News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
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
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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
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