@scilitweek

A Canada-wide celebration of science. #SciLit Français : @SCultureSci

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📣 EXCITING NEWS Science Literacy Week is coming back in 2025 under new leadership: @CASC_ACCS ! Stay tuned for more information over the coming months! To stay in the loop, email 📩 [email protected]
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1/2 ⚠️ NOTICE Science Literacy Week has come to an end. Thank you to all the science promotion and outreach champions from across Canada who have made this celebration possible and have contributed to nurturing Canada’s science culture!
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2/2 All posters developed by Science Literacy Week and its partners remain available to download at: ▶️ ScienceLiteracy.ca

Science Literacy Week

Science Literacy Week invites everyone to unleash their curiosity. To notice, wonder, and explore science in everyday life.

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📖 From September 18 to 24, Science Literacy Week partnered with 109 science promotion and outreach champions, to deliver 262 fun and engaging events and activities celebrating science culture. THANK YOU! #SciLit
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📚 It’s a wrap for #SciLit Week 2023! Thanks to all our partners who made this year’s celebrations possible and to everyone who attended events and shared their participation with us!
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Browse our #SciLit activities by searching for “Canadian Food Inspection Agency” under “Organization” and check out other science activities happening this week! #CFIA
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🗓️ #SciLit Week ends on Sunday, but there's still activities going on. Go check them out on our website! ScienceLiteracy.ca/events/
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Thanks for following along this #SciLit Week! You can learn more about our Grain Research Lab on our website: ow.ly/2aVL50PNp61 #CdnAg #AgResearch #AgSci
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McGill Libraries@McGillLib22 Sep 2023
📚Our Redpath Book Display explores this year's #SciLit Week theme, "E for Energy" and in the nearby display cases, "Abdominal Hive" pairs embroidered organs by local artist Catherine Tsatoumas & anatomical models from the Schulich Library. Info/ e-books: ow.ly/MKMC50PNOhZ
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Canadian Science
@CDNScience22 Sep 2023
Want to keep the #energy going? There are #SciLit activities going on all weekend long!
ScienceLiteracyWeek@scilitweek22 Sep 2023
🗓️ #SciLit Week ends on Sunday, but there's still activities going on. Go check them out on our website! ScienceLiteracy.ca/events/
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Fisheries and Oceans
@FishOceansCAN22 Sep 2023
The Arctic marine ecosystem is undergoing rapid changes. 🧊 These Arctic cod are part of an experiment to learn about the effects of ocean acidification on the species’ reproduction. Learn more about ocean acidification: ow.ly/uvFp50POBH6 @NOAA @MEOPAR_OACOP #SciLit
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Fisheries and Oceans
@FishOceansCAN21 Sep 2023
1/2 #DYK that sea levels across the world are rising? This will impact infrastructure and communities along Canada’s ocean coastline. Our scientists are learning more about sea level rise to help Canadians better adapt to these changes.
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Ducks Unlimited CAN@ducanada22 Sep 2023
Through DUC's Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research, our team of scientists are involved in world-leading research that helps shape the future of conservation. Discover more at ➡️ iwwr.ducks.ca/ #SciLIt #scienceliteracyweek
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Healthy meals and snacks are important. They provide children with the energy and nutrients they need to get through the day. For tips on preparing healthy meals and snacks for school: ow.ly/aShE50PMJTy #CanadasFoodGuide #SciLit @scilitweek
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LSF/LST@LSF_LST22 Sep 2023
#SciLit Week Resource alert! In this activity, students assess the sustainability of different biofuels, identify what they consider to be the features of the ideal biofuel, and discuss which fuels meet these requirements. For more, visit: resources4rethinking.ca/en/r… @scilitweek
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Geneskool@geneskool22 Sep 2023
🌟👩‍🔬 Celebrating Our Science Superheroes: The Volunteers! 🦸‍♀️🔬 @SciLitWeek @GenomeBC (1/4)
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The peer-review process can be very tedious and lengthy, but it is a good way to ensure the quality and rigor of the scientific process. Learn more about each step here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/project/h… #SciLit #ScienceUpFirst
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PiscesRPM@PiscesRPM22 Sep 2023
Celebrate science and energy during this year's Science Literacy Week from September 18-24! Visit scienceliteracy.ca/ for more details! #SciLit #SciLitWeek2023 #CelebrateScience
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CCA_CAC@cca_reports22 Sep 2023
What are some strategies to effectively counter misinformation? 🔎Identify misinformation ☑️ Provide corrections after inaccurate misinformation is offered ☑️Use the best available messenger and platform(s) #ScienceLiteracyWeek #SciLit bit.ly/3XCfbAu
Disrupting the flow of misinformation. There will always be science and health misinformation. Legal and systemic responses— from regulating the information environment to expanding digital literacy to rebuilding institutional trust—carry significant ethical implications and logistical challenges. However, individuals can take steps to help disrupt the flow of misinformation.

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X-Chem STEM Outreach@XChemOutreach22 Sep 2023
Happy Science Literacy Week! Looking for fun activities for a Friday afternoon? Join us today at the Antigonish Library from 1-4pm for hands-on STEM fun to celebrate Science Literacy Week. #SciLit #FridaySTEMfun
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NRC Canada
@NRC_CNRC21 Sep 2023
#EnergyStorage during #ScienceLiteracyWeek - there's power in knowing how to store it! Learn how we’re using computer simulation models to keep the lights on for a little bit longer. ow.ly/kobW50POnb6 #NRCEnergyStorage #SciLit
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