The University of Guelph Physics and Astronomy Club have been successful in their Guinness World Record attempt for the World’s Largest Elephant’s Toothpaste! The Physics Department is now considered ‘Officially Amazing’ after receiving confirmation from Guinness World Records in London England that their record has been approved.
Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith FRS, will accept an honorary degree from the University of Guelph at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences convocation on Tuesday, June 11th.
The Physics Club made headlines with their Elephant Toothpaste World Record attempt!
The Physics department has partnered with the Guelph Civic Museum to offer science activities to over 700 grade 6-8 students in honour of STEM week!
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Check out this promotional video (External Link) about STEM Week at the Guelph Civic Museum available for Grade 6-8 school field trips!
Daily sessions available 10:00-11:30am or 1:00-2:30pm
Evenings available for Guides, Scouts or other youth groups
Spaces are limited so sign up soon!
Lots of fun S.T.E.M.-themed activities for all ages, all day!
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Included with general admission, 5 dollars per person. Children under four years are free. Family admission (up to 2 adults, 4 children) is 15 dollars.
Special activities:
On August 31st Professor and Associate Chair Joanne O'Meara was featured on CBC's Quirks & Quarks science question segment to explain that the Earth does gain weight as a result of meteor showers.