Bubbles, zubbles, surface tension and soufflés
Dr. Martin G. Scanlon, Professor, and Michael S. Stringer, Technician
Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science

If you don’t think a few bubbles are a big deal, then do a taste test with a freshly-opened can of cola and one that is a day old. Or look up how the invention of the widget (a device that helps create froth) sent sales of canned Guinness soaring. Given the culinary and financial rewards associated with the creation and retention of bubbles in foods, research scientists and award-winning chefs alike have been drawn to the challenge of how to make a better bubble. You’ll get a snapshot of the science and technologies behind bubbles and foams.

Highway to the future: Transportation engineering and technology
Dr. Jeannette Montufar, Associate Professor
Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

The safe and efficient transportation of people and goods is something we often take for granted. Come learn about the technology used behind the scenes to get everyone – and everything – from point A to point B smoothly. You’ll hear how transportation engineering has evolved dramatically over the last century as a result of major technological advancements, and get a better understanding of where we’re headed in the next couple of decades.   
Launching muscle research for space travel

Launching muscle research for space travel
Dr. Judy Anderson, Head/Professor
Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science

The health of skeletal muscle tissue depends on muscle stem cells to wake up, divide, and form new fibers that will contract and work against gravity. But with age, inactivity and disease, muscle loses strength and struggles to grow or repair itself. This happens much more quickly when in outer space. Find out how what researchers are doing to stimulate muscle growth and not only help astronauts in space, but older people here on Earth.  Presentation unavailable.
Lifestyles of the Facebook generation

Lifestyles of the Facebook generation
Dr. Dean Kriellaars, Associate Professor
Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine

As a member of the ‘Facebook generation’, you have new opportunities and challenges for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But what exactly is a healthy lifestyle? What should you be eating? What should you avoid? What is true and what is hype? How active should you be? Is using Wii Fit enough? The answers may surprise you. This session will not only illustrate the impact of technology on lifestyle, but discuss how technology can be used to measure the activity levels of young people – think GPS and data logging.

Water, water everywhere - but not a drop to drink…
Dr. Tricia Stadnyk, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Come get in the know about the looming world water crisis and learn how you can make a difference. Find out why researchers believe we’re at a crucial tipping point in the planet’s history where water is concerned. And hear about concerns right here at home in our Canadian watersheds. You’ll learn about global water cycling and what University of Manitoba researchers are doing to address future water supply and sustainability issues. You’ll also hear about scientists’ pursuit to find water on Mars or the Moon.