INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT MAY 16

Exhibit at #CWSF

IDL Canada is taking part in the 2022 STEM Expo at the Canada-Wide Science Fair May 18-20 showcasing light to 35,000 visitors! We invite you to visit our virtual exhibits in English and French. Learn more >

Canada celebrates light

Join the world-wide celebration of the International Day of Light (May 16) throughout the month of May. Find an event near you here. Tell your friends about IDL using the hashtags #IDLCanada, #IDL2022, and #LightDay2022. These activities are made possible by our partners and the generous contributions of our sponsors -Thank you!

[Picture Credit: Darshak Patel, 2017 https://www.cap.ca/programs/art-physics-2/past-winners/] Learn more >

Trust Science

The 2021 International Day of Light featured the campaign - Trust Science

The International Day of Light is a chance for everyone to appreciate the role that light plays in art, culture and science. Everyone is encouraged to affirm their trust in science and to sign the Trust Science Pledge. Learn more >

IDL Events in Canada

Private citizens and organizations throughout Canada are celebrating the International Day of Light by hosting events on or around May 16th. Learn about it on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds. Join with our partners, or create your own event/activity. Tag your event with #IDLCanada, and share the information with us on social media, so we can promote it. Submit your event at lightday.org so we have a fabulous celebration.

[Picture Credit: Jonathan Lew, 2015. https://www.cap.ca/programs/art-physics-2/past-winners/] Learn more >

2018 Nobel Laureate Dr. Donna Strickland

We continue to celebrate Canada's own Donna Strickland winning the 2018 Nobel prize for physics for her work on "high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses". Find out more, including links to interviews at the link below. Learn more >

The International Day of Light is a global initiative, celebrated on May 16, providing an annual appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture, art, education, and sustainable development. Throughout the month of May, Canadians will join the world in activities that demonstrate how light influences every facet of our society.

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