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 a 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.
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: Fusion Frank
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in October 2007
Science Idol: Isaac Newton: because he wrote a math theory, the three laws of physics, and studied astronomy in his twenty's. How awesome is that?
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist: I wanted to do some wicked awesome experiments and show kids how fun science is.
Food that I can't live without: Pizza, Oreo’s, and root beer floats.
My favourite science experiment: The one where you put a whole egg into the flask.
What I do in my spare time: Sleep, play video games, and ice skate.
Areas of business on which I'm trained: After School Programs, and Birthdays
Mad Science Name: Kinetic Keith
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in October 2006
Mad Science Idol: Nikola Tesla because he invented the tesla coil. The tesla coil transfers electricity though the air.
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist: I wanted to show the world how "Mad" about science I am.
Food that I can't live without: I need all of my favorite food groups Pizza, Gyros, Sushi, and Dessert.
My favourite science experiment: I like them all but I especially like the Tesla Coil, and Flash Paper experiments.
What I do in my spare time: Go to the gym, run, bike, rollerblade; anything "Kinetic".
Areas of business on which I'm trained: After School Programs, Birthdays, Special Events, 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
Mad Science Name: Lightning Laura
When did I go Mad for Science: I went Mad in October 2007
Scientist Idol: My scientist idol is Tigger because he basically is the top dog...um...cat in the Mad Science office! He is great with magic tricks. In fact, he once made my shoes turn into little tiny pieces of material. I still can't figure out how he did that!
Reason why I became a Mad Scientist: Exactly 86 years ago, my grandfather who is a Mad Scientist and goes by the name of Mad Mike started training me for the Mad Science Idol event. 85 years later of studying hard and being the best I could be; I became a Mad Scientist. I decided to try out for Mad Science Idol and I won!
Food that I can't live without: The best food in the world...Colasanti's doughnuts. I consume 74 a week. I also love chocolate pudding and I can't live without chocolate covered grasshoppers! Yummy and crunchy.
Favourite science experiment: My favourite experiment in the history of Mad Science is called the three-cup monte. I fool people every time. No one can figure out how I do this experiment. I'm lightning fast!
What I do in my spare time: I am a big fan of Hannah Montanah. I love collecting buttons and stickers, as well as making new mad science experiments to show to kids around the globe.
Areas of business on which I'm trained on: After School Programs and Birthday Parties
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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