Steven's Lab

A delightful metamorphosis has taken place...
Hold on to your lab coats! The Open Studio Workshop has evolved into Steven’s Lab, a place set out to inspire the next generation of innovators through creative hands-on experiences with real scientific tools. Through live experiments and cutting-edge knowledge, Steven's Lab is where the future of science will come to life.

Dr. Steven Keating was a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate advocate for patient access to health data. His unwavering curiosity, resilience and commitment to innovation left a lasting impact. In his honor, the Keating Family has generously funded the creation of Steven’s Lab, inspiring others to push boundaries and have a positive impact on the world.

Volunteer roles in Steven's Lab:
Volunteering in Steven's Lab is a great way to practice your science communication skills with the public. Topics rotate in Steven's Lab every 2 to 3 months, which provides opportunities to learn about various areas of science. Volunteer roles in the lab include signing up guests for time slots, talking to guests about the science around the experiment, helping guests with experiments, resetting experiments and clean up. Prior lab experience is an asset, but not required. Some experiments involve chemicals and will require chemical safety training prior to handling.

Dress Code:
All staff and volunteers in Steven's Lab are required to wear long pants and enclosed footwear for safety reasons. Volunteers will wear a Steven's Lab branded lab coat while working in the space. When working with chemicals, long hair is required to be tied back. Any required PPE (gloves, respirators, safety glasses etc.) will be provided.

Current Experiment: Float That Boat

Description: Ever wondered how a giant metal ship stays afloat? Or how your body seems to feel lighter in the water? Learn about density and buoyancy in our first ever physics-based Steven’s Lab! Additional volunteer info (to add if you think it would be helpful): This lab is ideal for those interested in communicating physics to the public. Our main experiment will involve designing boats that can float on water. Steven's Lab is also introducing some mini experiments based on water which will give staff and volunteers additional opportunity to practice science communication!

Times:
Sunday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Reporting Manager: Maddie Bemrose
Location: 2nd Floor in Open Studio