Vancouver names such as provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and musician Dan Mangan are celebrating nerds and Science World.
"The World Needs More Nerds," reads a shirt Mangan recently repped on his Instagram account, from the venue’s latest fundraising campaign.
Dan Mangan demands 'more nerds'
He thanked the venue "for infusing the mystical and magical power of science into the minds of Vancouverites young and old. Here’s to the big weird golf ball."
Proceeds from purchases in the shop including socks, face masks, and pins will help the centre stay open for future nerds to enjoy themselves.
In April, the beloved waterfront venue stated it may be forced to close permanently due to a lack of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, amounting to an initial 85 per cent profit loss.
Science World reopened its doors Aug. 1 with enhanced safety protocols and physical distancing measures, but like everything else, the centre has had to host less visitors.
Guests have to now book their admission tickets for certain time slots to ensure adequate social distancing remains possible.
Bonnie Henry when she was just seven years old. Photo: Science WorldDr. Bonnie Henry, a 'proud nerd'
B.C.’s top doctor Bonnie Henry was Science World’s first famous poster child.
On Saturday the provincial health officer spoke to more than 2,500 at Vancouver’s third-annual Girls and STEAM event which encouraged female students to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Following Henry's appearance, Science World’s marketing manager Teresa Virani lauded the doctor publicly, thanking her for “being such an awesome, proud nerd.”
“Your strong, compassionate leadership is truly inspirational,” Virani added.
– with files from Elana Shepert
