Mad Science® of Windsor
Welcome to the exciting world of Mad Science®. Mad Science® of Windsor is a franchise member of The Mad Science® Group which is based in Montreal. The Mad Science® Group was founded in 1985 by brothers Ariel and Ron Shlien working out of their basement. Today, Mad Science® has grown to 194 locations in 24 countries around the world and it is recognized as the world's leading provider of educational science enrichment programs to elementary school-aged children.
Mad Science® of Windsor was established in October 1998 under the franchise ownership of Michael D'Asti, OCT. He purchased the franchise as he has always had an interest in science and teaching. In fact, Michael holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours Biological Sciences) from the University of Windsor, a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Western Ontario and he is an Ontario Certified Teacher registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.
Michael has assembled a team of professional "Mad Scientists®" with about 100 years of combined teaching experience that are available to help educators, parents and youth group leaders in making science fun for children. Operating as "science centres on wheels" and combining education and entertainment to create their unique brand of science "edutainment", he and his team of Mad Scientists® annually perform 1,600 or more hours of programs for over 23,000 children and their parents in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent areas. With this kind of experience, it is no wonder that the Mad Science® of Windsor team understands what it takes to capture the attention of today's young audiences.
While doing so, their mission is to spark the imagination of children, especially those ages 3-12, by providing them with fun, interactive and educational activities that instill a clearer understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them.
Some Mad Science® of Windsor Staff
Mad Science® Name: Mad Mike (Chief Mad Scientist)
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in September 1998
Scientist Idol: Major Sir Fredrick Grant Banting as he was the co-discoverer of insulin and sold the patent rights for only one dollar so that it would be affordable for all who needed it.
Reason I became a Mad Scientist®: I have always loved science and teaching so Mad Science® was a perfect match.
Food I can't live without: Cookies, any kind of cookies.
Favourite science experiment: Any dry ice experiment. Dry ice is cool! Actually it's cold, very cold.
What I do in my spare time: Training for and running half marathons.
Areas of business on which I'm trained on: After School Programs, Birthdays, Camp, Special Events, and Workshops. I'll do it all if they'll let me!
Mad Science® Name: Chlora Fluoro Carbon (CFC)
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in January 2007
Scientist Idol: Dr. Fredrick Banting. He discovered insulin; it helps treat people with diabetes.
Reason I became a Mad Scientist®: I became a Mad Scientist because I like to blow things up.
Food I can't live without: Ozone - I eat the ozone layer every morning for breakfast.
Favourite science experiment: My favourite science experiment is Swoosh, Woosh, Awe!
What I do in my spare time: I like to read about famous scientists and make up funny names for ordinary objects.
Areas of business on which I'm trained on: After School Programs, Camp, Birthdays, and Workshops.
Mad Science® Name: Dr. Erlen Meyer
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in October 2008
Scientist Idol: Waston and Crick because their work with DNA was genius.
Reason I became a Mad Scientist®: I became a Mad Scientist because it is fun and exciting and I am a fun and exciting guy.
Food I can't live without: Peanut Butter
Favourite science experiment: My favourite science experiment is the Mad Science® yo yo.
What I do in my spare time: I like to collect hockey cards and watch sports.
Areas of business on which I'm trained on: After School Programs
Mad Science® Name: Extreme Kathleen
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in October 2006
Scientist Idol: Albert Einstein because he is a scientific genius and he has cool hair.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist®: No more random explosions around the house, these ones are planned.
Food that I can't life without: Pizza with a mountain of cheese!
Favourite science experiment: Making slime, you can never have enough (especially the "glow-in-the-dark" kind).
What I do in my spare time: I like to create cool science experiments in the kitchen!
Areas of business on which I'm trained: After School Program, Birthdays, Camp, and Workshops
Mad Science® Name: Lava Laura
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in December 2007
Scientist Idol: My Uncle Gary because he designs and makes really awesome science exhibits that can be found in science centers all over Canada and around the world.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist®: I love to see the creative and imaginative minds of all you "Junior Mad Scientists" at work as I edu-tain you!
Food that I can't live without: Ukrainian borscht (beet soup)! It's root-imentary!
Favourite science experiment: The Viking ship.
What I do in my spare time: I love to sing, dance and act. At night, I often dream of helping those trapped on the planet of Misfit Experiments.
Areas of business on which I'm trained: After School Programs and Birthdays.
Mad Science® Name: Rockin' Rob
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in December 2001
Scientist Idol: Doctor Who - he's really cool - he has this TARDIS that takes him anywhere in Time + Space but is disguised as a phone booth.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist®: I like to blow stuff up.
Food that I can't live without: Schwarma. Specifically, chicken Schwarma sandwich with hot sauce and hot peppers from "Schwarma Palace".
Favourite science experiment: Anything involving dry ice. DRY ICE ROCKS!!
What I do in my spare time: Eating, sleeping, and having a pulse.
Areas of business on which I'm trained: What areas aren't I trained on?!
Mad Science® Name: Super Sonic Ed
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in January 2001
Science Idol: CSI agents because I love the high-tech equipment.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist®: I watched Mad Mike do a show at the library and it looked like so much fun! I'm for fun learning; Mad Science® is BEST!
Food I can't live without: Dark Chocolate
Favourite science experiment: Anything with Dry Ice, it's cool!
What I do in my spare time: I play hockey 3 times a week for 2 hours at a time. Exercise on ice.
Areas of business on which I'm trained on: Everything except Wizard Parties.
Mad Science® Name: The Brain
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in February 2006
Scientist Idol: Albert Einstein, it is a relatively easy decision, his theory of chaotic hair.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist®: I was a lousy magician; I kept explaining the tricks.
Food that I can't live without: Butter tarts, potato chips and other "brain" foods.
Favourite science experiment: Making slime and super-balls.
What I do in my spare time: Magic, astronomy, geology and cruise ships.
Areas of business on which I'm trained: After School Programs, Birthday Parties, and Special Events.
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