Super Spy Science
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/09/2024
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What will you learn?
Codes and ciphers: From ancient times to quantum encryption, how to create messages only your friends can read (and how to break other spy’s codes)! You’ll learn about different ciphers, and challenge one another to decode your hidden messages!
Invisible inks and digital deception: Hiding your messages in plain sight through chemistry and technology. You’ll experiment with different invisible inks, learn how to make your own (no, not just lemon juice!), and discover some of the especially tricky methods of hiding your secrets in plain sight!
Spying and surveillance: Learn about the spy gadgets and even build a few! No, you won’t have any exploding pens, but you can learn about seeing around corners, how listening devices work, and how to use light to hear conversations!
Identity checks and Biometrics: From fingerprints to retinal prints, how to catch would-be imposters (and how to be one). You’ll build an identity kit that proves who you are, including your voice print and other biometric data.
Camp Instructor
Philip Freeman, VISST Teacher
Philip has 25 years of experience teaching physics, mathematics, and philosophy. He has won a number of awards for his teaching, including being an inaugural winner of the Canadian Association of Physicists Award for Excellence in High School Teaching. In addition to his work at VISST, Philip trains other physics teachers, develops educational resources for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and TRIUMF (Canada’s national particle accelerator), and is a long-time executive of the BC Association of Physics Teachers. He also has been a scientific consultant for provincial exam development, and for a number of award winning entertainment and game projects. Philip has degrees in Physics, Mathematics and Education. He and enjoys hiking, programming, and reading widely in his free time.
Additional Notes
Refund policy: Email us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.
VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca
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