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Greetings!
On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome you to this inaugural edition of the STAN newsletter. Within our STAN 2.0 vision, communication and sharing between members is an integral part of promoting science literacy across Canada and we see this newsletter as a vital first step. We encourage you to participate with us, share your visions and stories as we seek to further connect our community. We also thank NSERC for their generous support in his endeavor. We look forward to hearing from you.
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— Alison Symington, STAN President
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As of January, STAN 2.0 has been underway with the goal of being more proactive and supportive of the greater Canadian STEM community. Behind the scenes, STAN has been busy setting the foundation for new and exciting projects and initiatives, such as this first newsletter. With the launch of this quarterly publication, we have also started a Twitter account, be sure to follow us for news and fun facts.
In the coming months, STAN is undertaking a membership drive, where you will be asked to renew your membership online and participate in an important survey. Stay tuned for more information.
If you would like to submit a story, promote an event or share your successes with the STAN membership in the next newsletter, please email us with your idea.
If you are not yet registered to receive this newsletter, you will not receive future editions. Follow the link to the right to sign-up to receive quarterly emails.
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Vast Majority Of Canadians Support More Scientific Research: Poll
Huffington Post, June 14, 2016
Globe reporter Ivan Semeniuk receives science-writing medal
Globe and Mail, May 19, 2016
Update: Canada's health funder agrees to meet with researchers outraged by peer-review changes
Science Insider, July 6, 2016
U of T Engineering student to deliver STEM workshops in Nunavut
UofT Engineering News, June 30. 2016
Private schools in Canada—not what you think
Toronto Sun, July 3, 2016
University of Calgary hosts SHAD summer program for future leaders
UToday, July 6, 2016
New mural on museum grounds merges concepts of science and art
Ottawa Citizen, June 25, 2016
First Winners of Governor General's Innovation Awards
Cision, April 28, 2016
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Science Literacy Week
Science Literacy Week is a nationwide celebration of science coming September 19-25. At heart, the week is about providing all the outstanding science and science outreach organizations in Canada a chance to join together in a blitz of activity designed to highlight the great work they do year round. Nature hikes, stargazing, researcher showcases, science demos, public talks - if it engages the public and celebrates science it's a welcome addition to the week.
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Science Village
The Science Village in downtown Timmins held its official opening celebrations on Monday, June 20 to great fanfare and support from the community.
The centre has been operating in a limited capacity beneath St. Mary’s Gardens on Fifth Avenue since the fall, but has now expanded its operations with new exhibits. Budding partnerships promise to enhance the programming even further.
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Innovation150
Be part of Innovation150!
Innovation150 is a collaborative, countrywide celebration of Canadian innovation that will engage youth, families and communities in 2017. It involves a travelling science expo, major quantum exhibition, mobile makerspace, city-wide festivals, and dynamic online experiences.
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STAN members have an opportunity to be part of this exciting national initiative through:
- Hosting an affiliate event at Innovation Festivals happening across Canada
- Sharing your stories of Canadian innovation in an interactive digital storybook
- Organizing an online contest that increases brand awareness and engagement
- Sharing your innovation-related events through an online hub to drive attendance
- Getting your youth-centric resources in the hands of parents and educators
Innovation150 is a Canada 150 Signature Initiative delivered by Perimeter Institute, Actua, the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, the Canadian Association of Science Centres, and the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation.
To get involved, contact RJ Taylor, Manager of Special Projects at Perimeter Institute.
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With Record-Breaking Success in 2016, Science Odyssey
Awaits You for its Second Edition
Formerly known as National Science and Technology Week,
Science Odyssey completed its first edition with resounding success! Close to 400 organizations came together to deliver more than 600 events across Canada, bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to more than 200 communities.
World records were broken—public participation was unprecedented, the campaign hashtag #OdySci was a trending topic in Ottawa on Twitter. Science Odyssey gained over 7,000 followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Its website, hosted by science.gc.ca, received a great amount of visitors during the 2016 campaign. A dedicated email address was created to provide timely and useful responses to questions from partners and the general public. Above all, science was made available to Canadians of all ages in a fun, engaging and inspiring way.
Science Odyssey brings science to the streets, celebrates science and creates public awareness of Canadian achievements in science and technology. Led by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), it connects researchers, scientists, government, academia, community organizations and science centres with the public.
Science Odyssey is an open invitation to all organizations and institutions with a mandate to promote STEM. It fosters scientific curiosity, raises science awareness in the general public, and inspires the next generation of science leaders. Partnering with Science Odyssey is an excellent opportunity to further engage and attract your target audience to your local events.
You can already partner with us if
you have an event planned during the second edition taking place May 12 to 21, 2017. You can also consider aligning the dates of your upcoming events with Science Odyssey to be part of a truly national event.
We hope that all STAN members can join Science Odyssey in 2017!
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