Speaker: Dr Rachel Friesen, David Dunlap Institute "With 66 radio dishes operating as a single telescope located 5 km above sea level on the Chajnantor plateau in northern Chile, the ALMA observatory was designed to probe fundamental questions about our universe, from the formation of galaxies to planets. I will talk about why we built ALMA, how it works, and describe some of my own work with ALMA studying the earliest stages of star formation."

Legendary special effects pioneer and filmmaker Douglas Trumbull joins TIFF for a presentation about his impressive career, his innovative technological contributions to the film industry and his predictions about the future of cinema.

This screening of Kubrick’s science-fiction masterpiece is introduced by legendary special effects pioneer and filmmaker Douglas Trumbull, who will share his memories of working on the film.

Shelley Wright, Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto

Dr. William Bottke, Southwest Research Institute

In honour of Robert J. Sawyer's receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Aurora Award from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, the Mississauga Public Library is pleased to present a FREE one-day science-fiction festival. Rob asked the Mississauga Public Library to get his "dream team" to join him at this event, and they did. Speaking and reading will be:

Christine Wilson, Ph.D., Department of Physics and Astronomy, McMaster University Explore nearby infant stars and young galaxies at the edge of the universe as seen through the radio-eyes of the ALMA telescope, the largest astronomical observatory on the planet. Co-sponsored by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Mississauga Centre

http://universe.utoronto.ca/planetarium/public-planetarium-shows Shows at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 p.m. New stars are constantly being born. Some live long and steady lives while others burn hot and end their lives in a huge explosion. Join the UofT to explore the incredible lives of these giant nuclear furnaces in the sky.

Join the Toronto Public Library for the launch of Bob McDonald's exciting new book! The host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks makes his living explaining science to the rest of us. This time out, he delves into the mysteries and uniqueness of the spacewalking experience. Canadian Spacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean and Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure Program RoomRunnymede Library2178 Bloor Street WestToronto

Join the Toronto Public Library for the launch of Bob McDonald's exciting new book! The host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks makes his living explaining science to the rest of us. This time out, he delves into the mysteries and uniqueness of the spacewalking experience. Canadian Spacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean and Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure Interview by Alanna Mitchell. AtriumToronto Reference Library789 Yonge StreetToronto