Last month, TELUS World of Science – Calgary was named Exhibitor of the Year for the Palliser School District Teacher’s Convention. TELUS World of Science has participated in the Palliser Convention for many years, interacting with teachers and helping them understand how our programs, workshops, exhibits and films link to Alberta Curriculum. Through curriculum ties, [...]
Staff Profile: Brad Struble
February 22nd, 2011
Brad Struble, Director of Design for the New Science Centre 2011 Project has been a dedicated and loyal member of the TELUS World of Science team for 18 years. Throughout that span of time, the city, the organization and the job have changed dramatically. In his role as Director of Design for the New Science [...]
Staff Profile: Robert Austin
January 25th, 2011
Robert Austin has been a life-long believer in the power of science and science centres, and that’s why he chose to join the New Science Centre 2011 Project as Vice President of Digital Technology for TELUS World of Science – Calgary. Robert grew up in Don Mills, very close to the Ontario Science Centre, where [...]
Staff Profile: Dr. Devon Hamilton
December 22nd, 2010
Dr. Devon Hamilton is the Director of Content for the New Science Centre 2011 Project. He leads the team responsible for the development of the exhibits and programs for the New Science Centre. Devon joined TELUS World of Science nearly two years ago from the Ontario Science Centre, because as he says, “Working on this [...]
Coming to TELUS World of Science: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
December 22nd, 2010
Do you know what TELUS World of Science – Calgary and the University of Calgary Operetta Company have in common? Both will be hosting a version of the legendary Titanic in 2011! The U of C Operetta will be showcasing TITANIC: The Musical from January 13 – 21, 2011. This musical, with music and lyrics [...]
ImagineAction
October 26th, 2010
Imagineaction: [i-͵ma-jə-ʹnāk-shən] noun a: the act or power of creating and implementing world-changing ideas b: the accomplishment of something great, usually in stages over a period of time c: supporting the New Science Centre 2011 Project, an opportunity to shape Calgary’s future and have a positive, lasting impact on generations of Albertans. There are moments [...]
Ingram to Inspire Calgary’s Young Minds
October 14th, 2010
In 2009, then Governor General Michaëlle Jean made Canada’s foremost science communicator Jay Ingram a member of the Order of Canada “for his contributions towards making complex science accessible to the public as a broadcaster, public speaker and author, and for his leadership of future generations of science journalists.” Next month, he’ll be coming to [...]
Science greats go head-to-head
October 11th, 2010
Albert Einstein was only three years old when Charles Darwin died, so it’s unlikely these two great thinkers ever met, never mind shared ideas over a cup of tea. Which is why we’re proud to bring together two of the most world’s most influential scientists for the first time ever. Einstein is the most comprehensive [...]
Bridge Over the River Why
September 28th, 2010
As Robert Plant so famously sang in Led Zeppelin’s 1973 hit The Crunge, “Excuse me Oh will you excuse me I’m just trying to find the bridge… Has anybody seen the bridge? Have you seen the bridge? I ain’t seen the bridge! Where’s that confounded bridge?” While Robert may have been forever stuck in his [...]
Structural Integrity
September 24th, 2010
The last time I visited the site of the new TELUS World of Science — Calgary, you could hardly tell it was a building. Now that all the concrete has been poured and the steel has been erected, it not only looks like a building but you can began to imagine how impressive it will [...]