A September 24, 2026 Simon Fraser University (SFU) Café Scientifique email (visible here) announces its Fall 2026 online event lineup,
September 2026
Hello friends!
Welcome to the SFU Café Scientifique Fall 2026 series! We recognize our season is starting later than usual, and we are glad to be on track for our first event in October. Join us for guided explorations of the vast expanse of the Yukon and the nano-scale workings of microscopic machines.
Reserve your spot by registering now for each talk. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees shortly before each event. You can stop by our website and catch up on past lectures – where you like, when you like.
Yukon Ho! Permafrost, Glacial Lake Yukon, Landscape Evolution and the Yukon Gold Rush
October 27, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 pm
ZoomYukon ho! Mineral deposits in Canada’s north sparked the Yukon Gold Rush in 1898 and they continue to be important today. Take a journey with SFU Earth Sciences professor Brent Ward to explore how glaciers have shaped the Yukon’s stunning landscape and ecology.
Evolution is an Engineer: Life’s Molecular Machines
November 24, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 pm
ZoomHow do living organisms convert energy into motion and work? Evolution has been quietly solving this engineering problem for billions of years with molecular machines. Inside every cell these machines perform tasks with remarkable efficiency, speed, and accuracy. Explore the fascinating world of molecular machines with SFU Physics professor David Sivak.
Do you have questions or feedback on our programs? Email SFU Science Outreach.
Enjoy!