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Thank you to all who took part in National Science
and Technology Week 2012.
This year over 600 activities took place across Canada.
Join us for NSTW 2013, which will take place
October 18-27.
National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) raises awareness about the importance of science and technology in today’s world--celebrating Canada’s historic and ongoing role as a leader in innovation. The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation is the national coordinator for NSTW, leading its Steering Committee.
Come celebrate science and technology with over 100 organizations and thousands of Canadians from October 12th to 21st, 2012! We invite you to join the activities, or even host an event that promotes science and technology in your community.
Host your own NSTW events and activities! Any event with a focus on science or technology that educates and interests Canadians is a valuable part of this celebration. To register your activity, simply complete the online form [closed]. Information about your events and activities will then be displayed on the map and included in the official event list.
Also take part in the official NSTW Launch Event! Join thousands of Canadians in establishing a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Practical Science Lesson.
Blog
- Why I became a scientist
I found this a tough question to ask myself, though I think that’s because I was thinking about it too hard.
My decision to ‘become a scientist’ traces back… - Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network
In August of 2010 I successfully defended my thesis, “Nature versus Nurture: How Parent Galaxy Environments Affect the Rates and Properties of their Type Ia Supernovae”, in the Department of… - Astronomy from the Top of the WorldAn alternative to putting telescopes into orbit is to find locations on Earth that are the least disturbed by the atmosphere above them. This leads to some spots that are…
- Supernovae Illuminating the Universe
September 10-14, Garching bei Munchen, Germany “Supernovae Illuminating the Universe: From Individuals to Populations”
In September I traveled to Germany to attend this conference on supernovae – the explosions of… - Why I became an AstronomerThere are as many ways to do science as there are people doing it. Some people enjoy trying to figure out the gritty details of how the Universe works. Some…
- NSTW: A View From Above: Science For EveryoneHi Everyone! Back Again! How was everyone’s weekend?
So …. Science. It is National Science and Technology Week, after all. So why are we devoting a national week to it?…
- NSTW: A View From AboveHi! My name is Aaron Maxwell, and I’m a PhD candidate in Astronomy at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
This week is National Science and Technology Week, and I thought…
- Physics in Canada
NSTW Blog by Mariam Diamond
Perimeter Scholars International
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Hello, I am a graduate student at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and I. Am. Canadian.… - Science FunFest
Location: Booth Street Complex, Ottawa (Corner of Booth and Carling)
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Target Audience: youth/families
Science Funfest is an open house… - Canadian Science and Technology is Healthy and Growing, says Expert Panel
Ottawa (September 27th, 2012) – An authoritative, evidence-based assessment of the state of science and technology in Canada has found that Canadian science and technology is healthy and growing in…
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