News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
A Fun Virtual Space For A Tree Dedication Science Atlantic hosted their own tree ceremony on Gather (gather.town/app). The ceremony took place as a part of our virtual Annual Members Meeting on November 26. Host Alain Joseph, Director of Applied Research at Nova Scotia Community College, and APICS 1992 science
A Well Watered Science Atlantic Tree On November 19, members of the Saint Francis Xavier University (StFX) community gathered to celebrate 60 years of Science Atlantic with a tree dedication. The tree is located outside Mulroney Hall on the pathway between the Library and Nicholson Tower (facing the power plant).
An Intimate Ceremony On November 5, Cape Breton University dedicated a young tree maple tree to honour 60 years of Science Atlantic. Attendees of the ceremony included students, CBU admin, and CBU Biology Society Executives. CBU Biology Society Executive Team gathered in front of the newly appointed Science Atlantic Tree.
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
