Science Atlantic

We're excited to share with you... Our new website !!! Our team has been working hard for the past few months to build a website that embodies our mission and values and to bring you an accessible and inclusive platform. Make sure to check out our website https://scienceatlantic.ca/... Don't forget to visit our other social media accounts: https://twitter.com/scienceatlantic https://www.linkedin.com/company/science-atlantic

Students, if you haven't registered for (virtual) #AUPAC2021 yet you have until tonight. Abstract submissions close tonight also. Professors, tell your students to act fast and register. Link below with all the information you need https://aupac2021.ca/registration... *Photo from AUPAC 2020

We have more information about our first conference of this year, #AUPAC2021 hosted virtually by Dalhousie University! Registration and abstract submission is now open!!! Registration is $10 and the deadline is Jan 31.... Abstract submission deadline is Jan 31. For more information visit AUPAC 2021 website, https://aupac2021.ca/ or check our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages . Register today at the link above !

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: #wednesdaywisdom. Today's turn is Crandall University, another of our member institutions . Crandall University's science department includes biology, chemistry and environmental science. Their faculty published research articles in different publications along the years and on diverse subjects. Click the link below to read more about the university's faculty and their research. We know something interesting will catch your eye. http://sciatl.org/3pkAWEh

Our first #wednesdaywisdom comes from Acadia University. The university is known for its hands-on research environment and its faculty includes three Canada Research Chairs. The studies range from nutrition, health, social equity to study on climate change and arctic animals and teaching history through music . December saw one faculty member receiving a prestigious Research Nova Scotia Grant for a study you will not want to miss . More information in the link below (as well as more news about research at Acadia): http://sciatl.org/3i4gDs9

Our 2021 student conferences are just around the corner. We're sharing information with you as it comes on our social media accounts, so give us a follow to stay up-to-date with the latest news. But you might be wondering why should you attend a conference, especially now that most of them are virtual . We're sharing with you an blog post about the benefits of attending(P.S. the same apply to a virtual conference). Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments below.... http://sciatl.org/2Y0MHnn

#AUPAC2021 is in less than a month from Feb. 5 to Feb.7. Here are some things to expect: Student presentations (don't forget to submit them) Keynote speakers (internationally recognized experts you don't want to miss) Graduate School Fair, and ... 2 panels. 3 full days- you will want to be there! Register today and don't forget to submit your presentations. The deadline is Jan. 31. https://aupac2021.ca/registration

Conference season is upon us ! The first one up is the Atlantic Universities Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) 2021 hosted virtually by Dalhousie University on Feb 5-7. Mark your calendar ! We will post information as it comes on our social media accounts and website. *Photos from AUPAC 2019.

We're introducing #wednesdaywisdom! Starting next Wednesday, every week we will share interesting research from one of our member institutions . Follow our Facebook and Twitter pages so you don't miss it! #SciAtl #research #atlanticcanada

A new semester is almost here ! We're happy to be back and continue where we left off in 2020, but also with new projects. 2021 conferences will start next month with AUPAC. We'll share more information as it comes. Don't forget to follow all of our social media accounts and subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss new information and deadlines.

Another Wednesday, another #wednesdaywidsom! This time from Cape Breton University. A CBU professors joins a team of researchers in Nova Scotia for a project that aims to detect the presence of #COVID19 in human wastewater. Read more about the project in the article below and stay tuned for the report later this year! http://sciatl.org/3iqeo2t

Blog post alert!!! Meet Mitchell Kerr. Technician and part-time faculty in the Saint Mary's University- Geology Department, he talked to us about job satisfaction, collaboration, activities outside the job, and funding. Find out his thoughts on these topics and see some cool pictures he shared with us with the home lab kits students got during the fall semester. You just have to click the link below ... SMU Science Saint Mary's University Halifax

How important is collaboration with colleagues and other faculty members to success in your department and in the classroom? That is one of the questions we asked during our summer interviews with faculty, instructors, and technicians. We'll tell you the answers during our Annual Members Meeting this Friday, Nov 27. There's still time to RSVP! Join us this Friday to hear about Science Atlantic's plans and be part of the discussion that will shape 2021 for students and facul...ty. We also have an exciting speaker joining us this Friday. Click the link below for more information and how to RSVP. All welcome! https://scienceatlantic.ca/news/2020-annual-members-meeting/

It's FINALLY HERE! Join us tomorrow for an exciting day of networking, learning about new opportunities, winning prizes & what not! Register using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_9q9q6zLYRfGhsyXYco15hA

Reminder: AUGC 2020 registration deadline is tonight at 11pm!! There's still time!! All students encouraged to register. The conference will include: a virtual challenge bowl a drone-based field trip... Don't miss it! Information on how to register in the link below: https://www.fourwav.es/view/2250/info/

Deadline reminder !! AUGC 2020 registration is open until Friday, Nov 20. ONE WEEK left!! The conference will feature a virtual field trip you don't want to miss. Registration information and form are in the link below

Winners alert! We now have the names of two of our winners in our summer faculty interviews ! Congratulations to Alyssa Doue and Mitchell Kerr (photo below), both from Saint Mary's University Halifax. Stay tuned because this isn't the last time you'll see their names. There's more to come about our winners later this month . Thank you to all participants for taking the time to be a part of our research.

Over the summer two co-op students completed interviews with science faculty, instructors, and lab technicians from universities and colleges across Atlantic Canada to understand what is important in their careers and working with students. We gained valuable insight that we’re excited to share with you during the next couple of months. To thank participants for their time, we are drawing names to win Tim Hortons gift cards! Winners will be announced on November 12.

Our Annual Members Meeting is next Friday, Nov 27 and we're excited to announce our guest speaker Cynthia Sweeney from Simply Good Form, a consultancy for beyond binary thinking. All are welcome! Join us to hear Cynthia's presentation and help shape 2021 for science students and faculty! Read more about Cynthia and how to join us next Friday in the link below ... https://scienceatlantic.ca/beyond-the-binary/

Two weeks ago, our first virtual conference took place. We're happy to say that MSCS 2020 was a success! Thank you to Saint Mary's University Halifax, the conference organizers, and all of those who attended. It wouldn’t have been possible and a great success without you. It also wouldn't be a SA conference without our students being recognized for their hard work . If you recognize one of our winners, tag them in a comment below. ... Congratulations to all our award winners! For a complete list and photos of our winners you can visit the link: https://scienceatlantic.ca/virtual-success-mscs-2020/

Calling all Canadian photonics enthusiasts! The Canadian Photonics Online Meet-up takes place Dec. 4. A free virtual conference, affiliated with the original Photonics Online Meet-up. Researchers from all stages of their career (students too!!!) are welcome. #canPOM poster abstract submission deadline is Friday, Nov 13!! For registration and submission information, visit the link below

Our Annual Members Meeting, hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island, will take place virtually Friday, Nov 27 with the formal meeting from 1pm to 2pm followed by speaker and discussions panel from 2 pm to 5pm. All are welcome!! More details, including the meeting room link and agenda, will be up soon. We'll keep you updated!

Blog post alert We told you there's more to come about our winners. The first article in our series about the values of Atlantic Canadian science faculty is up!... Meet Alyssa Doue. A Science Atlantic alumna, now technician and part-time instructor in the SMU Chemistry department. She talked to us about collaboration, job satisfaction, and challenges in the science community. But we'll let you find out her thoughts on it yourself. Just click the below https://scienceatlantic.ca/from-studies-to-teaching-atlant/ SMU Science