Mini-Science 2019: Science and the future! (Science)

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:30 PM to Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:30 PM EST

Mini-Science 2019: Science and the future! Can McGill scientists help us build a better world? Learn how leading chemists, ecologists, paleontologists and even computer scientists at the University are helping us to understand how the future can be more just, more sustainable and inclusive.

This is a series of 6 lectures taking place on Wednesday evenings starting March 20 and ending on April 24 (all lectures are given in English).


March 20: The future of food
By Joe Schwarcz and Graham MacDonald

March 27: The future of nature
By Anna Hargreaves and Hans Larsson

April 3: The future of water
By Sarah Moser and Irene Gregory-Eaves

April 10: The future of renewables
By Jeffrey Farney and Tomislav Friščić

April 17: The future of computers and AI
By Jackie Cheung and Doina Precup

April 24: The future of environmental economics
By Jaye Ellis and Brian Leung

A small selection of tickets will be available at the door for $15 each date.

Full refund with cancellation 10 days in advance.

Details

The Redpath Museum is located in downtown Montreal on the McGill University campus however we do regret that the Museum does not have provision for wheelchair access.

Check-in with refreshments will begin at 6pm in the entrance hall. The lecture will then start at 6:30pm sharp in the in the auditorium.



The Museum is easily accessible by buses 24 (Sherbrooke Street) and 144 (Pine Avenue); the métro Green Line (Peel or McGill) and Bixi (Sherbrooke, McTavish and University).

Metered street parking is available but for an overview of the parking areas available on campus, including those designated for persons with disabilities, please visit the McGill Transport website. 
Mini-Science 2019: Science and the future! (Science)

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:30 PM to Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:30 PM EST

Admission

Student $45 CAD
For 6 Lectures
Senior (65+) $45 CAD
For 6 Lectures
General $90 CAD
For 6 Lectures

Location

Redpath Museum - 859, rue Sherbrooke ouest
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0C4
CANADA
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RSVP

Register from Feb. 18 to Mar. 19, 2019

Contact

Mini Science
Email: mini.science@mcgill.ca
 
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