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Steven's Lab
Inspiring the next generation of innovators.
A delightful metamorphosis has taken place...
Hold on to your lab coats! The Open Studio Workshop has evolved into Steven’s Lab, a place set out to inspire the next generation of innovators through creative hands-on experiences with real scientific tools. Through live experiments and cutting-edge knowledge, Steven's Lab is where the future of science will come to life.
Guest Speakers
- APRIL 1 - 30, 2024
- SATURDAYS
Dr. Tatenda Mambo
Dr. Tatenda Mambo is a postdoctoral scholar in the University of Calgary’s Sustainability Studies program in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. He also manages the experimental Simon Farm. Tatenda brings his vast knowledge of fungi and plants to Steven’s Lab for the Plant Music program.
- MAY 17 - JUNE 27, 2024
- THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS
Megan Mah
Megan is a master's student studying primatology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Calgary. Her current research explores impacts of aging on the behaviour of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica. In addition to capuchins, Megan has worked with howler monkeys in Belize, spider monkeys in Costa Rica, as well as red-fronted lemurs and Milne-Edwards's sifakas in Madagascar.
EXPERIMENTS
- MAY 1 - JUNE 27, 2024
- SWING INTO SCIENCE
A Primatology Adventure
Inspired by the pioneering work of Jane Goodall, participants test their research skills through video observations of real primate subjects in Costa Rica. Participants will compare the feeding rates of Black-Handed Spider Monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) and White-Faced Capuchins (Cebus imitator), while learning how Primatologists use primates to gain insight into human behaviour.
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SPECIAL HOURS
Monday May 20: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
*Spots are Limited. Sign up at Steven’s Lab to Secure Your Spot.
- ON NOW
- BOTANICA DA VINCI
Leonardo’s Leafy Symphony
Explore the connections between art, science, and nature as participants turn bioelectric signals into plant-powered melodies. Discover the Indigenous connections to plant communication and reciprocity while learning more about the biology of these amazing living organisms.
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This activity is appropriate for all ages (guests under 5 will need parental assistance). Limited spots are available. Sign up at Steven’s Lab to reserve your spot.
- PAST EXPERIMENT
- JINGLE LAB
Unwrapping the Wonders of Gallium
In this playful experiment, witness the mesmerizing shift of gallium gingerbread figurines as they melt before your eyes, leaving only shimmering liquid metal in hand. But fear not, for the science doesn’t end there! Recast the gallium back into adorable gingerbread shapes, and watch it get ready to be enjoyed all over again.
- PAST EXPERIMENT
- OWL DISSECTIONS
Whooo's For Dinner?
As long as you don’t have skelephobia, you are going to have a hoot digging into a real regurgitated owl pellet to find the skeletal remains of their dinner!
Plus, learn about owl biology along the way - don’t worry, no owlgebra is required.
- PAST EXPERIMENT
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI Playground
Play around with some of the newest AI generating tools on the market and create your own work of AI art.
Plus learn how to create your own AI personality that you can use at home, train a new AI program, use generative AI video to create something incredible for TikTok, and much more…
- DR
- STEVEN KEATING
About Dr. Steven Keating:
Born in Calgary in 1988, Steven was an MIT graduate, brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate advocate for patient access to health data. He lived his life with unwavering curiosity, resilience and a commitment to innovation. In his honour, the Keating Family has generously supported the creation of Steven’s Lab.
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