News from Atlantic Canada’s science and research community.
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
Celebrating A Long History With Science Atlantic On October 22, Memorial University of Newfoundland revealed a wall plaque in the lobby of their Chemistry-Physics building to celebrate 60 years of Science Atlantic. Dr. Suzanne Dufour, Acting Associate Dean of Science, and Memorial’s Science Atlantic Institutional Representative, spoke at the ceremony.
An Event At The University Where It All Began Dalhousie University students and faculty gathered on October 28 to celebrate 60 years of Science Atlantic with a tree dedication. A young gingko tree was dedicated outside of the LSC Psychology wing. Dr. Jen Stamp, Science Atlantic Psychology Representative and Board
A Warm Fall Ceremony The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) hosted a tree dedication ceremony on October 22 to celebrate 60 years of Science Atlantic. Dr. Nola Etkin, Dean of Science, delivered an address outlining the history and recent initiatives of Science Atlantic. The Science Atlantic tree with a
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.