About Science Atlantic
Our Mission
To grow and connect the post-secondary science communities in Atlantic Canada.
Our Values
Inclusiveness
We embrace the values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
Leadership
We are a voice and a resource for science in Atlantic Canada’s postsecondary communities.
Responsiveness
We provide timely decisions and actions to advance our organization and support our members.
Community
We provide a warm and welcoming environment.
Sustainability
We support our communities into the future through responsible and sustainable resource allocation in our organization and activities.
Our Vision
Science Atlantic is a committed, member-driven organization that builds collaboration and partnerships to strengthen post-secondary science communities across the Atlantic region.
Science Atlantic (formerly the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences or APICS) is a charitable organization representing 18 post-secondary and research institutes in Atlantic Canada. We have been providing networking and conference opportunities for undergraduate science students and faculty in the Atlantic region since 1962.
Our activities include annual academic conferences in ten different disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, lecture tours by notable scientists, awards recognizing research and science communication skills, travel assistance for students to attend conferences, and workshops for faculty and students.
Picture taken on the 60th Anniversary Tree Dedication Event Across Our Member Institutions.
Picture taken at the Atlantic Universities Geoscience Conference (AUGC) – 2016
150+
Board and Committee Members
who are experts in their scientific field.
80+
Student awards granted annually
at our discipline specific conferences.
823
Students and faculty attended
our conferences this year.