In Alberta, 2016 was without a doubt memorable. It was a year that saw a provincial community come together during ferocious forest fires and a somewhat dreary economy, both of which affected the science centre.
The fires that devastated Fort McMurray and large areas of Northern Alberta gave rise to many acts of human kindness. At TELUS World of Science - Edmonton (TWOSE), as soon as the evacuation started, we did our small part by providing free admission to any evacuees. Over 2,000 people took us up on the offer. Canada Post and TD Bank set up services at the science centre for evacuees.
Read moreTo create a positive science and technology culture in our region that inspires and motivates people to learn about, and contribute to, science and technology advances that strengthen themselves, their families, and their community.
To inspire voyages of life-long discovery.
To make opportunities to learn about science and technology accessible to everyone.
To inspire people to embrace science and technology as a vital component of their education and personal development.
To be a catalyst for partnerships and alliances that promotes science and technology in our community.
To position the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation and TELUS World of Science – Edmonton as the primary external science and technology resource to the formal education systems.
From creating memories with over 87,000 students, to the launch of research zone programs, to the addition of a TWOSE Teacher Ambassador Group, we enabled creative, insightful new learning and problem solving opportunities for our visitors. We developed five new thought provoking science demonstrations and many one-day themed programs that both entertained and enlightened
our over 430,000 visitors.
Each year we have almost a half million people come through our doors and we have the opportunity and privilege of entertaining, educating and inspiring them.
We do that by introducing new and exciting travelling exhibitions, by bringing educational IMAX films and, more importantly, we do that by listening to our community and delivering the kind of learning moments they are looking for.
In 2016, we developed and implemented some new educational opportunities and revitalized existing ones. A week-long Science School was introduced that allowed children to experience the science centre in an entirely new way, including an understanding of what happens "behind the scenes." We also created a teenage robotics team, to attract an under-served audience. Both programs met with incredible enthusiasm and success and both will continue in 2017.
We also saw continued success and growth in our Membership program. Over 18,500 individuals now enjoy the many perks that Membership provides. "I have two children and find when we come to the science centre there is always something new and fun to see. It's great to see the kids laughing and enjoying themselves while learning at the same time" TWOSE Member.
We continue to keep our Members engaged, entertained and educated on all things science, and we find opportunities for both our Members and the public to return to the science centre again and again.
The Aurora Project is a $40 million expansion and renovation of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton. The bold vision of the Aurora Project will reimagine TWOSE and redefine what a science centre can be. This initiative will engage the next generation of Canadians in learning about, and contributing to, science and technology. It will be a catalyst for creativity and innovation, and will encourage curious minds to explore the limitless potential of tomorrow.
The Aurora Project will modernize a number of the facility's galleries ensuring that TWOSE remains on the forefront of advances in STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The project will also see the facility expand by 20,000 sq. ft. to incorporate a new Arctic Gallery which will cultivate understanding and conversations around the scientific and cultural challenges facing Canada's North. The Aurora Project will Invest, Build, and Inspire Canadians of all ages to transform their communities by engaging them with cutting-edge technology and current research happening in their own backyard.
In addition to funds set aside for the Aurora Project by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, the City of Edmonton has already committed $12 million towards the project. TWOSE is leveraging these funds for matching contributions from the Federal and Provincial Governments. A robust philanthropic campaign was also started in 2016 and has already begun to receive support from the wider community.
TWOSE is in the advanced stages of design development for the Aurora Project and completed the first phase of the initiative in the fall of 2016 with the revamping of our food services area: the Purple Pear. As the TWOSE team continues to finalize exhibit designs for each area, we anticipate the second phase of construction will begin in the fall of 2017 with the complete renewal of our Dome Theatre and S.P.A.C.E Gallery by 2018.
The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the following individuals, foundations, corporations and public and private agencies that share our vision by supporting the Foundation and its programs.
Alberta Lottery Fund Community Initiatives Program
Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
Insight Medical Imaging
Clark Builders
Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada
DIALOG
MNP LLP
Servus Credit Union
Shell Canada
The Sherlock Holmes Hospitality Group
Pat Whittaker
Calmont Group
Campers Village
Civic Service Union 52
Go RVing Canada
Rock Jungle Fitness
John & Avery Stobbe
Alberta Motor Association
Steve & Tina Baker
Jane Batty
Isabel Bernete
Big Rock Brewery
BioWare ULC
Malcolm & Shawna Bruce
Doug Carlyle
Central Social Hall
Darren Chivers
Donna Clare
Joseph & Marta Collier
David Cosco
Diana de Sousa & Neil Burkard
Karyn & Nicole Decore
Edmonton Catholic School District
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
Doug & Wendy Elkow
Tim Ferris & Ursula Phillips
Frank Florian and Family
S. & M. Friel
Hobby Wholesale
E. (Ben) Hochhausen Family
Tracie & Jordan Hokanson
Doug & Joan Hube
K L Nelson Associates Inc.
Don & Lorna Kramer
Kent Madsen
Mark Anthony Group Inc.
Molson Coors Canada
Alan Nursall
PC Corp
Stephen Rawlinson
Red Hat Co-operative Ltd.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Edmonton Centre
Bud Salloum
Carl H. Shields
Gordon Smith & Martha Vega-Smith
Table Top Cafe
The Traveling Tickle Trunk
Vantix Systems Inc.
Drs. Marilyn & Robert Westbury
PLEASE NOTE - Every effort has been made to ensure this listing of donors is accurate. Please accept our apologies if your name has been inadvertently omitted or listed incorrectly. Please notify the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation so that we may correct our records.
Fund Value = $31,700
A unique fund-raising program where the public is invited to designate stars valued from $50 to $15,000 to support the programs and operations of TELUS World of Science.
Fund Value = $92,740
The VEGA Scholarship Program was established in 1987 through the generous support of Helen Tkachenko. This fund sponsors elementary school-aged children to attend a Summer Science Camp. In 2016, 14 children received VEGA Scholarships to attend camps at
TELUS World of Science.
Fund Value = $26,397
In 1999 the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation established the Les Young Fund for Science Education. It was dedicated as a permanent fund legacy in memory of his outstanding dedication and leadership. The fund provides opportunities for the development of unique and innovative programs to inspire, motivate and challenge students.
Fund Value = $9,762
This fund was established in 2015 by John and Avery Stobbe. The revenues will be used in the ongoing operations and programming at TELUS World of Science.
Presented by:
Insight Medical Imaging
The Sherlock Holmes Hospitality Group
Presented by:
DIALOG
Presented by:
Alberta Motor Association
Campers Village
Go RVing
Rock Jungle Fitness
Presented by:
MEC
Supported by 5 Peaks Adventures Ltd.
TransRockies Inc.
Presented by:
EPCOR
Presented by:
Red Hat Co-operative Ltd.
Presented by:
MNP LLP
Clark Builders
Presented by:
Shell Canada
Presented by:
Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
Presented by:
Dow Canada
TD Bank Group
Calmont Group
Servus Credit Union
Central Social Hall
Edmonton Police Recruit Selection Unit
Estate Brewing
Hobby Wholesale
Mark Anthony Group Inc.
Table Top Cafe
The Traveling Tickle Trunk
Servus Credit Union
Supporting Partner:
B & B Demolition Ltd.
Table Sponsors:
DIALOG
Civic Service Union 52
Raffle Sponsors:
Vantix Systems Inc.
PosterTech
Edmonton Space & Science Foundation
In-Kind Partners:
Capital Colour
Studio X Design
FMAV
Edmonton Journal
Site 6 Events Ltd.
Jordan Hokanson, Chair
Mark Flint, Vice Chair
Sharilee Fossum, Treasurer
Liza Wold, Secretary
Jackson von der Ohe, Past Chair
Geoff de Bruijn
Kara Flynn
Richard Hughes
Aneela Hussainaly
Frank Mannarino
Darin Rayburn
Andrew Ross
Jonathan Schaeffer
Larry Schindel
Keith Shillington
Wanda Whitford
Sol Rolingher, Council Chair
Kerry Day
Luther Haave
Jordan Hokanson, Ex-Officio
J.D. Hole
Dr. Douglas Hube
David Lewin
Franklin Loehde
Sandy Slator
Gord Syme
Merle Taylor
Jackson von der Ohe
Kara Flynn, Committee Chair
Mark Flint
Jordan Hokanson, Ex Officio
Richard Hughes
Larry Schindel
Jackson von der Ohe
Liza Wold
Sharilee Fossum, Committee Chair
Mark Flint
Jordan Hokanson, Ex Officio
Aneela Hussainaly
Andrew Ross
Geoff de Bruijn
Jordan Hokanson (Ex Officio)
Frank Mannarino
Jonathan Schaeffer
Keith Shillington
Wanda Whitford
Alan Nursall, President & CEO
Steve Baker, Chief Operating Officer
Karin Dowling, Vice President, Business Services
Scott Henderson, Vice President, Finance
Ursula Phillips, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Annie Prud'homme-Généreux, Vice President, Science
Cathy Barton, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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