Chemicals: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Speaker: Dr. Robert (Bob) Burk, Professor of Chemistry, Carleton University Bob Burk is a Chemistry Professor at Carleton University where has taught at all levels for over 30 years. He is particularly interested in getting younger students interested in chemistry, and in educating non-chemists about the ins
Please join us for the next Discovery Café lecture: “Tales from a Research Laboratory”. Dr. John ApSimon -- retired Professor of Chemistry at Carleton University, Blackburn Hamlet resident and Discovery Café founder – began his research career in the study of the chemistry of natural products at the University of Liverpool in the 1950’s. Coming
Detecting Fraud: A behind-the-scenes look Speaker: Robin Grosset, Chief Technology Officer, Mindbridge Technology is advancing at a staggering pace. Fraudsters view each new advancement as an opportunity to exploit weaknesses in systems and are using increasingly sophisticated approaches to wreak havoc on organizations and individuals. In this session, Mr. Grosset will discuss how Ottawa-based Mindbridge,
Education, Society, and Generative AI A number of artificial intelligence (AI) programs came out in the early 2020s that generate images (like Midjourney), music, and text (like ChatGPT). These generative AI programs surprised even long-time AI researchers with what they could do. How do they work? How will they affect education, creative work for humans,
Nuclear Family: Growing up in Ottawa at the beginning of the nuclear age Author Jean Van Loon is a life-long resident of Ottawa. Her poems, stories and reviews have appeared in literary magazines across the country, most recently in the Queen's Quarterly and (forthcoming) The New Quarterly. She is a graduate of Carleton, Queen's, Humber
Tap Dancing, Rhythm and Flow When: Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive Have you ever become so totally immersed in an activity that you were “in the zone”, where your only thought was on the activity at hand and where hours may have passed without
Discovery Café: YOW – A Primer on Its Operations When: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Where: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive Take a journey through the Ottawa airport as Dick Brown explains each step in the experience of a passenger flying out of Ottawa. He will also talk about
Dr. Paul Villeneuve: Breathing Life into Cities: The Importance of Greenness and Walkable Neighbourhoods When: Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive The design of cities plays an important role in the health of its residents. Walkable neighbourhood and access to green spaces has been shown
Fraud Prevention and Awareness – Stephanie Senecal – Free Lecture When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. In this important session, we will learn about the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC),
First Crossing: Alexander Mackenzie`s fascinating crossing of North America -- Richard Van Loon – Free Lecture When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. Alex Mackenzie from Canada by land 22d
Let`s Talk Climate Change – Elsa DaCosta – Free Lecture When: Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. Have you ever wondered why we are hearing so much about climate change
When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Topic: A Day in the House of Commons Speaker: Jeffrey LeBlanc, Deputy Clerk, Procedure You might have seen a quick news clip from Question Period, but what is an actual day in the House of Commons like? Who decides
