Month: November 2021
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Latest News from CASC: A community bridging formal and informal science learning environments
The CASC network helps our society develop a nuanced understanding and appreciation of the myriad ways in which science and innovation are deeply ingrained in society and essential to our collective well-being. View the full newsletter here.
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Local museums, National Gallery will require visitors 12-plus to be vaccinated starting Dec. 1.
People aged 12 and up will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to visit the Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum, Ingenium–Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, and the National Gallery of Canada as of next month. Learn more
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Indigenous youth programming developed in partnership between Science North and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) promotes careers in Health Sciences.
Indigenous youth across Northern Ontario have been learning more about STEM concepts through health sciences programming developed in partnership between Science North and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). Working to further build relationships with Indigenous communities in the North, the organizations are empowering Indigenous youth to achieve their learning goals and promote the…
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The plantation of 400 trees was completed by the Arbe-Évolution (i.e, Tree Evolution) team consisting of the Minéro – Musée | King Mine (KB3) in Thetford and some 10 volunteers. (in French)
Un chantier de plantation de 400 arbres a été complété, le samedi 16 octobre, par l’équipe d’Arbre-Évolution, celle de Minéro – Musée de Thetford | KB3 et une dizaine de bénévoles. Le projet a reçu une aide financière de la Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec via le programme de Reboisement Social. Cette plantation…
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uOttawa, Ingenium team up to foster science and technology innovation in Kanata North.
Today, University of Ottawa and Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation – announced a partnership that brings an interactive and educational digital experience to Kanata North. Innovating beyond the walls of its museums, Ingenium has created iOS and Nintendo Switch games to make learning fun. On site at the University’s Kanata North campus…
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Opinion: Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre’s Curator, Alyssa Leier: How long have Indigenous people lived in Prince George?
Radiocarbon dating suggests Indigenous people have occupied this territory for at least 9,000-10,600 years. In 1952, renowned archaeologist Charles Borden remarked that the Interior Plateau of Northern British Columbia is archaeologically one of the least known regions in North America. This remains just as true today. Until 2012, the occupation of the Interior Plateau of…
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ScienceUpFirst, Art Alongside
It is well-established that when messages are paired with creative forms of expression, the results are more memorable, more shareable, and can reach new audiences. So… we’re launching an exciting art project! Last month, we commissioned 13 artists from across the country to create beautiful pieces that interpret principles of good communication. They’ve been hard…
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Congratulations Dr. Marianne Mader
CASC Executive Director, Dr. Marianne Mader, elected into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s College of Fellows. Fellows embody the longstanding values & tenets of the Society: the determination to build, courage to explore & steadfast love of our country.
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Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope: useful information and tools
Do you dare to explore distant exoplanets, to witness the formation of early galaxies, and to peer deeper into the cosmos than ever before? The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope is quickly approaching! Set to blast off on December 18, 2021, Webb is the most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Canada…