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Science Educators From Across Canada Gather For Science on Stage at the CLS and U OF S: Twenty science educators from across Canada are at the Canadian Light Source and University of Saskatchewan for the second annual Science on Stage Canada. Essentially a science fair for those who teach science in schools and science centres, the purpose of Science on Stage Canada is to invigorate science teaching in schools across the country, with educators demonstrating the lessons and techniques they use to engage students.
Members of the media are invited to attend Science on Stage Canada and talk to participants from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories during the following events:
Wednesday, August 11, 10 am to 12 noon: "Teachers on the Beamlines" - Participants will be participating in research using the BioMedical Imaging and Therapy and Soft X-ray Microanalysis beamlines at the CLS. The experience is a prerequisite for these teachers to bring in their students as part of the CLS Students on the Beamlines programme.
Thursday, August 12, 4:30 to 6:30 pm: "Science on Stage Fair" - Participants will be showing off their innovative science teaching ideas to each other and the public during the festival's science fair.
Both events take place at the Canadian Light Source, 101 Perimeter Road on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
Science on Stage Canada is presented by the Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Bioresources, and Medicine, the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council's PromoScience programme, Enterprise Saskatchewan, Cameco Access Program for Engineering and Science, Merck Canada, PASCO Canada, Research in Motion and the Saskatchewan Science Teachers Association. The educational objectives of Science on Stage Canada are supported by the Council of Science Educators of Canada. For more information: www.scienceonstage.ca.
The Canadian Light Source is Canada's national centre for synchrotron research. Located in Saskatoon, the CLS is a powerful tool for academic and industrial research in a wide variety of areas including environmental science, natural resources and energy, health and life sciences, and information and communications technology. CLS operations are funded by the Government of Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, National Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan and Western Economic Diversification Canada. For more information: www.lightsource.ca/media/quickfacts.php.
Water: As record rain continues to fall in the province, experts from the country's leading institution for fresh water and water related research are available to answer questions from the media. Reporters and researchers may wish to speak to experts on a number of topics. Hydrology, water resources and watershed model questions can be directed to John Pomeroy, Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change and Director of the Centre for Hydrology. Drinking water quality questions can be directed to Robert Patrick, assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and associate professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability.
Sim-patients: For health science students at the University of Saskatchewan, simulators provide the optimal opportunity to learn patient care, communication and teamwork. To read the whole story, click here.
Construction Underway: The U of S, the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon and Meridian Development Corp. recently held a ceremonial mantel chiseling and unveiled the building design of the new student residence being built in College Quarter. For the full story, click here.
Aboriginal Engagement: Identified as a priority in the second integrated plan, aboriginal engagement continues to be an area of focus for Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn. To read more about what is being done, click here.
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