Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 NSIS Travel Awards for Trainees! Visit the NSIS website for full eligibility details and application instructions!
Nova Scotian Institute of Science
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Promoting science in Nova Scotia since 1862, the NSIS provides a meeting place for scientists and those interested in science. nsis1862.ca
Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science on Monday, June 1st from 5:00-8:30 pm at Saint Mary's University room SB255 for our 2026 Annual General Meeting and final public lecture of the 2025-2026 session! More info can be found on the NSIS AGM webpage: nsis1862.ca/annual-gener...
Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science on Monday, June 1st from 5:00-8:30 pm at Saint Mary's University room SB255 for our 2026 Annual General Meeting and final public lecture of the 2025-2026 session! More info can be found on the NSIS AGM webpage: nsis1862.ca/annual-gener...
✨ May Public Lecture - Attendance Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science this coming Monday, May 4th for another exciting lecture! Taking place virtually via Zoom!
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to make history aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, planned to launch tomorrow, becoming the first Canadian to travel to the Moon 🌕✨ All of us at NSIS are cheering on this remarkable crew as they prepare to make history. Good luck, Jeremy! 🚀🇨🇦
✨ April Public Lecture - Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science on Monday, April 6th for another amazing public lecture! Taking place online via Zoom and in-person at Dalhousie University.
Happy International Women's Day! Today the NSIS celebrates the women whose work, curiosity, and leadership continue to move science forward. Take a moment out of your day to thank the women in your life who inspire and support those around them. #InternationalWomensDay
✨ March Public Lecture - Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science on Monday, March 2nd for another exciting public lecture! Taking place online via Zoom and in-person at Dalhousie University. @dalhousie.bsky.social
Miss Jantina Toxopeus' tick talk? Check out our YouTube channel to watch this talk and many more of our past lecturers! 🎥 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=53XI...
Ticked off by the cold-how ticks and other critters deal with the cold. Dr Jantina Toxopeus
YouTube video by Nova Scotian Institute of Science
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February is African Heritage Month! Explore research published in the NSIS Proceedings that highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotian, Samuel Gaskin, whose skill in mapping contributed greatly to Nova Scotia’s natural sciences and tourism. ojs.library.dal.ca/nsis/article...
UPDATE: Due to weather conditions, we’ve made the decision to move tonight’s talk entirely online. The event will now take place on Zoom instead of the original location at St. FX. We hope you’ll still be able to join us virtually this evening!
We are saddened to share that Axel Becke, FRS, FRSC, passed away on October 23, 2025. Dalhousie University will be hosting a memorial event to commemorate his life and scientific contributions All are invited to attend, either in person or via TEAMS. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ywmwd6je
✨ February Public Lecture - Attendance Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science on Monday, February 2nd for another exciting public lecture! Taking place online via Zoom and in-person at St. Francis Xavier University.
✨ January Public Lecture - Attendance Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science this coming Monday, January 5th for our first public lecture of 2026! Taking place virtually via Zoom!
Thank you to everyone who came out to see our final lecture of 2025! 🎉 See you next year for our January lecture! 🤩
‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGE‼️ The in-person location of tonight’s lecture will now be held in the LOYOLA BUILDING ROOM 174! The start time of the lecture has not changed! Hope to see you all there!
✨ December Public Lecture - Free & Open to All! ✨ Join the Nova Scotian Institute of Science this coming Monday, December 1st for our final public lecture of 2025! Taking place online and in-person at Saint Mary's University.
Calling all young science communicators! 🔬🧠 The NSIS High School Science and Technology Writing Competition is now open for submissions! 📝 -> For full details and submission guidelines scan the QR code or visit our website!
Are you a college or university student in Nova Scotia with a passion for science communication? 🧑🎓🧪 The NSIS Post-Secondary Science and Technology writing competition is officially open! ✍️🧑💻 -> For full details and submission guidelines scan the QR code or visit our website!
HAPPENING TONIGHT ONLINE AND IN-PERSON AT CBU!!
Nova Scotian Institute of Science@nsis1862.bsky.social · 9mo agoMark your calendars! It’s time for the second lecture in our 2025-2026 free public lecture series!! Join us this coming Monday, November 3 at 7:30 pm! Taking place online and in-person at Cape Breton University!
Mark your calendars! It’s time for the second lecture in our 2025-2026 free public lecture series!! Join us this coming Monday, November 3 at 7:30 pm! Taking place online and in-person at Cape Breton University!