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This Saturday, May 11 marks the return of Science Rendezvous Kingston, one of Canada’s longest-running and successful science, technology, engineering and mathematics pop-up discovery centres. The hugely popular, and  free event brings together the Kingston Community with local Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math experts (STEM), and Queen’s researchers.
Faculty, staff, and students from Queen’s University, along with community partners will provide visitors with hands-on demonstrations, awe-inspiring exhibits and fun experiments.
This year’s theme is Innovate. 60 booths will feature topics ranging from wildlife conservation to robotics and climate change.

What:  Media is invited to attend Science Rendezvous Kingston- a free science festival for families
When: May 11, 10am-3pm
Where: Slush Puppie Place and the Tragically Hip Way
Who:
Lynda Colgan, Co-coordinator, Science Rendezvous and Professor Emertia, Queen’s University
Catarina Chagas, Co-Coordinator, Science Rendezvous and Research Outreach and Events Specialist, Queen’s University

Special Attractions
-10:30am and 1:45pm Queen’s Department of Chemistry performs two Chemistry Magic Shows  
- Noon- The Great Canadian Invention Circus- a live show full of astounding facts and circus acts 
-The Sensory Friendly Science Zone offers a quieter environment away from crowds and loud noises. Admission requires a free ticket per child, which are being distributed at the Slush Puppie Place box office.

Note: Temporary street closures along King street and The Tragically Hip Way will be in place for this event.  Please check with the for full details. 

For more information, please visit Science Rendezvous Kingston.