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Open 网曝吃瓜 and the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science of 网曝吃瓜 invite you to join us in celebrating the 27^th Annual Huggins High School Science Seminar on Friday, May 4, 2012.  Students from Grades 10, 11, and 12 across Atlantic Canada are invited to participate in a day of engaging and interactive presentations on the 网曝吃瓜 campus. 

In this year鈥檚 edition of the seminar, we 鈥淒ive Into Science鈥� with presentations related to critical thinking and aquatic environments.  Students will enjoy a series of presentations encompassing an array of topics and scientific disciplines:

• NEPTUNE Canada 鈥� Dr. Maia Hoeberechts takes us inside one of Canada鈥檚 largest-scale science projects, a network of ocean floor sensors that produces fascinating data.
• Media Mediocrity in Science Education 鈥� Richard Zurawski, an accomplished scientific media personality, turns a skeptical eye on the media鈥檚 presentation and coverage of science.
• Lifeboat Debate 鈥� Professors from various scientific disciplines explain the benefits of their science and argue about its importance in a lively 鈥渓ifeboat debate鈥� format.  The Huggins audience votes for a winner.
• Tracking Animals in the Blue Ocean 鈥� Dr. Michael Stokesbury explains methods of animal tagging and tracking that are revealing new environments and providing insights on conservation.
• Chemistry Show 鈥� Dr. Vlad Zamlynny returns with his chemistry show, a perennial favourite. Exciting demonstrations include liquid nitrogen and exploding gummy bears.

Students interested in participating must complete a registration form available on our website and receive a recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.  A student fee of $50 includes lunch and snacks.

For detailed information on the seminar鈥檚 featured speakers, student registration, and more, please visit our website at