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Get Science Right

Posted by Stephanie Rogers on September 22, 2015 in News

With a federal election just around the corner, a growing number of Canadians are calling for major changes in the governmentā€™s approach to science and scientists.Ā  From cutbacks in research funding to the muzzling of government scientists, from library closures to the erosion of environmental protections, many argue that evidence-based decision-making, and even science itself, are under attack.

To explore these issues, the DFA has joined forces with the Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)Ā  for aĀ  town hall meeting onĀ Tuesday, September 29Ā entitled ā€œGet Science Rightā€.Ā Ā  The event, which will take place atĀ 7 p.m. at the new Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road, is part of a national campaign by CAUT to raise awareness about science policy.

The event will kick off with a panel discussion, moderated by University of Kingā€™s College science historian Ian Stewart, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. The panelists are:

  • Katie Gibbs, Executive Director, Evidence for Democracy. Lead organizer of the ā€œDeath of Evidenceā€ march
  • Thomas Duck, pilipiliĀž»­ atmospheric scientist. Featured in CBCĀ Fifth Estateā€™s ā€œSilence of the Labsā€
  • Britt Hall, University of Regina biologist and Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) advocate
  • Peter Wells, retired Environment Canada marine scientist and adjunct professor, pilipiliĀž»­

The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge. Ā 

There is a car traveling from Dal-Faculty of Agriculture. We will meet at 5:30pm in front of Cumming Hall. Let Kathleen Kevany know if you plan to attend and would like a ride.