The 66th Annual IES Maritime Regional Conference

Keynote Session

Sorting out the bugs in light pollution.

Dr. Rob Thacker is an award-winning and internationally renowned computational astrophysicist and science communicator. Following post-doctoral work at the University of California, Berkeley, he was awarded a National Fellowship of the Canadian Institute of Astrophysics, which he held at Queen’s University. Joining Saint Mary’s University in 2007 as a Canada Research Chair, he was the first researcher from a non-U15 university to lead Canada’s national astronomy research planning, valued at $400M per decade. As President of the Canadian Astronomical Society (2018-20 and 2021-2022) he helped lay the groundwork for Canada’s recent entry into the multi-billion dollar Square Kilometer Array radio telescope consortium. In Halifax he is known for his work in science communication, having written and performed the ‘Sound of Science’ on CBC for two years, as well as co-hosting the widely appreciated `Science Files’ on CityNews Halifax. With other work in Ottawa and Calgary markets, in a little over a decade he has participated in over 1000 outreach activities and has developed a reputation for delivering complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way. These contributions to the public understanding of science were recognized by a Nova Scotia Science Champion award in 2015, and the Canadian Astronomical Society’s Qilak Award in 2018.


Presented by

IES Fredericton SectionIES Moncton SectionIES Halifax Section

Conference Program

3:00 pm
Arrival & Check-In
6:00 pm
Registration and Reception (Hospitality Suite)
8:00 pm
Hospitality Suite
8:30 am
Keynote: Sorting out the Bugs in Light Pollution
by Dr. Robert Thacker; Director of the Science Outreach Centre and Professor in the Department of Astronomy & Physics at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS.
1.5 IES CEUs
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Luck and probability - The Wonder of Natural Light
by Glenn Shrum, IALD, IES; Associate Professor of Lighting Design and Interdisciplinary Practice at Parsons School of Design in New York City and founding principal of Flux Studio.
1 IES CEU
11:15 am
Light and Human Health: The Things the Design Community Needs to Know
by Kimberly Mercier, P.Eng., PE, LEED AP, CLEP, IES; Managing Principal, Lighting Design Innovations; Adjunct Instructor, Color and Lighting Theory, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); Adjunct Instructor, Professional Practice, SUNY College at Buffalo
1 IES CEU
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Power Quality: Protect your Lighting and Controls
by Tim Dakers; 60Hz Power Solutions
1 IES CEU
2:00 pm
Signal Station North: A Case Study in Community Driven Lighting
by Glenn Shrum, IALD, IES, and Merrell Hambleton; Glenn is a Associate Professor of Lighting Design and Interdisciplinary Practice at Parsons School of Design in New York City and founding principal of Flux Studio; Merrell is the Program Manager at the Neighbourhood Design Center in Baltimore
1 IES CEU
3:00 pm
Break
3:15 pm
Lighting Solutions for Healthcare
by Lance Bennett, Vice President-Specification, International and National Accounts, Cooper Lighting Solutions
1 IES CEU
1 AIA LU
4:15 pm
LED’s - Can they perform in Performing Arts Buildings & Commercial Spaces?
by Billy Tubb, IALD, IES; RKL Sales Corporation
1 IES CEU
5:15 pm
Hospitality Suite
6:15 pm
Welcome Reception
Located in NS Ballroom A&B
6:45 pm
Dinner
8:30 pm
Hospitality Suite
9:15 am
Modern Outdoor Lighting in the Court of Public Opinion
by Paul Mercier, MS, LC, IALD; Design Principal of Lighting Design Innovations
1 IES CEU
10:15 am
Break
10:30 am
Telling the Story of Light – an Educator’s Point of View
by Brienne Musselman, LC; Director of Education and Standards, Illuminating Engineering Society
1 IES CEU
11:30 am
Lunch
12:30 pm
Afternoon Activity
4:15 pm
Hospitality Suite
6:00 pm
Lobster Party
8:00 pm
Hospitality Suite
8:00 am
Departure & Check-Out

Venue

Fox Harb'r Resort

1337 Fox Harbour Rd.
Fox Harbour, NS B0K 1Y0

+1 (866) 257-1801

Our room block has now sold out, however please contact Bonnie Morris to check for cancellations or additional availability:

Bonnie Morris – Sales and Catering Coordinator
[email protected]
+1 (902) 257-4353