Gairdner Lecture
You have been invited to attend the 2024 Gairdner Lecture at Carleton University, taking place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
The Gairdner Lecture is an annual event that invites past and current Gairdner award winners to universities to promote Science. Carleton is one of the partnering universities with the Gairdner Student Outreach Program. This year, Carleton University will host Dr. Meghan Azad, the 2024 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award recipient and Dr. Pascal Mayer, the 2024 Canada Gairdner International Award recipient.
Students will attend a lecture by Dr. Meghan Azad and Dr. Pascal Mayer enter draws for the chance to win prizes, and have the option to attend a campus tour and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Agenda
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:55 – 9:15 a.m. | School arrivals | Bus drop-off at Richcraft Hall Carleton ambassadors will escort students upon arrival |
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome | 2200 Richcraft Hall |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Lecture by Dr. Meghan Azad – My Science Journey: From Curiosity to Career Lecture by Dr. Pascal Mayer | 2200 Richcraft Hall |
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Faculty of Science Thank you, Wrap-up and prize draw | 2200 Richcraft Hall |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Campus tour (optional) | Various locations Includes a visit to Carleton’s state-of-the-art Superlab |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch with faculty (optional) | Residence dining hall (the caf) 3rd floor Teraanga Commons (formally Residence Commons) |
| 1:30 p.m. | School departures | Bus pick-up at Teraanga Commons (formally Residence Commons) |