Why aren't people wearing masks? A behavioural psychologist explains why Canadians still aren't willing to wear masks even when multiple viruses are causing children to be hospitalized at unprecedented rates ( theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the-d… ). H/T: SunshinyDays 🧵1/

Oh yes he does 😊. Laurentian Science Communication 2014 graduate!!! Super proud 🥲

Brave women out on the streets of Kabul today following Talibans BAN on female education. “They closed the schools, the world remained silent. They closed our universities. Silence. Now our educational courses?. What are we supposed to do? Kill ourselves?”

Think the pandemic's over? Guess again: Year-end figures show there were more #COVID19 deaths in 2022 than in 2021 or 2020, by Bartley Kives cbc.ca/news/canada/ma… via @cbcnews

Today marks the first nationally recognized Ribbon Skirt Day! #NationalRibbonSkirtDay #Indigenous #FNIM

Are you interested in pursuing graduate studies in #SciComm and wondering if our program co-delivered by Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne & Science North & Dynamic Earth aligns with your professional goals? Join us on Tuesday January 17th at 6pm EST for a virtual open house! Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/graduate-stu…

Do you have a friend who loves sharing science and wants to dive deeper into the theory and practice of #SciComm in 2023? Send this link their way! We'll walk through Laurentian Science Communication's structure, experiential learning opportunities, and application pathway. Questions are welcome!

With classes at a building shaped like a giant snowflake (@sciencenorth) and also at a research centre called Living with Lakes, of course we’re going to encourage students to enjoy the Ramsey Lake Skate Path that stretches across the lake between classes!

Whether you like them or not, or agree with their politics: Chrystia Freeland was a Rhodes Scholar and went to Harvard and Oxford. Anita Anand has four degrees, is a lawyer and was a prof at UofT. Imagine posting this and thinking its a good idea.

One month until the very first book in 'Contemporary Issues in Science Communication' is published, and I'm delighted that it will be 'Queering Science Communication: Representations, Theory, and Practice' edited by the wonderful @lindyorthia & @_tiamaree 1/5

Join us for Northern MedTalks, a fast-paced speakers event featuring 10 presentations by Northern Ontario healthcare providers! Hosted by Science North, Laurentian Science Communication, and Eastlink. April 27, 7pm-9pm. Learn more and reserve your free ticket: sciencenorth.ca/medtalks

Not in Hamilton but want to hear Anthony Morgan describe his journey to The Nature of Things? We've got you covered! Register free for a livestream: bit.ly/anthonymorgans… ScienceUpFirst | LaScienced'Abord Science for Everyone Dr. Chantal Barriault Laurentian Science Communication Alice Fleerackers ComSciConCAN

Check out this new #scicomm resource! Myself and my colleague Michelle Reid contributed a pretty cool chapter 📖 🤓.

Go Victoria!! 🤩🎤

Canada's forced assimilation schools abused thousands of Indigenous children and tried to strip them of their culture. Indigenous journalist Connie Walker tells AJ+ about her family's survival, highlighted in her Pulitzer-winning podcast "Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's."

Congratulations to our class of 2023!

Thinking about pursuing graduate studies in Science Communication? Join us for Fall 2024 at @laurentianu and @sciencenorth for a Master’s Degree or Graduate Diploma! Learn more about our interdisciplinary, hands-on, collaborative program: ScienceCommunication.ca

Mark your calendars, Laurentian University - Université Laurentienne graduate students! To help you prepare to share your research at events like #LUResearchWeek2024, we're offering training on how to develop informative, engaging, and accessible research presentations. Register here: forms.gle/7aW6VjfGryPsek…