How the Universe Works! From the death of the dinosaurs to us

Event Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location:
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)
Add to Calendar 2026-11-12T18:30:00 2026-11-12T20:00:00 How the Universe Works! From the death of the dinosaurs to us Event Information: Abstract: Nearly 66 million years ago, a ten kilometre wide asteroid struck the Earth just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. This was the worst day in the history of our planet, kicking off a series of global-scale natural disasters, including rapid global cooling and heating, massive tsunamis, and forest fires. The entire planet changed in an instant, and all the non-avian dinosaurs which had ruled the Earth for millions of years went extinct. One of the survivors of this mass extinction event was a little burrowing creature no bigger than a rat, an ancient mammal that once lived underfoot of the dinosaurs, marking the beginning of the Age of Mammals. In this talk, we’ll learn about what happened after the dinosaurs went extinct and how these little creatures would evolve into the many incredible mammals that we see around us today, including us. Bio: Dr. Chritz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She is also the head of the light stable isotope facility housed within the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) at UBC and the Director of the fossil collections at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Dr. Chritz’s research focuses on mammalian diet and food webs through time, tracing the evolutionary path of mammals that survived the extinction of the dinosaurs all the way to our own species. Learn More: See her personal website here: https://www.klchritz.com/ About the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event: Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event - Wikipedia  Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)

2026 Faraday Show!

Event Time: Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Location:
HEBB Theatre (2045 East Mall, UBC Vancouver campus)
Add to Calendar 2026-11-29T13:00:00 2026-11-29T15:00:00 2026 Faraday Show! Event Information: Hey Everyone! We have a FREE SCIENCE SHOW for you! We invite you to our amazing science discovery event, our 2026 Faraday Show! happening on Sunday, November 29th, 2026 in HEBB theatre, from 1-3pm. This Free event is for scientists of all ages and their families who are keen to discover science! What: The Faraday Show is UBC’s annual science lecture, designed for children and all those who are ‘young at heart’. It is presented by UBC Physics & Astronomy students, faculty and staff. Spread the word! Download the poster and share this with your friends! All are welcome 🙂 Theme: Amazing Discoveries through History! Time travel with us through a history of discoveries in physics and astronomy that have brought us to some incredible technological and scientific advancements in the field, today! What were these discoveries? And how far have they taken us? All these questions and more will be answered through fun demonstrations and hands-on activities at our afternoon of science discovery. Where: HEBB Theatre 2045 East Mall, UBC Vancouver campus. The North Parkade is the closest parking lot to the HEBB building. When: SUNDAY, November 29th, 2026        Science Fair: 1:00PM – 1:55PM       Stage Show: 2:00PM – 3:00PM Cost: FREE! We ask that you please bring non-perishable food items to support Greater Vancouver Food Bank member, The Kettle Society. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early for good seats. *Planning Tip*: Plan a day on campus! Mention “Faraday Show” at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Sunday November 29th, between 10am-5pm and get 50% off your entrance admission!   Event Location: HEBB Theatre (2045 East Mall, UBC Vancouver campus)