Making a difference
Our members are doing incredible things across the country. Take a look at some of the highlights of their impact below.
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Latest News from CASC: The critical role of Science Centres & Museums
August 13, 2020 Latest News from CASC: The critical role of Science Centres & Museums
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How museums can play a role in the fight against future pandemics
The doors of The Exploration Place in Prince George are still closed to the public, but its CEO says the COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder that museums play an important role in preparing society for similar challenges in the future. Tracy Calogheros, who is also president of the Canadian Association of Science Centres, says when…
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Opinion: Critical thinking, science culture and Canadians’ super power against COVID-19
The following column was submitted to PrinceGeorgeMatters from Tracy Calogheros, CEO of The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre, and president of the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC). Canadians are, by and large, a curious group; eager to learn, to experiment and to grow. The Canadian Science Centre Industry, just now hitting their stride…
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COMMENTARY: Science centres are beacons to guide us in cloudy future
TRACY CALOGHEROS & DOV BERCOVICI Canadians are, by and large, a curious group; eager to learn, experiment and grow. The Canadian Science Centre Industry, just now hitting its stride after 50 years, has always understood and fostered that curiosity, finding innovative ways to deepen our collective understanding of the world we live in. The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Latest News from CASC: COVID-19 Recovery Updates
July 16, 2020 Latest News from CASC: COVID-19 Recovery Updates
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Latest News from CASC: Science Starts Here
July 2, 2020 Latest News from CASC: Science Starts Here
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Latest News from CASC: Navigating the changing landscape
June 18, 2020 Latest News from CASC: Navigating the changing landscape
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Ontario Science Centre honours five Canadian youths for innovative science projects
Watch these young innovators—they’re already leaders in their communities! The Ontario Science Centre today announced the five winners of the 2020 Weston Youth Innovation Award for their work developing innovative projects—including a machine to monitor kidney disease data, prototypes to lower noise levels of hand dryers in public washrooms, a wearable device to measure anxiety…
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SPACE POD with CSA astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques Live on YouTube
Dear collaborators, The Canadian Space Agency is excited to announce a unique opportunity for young Canadians to watch a special session about astronomy by astronauts Jeremy Hansen (in English) and David Saint-Jacques (in French). Help us share this exceptional event with your followers! Below are the links to the event announcement across CSA’s social media…