Science Atlantic News

News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.

Atlantic Canadian Recipients of Canada Research Chairs 2016

13 researchers from Atlantic Canadian universities were awarded grants in the latest round of Canada Research Chairs funding: Announced February 2016: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2016/february-fevrier-eng.aspx Michael Stokesbury Canada Research Chair in Ecology of Coastal Environments Acadia University NSERC Tier 2 Renewal   Megan L. Bailey Canada Research Chair in Integrated Ocean and Coastal

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Canada's Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)

The Canada’s Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) provides current students with employment opportunities across Canada! Once you apply to FSWEP you are placed in an inventory for potential part-time employment (fall/winter) and full-time employment (summer) opportunities while you complete your studies. No previous work experience is necessary! FSWEP is

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines

There are a ton of events coming up over the following months! From our regional conferences to science video and photo contests, you can find all upcoming events and deadlines below. Events Feb. 1: NSIS Lecture, Halifax, NSFeb. 5-7: AUPAC2016, MUN, St. John’s, NLFeb 10, Mar. 1: STEM Mythbusting sessions,

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Christmas Tree Research Centre

Did you know that Christmas trees are a year-round industry, employing approximately 20,000 people in Atlantic Canada and contributing nearly $100 million to the region’s economy? Like any business, the tree and greenery industry is faced with competition (from both artificial tree manufacturers and the US Fraser Fir market) and

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Science Atlantic Student News

Interested in doing research abroad? Want to participate in a NS student writing competition? Check out our November student newsletter! Become a part of your science community! Find events, funding opportunities, and more! Sign up now to receive receive monthly updates on what’s going on for students in the science community. We

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Congratulations MSCS award winners!

The Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Conference took place on October 23-24 at Acadia University. Check out the student award winners at the links below! And see photos here!  Math and Stats       Computer Science

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NSIS Student writing competition

The Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) sponsors an annual Science Writing Competition for students, with two categories: i) $750 for the best article written by a graduate student ii) $500 for the best article written by an undergrad The author of the winning paper will also be invited to

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Seeking Conference Suggestions for STEMFest 2018!

The International Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is coming to Halifax! STEMFest is a collection of conferences and events exploring social, industry, and economic development through the world of STEM education and innovation. Halifax has been selected as the 2018 host city. A large part of the event’s success comes

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