With federal elections on the horizon, a number of organisations work together to encourage scientists and the public alike to #VoteScience.

On Wednesday, March 6 2019, Ontario Genomics hosted their annual Canada SynBio conference at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada. University of Toronto PhD candidate Louis Ho shares his thoughts on the proceedings.

RCIScience was sad to learn of the passing of Peter Calamai, 2007 Fleming Medal winner. Peter was recognized with this award for his contributions to public understanding of science in Canada as the National science writer for the Toronto Star.

RCIScience awards the 2018 Fleming Medal to Dr. John Smol of Queen’s University. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the public understanding of science by a Canadian.  

RCIScience awards the 2018 Science Scholarship to Reema Bhardwaj. This awards helps a student who might not otherwise be able to attend a University science program.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the public understanding of science. We are delighted to recognize the Science Communication Program at Laurentian University in partnership with Science North and its graduates who are changing science communication in Canada.

PhD candidate Sasha Weiditch, or @SciGirlSash as she’s better known on social media, talks about her research and the importance of science communication and visibility in STEM.

Bryan Koivisto, Director of Ryerson University’s Science Discovery Zone and chair of RCIScience’s panel ‘Back to the Future: Yesterday’s Research brings Tomorrow’s Innovations’ shares his thoughts on innovating academia.