Thousands of families in Greater Vancouver will enjoy free admission to Science World on Friday, September 20th, as part of the Tech-Up Showcase. This event, which drew over 10,000 visitors in 2023, offers a full day of hands-on science and technology activities, perfect for families from diverse backgrounds. The Tech-Up Showcase, presented by Amazon Future […]
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Iconic Science World Dome Going Green with $30 Million from Government for ‘Critical Upgrades’
One of Vancouver’s most iconic buildings is due to receive “critical infrastructure upgrades” thanks to investment from the federal government. Canada this month announced $19 million for Science World, specifically its geodesic dome, which has been suffering from age in recent years. The nonprofit Science World has been engaging learners across the province in science, […]
Science World’s 6th Annual Girls and STEAM Summit Returns
Returning for the 6th year is Science World’s highly popular Girls and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts + design, and math) Summit, presented by STEMCELL Technologies. On Saturday, November 4th, 300 young girls, aged 12-14, will take over the dome in a day of hands-on activities, enriching workshops, inspiring mentorship sessions and an engaging keynote presentation. With a […]
Science World & Amazon Offer Free Admission at Tech-Up Showcase
Thousands of Greater Vancouver families will enjoy free admission to Science World on Friday, September 22, as part of the Tech-Up Showcase presented by Amazon Future Engineer. The event will feature a day of special programming for families from a variety of backgrounds, helping them get hands-on to discover science and technology. The event is a […]
Charitable Impact Revives Iconic TechPong Event at Science World
In 2019, Techcouver reported that “Vancouver’s most epic charity ping pong tournament” was to be held at Science World in November. Over 1,000 people attended the sold-out TechPong 2019. The event, at the time six years running, had raised $400,000. Several dozen companies raised a minimum of $2,000 to qualify. The boisterous tournament provided an […]
Science World to Expand Tech-Up Program Thanks to New Funding
Science World is expanding on its Tech-Up program thanks to Government funding through CanCode and new partnerships with Mastercard and Amazon Canada. Tech-Updelivers province-wide online programs for students and teachers that include coding, computational thinking and digital skills, fostering the workforce of the future by building and enhancing skills in science, technology, engineering, arts & […]
Science World’s Fourth Annual Girls and STEAM Event To Be Hosted Virtually
On Saturday, November 6th, Science World will host Girls and STEAM, a free, half-day virtual symposium with the aim of preparing British Columbia’s youth for the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art + Design, Math) heavy job landscape of the future. The event will be opened by keynote speaker and popular science communicator, Dr. Samantha Yammine […]