Thursday 31 October 2024 - TELUS Spark is thrilled to host Amazon Future Engineer Day on Friday, November 1. The FREE event will feature special activities that will introduce visitors of all ages to disciplines including robotics and computer science. Event Highlights: • FREE Admission: Enjoy free general admission to TELUS Spark from 9am to 4pm, with access to permanent exhibits and special day-of programming. • Hands-On Learning: Visitors of all ages will have the chance to explore robotics and computer science through interactive exhibits and workshops. • Special Programming: o “Your Voice is Power” Workshop: Learn the fundamentals of computer science by remixing music from Indigenous artists. Your Voice is Power combines hands-on STEM education with the opportunity to reflect on themes related to social justice. o Live Performance by YB Nakota and Wyatt C. Louis: The event will feature performances by YB Nakota and Wyatt C. Louis on TELUS Spark’s Inspiration Stage located in the Atrium. YB Nakota is an Indigenous Sioux singer and influencer known for his powerful renditions of traditional prayer songs and his advocacy for Indigenous culture through platforms like TikTok. Wyatt C. Louis is a Nêhiyaw Plains Cree singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, roots, and soulful blues. o Get hands-on with robotics! Visitors will learn about the practical applications of robotics by interacting with an Amazon Hercules Robot, a powerful machine capable of handling heavy loads up to 1,000 pounds in Amazon fulfilment centres. Amazon Future Engineer Day: • When: Friday, November 1, 2024 • Time: 9AM – 4PM • Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre • Address: 220 Saint George's Drive Northeast, Calgary, AB T2E 5T2 • Website: sparkscience.ca/amazon-day • Admission: FREE *Admission on Nov. 1 excludes rides on RO5iE the Robo-Coaster and parking at the centre. To learn more about the event, visit sparkscience.ca/amazon-day. -
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