Family— To Family— Andrea Durham & Pauline Finn— Pejman Family— Truly a one-of-a-kind experience in Vancouver! Thank you for making this possible. Build Area Raymond, Joanne and Vivian— Inky the octopus Pejo the hippo CYTO the owl Manny & Sunita Padda— Andrew & Nuala Harries— Vanderkooi Family— Climb Area George the hedgehog Gertie the goat

Impark— Robin & Linda Louis— Stroller Parking and Overfl ow Lot Sesame the raccoon

38 39 WONDER GALLERY IN HONOUR OF BRYAN TISDALL’S RETIREMENT CELEBRATING CHILDREN— INNOVATOR SPEAKER SERIES The Agarwal Family Fernwood Foundation Robin, Linda, Aron, Rich & Linda Simons Steve Baker Ted McGrath WONDER CROWDFUNDING The Glenn and Annetta Agnew Pauline & Brian Finn Sheila & Owen Louis Cheryl Slusarchuk & Kevin Gulstene John & Wendy Cairns Catherine McPherson DONATIONS THROUGH THE CHILD’S EYES: PLAYING & Memorial Fund, held at Jim & Casey Fletcher Dr Lindsay Machan Martin & Barbara Smith Robert Clendenan Chris & Margaret O’Riley Raiya Abdulla GROWING WITH DR VANESSA LAPOINTE Vancouver Foundation Casey & Jean Forrest Ted McGrath SpencerCreo Foundation Tony Da Roza Lois Rasmussen Annalia Carvalho This speaking event stirred the wonder of seeing Dr ’Lyn Anglin & Dan Marshall Cliff & Gail Fraser Patsy & John McMillan The Spothelfer Family Electronic Arts Canada Walter & Nancy Segsworth Vianna Carvalho the world through a child’s eyes in each participant. Applied Science Technologists Robert Fung Ron McNeil Michael Steinmann Paul & Nicole Geyer Laurence & Karola Stinson Amelia S. Carvalho Mosimann Dr Lapointe fi rmly believes that if adults can view, & Technicians of BC Dan & Daphne Gelbart Estate of Frieda Meyer STEMCELL Technologies Andrew & Nuala Harries Margaret Terry Clarissa V. Carvalho Mosimann experience and understand the world the way a child Julie Blanchard Paul & Nicole Geyer Rivka & Ophira Mills Eileen B. Stewart Nancy J. Huntingdon Bob & Carol Wiens Evelyn G. Durnin does, we are infi nitely more capable of responding Barbara Brink Dr Alexandra Greenhill Kuhan Milroy Morgan & Lisa Sturdy Jennifer Ingham Christina Yan-Lee, Samuel V. Hilton-Webster to children in ways that resonate with the science John & Heather Carson Deby Gullekson John Hardie Mitchell Family Foundation Suan Teo Doug Kinsey & Michael, Justine, Kamran Kermani of development. That is, to do right by our children Charitable Impact Foundation Julio & Ella Guzman John & Dana Montalbano Eira Thomas Annie Desgagne Graham & Andrea Lee Nicholas G. Louie we need to see the world through their eyes. The Chung Family Andrew & Nuala Harries John Murphy & Leslie Lee Morgan Tierney Man Ying Tse Lee Drew Mak Stuart Culbertson George & Jane Hungerford Sophia & Olivia Nernberg The To Family—Raymond, Justin Mak Thank you to Dr Lapointe and The Wishing Star in honour of his grandchildren, iA Financial Group Wade Nesmith Joanne and Vivian Theodore Mak Lapointe Developmental Clinic for supporting Benjamin and Ava Jennifer & Jessica Ingham Amrik & Vir Inder Jit Padda Pavel & Beth Volfbeyn Mila Mao this speaker event—a fundraiser for our new Lara Dauphinee Diana Keng Cam & Misty Paterson Yang Wang Katrina McKenna early learner’s gallery, Wonder. Kristy Davies Chris & Shuen King Greg & Marlyn Peet Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Violet Chang O’Connell James & Janet Dean Kubera Payments Corporation The Pejman Family Sandra Wear William Chang O’Connell Stephanie Dong Craig Langdon Dr Scott Sampson Wertz Family Foundation Valenda Ou Andrea Durham & Karl Jessen Suki Law & Ian Edwards Ken A. Schneider White Spot Restaurants Cillian Schick-Martin Dyson Canada Ltd James C. Lee Barry & Drinda Scott Windsor Plywood Foundation, Allegra Wertz EcoDairy Lily Lee Tracy Scott held at Vancouver Foundation David Wu Samantha & Terron Falk Mary & Jarrod Levitan Katherine Scouten Fei Wong

40 Happy Retirement Bryan! 41 CHAIR’S CLUB & PILLARS OF SUPPORT CHAMPIONS CIRCLE EQUITY GIVING PROGRAM This multi-year commitment ensures a strong fi nancial foundation for Science World, This group of passionate community leaders is dedicated By supporting Science World through gifts of common shares, stock options or pledges of equity, allowing us to focus on what really matters—inspiring the next generation of science to helping Science World inspire young minds throughout BC companies and their investors share their success with Science World while investing in the and technology leaders. The following group is composed of infl uential business the province, with their remarkable contributions of innovators of tomorrow. We would like to thank the following companies and business leaders, leaders and families, who with their individual commitments, demonstrate their $5,000 per year, for a three-year period. who through the Equity Giving program pledged or donated private shares or stock options. incredible dedication to science and technology in British Columbia. Michael Cole CORPORATE DONORS INDIVIDUAL DONORS ANNUAL EQUITY GIVING Ross Beaty James Dean BuildDirect.com Jason Billingsley Robert Park EVENT SPONSORS Jim & Samantha Bosa Paul & Nicole Geyer Delta-Q Technologies Stewart Butterfi eld Jeremy Ralph Go Recruitment Ryan & Tonya Bosa Jeff & Sonia Hobbs Genius Factor Games Harry Chemko Danny Robinson McMillan LLP Norm & Pat Francis Sherry & Alex Klopfer Inetco Systems Ltd. Larry Cole Serge Salager Parallel 49 Brewing Company Paul & Nicole Geyer Leslie D. Lee & John M. Murphy Intech Environmental Canada Corp Bret Conkin Garry Shearer Road 13 Vineyards V. Paul Lee & Family Greg & Nicole Loeppky MailChannels Corporation James Dean Ken Simpson & Yvette Gabrielle Vancouver Enterprise Forum The Louis Family—Robin, Linda, Aron, Sheila & Owen Robin & Linda Louis Mobio Technologies Herb Evers Mischa Steiner Dr Lindsay Machan Chris O’Riley myBestHelper John F. Gray & Travis Coté Darren Stone In recognition of companies John & Dana Montalbano Launi Skinner Quickmobile Inc. (Mentionmapp Analytics) Morgan Sturdy and individuals whose pledges John Murphy & Leslie Lee Cheryl Slusarchuk & Kevin Gulstene ResponseTek Networks Corp Clay Haeber Bill Tam were realized this year, we’d like Bob Quartermain Softsearch Inc. Daryl Hatton Sibylle Tinsel & Ean Jackson— to congratulate the following: Walter & Nancy Segsworth Tee Times Net Golf Jeff Hobbs Analytics Marketing Inc./ Delta-Q Technologies Corporation, Rich & Linda Simons Reservation Inc. Dave Koo CFA Sports Ken Fielding The Spencer Family—Keith, Sheryl, Bridget & Virginia Tradable Bits Media David Main Bruce Townson dPoint Technologies, James Dean Dr Ken Spencer & Judy Gale Working Opportunity Fund, Ian McEachern Mark Williams Scorpion Software, Dana Epp Deb & Jim Yeates managed by GrowthWorks Capital Ltd.

42 43 GALLERIES DONATIONS Donations received this year have kept exhibits exciting, OUR WORLD: HYDROGEN FUEL CELL EXHIBIT PETER BROWN FAMILY science demonstrations engaging and brought science BMO SUSTAINABILITY GALLERY Hyundai Canada CENTRE STAGE programming to children, teens and adults across the province. BC Dairy Council City of Vancouver Thank you to everyone who made a donation! BC Hydro KEN SPENCER SCIENCE PARK Peter and Joanne Brown Foundation BC Used Oil Management Association Encana VISIONARY PARTNERS Blue Planet Links Foundation Goldcorp BODYWORKS GALLERY RENEWAL City of Vancouver Barbara Brink SAP Software Solutions Employees BMO Financial Group Government of Canada Genome British Columbia Michael Smith Endowment Claire Cupples The Simmons Family Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association Nature’s Path Fund, held at the Steve Ellis & Madeleine Butschler Arlene Tees Electronic Products Recycling Association Province of British Columbia WONDROUS EXHIBIT Vancouver Foundation Diane Espiritu TELUS Dollars for Doers Encorp Pacifi c—Return-It RBC Blue Water Willow Grove Foundation TELUS Andrew & Nora Harmsworth TELUS Cares, Stephen Lewis Fund Post Consumer Pharmaceutical Dr Ken Spencer & Judy Gale We acknowledge the Mohammad Khabbazi Urban Impact Recycling Ltd. Stewardship Association TD TOP SECRET: LICENSE TO SPY fi nancial assistance of the Doug Kinsey & Annie Desgagne Vanessa VanDivier Product Care Tire Stewardship BC FEATURE EXHIBITION Province of British Columbia Wei Liu Peeranut Visetsuth Stewart Fund, a donor advised fund Western Economic Diversifi cation Canada White Spot Restaurants Kamran Malekpour Dongliang Wang of the Vancouver Foundation Westport Innovations Cyril Mcdowall Bob & Carol Wiens TD Friends of the Environment Foundation ENERGY EXHIBIT RESEARCH David Milkes Workday Inc Terrapure EUREKA! GALLERY Willow Grove Foundation Bonnie Moskowitz Bingyi Xie The Hamber Foundation Dyson Canada Ltd Kye Park Guowen Yan Tire Stewardship BC QUANTUM: THE EXHIBITION Judith Phieffer Moonhee You Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, UBC PIXSTAR Photobooth Rentals Anonymous Donald & Heather Risk

44 45 COMMUNITY OUTREACH BC GREEN GAMES CLASS FIELD TRIPS SUPER SCIENCE CLUB SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS OUTREACH PROGRAMMING SCIENCE ODYSSEY WEEK Science World delivers a variety of programming within our presented by Encorp Teekay Shipping (Canada) Ltd. presented by Alex Chattwood Nathan Hollier Canadian Association of Vancouver facility and to communities and schools across Pacific—Return-It School United Way Worldwide grant, HSBC Bank Canada TELUS Community Ambassadors Lohn Foundation Science Centres the province. Community Outreach donors provide vital funding Call2Recycle on behalf of the generosity CKNW Orphans’ Fund Donna Marsh Natural Sciences and that allows Science World to inspire curiosity and learning in The Hamber Foundation of Wells Fargo Provincial Employees INVESTORS IN INNOVATION Birinder Singh Engineering Research inner-city classrooms, support promising young scientists Product Care Community Services Fund BC Hydro Willow Grove Foundation, Council (NSERC) and encourage innovative thinking for a sustainable future. ON THE ROAD RBC Foundation HSBC Bank Canada Dr Andrew S. Wright & FUTURE SCIENCE LEADERS Applied Science Technologists Stewart Fund, a donor advised RBC Foundation Dr Helen Newton OPENING THE DOOR Alex Chattwood & Technicians of BC fund of the Vancouver Foundation STEMCELL Technologies We acknowledge the BC Hydro Peggy Chisholm BC Hydro Tula Community Fund, fi nancial assistance of the Natural Sciences and Craft Geeks Marna Disbrow held at the Vancouver Foundation HIGH SCHOOL Province of British Columbia Engineering Research Lorna Fortin Imperial Oil Foundation Willow Grove Foundation, LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS Council (NSERC) Andrew & Nuala Harries Natural Sciences and Dr Andrew S. Wright & BC Hydro SCIENTISTS AND INNOVATORS We acknowledge the Michael May Engineering Research Dr Helen Newton Natural Sciences and IN THE SCHOOLS fi nancial assistance of the Amanda Oldershaw Council (NSERC) Engineering Research Association of Consulting Province of British Columbia SAP Canada We acknowledge the BIG SCIENCE Council (NSERC) Engineering Companies BC Walter & Nancy Segsworth fi nancial assistance of the FOR LITTLE HANDS We acknowledge the Chevron Canada Limited Joe Sornberger Province of British Columbia Imperial Oil Foundation fi nancial assistance of the Trudi Coblenz STEMCELL Technologies We acknowledge the Province of British Columbia Natural Sciences and TRIUMF COMMUNITY SCIENCE fi nancial assistance of the Engineering Research Hui Wang CELEBRATION FREE DAY Province of British Columbia Council (NSERC) We acknowledge the BC Hydro We acknowledge the fi nancial assistance of the fi nancial assistance of the Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia

46 Inspiring curiosity 47 TRIBUTE LIGHT THE WAY IN-KIND DONATIONS EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER GIVING D-Wave Systems Inc, We graciously acknowledge our Legacy Donors, Science World would like to extend a huge thank you Science World employees and volunteers continue to show their in memory of Buzz Wray who have made an impactful gift through their to the individuals and organizations who chose to support passion and dedication towards making us a science leader. Colin & Margaret Fraser, will or estate, helping us to cultivate curiosity us through donations of goods and services—often with The following individuals showed their commitment to our in memory of Donald J. Gregg and inspire innovation. the added bonus of priceless expertise! Mission by making a pledge or cash donation to Science World, Jane Mehai, during the 2016 Employee Giving Week. in honour of Emrul Bari The Glenn and Annetta Agnew Memorial Fund, Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. held at Vancouver Foundation Dr Allen & Dr Connie Eaves Sarah Alshukhaiti Lyndsay Fraser Renee Michaud LEAVE YOUR MARK Estate of Gordon Anderson Hall First West Credit Union Josh Andallo Avena Guppy Laura Milks Kevin & Patricia Huscroft Estate of Frieda Meyer GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. Carolina Becerra Christopher Guppy Friderike Moon Shikha Khangura Minhas Estate of Louise Rossander Hootsuite Media Inc. Jason Bosher Chris Hamming Stephen Mullally Donna Marsh Clare Charnley Jennifer Ingham Kim Peterson PREMIER MEMBERSHIPS Parallel 49 Brewing Company Tracy Chen Eugene Kabanovski Jeff Porter Dr ’Lyn Anglin & Dan Marshall Rethink Canada Trudi Coblenz Madeline Koeberling Brian Radburn Linda Chan Road 13 Vineyards Jo-Ann Coggan Ingrid Lae Sara Reid Surjit Dixit Slack Mila Cotic Suki Law Chihiro Sakamoto Joel Hammond Tradable Bits Media Tom Cummins Karen Lee Dr Scott Sampson Jen Jaffe Nikko de Guzman Kristin Lee Walter & Kathy MacRae Andrea Durham Tammy Matheson Nancy Segsworth Matthew & Lois Pedley Sandra Eix Jacqueline Mayo Erica Vigneron Michael & Michelle Thompson Pauline Finn Louise McCall Cindy Wagner Mary Wagstaff Gail Fraser Bronwyn McNeil Greg Weinrauch

48 49 FRIEND OF SCIENCE WORLD PATRONS OF SCIENCE WORLD

(LIFETIME) To be named a Patron of Science World is an honour bestowed by the Members of the Science World Society on a volunteer or former employee, who has contributed in a signifi cant way to the development of the Society. To be named a Friend of Science World is an honour bestowed by the Membership of Science World on an individual who personifi es the The Society recognizes that a community facility like Science World can only thrive if it is the recipient of goals and aspirations of the Society. The recipient is characterized by the collective contributions of energy, wisdom, time, fi nancial resources and goodwill from the leaders a love of science, a dedication to community service and a commitment of the community it serves. The Patrons of Science World are examples of this leadership. to the evolution of British Columbia as an international centre of science and technology. Either through their activities on behalf of the Society 2017 Dr John Cairns 2010 Ross Mitchell 2005 Dr Ron Marteniuk 1997 Robert A. Dickinson 1993 Rudolph North and/or by the example they provide by their life’s achievements, 2017 Bruce McLeod 2010 Garry Rasmussen 2005 Anne Sutherland 1997 Danny Gaw 1993 E. Lynn Patterson Friends have contributed signifi cantly to the development of a 2015 Dr Robin Louis 2009 Trudi Coblenz 2004 Eric Kong 1997 Dr Colin Jones 1993 Don Risk science culture in our province. 2015 Dr Lindsay Machan 2009 Caroline Jellinck 2004 Victoria Withers 1997 Dr Maria Klawe 1993 Ron Stern 2015 Peter J. O’Callaghan 2009 Michael Lee 2003 Dr Lorne Whitehead 1996 Dr Elmer Froese 1993 Milton Wong 2017 Trudi Coblenz 2015 Jim Pickles 2009 Munro MacKenzie 2001 Dr Alan Pelman 1996 Nairn (Buz) Knott 1993 Dr John Wormsbecker 2014 Gordon Campbell 2015 Rich Simons 2009 John Murphy 2000 Drinda Scott 1996 Ron Woznow 1992 Dr Harold Copp 2010 Dr Ken Spencer 2014 Dr Bruce Beairsto 2009 Dr Ken Spencer 1999 Peter Lige 1995 Michael Francis 1992 Don Graham 2009 Stan Hagen 2014 Paul Geyer 2008 Jeff Devins 1999 Fei Wong 1995 David Ingram 1992 John Pitts 2006 John Pitts 2012 Donna O’Neill 2008 Bob Wiens 1998 George Battye 1995 Lucille Pacey 1991 Dr Erich Vogt 1994 Dr Michael Smith 2012 Dr Andrew Wright 2007 Eileen Stewart 1998 Dr Sid Katz 1993 Larry Bell 1988 Hon David C. Lam 1992 Haig Farris 2011 Bruce Drake 2006 Bill Bullis 1998 Kevin O’Neill 1993 John Fraser 1987 Dr Gerhard Herzberg 1991 Barbara Brink 2011 Stewart Ladyman 2006 Don Young 1997 Anthony Barke 1993 Jane Hungerford 1987 Dr John Polanyi 1990 Dr Cecil Green 2011 Morgan Sturdy 2005 Stuart Culbertson 1997 Brian Canfi eld 1993 Alex Klopfer 1987 Hon Robert G. Rogers 2011 Peggie Terry 2005 Chris Kelly 1997 Robert Carlisle 1993 Nurjehan Mawani

50 Trudi Coblenz—veteran volunteer and Friend of Science World 51 FINANCIAL SUMMARY REVENUES Year ended Year ended Year ended 60.8% Customer admission and membership February 28, 2017 February 29, 2016 February 28, 2015 23.6% Customer retail revenue and contracted services The fi nancial statements of REVENUES 12.1% Donations and sponsorships A.S.T.C. Science World Society Customer admission and membership 8,468 8,897 7,617 2.1% Grants for the year ended February 28, Customer retail revenue and contracted services 3,300 3,366 3,166 1.2% Interest 2017, have been audited by Donations and sponsorships 1,696 1,454 1,333 0.2% Miscellaneous PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Grants 300 228 183 Chartered Accountants. Interest 170 153 158 EXPENSES These fi nancial statements Miscellaneous 27 27 38 28.0% Customer and donor services and facilities are available upon request. 13,961 14,125 12,495 20.9% Support services EXPENSES 20.9% Exhibits, theatres and programs This table includes revenues Customer and donor services and facilities 3,578 3,631 3,444 18.8% Customer information, communication and sales and expenses of comparative Customer information, communication and sales 2,405 2,787 2,503 11.4% Outreach programming fi scal years ended February, Exhibits, theatres and programs 2,670 2,879 2,290 2016 and 2015. They are an Support services 2,675 2,106 1,789 illustrative summary only and Outreach programming 1,451 1,340 1,025 are not intended to replace the 12,779 12,743 11,051 full audited fi nancial statements. EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES BEFORE AMORTIZATION 1,182 1,382 1,444 Statement of Operations extracted from the fi nancial statements for Amortization of exhibits and property and equipment (2,540) (2,395) (2,752) the year ended February 28, 2017 Amortization of deferred contributions related (in thousands of dollars). to exhibits and property and equipment 1,850 1,815 2,067 (690) (580) (685)

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES 492 802 759 52 53 SCIENCE WORLD Science World British Columbia is a TELUS World of Science charitable organization that engages 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC British Columbians in science and Canada V6A 3Z7 inspires future science and technology scienceworld.ca Charitable BN 10673 4809 RR0001 leadership throughout our province.