There were mini drones and robots taking over the gymnasium at Holy Cross Elementary School Monday morning.
The unique demonstrations were the kickoff to the second annual North Bay Science Festival.
The week-long event will promote science, and technology through several events including science Olympics, a film screening with guest speakers and then wrap up with a family science carnival at the gymnasium at CFB North Bay Fitness and Wellness Centre on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Science North is coordinating the event for the second year in a row and is working with community partners to make it happen again.
“We are celebrating science that is here in North Bay,” said Guy Labine CEO of Science North.
“Connecting the science that is here in North Bay, connecting the science of North Bay with the residents of North Bay and bringing science to a higher level of profile which I think is really important. Whether that is programming we are doing with kids or programming with older adults it is a way for us to be able to embed or connect Science North and the partners in the science festival in the programming we do.”
The North Bay Science Festival is a joint venture under the direction of Science North in collaboration with six partnering organizations including Nipissing University, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, First Robotics League – FIRST Team 1305, North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce and Ignite North Bay.
Incoming councillor Dave Mendicino, who also is the Chair of the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority believes environmental sciences touch our lives every single day.
“The Science Festival will celebrate how local, home-grown human ingenuity, scientific pursuit and technological advancements are making a positive difference for us all, including our environment,” stated Mendicino in a release.
