The Business of Science with Science World
Scott D. Sampson
Join us for the latest Company of Young Professionals Leadership Series where local leaders share unique strories from a wide variety of fascinating industries.
Guests attending this interactive event will hear from the new CEO of Science World, Scott, D. Sampson PhD. Dr. Sampson is a dinosaur paleontologist, science communicator, and passionate advocate for reinventing cities as places where people and nature thrive. Come join him for a lively presentation, “The Science of Place,” in which he will interweave science, education, technology, and sustainability. During the conversation, Sampson will also share his thoughts on rethinking the role of Science World for the province of B.C.
Why you need to attend?
- Connect with Members of the CYP Program in a fun and stimulating environment.
- Learn about the intersection of science, education, and sustainability at this critical juncture in history.
- Hear about Science World’s plans to expand and deepen its reach in British Columbia, and share your thoughts.
This event is limited to Members of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals program and guests aged 35 and under.
Please contact programs@boardoftrade.com if you have any questions about how you can get involved.
About the Speaker
Scott Sampson is a dinosaur paleontologist, science communicator, and passionate advocate for reimagining cities as places where people and nature thrive.
Scott's scientific research has focused on the ecology and evolution of Late Cretaceous dinosaurs, and he has conducted fieldwork in many countries, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. He has published numerous scientific and popular articles, and regularly speaks to audiences of all ages on topics ranging from dinosaurs and education to sustainability and connecting kids with nature.
Scott has appeared in many television documentaries and served as a science advisor for a variety of media projects, most recently the BBC movie, Walking With Dinosaurs. He has also authored multiple books, including Dinosaur Odyssey: Fossil Threads in the Web of Life, and How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature. However, he is perhaps best known as "Dr. Scott," host and science advisor of the Emmy-nominated PBS KIDS television series Dinosaur Train, produced by the Jim Henson Company.
Community Partner:
The Company of Young Professionals (CYP) is a professional development program for people up to the age the of 35. Launched in 2007, CYP is a vibrant network for emerging leaders to acquire the skills needed to advance their careers. Through the CYP program, you can accelerate your career progression like no other program in the country. We achieve this through networking, development workshops, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Get involved.