Our guests help explain #scicomm to the masses AND how #civictech is solving complex problems in the problems in communities and government alike.
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Major change in the #construction industry is coming. How is #technology evolving to support #energy #efficiency policies from #government in #BritishColumbia?
For all the details, join @jennalmcneil,@opengb, and guests at today's @CivicTechYVR event. meetup.com/Civic-Tech-Vancou…
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Science Slam Canada (@scislamCA) is BACK with a virtual national event collaboration with @SWC_Can on Jul 14, and we're looking for speakers! If you've got science to share, apply to speak by Jul 5 (see link for details). Stay tuned for ticket info! 🤓🧪docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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This morning, the Prime Minister talked about the Canadian Digital Service (digital.canada.ca) in his presser; and this afternoon, Premier Ford gave a shout out to the Ontario Digital Service (ontario.ca/digital).
I hereby declare June 18th Digital Government Day! 🙌
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Drop into our virtual Open House next Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.! We'll be there to share Fellowship projects and answer any questions you have about #code4ca. RSVP today! 👋
eventbrite.ca/e/code-for-can…
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Thanks to @MarisaBernzz for your tonight civic101 presentation
~ Civic Tech Tuesday!
@CivicTechTO
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The Toronto Science Policy Network (@TOSciPolicyNet) is conducting a survey on the impact of #Covid_19 on graduate students in Canada. If you're a grad student, share your thoughts! Survey closes on May 31. #PhDLife #CdnSci docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Thx @gordonjdruby for the opportunity to join your new @SciCommCivTech #podcast. Check out our brief chat about current & past #STEM communication, @LetsTalkScience efforts during #Covid_19 & more. Great host! buzzsprout.com/988006/385471…
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Visit our blog for Natalie Workewych's latest story on how past pandemics can prepare us for the future!
sciencewriters.ca/swcc-blog/…
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Is cellular agriculture the future of what we eat? Is it good or bad? Does it taste like real food? And... well what is it?
Tomorrow we explore the food labs with a pint on your couch. 🥬 🛋️
#CouchofScience20 live on 🔴 youtube.com/watch?v=7dgBfgdO…
or 🔵 facebook.com/pintofscienceBE…
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With new followers and new hats, it's time for a new intro!
💧 Started in #Hydrogeology + #WaterPolicy
💧 Currently teach at @bcit + @SFU, advise ventures though @climatecsi, and consult on water + sustainability
💧 Love all things water: systems, innovation, and even puddles
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(1/2) Why does it take so long to produce a vaccine? BBC The Inquiry podcast walks thru the stages & why expediting the process = landing a person on Mars. It’s a global effort! Check out the podcast episode link below. #covid19 #covid19vaccine #bbcworld #bbcpodcast #sketchnote
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Possibly my all-time favourite government document is the Blueprint 2020 Internal Red Tape Reduction Report. Our latest @yowcivictech volunteer project put it online for your reading enjoyment! internal-red-tape-reduction-… #GCdigital #cdnfoi
ALT An excerpt from the report saying, "Internal red tape is much more than just the rules; it encompasses the behaviour around the rules. It manifests itself in difficulty getting clear instructions, with siloed information, experiencing poor client service and, ultimately, process overload."
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We are hiring a summer Research Assistant! Are you a student in Canada interesting in misinformation and science policy? Come join our team! We are accepting applications until May 25th.
evidencefordemocracy.ca/en/c…
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It's happening today! Let's Talk Science President & Founder @BMSchmidt is talking about the unique learning challenges that face Canadian youth, their families and educators, and how to bring #STEM learning home at 8pm EST tonight. You can still register: bit.ly/36gGrLs
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A quick visual guide to risk assessment, based off some of the fantastic research summaries created by @mugecevik @firefoxx66 and @ErinBromage
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ALT Graphic saying covid-19 exposure risk = viral dose x time
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Local governments are playing a key role in responding to the #coronavirus. @WhatWorksCities has created a regularly updated list of tools, resources and policy decisions that can offer helpful insights to city leaders and staff.
medium.com/@WhatWorksCities/…
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"Now is the time to make virtual civic engagement a part of the fabric of civic life in cities."
@hrgilman writes on how cities have the opportunity to build a "more vibrant and inclusive digital democracy" at the local level.
nextcity.org/daily/entry/fro…
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Let's Talk Science President & Founder @BMSchmidt is talking about the unique learning challenges that face Canadian youth, their families and educators, as well as how to bring #STEM learning home tomorrow at 8pm EST for this great webinar: bit.ly/36gGrLs