News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
Nov. 22, 2021 – Halifax, NS – Science Atlantic Science Atlantic, a charitable association supporting 18 post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada, is releasing today a report on the experiences of science faculty across the region. Science Atlantic’s goal with the report, called Broadening Horizons, is to uncover the goals and
We spoke with 43 faculty in the region to learn how Science Atlantic might be able to both broaden and enhance community engagement. On Friday, November 26 from 1:00-2:30 pm we are hosting a workshop to present the findings and to brainstorm ways the new faculty experience can be enhanced.
A Beautiful Day For A Ceremony On October 27, Memorial University, Grenfell Campus dedicated a beautiful maple tree outside the Arts and Science building. Ceremony attendees gather around the Science Atlantic maple The ceremony included speeches from Dr. Ian Sutherland, VP Grenfell Campus, Dr. Michele Piercey-Normore, Dean and Science Atlantic
Growing Many More Years Together On Friday, October 22, Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) marked their connection with Science Atlantic by dedicating a 30 year old maple tree at their Dartmouth Ivany campus. Ceremony attendees gather in front of the newly appointed Science Atlantic tree Dr. Alain Joseph, Director of
Sturdy Maple From Our Newest Member Institution On October 18, Université Sainte-Anne celebrated Science Atlantic’s 60th anniversary by dedicating a maple tree to the organization. The tree is located in a beautiful wooded area that has become a popular meeting spot for students, faculty, and other researchers at the university.
The 2021 Atlantic Universities Geoscience Conference is being hosted by Saint Mary’s University November 4 to 7. This conference is virtual with an optional in-person field trip. The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to Thursday, November 4 at 6pm. Register today! Review the abstract submission instructions. Visit the
Speaker Tours for Chemistry, Physics, Women in Science, and Geology are taking place from November 2021 through to April 2022. Confirmed dates so far are below: Chemistry, co-sponsored with the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) Speaker Chérif F. Matta will be doing an intriguing talk on the biological role of the
Appreciative of Science Atlantic Dean of Science Dr. Van Zyll de Jong placed the plaque, officially dedicating the new Science Atlantic tree. On October 20, University of New Brunswick, Saint John Campus dedicated a 60-year-old linden tree in the campus quad to celebrate 60 years of Science Atlantic. The tree
Living Fossil for Science Atlantic On October 15th, Dalhousie Agriculture honoured 60 years of Science Atlantic by dedicating a young gingko tree on campus. Although the tree is young, the species is not. Often referred to as ‘living fossils,’ Ginkgo biloba has been around for more than 250 million years-