Gairdner Virtual Roundtable #2

When

September 30, 2025

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST

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Gairdner Virtual Roundtable #2

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Gairdner Virtual Roundtable #2

Join us for the 2025 Virtual Gairdner Awards Laureate Roundtable, a dynamic and interactive livestream connecting 2025 Gairdner Award winners with students and educators across Canada for students Gr 8-12.

Presented in partnership with Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, this session gives students the chance to explore groundbreaking science and hear directly from globally celebrated researchers.

What to Expect:

Candid conversation between laureates
Stories of scientifi c discovery and personal journeys
A live student Q&A
Inspiring insights for future scientists

When

September 30, 2025

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm EST

Grade Level: 4-8

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