Canadian Association of Science Centres

Canadian Association of Science Centres http://www.www.canadiansciencecentres.ca -rss_desc- Copyright 2009, Canadian Association of Science Centres info@www.canadiansciencecentres.ca info@www.canadiansciencecentres.ca 2013-02-08 Feb 8th CASC NEWS! Lets Talk Energy http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=258&lang=1 2013-01-29 CASC News Letter CASC News Letter http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=267&lang=1 2012-12-15 CASC 2013 Conference: Save the Date http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=251&lang=1 2012-12-10 December 10th CASC News! Welcome our new CASC Members in 2012! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=265&lang=1 2012-12-10 December 10th Season’s Greetings from CASC! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=266&lang=1 2012-11-30 November 30th CASC NEWS! Save the Date, Call for CASC 2013 Sessions, Geminid Meteor Shower http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=254&lang=1 2012-11-01 November 1st CASC NEWS! Call for CASC 2013 Sessions, Member Award and New Appointment http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=255&lang=1 2012-10-26 October 26th CASC NEWS! S & T Week, New Environment Gallery, CASC Dinner at ASTC http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=257&lang=1 2012-10-02 Oct 2nd Volunteer Leaders http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=259&lang=1 2012-09-27 Sept 27th Remembering a Great Volunteer, Jobs & Guinness World Record Event http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=260&lang=1 2012-09-13 September 13th CASC NEWS! Rick Mercer Report at Science World http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=261&lang=1 2012-09-12 September 12th CASC NEWS! Awards, Social Media, Member updates & Conferences http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=262&lang=1 2012-08-16 August 16th CASC NEWS! Host an upcoming Conference http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=263&lang=1 2012-07-20 June 20th CASC News! - Café Scientifique Funding, Photo Challenge, National S & T Week and Careers http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=264&lang=1 2012-06-13 Celebrate Science and Technology from October 12th to 21st! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=250&lang=1 2012-06-07 Chris Hadfield World Tour Photo Challenge http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=253&lang=1 2012-06-06 Expedition 34/35 with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=252&lang=1 2012-05-29 CASCADE 2012 National Award Winners At their 10th annual Awards Gala held in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 5th, the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) announced the 3 institutional and 2 individual winners of the CASCADE Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in science and technology engagement by its members. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=241&lang=1 2012-05-29 Move over, New Directions! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=247&lang=1 2012-05-29 Bert Yeudall: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for Museum Community The Telephone Historical Centre’s Executive Director, Bert Yeudall, was the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded by the Canadian Museum’s Association (CMA) in April 2012. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=244&lang=1 2012-05-29 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award: Ontario Science Centre announces winners of national prize 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award: Ontario Science Centre announces winners of national prize! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=245&lang=1 2012-05-25 Award of Distinguished Service from the Canadian Museums Association On behalf of the Board of Directors and the 45 member institutions of the Canadian Association of Science Centres, congratulations Claude Benoit for receiving the Award of Distinguished Service from the Canadian Museums Association! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=242&lang=1 2012-05-25 Awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal ! The Board of Directors and the 45 member institutions of the Canadian Association of Science Centres congratulate Claudette Leclerc for being awarded The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=249&lang=1 2012-05-22 Let's Talk Energy, the new award category this year supported by the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation for Best Energy Literacy Project Best Energy Literacy Project National Award Winner Supported by the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=240&lang=1 2012-03-28 Welcome new member: NGX Interactive http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=233&lang=1 2012-03-28 CASC Names Interim Executive Director: Amber Didow http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=235&lang=1 2012-03-26 Science Centres Nation-wide to Host Series of Public Engagement Events on Science in the North http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=223&lang=1 2012-03-22 Welcome New Member: T. rex Discovery Centre http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=225&lang=1 2012-02-16 UBC Science World Lab Promotes Fun, Learning and Tolerance http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=208&lang=1 2012-02-15 Art from Okanagan Science Centre visitors join more than 500 other pieces at AAAS 2012 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=207&lang=1 2012-02-15 Toronto and Cape Town Declarations – How your organisation can get involved http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=209&lang=1 2011-12-20 Telephone Historical Centre uses QR codes in exhibits http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=187&lang=1 2011-12-20 Montréal Science Centre to host ASTC 2015 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=188&lang=1 2011-12-20 Science North’s Changing Climate Show Object theatre wins Thea Award http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=189&lang=1 2011-12-20 Three New S+T Hall of Fame winners announced http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=190&lang=1 2011-12-20 Second Report on the 2009 Program for Student Assessment (PISA) Released by CMEC http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=199&lang=1 2011-12-20 Canadian Science Journalist made a difference in South Africa http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=200&lang=1 2011-11-25 Prime Minister and BC Premier and Science World unveil Science World ReGeneration http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=182&lang=1 2011-10-15 Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre wins ASTC Award http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=178&lang=1 2011-10-03 Edmonton's Telephone Historical Centre opens its Collections Conservation Room. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=172&lang=1 2011-09-30 The Big Little Science has relocated http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=168&lang=1 2011-09-27 Energy: Power to Choose exhibition officially launched at the Canada Science and Technology Museum http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=169&lang=1 2011-09-16 2012-2013 Noyce Leadership Institute Fellows Wanted http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=160&lang=1 2011-09-16 Making a Difference through Science: The CASC Intern Profiles http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=162&lang=1 2011-09-16 Members-only site now live! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=164&lang=1 2011-09-13 Welcome Minotaur Mazes New CASC member http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=154&lang=1 2011-09-13 Biosphère seeking contractor for new Permanent exhibition http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=157&lang=1 2011-09-13 Save the Date! CASC 2012 Conference http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=153&lang=1 2011-09-12 Microsoft Releases National Survey Findings on How to Inspire the Next Generation of Doctors, Scientists, Software Developers and Engineers http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=151&lang=1 2011-09-06 CASC 2012 Conference The 10th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Science Centres http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=93&lang=1 2011-09-06 CASC and AAAS co-author op-ed in Vancouver Sun http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=149&lang=1 2011-09-02 Call for Webinar Presenters and Presentations http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=147&lang=1 2011-08-30 We're recruiting volunteers! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=145&lang=1 2011-08-29 Ancient skeleton lands at BCHCC http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=141&lang=1 2011-08-29 Promoscience Q+A Teleconference: Tips for preparing your application http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=143&lang=1 2011-08-19 New Intern at CASC http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=139&lang=1 2011-08-04 Canadians at ASTC 2011 Annual Conference build fundraising content http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=135&lang=1 2011-08-04 SAVE THE DATE: Canadian Get-together at ASTC 2011 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=137&lang=1 2011-08-02 6SCWC : 4-8 September 2011 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=133&lang=1 2011-07-06 Making a Difference through Science : The CASC Intern Profiles CASC FILE 24 : CATALYSTS FOR BIOMASS CONVERSION http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=118&lang=1 2011-06-23 New Science Centre Opening Date Announced http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=126&lang=1 2011-06-12 CASCADE 2011 National Award Winners http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=124&lang=1 2011-06-12 The 2011-2012 CASC Board of Directors http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=128&lang=1 2011-06-11 Message from the CASC President http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=130&lang=1 2011-06-08 The Biosphère presents three new exhibitions, including +1°C: What Difference Does It Make?, which addresses climate change http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=122&lang=1 2011-06-07 Saluting the courage to innovate -TELUS Innovators Making the future friendly for science innovators across Canada http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=120&lang=1 2011-05-26 CMEC EDUCATORS’ FORUM ON ABORIGINAL EDUCATION http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=116&lang=1 2011-05-18 Conference News ! Registration update, tradeshow sold out, and more! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=113&lang=1 2011-05-13 6th Science Centre World Congress: Science Across Cultures - Message from the Chair Message from the Chair http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=87&lang=1 2011-05-11 Science Communication Graduate Program still accepting applications for 2011-12 school year. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=111&lang=1 2011-05-04 Nominees for the Juried 2011 CASCADE Awards announced http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=109&lang=1 2011-04-12 Guy Labine appointed Science North CEO http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=107&lang=1 2011-04-08 Register today for CHANGE http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=105&lang=1 2011-03-30 AAAS 2012 and Canada's science centres Propose a symposium for AAAS 2012 - Deadline April 26th, 2011. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=103&lang=1 2011-03-24 “Has Anyone Seen Bob Laidler?” http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=101&lang=1 2011-03-14 Canadian among Noyce Leadership Fellows announced http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=99&lang=1 2011-03-10 Margaret Louise Beckel Appointed New Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum of Nature http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=91&lang=1 2011-03-09 Welcome to Beyond the Blackboard! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=97&lang=1 2011-03-07 Welcome Jardin des glaciers! New CASC member! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=89&lang=1 2011-03-05 Manitoba Children’s Museum gets big boost from Buhlers Children of Winnipeg rejoice! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=95&lang=1 2011-01-31 Save the Date: CASC 2011 Conference June 9-11 Preliminary program and Registration available soon! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=85&lang=1 2011-01-26 Ontario Science Centre's Weston Youth Innovation Award National Opportunities for Teens http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=83&lang=1 2011-01-20 Science North CEO to Step Down in May http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=81&lang=1 2011-01-11 CASC Awards: The CASCADES 2011 Call for Nominations 2011 Call for Nominations http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=78&lang=1 2011-01-07 Member Get a Member Campaign : WIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WIN A FREE CASC 2011 CONFERENCE DELEGATE REGISTRATION http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=75&lang=1 2011-01-07 Recruitment Drive on now: Join by March 31st 2011 and receive 15% off! Join by March 31st 2011 and receive 15% off! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=77&lang=1 2010-12-07 Performance of Canadian youth in reading, mathematics and science 2009 Performance of Canadian youth in reading, mathematics and science 2009 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=69&lang=1 2010-11-29 FEDDEV FUNDING: Youth STEM Guidelines Youth STEM addresses the labour needs of tomorrow by encouraging the development of the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM) required to build excellence in southern Ontario's knowledge-based economy. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=73&lang=1 2010-11-01 Annual Conference and Webinar series : CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS Deadline December 1, 2010 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=67&lang=1 2010-11-01 Science, technology, engineering internship funding opportunity extended! Dollars available to support internships up to 52 weeks! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=65&lang=1 2010-09-24 Funding available to support science and/or technology internships! Opportunity to invest in future of natural resources sector http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=63&lang=1 2010-09-24 PREMIER KICKS OFF THE YEAR OF SCIENCE IN B.C. VANCOUVER – To inspire young minds across the province and foster a culture of research and innovation Premier Gordon Campbell today proclaimed the 2010-2011 school year as the Year of Science in B.C. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=71&lang=1 2010-08-20 Welcome new member : ACMÉ DÉCORS Fabrication workshop Fabrication of permanent, temporary or travelling exhibitions, for interior or exterior environments. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=61&lang=1 2010-08-06 Celebrate National Science and Technology Week 2010 October 15 to 24 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=51&lang=1 2010-07-28 Get funding to hire interns: CASC launches its Science Interns Outreach Project CASC’s first application deadlines are August 13th, and September 3rd 2010 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=45&lang=1 2010-07-27 AAAS Project 2061 Professional Development Workshop For Educators - coming to Canada! Coming to TELUS World of Science-Calgary! http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=47&lang=1 2010-07-23 Gendered relationships: pursuing PSE in science Two reports commissioned by Canadian Council on Learning examine the role that gender plays in achievements in science. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=49&lang=1 2010-07-20 TELUS World of Science Calgary Announces Final Exhibitions to be Hosted at 11th Street Location Announcement in advance of the move to the New Science Centre near Deerfoot and Memorial in the fall of 2011. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=41&lang=1 2010-07-15 Welcome new member: Students on Ice STUDENTS ON ICE is an award-winning organization offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=59&lang=1 2010-06-30 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Marks the Naming of the "Queens' Lantern" at the Canadian Museum of Nature The Canadian Museum of Nature's new glass "lantern" is now officially the "Queens' Lantern". http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=57&lang=1 2010-06-10 Science Across Cultures: The 6th Science Centre World Congress - Call for Sessions Session proposals deadline extended to 15 October 2010 http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=43&lang=1 2010-06-08 CANADIAN YOUTH SCIENCE MONITOR The Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ipsos Reid present the first nationwide study of young Canadians attitudes towards science http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=53&lang=1 2010-05-18 Canada’s Science Centre association appoints new Board of Directors Dov Bercovici, CEO and President of the Discovery Centre in Halifax, was named President. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=55&lang=1 2010-05-12 A new partnership agreement between Molior and the Montréal Science Centre http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=31&lang=1 2010-05-12 The CASCADES 2010 National Award Winners At their 8th annual Awards Gala held in Montréal, Québec, on May 7, the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) announced the 2010 winners of the CASCADE Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in science and technology engagement by its members. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=35&lang=1 2010-05-12 The 2010 CASCADE for “Making a Difference” Nominations for Making a Difference are adjudicated by the CASC Board of Directors. This award recognizes an individual engaged directly in program or exhibit delivery who has made a significant difference to their colleagues and their public visitors. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=37&lang=1 2010-05-02 Australia proposes National Strategy for Science Engagement On February 8th, the Australian Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Kim Carr, released Australia’s first national Science Communication report. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=26&lang=1 2010-03-18 Members meet with advisors to Minister of State (S+T) Gary Goodyear http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=3&lang=1 2010-03-10 Welcome: Groupe Molior From its beginnings, Groupe Molior has sought to meet the many challenges involved in the production and dissemination of new media artworks. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=6&lang=1 2010-03-04 Welcome: Global Immersion! Global Immersion is an award-winning, full-service team dedicated to the design, development and integration of unique immersive theater experiences. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=5&lang=1 2010-02-01 Australia proposes National Strategy for Science Engagement On February 8th, the Australian Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Kim Carr, released Australia’s first national Science Communication report. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=16&lang=1 2009-03-01 List your space activity with Canadian Space Agency The Canadian Space Agency will soon be unveiling its new youth/student website, aimed at students 9-12 and 13-16 years old. http://www.canadiansciencecentres.ca/?n=29-151-153&newsId=18&lang=1