Soapbox Science Junior 2019
On May 15, 2019, we hosted our second Soapbox Science Junior event during the Festival of Trees at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto.
Soapbox Science Junior followed the same engaging format as the traditional Soapbox Science events, but with a specific focus on children and youth aged 4 to 18. This event stood out in two significant ways:
- It was part of a children’s literacy festival open to school classes, but not the general public. In contrast, official Soapbox Science events aim to engage people of all ages.
- While Soapbox Science speakers are typically PhD candidates or holders, Soapbox Science Junior featured presenters at all education levels, from high school students to PhD scholars.
Soapbox Junior Speakers

Master Student
University of Toronto
The Science of Bringing Back the (Recently) Dead

Undergraduate Student
McMaster University
What’s in a name? The Impact of Medical Terminology on Disease Perception

Master Student
Ryerson University
The Fault In Our CFTRs

PhD Student
University of Guelph
Mending a broken heart
PhD Student
McMaster University
There's a wasp on my windshield! Oh no... Did I just miss the exit?

Master Student
Ryerson University
Tracking Water in Cities

Science Outreach and Enrichment Coordinator, SciXchange
Ryerson University
Random Tools of Nature

Master Student
Ryerson University
Sun's Out, Fun's Out

PhD Student
University of Guelph
Tuning in on our cells

Master Student
University of Toronto
Evolution and unique animal species

PhD Student
Ryerson University
Making Math Fun!

Research & Education Consultant
BeSpatial Consulting
Guess what planet

PhD Student
University of Toronto
What's math got to tell us about the deep sea?

Master Student
Ryerson University
Salty ponds, salty streams?

PhD Student
McMaster University
Stress, Exercise, Hormones: The inner workings of the cardiovascular system
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