Growing and connecting post-secondary science communities in Atlantic Canada
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Hosted by
Charles Macdonald
Chair of Science Atlantic
Dean of Science
Dalhousie University
Pandurang Ashrit
Host
Dean of Science
Université de Moncton
Lois Whitehead
Executive Director
Science Atlantic
About
Held each November, the Annual Members Meeting brings together the leaders of Science Atlantic to develop the organization’s strategic direction, share updates, hear from guest speakers, and and connect with each other. Participation is open to Institutional Representatives (Deans or equivalent), Division and Action Committee Chairs, and Board members; as well, some sessions will be live streamed for all who are interested.
Resources
Hotel
A block of rooms has been booked at the Crowne Plaza Nov. 23 and 24.
- Rate: $149+tax, including parking
- Breakfast: $17.95+tax
- Call 1-866-854-4656 and use the code ZGX, or book online with this link for the special rate: Rencontre – Science Atlantique
Deadline to book is Oct. 23.
The hotel is located downtown with a number of restaurants and activities (Avenir Centre and Capitol Theatre) within walking distance. The UdeM campus is only 2.3 km away.
Meeting Schedule
The Science Atlantic meetings November 24 and 25 will be held at the Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, rooms R113, B103 and B115.
For the Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, the closest parking available is at P3. If lot is full, additional parking is also available at P4 and P2.
*Note: if you are a Dean, please also see the schedule for the Atlantic Deans of Arts and Science Meeting, held November 23 and 24.
Friday, November 24
3:30-4:00 pm: Registration
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room R113
4:00-4:30 pm: Reception
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room R215
4:30-6:00 pm: Annual Business Meeting (livestreamed)
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
All welcome; no registration required to view. Link will be posted in advance of the meeting.
Note: Votes are held by the senior Institutional Representative for each member institution (Dean or equivalent)
- Meeting package (agenda, list of motions, 2022 draft minutes, proposed slate of Board Directors)
- Proposed by-laws (package outlining proposed changes was sent to Institutional Reps on October 25)
- 2022-2023 Grant Thornton Financial Report
6:00-7:30 pm: Dinner and speaker
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
Topic: History of Science Atlantic
Presenters: Alyre Chiasson, Megan Krempa, Amelia St. John
7:30-9:00 pm: Separate sessions for IRs and Chairs
IR: Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B103
Chairs: Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
9:00-10:30 pm: Social Event
Monk10 Taproom – Hilton Garden Inn (40 Highfield St., Moncton)
Saturday, November 25
8:30-9:00 am: Coffee, tea, and pastries
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
* Please note that there is no complementary breakfast.
T-Bone's Restaurant offers breakfast starting from 6:30 AM.
9:00-10:15 am: Joint meeting of IRs and Chairs
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
10:15-10:45 am: Health break
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
10:45-11:45 am: Workshop
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
Topic: Using co-curricular content integrated into core course to increase student grades, success, and retention
Presenter: Steve Smith
11:45-1:30 pm: Lunch and speaker
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
Topic: Open Science
Presenter: Maria Pawlowska
1:30-1:45 pm: Wrap up
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
2:00-3:00 pm: Board meeting
Rémi-Rossignol Pavilion, room B115
Board members only
Event Speakers and Announcements
Notice of Motion to revise Science Atlantic’s by-laws
A motion will be made at the November 24, 2023, Annual Members’ Meeting at Université de Moncton.
Board of Directors Nominations, 2023-2025
The following individuals have been nominated for positions on Science Atlantic’s Board of Directors.
Annual Members Meeting: Workshop
Join Dr. Steve Smith as he presents his experimental research investigating the effectiveness of integrating co-curricular student success skill developments into first year core required courses.
Annual Members Meeting: History of Science Atlantic
Join Dr. Alyre Chiasson and students Amelia St. John and Megan Krempa as they guide attendees through a brief history of Science Atlantic, focusing on stories that connect the past and present, and feature histories that have fallen through the cracks.
Annual Members Meeting Guest Speaker
Dr Maria Pawlowska is an expert in research management with a focus on scientific data management and open science.