Join us for a captivating evening with Jay Ingram, Canadian author, broadcaster and science communicator at our Annual Common Voices Lecture on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Registration

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis – there are no tickets or registration. The event is open to all at no cost, but attendance is limited to first 200 people.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the lecture begins at 7:00 PM. Come early to secure your seats.

Topic:

Theatre of the Mind: How Science Shapes Our Understanding of Consciousness.

Challenging long-held beliefs, this lecture will explore how science has reshaped the understanding of consciousness, revealing it may not be as central to brain function as traditionally assumed. With intriguing insights and tailored content, this talk uncovers the surprising role consciousness plays in our perception of the mind and the world around us.

More about Jay Ingram

Science broadcaster and writer Jay Ingram is best known as co-host of Discovery Channel’s science show, Daily Planet for 16 years. Before that, he hosted CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks for over a decade, earning two ACTRA Awards for Best Host. He has authored over 15 books, three of which won Canadian Science Writers’ Awards, with several appearing on bestseller lists and translated into 15 languages.

A passionate advocate for making science accessible, Jay has delivered engaging talks nationwide, chaired the Science Communications Program at the Banff Centre, and co-founded Beaker head, Calgary’s innovative arts and engineering festival. In 2022, he led Canada’s first national dementia awareness campaign as ambassador for the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Jay’s extraordinary contributions to science communication have earned him the Sandford Fleming Medal, the Royal Society of Canada’s McNeil Medal, and six honorary doctorates. A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and a Member of the Order of Canada, Jay continues to captivate audiences with his ability to make complex science relatable and engaging.