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Science World (Vancouver)

January 01, 1970

For other uses, see Science World (disambiguation).

Science World is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization called ASTC Science World Society in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the end of False Creek and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

Science World
Location of Science World in Vancouver
Former name
  • Telusphere (2005)
  • Telus World of Science (2005–2020)
Established1989 (1989)
Location1455 Quebec Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°16′24″N 123°06′14″W / 49.273251°N 123.103767°W / 49.273251; -123.103767
TypeScience museum
Visitors1,009,583 (2019)[1]
CEO
ChairpersonCheryl Slusarchuk
ArchitectBruno Freschi
Public transit access Main Street–Science World
Websitewww.scienceworld.ca

Prior to the building being handed over to Science World by the city government in 1987, the building was built as Expo Centre for the Expo 86 world's fair. Following the end of Expo 86, the building was re-purposed as a science centre. The science centre opened on May 6, 1989, as Science World.[2] From 2005 to 2020, the museum was branded as Science World at Telus World of Science, before it reverted to its original name.

History edit

In 1977, Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the Extended I around British Columbia's Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre opened in downtown Vancouver on January 15, 1982, attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre's outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

When Vancouver was chosen to host the transportation-themed 1986 World's Fair (Expo 86), a Buckminster Fuller–inspired geodesic dome was designed by Expo's chief architect Bruno Freschi to serve as the fair's Expo Centre.[3] Construction began in 1984 and was completed by early 1985. After Expo closed its gates in October of the following year, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark building, relocate the "Arts, Sciences and Technology Centre" into the post-Expo dome, and convert the Expo Centre into Science World. With much government backing, the dome was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In 1988, in a four-month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, the 400-seat Omnimax theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened, extending upon the 3D IMAX theatre which was built in 1986 for the Expo "Transitions" film series.[4]

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with Alcan Inc. in 1996, renaming its Omnimax Theatre the Alcan Omnimax Theatre. Alcan later decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre returned to its original name, the Omnimax Theatre.

 
Ken Spencer Science Park shortly after its opening in 2012

In January 2005, the building was officially renamed "Telusphere" as part of an agreement where Telus gave a $9-million donation in return for the naming rights to the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In mid-2005, the name of the science centre was changed to "Science World at the Telus World of Science". The brand "Telus World of Science" was used for several other science centres in Calgary and Edmonton.[a] The naming rights agreement ended in 2020, with the science centre dropping "Telus World of Science" from its name. During this period, the name change did not affect the nearby Main Street–Science World SkyTrain station.

During the 2010 Winter Olympics, Science World played host to "Sochi World", a hospitality area representing the country of Russia, hosts of the 2014 Winter Olympics. The attraction closed in mid-January 2010 to facilitate the transformation, and was re-opened that March.[5] Science World underwent renovation after the 2010 Winter Olympics. The indoor renovations were completed by mid-2012 and the adjacent Ken Spencer Science Park opened in late 2012.[6]

On July 29, 2020, the organization's board of governors announced that BC Liberal MLA from Surrey-White Rock, Tracy Redies, would be resigning her legislature seat and taking over as the CEO of Science World, from September 14, 2020. The new CEO would be replacing the interim CEO, Janet Wood.[7][8] Dr. Bonnie Henry was named as a "Friend of Science World" in 2021.[9]

In January 2022, Science World entered a long-term partnership with Acuitas Therapeutics, developers of the lipid nanoparticle technology used in the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.[10] In September 2022, Teck Resources announced a $650,000 donation to Science World to increase awareness of the antimicrobial properties of copper. The contribution funded the addition of copper layers to the surface of various exhibits, door handles and countertops.[11]

Activities edit

Outreach edit

 
A member of the museum guides children through a demonstration.

Science World runs a variety of outreach programs all over British Columbia.[12] Some examples include Scientists and Innovators in the Schools, a volunteer-based mentor program to inspire students' interest in STEM through interactive presentations in classrooms;[13] On the Road, where staff travel extensively throughout the province to conduct workshops and present science-themed shows in schools and communities that otherwise would not have access to a local science centre;[14] and Super Science Club, where Science World educators conduct after-school programs in underserved schools to inspire at-risk children to become passionate about lifelong science and technology learning.[15]

COVID-19 edit

In July 2021, Science World received a $50,000 grant from the Government of Canada in order to develop a programming series surrounding vaccines.[16] It was awarded through a grant program called "Encouraging Vaccine Confidence in Canada" jointly administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), intended to increase uptake and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines across Canada.[17]

Organization edit

Funding edit

Science World operates with funding from donors to the ASTC Science World Society and programming partners. Supporters for the 2021/2022 fiscal year include:[18]

Previous financial and programming partners have included:[9][19][20][21]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Telus World of Science centres were institutions sponsored by Telus. All science centres branded under "Telus World of Science" operated independently of one another.

References edit

  1. ^ "Biggest tourist attractions in B.C. in 2021". biv.com. Business in Vancouver. February 8, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Science World History | Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on 2015-01/-15
  3. ^ "Our Iconic Facility", Science World webpage. Retrieved January 4, 2014
  4. ^ Science World - OMNIMAX Theatre - OMNIMAX Facts June 26, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ . Metro Vancouver. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  6. ^ Ken Spencer Science Park | Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "Science World Board of Governors announce appointment of new CEO - Tracy Redies" (PDF). Science World. July 29, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  8. ^ "Surrey-White Rock MLA Tracy Redies quits to become CEO of Science World". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Skinner, Launi; Redies, Tracy (May 20, 2021). "2020/21 Annual Report" (PDF). Science World. (PDF) from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  10. ^ Acuitas Therapeutics (January 24, 2022). "Acuitas Announces Key Partnership with Science World". Life Sciences British Columbia. from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  11. ^ "Teck, Science World partner to educate students about the role of metals in daily life". Mining.com. September 8, 2022. from the original on September 18, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  12. ^ Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  13. ^ Scientists and Innovators in the Schools | Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on November 1, 2021.
  14. ^ On The Road | Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  15. ^ Super Science Club | Science World British Columbia. Scienceworld.ca. Retrieved on April 12, 2014.
  16. ^ "Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada - Competition Results". Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. July 26, 2021. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  17. ^ Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (March 3, 2021). "Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada". Government of Canada. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  18. ^ Slusarchuk, Cheryl (May 12, 2022). "2021/22 Annual Report" (PDF). Science World. (PDF) from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  19. ^ Skinner, Launi; Wood, Janet (July 26, 2020). "2019/20 Annual Report" (PDF). Science World. (PDF) from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  20. ^ Skinner, Launi; Sampson, Scott D. (June 2019). "Annual Report 2018/19" (PDF). Science World. (PDF) from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  21. ^ Skinner, Launi; Sampson, Scott D. (2018). "2017/18 Annual Report" (PDF). Science World. (PDF) from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.

External links edit

 
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transit accessMain Street Science WorldWebsitewww wbr scienceworld wbr ca Prior to the building being handed over to Science World by the city government in 1987 the building was built as Expo Centre for the Expo 86 world s fair Following the end of Expo 86 the building was re purposed as a science centre The science centre opened on May 6 1989 as Science World 2 From 2005 to 2020 the museum was branded as Science World at Telus World of Science before it reverted to its original name Contents 1 History 2 Activities 2 1 Outreach 2 2 COVID 19 3 Organization 3 1 Funding 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksHistory editIn 1977 Barbara Brink ran mobile hands on exhibits known as the Extended I around British Columbia s Lower Mainland Later the temporary Arts Sciences amp Technology Centre opened in downtown Vancouver on January 15 1982 attracting over 600 000 visitors Another 400 000 benefited from the centre s outreach programs which were delivered around the province When Vancouver was chosen to host the transportation themed 1986 World s Fair Expo 86 a Buckminster Fuller inspired geodesic dome was designed by Expo s chief architect Bruno Freschi to serve as the fair s Expo Centre 3 Construction began in 1984 and was completed by early 1985 After Expo closed its gates in October of the following year an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark building relocate the Arts Sciences and Technology Centre into the post Expo dome and convert the Expo Centre into Science World With much government backing the dome was obtained from the province and a massive fund raising campaign ensued Donations from the federal provincial and municipal governments the GVRD the private sector foundations and individuals contributed 19 1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits In 1988 in a four month preview over 310 000 visitors came to see the new building A year later the 400 seat Omnimax theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened extending upon the 3D IMAX theatre which was built in 1986 for the Expo Transitions film series 4 The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with Alcan Inc in 1996 renaming its Omnimax Theatre the Alcan Omnimax Theatre Alcan later decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre returned to its original name the Omnimax Theatre nbsp Ken Spencer Science Park shortly after its opening in 2012 In January 2005 the building was officially renamed Telusphere as part of an agreement where Telus gave a 9 million donation in return for the naming rights to the building This new name proved universally unpopular In mid 2005 the name of the science centre was changed to Science World at the Telus World of Science The brand Telus World of Science was used for several other science centres in Calgary and Edmonton a The naming rights agreement ended in 2020 with the science centre dropping Telus World of Science from its name During this period the name change did not affect the nearby Main Street Science World SkyTrain station During the 2010 Winter Olympics Science World played host to Sochi World a hospitality area representing the country of Russia hosts of the 2014 Winter Olympics The attraction closed in mid January 2010 to facilitate the transformation and was re opened that March 5 Science World underwent renovation after the 2010 Winter Olympics The indoor renovations were completed by mid 2012 and the adjacent Ken Spencer Science Park opened in late 2012 6 On July 29 2020 the organization s board of governors announced that BC Liberal MLA from Surrey White Rock Tracy Redies would be resigning her legislature seat and taking over as the CEO of Science World from September 14 2020 The new CEO would be replacing the interim CEO Janet Wood 7 8 Dr Bonnie Henry was named as a Friend of Science World in 2021 9 In January 2022 Science World entered a long term partnership with Acuitas Therapeutics developers of the lipid nanoparticle technology used in the Pfizer BioNTech COVID 19 vaccine 10 In September 2022 Teck Resources announced a 650 000 donation to Science World to increase awareness of the antimicrobial properties of copper The contribution funded the addition of copper layers to the surface of various exhibits door handles and countertops 11 Activities editOutreach edit nbsp A member of the museum guides children through a demonstration Science World runs a variety of outreach programs all over British Columbia 12 Some examples include Scientists and Innovators in the Schools a volunteer based mentor program to inspire students interest in STEM through interactive presentations in classrooms 13 On the Road where staff travel extensively throughout the province to conduct workshops and present science themed shows in schools and communities that otherwise would not have access to a local science centre 14 and Super Science Club where Science World educators conduct after school programs in underserved schools to inspire at risk children to become passionate about lifelong science and technology learning 15 COVID 19 edit In July 2021 Science World received a 50 000 grant from the Government of Canada in order to develop a programming series surrounding vaccines 16 It was awarded through a grant program called Encouraging Vaccine Confidence in Canada jointly administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research CIHR Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council NSERC and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council SSHRC intended to increase uptake and acceptance of COVID 19 vaccines across Canada 17 Organization editFunding edit Science World operates with funding from donors to the ASTC Science World Society and programming partners Supporters for the 2021 2022 fiscal year include 18 Acuitas Therapeutics Amazon Amgen BC Children s Hospital BC Hydro Best Buy Canada Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Boeing British Columbia Institute of Technology Cinesite City of Vancouver Cloudreach COWI Electronic Arts Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia Enterprise Holdings First West Credit Union Fluor Genome British Columbia Harbour Air Seaplanes Hootsuite HSBC Bank Canada IA Financial Group Innovate BC Mainframe Studios Mastercard Methanex Microsoft Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Orbis Investment Management Province of British Columbia Royal Bank of Canada RBC Foundation SAP Scotiabank SkyBox Labs Stemcell Technologies S U C C E S S Teck Resources Telus TransLink Union Gospel Mission University of British Columbia School of Biomedical Engineering Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Vancouver Public Library Carnegie Branch Wawanesa Insurance Wells Fargo Bank Wheaton Precious Metals White Spot WildBrain Studios WorkSafeBC ZymeworksPrevious financial and programming partners have included 9 19 20 21 1QBit Apple Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia BC Tech Association BCCDC Foundation for Public Health Bell Canada Boston Pizza British Columbia Centre for Disease Control BroadbandTV Corp Call2Recycle Coast Capital Savings Concert Properties D Wave Systems Daily Hive Douglas College Dyson ECO Canada Employment and Social Development Canada Fairmont Pacific Rim Finning International General Fusion Georgia Straight Government of Canada through its CanCode program Honda Canada Foundation IBM Impark Imperial Oil Foundation Intel Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langara College Let s Talk Science Marriott McKesson Corporation Natural Resources Canada Nimbus School of Recording and Media Parks Canada Praxair PricewaterhouseCoopers Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Save On Foods Simon Fraser University Teekay TRIUMF Trulioo Unbounce United Way of the Lower Mainland United Way Worldwide University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry University of Northern British Columbia VanCity Savings Credit Union Vancouver Community College Vancouver Foundation Vancouver International Airport Vancouver Magazine Vancouver School Board Western Economic Diversification Canada WeWork Workday Inc Z95 3See also editList of museums in British ColumbiaNotes edit Telus World of Science centres were institutions sponsored by Telus All science centres branded under Telus World of Science operated independently of one another References edit Biggest tourist attractions in B C in 2021 biv com Business in Vancouver February 8 2021 Retrieved April 20 2021 Science World History Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on 2015 01 15 Our Iconic Facility Science World webpage Retrieved January 4 2014 Science World OMNIMAX Theatre OMNIMAX Facts Archived June 26 2006 at the Wayback Machine The Russians are coming to Science World Metro Vancouver Archived from the original on November 4 2014 Retrieved February 19 2014 Ken Spencer Science Park Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on April 12 2014 Science World Board of Governors announce appointment of new CEO Tracy Redies PDF Science World July 29 2020 Retrieved August 3 2020 Surrey White Rock MLA Tracy Redies quits to become CEO of Science World Vancouver Sun Retrieved August 3 2020 a b Skinner Launi Redies Tracy May 20 2021 2020 21 Annual Report PDF Science World Archived PDF from the original on September 28 2022 Retrieved September 29 2022 Acuitas Therapeutics January 24 2022 Acuitas Announces Key Partnership with Science World Life Sciences British Columbia Archived from the original on September 29 2022 Retrieved September 29 2022 Teck Science World partner to educate students about the role of metals in daily life Mining com September 8 2022 Archived from the original on September 18 2022 Retrieved September 29 2022 Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on April 12 2014 Scientists and Innovators in the Schools Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on November 1 2021 On The Road Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on April 12 2014 Super Science Club Science World British Columbia Scienceworld ca Retrieved on April 12 2014 Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada Competition Results Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council July 26 2021 Archived from the original on January 15 2022 Retrieved September 29 2022 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada March 3 2021 Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada Government of Canada Archived from the original on May 12 2021 Retrieved September 29 2022 Slusarchuk Cheryl May 12 2022 2021 22 Annual Report PDF Science World Archived PDF from the original on September 28 2022 Retrieved September 29 2022 Skinner Launi Wood Janet July 26 2020 2019 20 Annual Report PDF Science World Archived PDF from the original on September 30 2022 Retrieved September 30 2022 Skinner Launi Sampson Scott D June 2019 Annual Report 2018 19 PDF Science World Archived PDF from the original on September 28 2022 Retrieved September 30 2022 Skinner Launi Sampson Scott D 2018 2017 18 Annual Report PDF Science World Archived PDF from the original on September 30 2022 Retrieved September 30 2022 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Science World Vancouver Official website Science World Resources 49 16 24 N 123 06 14 W 49 273251 N 123 103767 W 49 273251 123 103767 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Science World Vancouver amp oldid 1208952538, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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