Stepped into the energy industry with immersive virtual reality career experiences. #ESfS2026
Explored the #diverse work environments and worksights in the #energy sector - experience the industry in a whole new way!
Careers in Energy, a division of Energy Safety Canada
Energy Safety Canada
Used augmented reality and fossil casting to see how landscapes evolve and Earth Science shapes society. #ESfS2026 #sustainability #environment
science.ucalgary.ca/earth
UCalgary Faculty of Science
REAL geophysical tools like geophones, seismometers, and ground-penetrating radar in action! #ESfS2026
Try running the radar cart to see what the room looks like below the floor. 👀
CREWES.org
University of Calgary
UCalgary Faculty of Science
Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment
Played with the fun and interactive Oobleck Experiment to discover the surprising science of non-Newtonian fluids!
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) University of Calgary
@ucalgary.bsky.social
This booth offered real and replica fossils while exploring incredible geological and prehistoric species!
Discover how soil and sustainability with help feed the world in 2050! #ESfS2026
Journey2050.com
Journey 2050
Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie Museum
University of Manitoba
Examined rock and mineral samples while learning how Geoscientist study Canada’s geology. Built circuits with Play-Doh and design wind turbines to learned how energy becomes electricity!
#ESfS2026
SwitchClassroom.org
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) - #Calgary
Saw REAL seismic equipment and learn how Geophysicists explore deep underground for energy resources! #ESfS2026
Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors
Discovered Alberta’s underground with interactive 3D geological ideas and virtual demonstrations! #ESfS2026
Alberta Geological Survey of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
Explored minerals, mining, and the materials that power everyday products! We also got to see Canada’s role in nuclear science, uranium production, and the future of nuclear energy. #ESfS2026
Canadian Nuclear Society - Western Branch
Mining Matters
We want to thank our our amazing Volunteers and Committee members as #ESfS2026 comes to an end.
Without your help ESfS would not be possible. Your time, energy, and dedication truly make all the difference!
ESfS is always looking to add to the team.
Join now! 💙💚
esfscanada.com/volunteers/
Always a popular booth! ESfS’ very own #Trilobite Fossil Station. Get up close with trilobites and learn how to identify these iconic ancient marine fossils. #Palaeontology #ESfS2026
Thank you to our #fossil station sponsor - Tourmaline Oil Corp!
Follow the petroleum exploration journey — from geology to drilling and bringing energy to market. Hands-on fossils and maps here!
Did you know? They are located in the heart of Canmore. #ESfS2026
Canadian Rockies Earth Science Resource Centre - CRESRC.ca
Rick Green
Seismogram, slinky, cutaway geophones… oh my! We also had hands-on with rocks, cores, fossils and all kinds of geologic materials Geoscientists study every day!
#ESfS2026
#CEGA - Canadian Energy Geoscience Association Foundation
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists - #CSEG
Generated electricity using wind, solar, and other hands-on technologies and kits made to emulate energy sources Alberta has. Then dove into the deep ocean with real data, marine life discoveries, and underwater sounds! #ESfS2026
Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance
@oceannetworks.ca
Learned about astronomy, meteorites, and the impact of light pollution on our night skies.
Hope you got to look through the telescopes on display! #ESfS2026
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Calgary
Learned how rocks, minerals, and crystals are collected, identified and transformed through lapidary art! #ESfS2026
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club
crlc.ca
Experimented with gravity and orbital motion through hands-on space science demonstrations. #ESfS2026
@rothneyobservatory.bsky.social
@ucalgaryscience.bsky.social
Experienced how geology and geophysics help to responsibly discover and produce energy resources. #ESfS2026
Canadian Natural Resources Limited #CNRL
Had our luck panning gold like a Yukon prospector! #ESfS2026 #goldpanning
YukonDan.com
(Dan is a world champion gold panner)
Step back 380 Million Years to explore an ancient reef ecosystem and its fascinating marine life! hashtag#ESfS2026 #Devonian #Reef
Sandstone Prehistoric Safaris Calgary
Paramount Resources
If you missed the Alberta Palaeontological Society booth on Sunday, have no fear! Check them out at albertapaleo.org to learn more about the wonders of palaeontology and preservation and understanding of Alberta’s heritage. #fossils #ESfS2026
@abpalaeosociety.bsky.social
The Geoscience Activity Tables was really popular! Sponsored by Paramount Resources. There was no shortage of fun to be had! #ESfS2026
Day 1 of ESfS. We smashed rocks, looked at fossils, got dirty, found gold, learned about energy, and explored our planet.
you can still catch us on:
Monday 9:00 am - 2:15 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 2:15 pm
MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. Admission is FREE!
We are at the Earth Science for Society event on @ucalgary.bsky.social campus today, Monday and Tuesday.
So many activities to choose from!
You could play with oobleck with #WISE women!
Or you could check out the cool interactive fault model at the #CSEG
#ESfS2026 #exhibits
Lots of cool exhibits at ESfS 2026!
@ucalgary.bsky.social Faculty of Science has some cool fossil casting!
You can also smash some geodes open with the Alberta Geological Survey!!
#rocks #fossils #geodes
Speaker Series - TODAY ONLY!
We have Dr. Emily L. Bamforth and Dr. Jon Noad speak about the #Dinosaurs of Western Canada and the remarkable story these fossils tell us - with examples from around #Calgary! #ESfS2026
If you cannot make it today, feel free to check out our live stream on Facebook!
We have more great exhibitors to check out March 15-17. Check out these interactive exhibits at MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. Admission is free!
Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) University of Calgary
Yukon Dan
@oceannetworks.ca
Hey, folks! If you missed Professor Sara Seager’s talk with us today you have another chance to check it out!
@ucalgaryscience.bsky.social is holding another event on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm (in-person and online)!
Register here: engage.ucalgary.ca/earthx?utm_s...
Want another reason to attend Earth Science for Society? How about the door prizes! Thank you to all of these amazing door prize sponsors. For your chance to win, come visit us March 15-17 at MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. Admission is FREE!
#earthscience #scicomm #geoscience #thankyou