News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
StFX is hosting ChemCon 2022 virtually May 26 to 28, 2022. The conference is free to attend and will feature live key-note lectures, Q&A sessions with plenary speakers, and pre-recorded oral and poster presentations for undergraduate and graduate students. Plenary speakers will include Francesca Kerton (Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Science Atlantic is proud to help promote an upcoming conference which celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities of Atlantic Canada: QAtCanSTEM 2022. We spoke with organizer, Landon Getz, about the exciting conference details. The QAtCanSTEM Colloquium is an annual science, technology, engineering, and mathematics conference with the goal of bringing together 2SLGBTQIA+ folks to
On April 27, deans of science and other senior representatives of Science Atlantic member institutions welcomed special guest speaker, Leah ML Creaser (she/her/nekm). Leah, an Acadia Masters student and an NSCC instructor, is working to address the lack of Indigenous perspectives in science education by introducing the concept of Etuaptmumk,
Lois Whitehead is the lucky winner of a $5,000 donation from Pivoter and GIV3. The donation will be gifted to Science Atlantic, where Lois has been Executive Director for over 20 years! Pivoter is a Canadian changemaking engine using the wisdom of many to inform policy recommendations. Through the discussion of
The Annual Science Atlantic Psychology Conference is now open for registration! The event will be hosted virtually by St. Francis Xavier University on May 4th and 5th, 2022. Conference activities include: an interactive and collaborative hackathon*, research presentations from students across Atlantic Canada, an informative keynote presentation, and a career
Voire en français. The Conference Season Continues! Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference is taking place virtually from Apr. 28 to 29, hosted by Acadia University. This year’s theme is “Sustainable and nutritious food for the future”. Check out the website for more details. Registration runs until April 28, 4pm ADT
We’re excited to announce details for our upcoming conferences! Please share this information widely with those who may be interested in attending a Science Atlantic conference. Aquaculture & Fisheries and Biology Conference (AFB) Hosted virtually by UPEI, Mar. 11 to 13, 2022 Registration deadline is Mar. 10 Abstract submission deadline is extended
AUPAC is being hosted virtually by Université de Moncton from February 4th to 6th. Registration is now closed! The Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) is the largest of its kind in the maritime region. It’s an amazing opportunity for undergraduate students to present their research and learn from others’ presentations and keynote
Please join us in welcoming three new staff members – Kate, Day, and Cindy! Kate Hayter is a graduate of the advanced diploma in public relations at Nova Scotia Community College. She’s coming to Science Atlantic with a transparent and authentic communication style. Kate is also a professional wedding photographer and a
