News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
Award recipients (back, l to r): Angela Birt (MSVU), Donna Thompson (MSVU), Pierre Cormier (UdeM), Erin Austen (StFX), Suzanne Prior (STU), Aimée Surprenant (MUN); Award recipients (front, l to r): Kim Fenwick (STU), Lisa Dawn Hamilton (MtA), Jennifer Stamp (DAL), Colleen MacQuarrie (UPEI), David Bourgeois (SMU); Absent: Rick Mehta
Award recipients (l to r): Daniel Rainham (Dal), Nelson O’Driscoll (Acadia, Christine Campbell (Grenfell), Carolyn Peach Brown (UPEI), Raj Lada (Dal Ag)Absent: Dave Risk (StFX), Joseph Wroblewski (Memorial) Science Atlantic depends on the many faculty members from across the region who volunteer their time to ensure the continuing activities
You’re almost there! Only a few short months until you’re finally finished your degree. No more staying up until midnight to finish that paper, or waking up early to cram as much information as you can before your big test. So… what now? You’re entering a world of endless possibilities,
Science Atlantic depends on the many faculty members from across the region who volunteer their time to ensure the continuing activities of the organization. In gratitude, we have initiated a service recognition program for all members who have been involved for five years or longer, or who have been
The purpose of the Women in Science Speaker Tour is to showcase the research conducted by female faculty in Atlantic Canada. Female faculty represent only about 25-30% of all faculty in the physical and life sciences, mathematics, and computer sciences in Canada but are important role models for female students in
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
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
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,
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