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You have been invited to attend the 2023 Gairdner Lecture at Carleton University, taking place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
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. Gelareh Zadeh, the 2023 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award recipient and Dr. José Belizán, the 2023 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award recipient.
Students will attend a lecture by Dr. Gelareh Zadeh and Dr. José Belizán, enter draws for the chance to win prizes, and have the option to attend a campus tour and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
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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. Gelareh Zadeh:
Lecture by Dr. José Belizán
Question period to follow |
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) |
