Soapbox Science 2021
- Date
- May 31, 2021 - June 01, 2021
- Time
- 2:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
- Location
- online via Hopin
- Open To
- Public
- Contact
- SciXchange@torontomu.ca
Each year we bring together phenomenal female researchers from the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. They share the science research that they do every day with the public in the most delightful way! No powerpoints or lectures - they use fun props, imaginative analogies and mind blowing demonstrations of the work that goes on inside and outside of their labs.
Two Days of Talks!
You can meet our amazing speakers at one or both of our Soapbox Toronto events! Register for free on the event platform, Hopin, using the button above.
Our speakers are all inspirations in their fields! They'll share research on bugs, batteries and radiation. From designing technology to analyzing the fate of plastics in our environment - these scientists will push your knowledge and delight your senses with their research!
Monday's Speakers include:
- Ms. Ghada Aldosary, Carleton University | Medical Physics (specialized in radiation therapy)
- Parvin (Parri) Adeli, Nickel Institute | Chemical Engineering
- Sarah Anne Habibi, Ontario Tech University | Parasitology and Pharmacology
- Dr. Roxana Suehring, Ryerson University | Environmental Chemistry
- Lorena Lopez Dominguez, University of Toronto | Nutritional Sciences
- Alexandra Malinowski, University of Toronto | Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Mental Health
- Jessie MacAlpine, University of Toronto | Microbiology, Molecular Genetics
- Farwa Sajadi, York University | Animal Physiology, Endocrinology, Neuropeptides
- Laura Keane, York University | Industrial and Applied Mathematics
High School teachers are welcome to register their class(es) for our virtual Soapbox Science event! Students will be introduced to 9 amazing female researchers and have the chance to listen to one in-depth talk from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (with the option to stay for 2 additional talks until 4:00 pm).
Schedule:
2:00 - 2:30 pm - Introduction of our 9 speakers and an overview of their research. See all researchers on the May 31 schedule, above.
2:30 - 3:00 pm - Attend one of three talks which includes 10 minute talk and 15 minutes of questions and conversation. Choose from 3 concurrent speakers:
- Ghada Aldosary, PhD Candidate at Carleton University | Medical Physics, radiation therapy, healthcare technology, cancer
- Dr. Sarah Anne Habibi, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Tech University | Parasites, drug resistance, pharmacology
- Dr. Roxana Suehring, Assistant Professor, Ryerson University | Plastics and microplastics, environmental contaminants, chemistry
The event continues until 4:00 pm with 2 additional talk time slots (30 minutes each). Students and teachers are welcome to stay until the end, however we understand that school timing may restrict participation until the end of the event.
If you have questions or require help registering for the event please contact SciXchange(at)Ryerson.ca
Worksheet Available
Looking to engage your students on a deeper level? Have them attend one of the above talks on May 31st, and compare that speaker with one of our speakers from the 2020 event. We've identified three distinct topics that students can explore.
Download the Google Document here (external link, opens in new window) .
| Topic | 2021 Speaker | 2020 Speaker |
| Health | Dr. Sarah Anne Habibi Talk: May 31, 2:30 pm |
Dr. Leanne De Souza-Kenney |
| Nature | Dr. Roxana Suehring Talk: May 31, 2:30 pm |
Dr. Leena Thorat |
| Technology | Ghada Aldosary Talk: May 31, 2:30 pm |
Dr. Tammy Eger |
Tuesday Speakers include:
- Dr. Roxana Suehring, Ryerson University | Environmental Chemistry
- Simone Renwick, University of Guelph | Microbiology
- Lorena Lopez Dominguez, University of Toronto | Nutritional Sciences
- Alexandra Malinowski, University of Toronto | Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Mental Health
- Jessie MacAlpine, University of Toronto | Microbiology, Molecular Genetics
- Wai Ying Lam, University of Toronto Scarborough | Contaminant Hydrology
- Laura Keane, York University | Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Soapbox Science Toronto 2021 Speakers
Talk Title: Invisible Impurity: Mercury hiding in Canadian forests
PhD student
University of Toronto Scarborough
Talk Title: How batteries help tackle climate change
Technical Specialist - Batteries
Nickel Institute
Talk Title: How the ground you stand on affects your mental health
PhD Student
University of Toronto
Talk Title: To pee or not to pee: A closer look into mosquitoes!
PhD Candidate
York University
Talk Title: Forensic files: Plastic suspects
Assistant Professor
Ryerson University
Talk Title: What do you mean we have bugs in our gut?
PhD researcher
University of Toronto
Talk Title: The blood sucking world of parasites!
Research Associate
Ontario Tech University
Talk Title: Bacteria will save us: New drugs to fight bad bugs
PhD Student
University of Toronto
Talk Title: I'm a medical physicist, and radiation is my superpower!
PhD Candidate in Medical Physics
Carleton University
Talk Title: How Mom's milk feeds a baby's bacteria
PhD Candidate
University of Guelph
Talk Title: What do the flu, batteries and groundwater all have in common?
PhD Student
York University