AstraZeneca Canada is the title sponsor of the 2nd annual Tomorrow Now High School Science Fair and the Visions science club network science fair in partnership with Torys LLP, Youth Science Ontario and Ryerson University. The intent of the "Tomorrow Now" Science Fair is to promote an interest in science careers among socially and educationally disadvantaged youth. The science fair will be held at Ryerson University on Saturday, May 1st, 2010.
Educational Partners:AstraZeneca Canada is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. As a research-oriented company, AstraZeneca believes that curiosity is the best way to express their commitment to the health of Canadians. Looking beyond the obvious and solving problems in innovative ways drives the researchers AstraZeneca supports and their scientists toward the discovery of new and better treatments for medical conditions and diseases. As an Imagine Caring Company, AstraZeneca Canada is proud to work with community groups such as Visions of Science Network for Learning to help Canadians pursue healthy lifestyles, understand and prevent illness, and live their lives as fully as possible.
www.astrazeneca.ca
Ryerson University was founded in 1948 as Ryerson Institute of Technology. Established primarily as a training ground for the growing workforce of a booming post-war economy, the Institute was a novel alternative to the traditional apprenticeship system of technical learning.
www.ryerson.ca
Youth Science Ontario works to support and celebrate Ontario's young scientists. Here you'll find Youth Science Ontario’s mission as well as background information on the organization and its benefactors. There is also an area with information for the media and a list of contacts within the organization.
www.scitechontario.org
Torys LLP is a highly respected international business law firm with 300 legal professionals in our Toronto and New York offices. We are recognized internationally as a frequently recommended law firm in a large number of practice areas. Our Toronto and New York lawyers work together to offer seamless cross-border services to clients on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border and globally.
www.torys.com
Visions of Science Network for Learning Inc (VoSNL) is a not-for-profit organization that advances the educational achievements and career aspirations of African Canadian, low income and other under-represented youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
www.vosnl.org
