
This is an archive of the 2009 National Science and Technology Week.
To view information on the current events please visit science.gc.ca/nstw
Beyond the Trees
Location: Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, Fredericton, N.B.
Date: Oct. 22 & 23
To celebrate National Science and Technology Week Natural Resources Canada and Science East are hosting an interactive fair October 22nd and 23rd in the Atlantic Forestry Centre lobby for students to learn more about the forest’s relationship with science and technology. During this event grade seven students from greater Fredericton will be given the opportunity to interact with several exhibit pieces from the ‘Beyond the Trees’ display from the Museum of Science and Technology, as well as speak with researchers and scientists about their cutting-edge work in forestry. Popular hands-on science centre, Science East, will join in to present some fun environmental exhibits.
Let's Talk Science at Leo Hayes Science Club
Location: Leo Hayes High School, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Date: October 22, 2009
The Let's Talk Science Partnership Program at the University of New Brunswick is working together with the Leo Hayes High School (LHHS) Science Club during National Science and Technology Week in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This year, the LHHS Science Club has over 60 students interested in learning about science outside of class time. During NSTW, Lise Robichaud, a Let’s Talk Science graduate student volunteer in geology at the UNB will take the students through hands-on activities related to earthquakes and understanding plate tectonics. Lise will also discuss her research with the students and explore career options related to geology.
Science and Technology Open House
Location: Ganong Hall 105, University of New Brunswick, Saint John
Date: 22 October 2009 (7PM to 9PM)
Come and join us at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John as we celebrate National Science and Technology Week. This celebratory week kicks off on October 16 and we here at UNB Saint John will be hosting a science open house on the evening of Thursday the 22nd October, from 7 to 9PM. Drop by to see current and historical science presentations, displays, and demonstrations from the wonderful human endeavours of Physics, Psychology, Nursing, Engineering, and Biology. You will find us in Ganong Hall 105, on the Tucker Park campus. Hope to see you!