Growing and connecting post-secondary science communities in Atlantic Canada
Hosted by
Charles Macdonald
Chair of Science Atlantic
Dean of Science
Dalhousie University
Travis Fridgen
Host
Interim Dean of Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Holly Butt
Co-host
Science Atlantic Student Representative
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Lois Whitehead
Executive Director
Science Atlantic
About
Held each November, the Annual Members Meeting brings together the leaders of Science Atlantic to review the organization’s strategic direction, plan for the coming year, share updates, hear from guest speakers, 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 open for local attendees and live streamed for all who are interested.
Resources
Hotel information is below and more details about the sessions will be published shortly. Alt Hotel St. John’s is holding a mix of discounted rooms for attendees:
- Book online using this link Science Atlantic Group Block or call 709 383 2133 and mention the group block
- Rate is available for two days pre- and post-event to allow flexibility when planning travel
- Deadline to book is October 31. After this date the rates will still be available by contacting the hotel by phone
Meeting Location
The Science Atlantic meetings November 15 and 16 will be held in the Whale Atrium of the MUN Core Science Facility (CSF), room 1302. Please see the map below.
For the CSF, the closest parking available is at the parking garage located behind the building (lot 27). If the lot is full, additional parking is also available at lot 18 located in front of the QEII Library.
Meeting Schedule
To be announced
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
CISE-Atlantic Outreach in Tenure and Promotion
In this session, the Chairs will speak about the recommendations put forward by Dalhousie’s Taskforce aimed at refining the evaluation criteria for tenure and promotion within the Faculty of Science.