On-site registration begins at 9am, giving all LogiCON participants an extra hour to explore the Telus World of Science. Daniel Loxton's keynote presentation will take place in the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre at 1:30pm.
Beginner TrackIdeal for drop-ins and those new to science, the beginner track is a jargon-free zone designed to get you thinking about how logic and the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. |
Advanced TrackDesigned for the laymen science enthusiast with a fundamental knowledge base to build on, the advanced track will feature a diverse range of talks, workshops and panel discussions. |
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| 10:00 |
Critical Thinking in Everyday LifeK.O. Myers, Marc-Julien Objois, Rachelle Saunders |
The Death of Alchemy and the Birth of ChemistryJohn Woolley |
| 10:40 |
How Vaccinations WorkAngela Espejo |
Celebration of Human Presence in SpaceWilliam Rutherford |
| 11:20 |
Sky Hoaxes and MythsFrank Florian |
How To Convince Your Friends and Family That Science is Awesome (Panel)Daniel Loxton, K.O. Myers, Marie-Clare Shanahan, Angela Espejo. Moderated by Desiree Schell. |
| 12:00 |
Science Journalism: An Oxymoron?Hayley Dunning |
The Logic of Causal ConclusionsBarbara Drescher |
| 12:30 | Lunch Break | |
| 1:30 |
“The Reasonableness of Weird Things”Keynote SpeakerDaniel Loxton |
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| 2:10 |
Magic Principles Applied to Everyday LifeSheldon Casavant |
Daniel LoxtonQ&A and Book Signing |
| 2:50 |
Relying on Each Other: The Importance of the Culture of ScienceMarie-Clare Shanahan |
Manufacturing the MiraculousIan Pidgeon |
| 3:30 |
Evidence Based Parenting PanelDaniel Loxton, Naomi Littlewood, Barbara Drescher, John Woolley. Moderated by Desiree Schell. |
The Scientific Evidence for the Big BangSharon Morsink |
| 4:10 |
What is Climate Change?Martin Sharp |
Magician's PanelSheldon Casavant, Marc-Julien Objois, Ian Pidgeon. Moderated by Rachelle Saunders. |
Kids Track
Science and critical thinking at every age
Featuring a wide variety of science themed demonstrations and activities, the kids and family-friendly track keeps things fun, hands-on and accessible for all ages. This track engages young minds from every angle, encouraging children to build basic science knowledge and critical thinking skills. From science experiments to magic tricks, our kids track is built for drop ins.