Going mad for science

Jun 7, 2019 | 6:05 AM

The Okanagan Science Centre might be the only place you can duct tape your colleague to the wall and be rewarded for it.

Fifteen teams of four individuals will test their skills with a series of dynamic, hands-on science based challenges in an effort to be awarded champions in the first ever Mad Science Corporate Challenge.

The new event was created for the business community as an after-hours social and team building exercise. It takes place at the Okanagan Science Centre on Thursday, June 20, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

“We had this great idea to offer an event similar to our Teen Science Cafe that includes challenges related to physics but give it an adult theme. It takes place in the Science Centre after we close to the public, there will be great food and drinks, and then I expect it will get competitive and really fun,” said Jim Swingle, Executive Director.

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Teams will complete three challenges in the allowed time.

“We have 11 teams registered already which means we only have room for four more. We’ve received really positive feedback from the community and we hope to make it an annual event. It’s unique from anything else in Vernon. All we will say about the challenges is that it will involve is Rube Goldberg machine and yes, a lot of duct tape. I expect some people to challenge the rules of science and that’s what will make it entertaining,” said Kelly MacIntosh, Event Coordinator.

This event, along with a silent auction, will help raise funds to support ongoing programming and exhibits for its 25,000 visitors per year.

Vernon area businesses interested in registering a team for $300 can contact Kelly at events@okscience.ca

by Vernon Matters staff

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