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Promoting science in Nova Scotia since 1862, the NSIS provides a meeting place for scientists and those interested in science.
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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 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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...
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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!
February 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
HAPPENING MONDAY!
✨ 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 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
✨ 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 11, 2026 at 10:59 PM
✨ 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!
December 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out to see our final lecture of 2025! 🎉
See you next year for our January lecture! 🤩
December 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
‼️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 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
HAPPENING TONIGHT AT 7:30!!
✨ 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.
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
✨ 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.
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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!
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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!
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
HAPPENING TONIGHT ONLINE AND IN-PERSON AT CBU!!
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!
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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!
October 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM