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On October 11, research bridging seas to skies will come to life at Queen’s. In honour of this year’s national theme “From Sea to Space”, the and the (C2MCI) are partnering to showcase how Canadian researchers are tackling important scientific questions and exploring the Universe using the waters and ice that cover our planet.

The program begins with a hands-on workshop for high school and early undergraduate students, in collaboration with . The workshop, sponsored by the Vice-Principal (Research) portfolio, will demonstrate how astrophysicists harness the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the ice of the South Pole to study our universe. Participants will also explore how protective carbon-based coatings are being tested under some of the world’s most challenging marine conditions in advanced ocean observatory systems across the Pacific.

In the evening, focus will shift to the stars. Nahee Park (Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy) will deliver a public lecture on how Antarctic ice is being used to understand extreme environments in our Universe. Following the talk, participants will attend guided tours of the Queen’s Observatory, where they’ll be invited to observe planets and other celestial objects through a 14-inch reflecting telescope. Included on the tour are visits to the McDonald Institute’s Visitor Centre and the C2MCI research labs, giving attendees the chance to learn more about Canadian astroparticle physics efforts and cutting-edge developments in carbon-based metal coatings.

Presented annually by the Canadian Association of Science Centres, Science Literacy Week is a nationwide celebration of discovery that aims to connect Canadians to the stories, science, and communities shaping our planet. This year’s events run from October 6-12, with Queen’s programming offering a unique opportunity to explore how research is closing the distance between the depths of our oceans and the farthest corners of space.

Visit the website to register for the and to learn more about the