Local Programs

On-Campus Events

We are proud to host special events and partner with other groups on campus to give students a chance to visit us. A list of our on-campus opportunities can be found below. To see how you can get involved with an event, please contact us.

 

Let's Talk Cancer (High School)

Let's Talk Cancer at Memorial University is a free one day event for Grade 10, 11 and 12 students hosted by Let's Talk Science with the generous help of Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science. The symposium will include speakers from a variety of cancer fields and some neat hands on activities.

Person in MRI with 3 people standing beside it

 

Person on medical table underneath imaging device

 

Students in a classroom watching a presentation

 

Students watching a lecture in an auditorium

 

 

Lab Extravaganza Days (High School)

We hosted Lab Extravaganza Days at the end of the Winter 2023 semester, please stay tuned for the 2024 dates!

Lab Extravaganza Days is a free enrichment event that provides high school students with the opportunity to explore their options at Memorial University. Students spend a full day on campus and participate in a number of science laboratory sessions. This allows students to get a feel for the program and experience exciting activities and lab demonstrations. Workshops and labs visited in the past have included: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, HKR, Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Medicine and the Marine Institute. 

Two students participating in an activity

 

students reacting to an image projection

 

Student in a plank position participates in an activity while a second watches

 

Student observing a screen while the instructor points

 

 

Let's Talk Science School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (family) 

The Let's Talk Science School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a free, family event. It is ideally for ages 6-12, though others are welcome. It is a spin off of Harry Potter's Hogwarts with a variety of magical classes with a STEM twist, of course!

Child in wizard costume observing a squid dissection

 

Group of university students, some in costume, posing for photo in front of house crests

 

family dressed in wizarding costumes posing in front of house crests

 

Large group of volunteers in wizarding costumes posing in front of banner saying "Let's Talk Science School of Witchcraft and Wizardry"

 

 

Amazing Science Race (family)

Our biggest event of the summer, “The Amazing Science Race”. It's like the TV show, but with science! On Saturday, July 22, 2023, families were invited to navigate their way around MUN, completing mini-science challenges, and solving riddles to lead them from one location to the next. The activities were recommended for children aged 8-14, although all were welcome as long as accompanied by an adult. Check back to find out when we will be hosting this event in 2024!

youth solving a puzzle activity while adult watches

 

three Let's Talk Science Volunteers standing at an activity table in front of a Chemistry & Physics sign

 

Family of five poses holding a clue

 

three Let's Talk Science Volunteers standing at a blue activity table