The Nova Scotian Institute of Science: 1862 – 2012
We invite you to join us as the Society celebrates 150 years of presenting science to Nova Scotians.
Please browse our brochure for the Institute’s 150th anniversary events and public lectures for 2011–2012. All talks are free and presented at a level for everyone wanting to know more about science in Nova Scotia.

**Notices**
Symphony Nova Scotia will highlight our NSIS 150th anniversary as part of their special performances of Franz Joseph Haydn’s Creation on October 6th and 7th in Halifax.
The latest issue of the Proceedings, PNSIS 46(2) is now available. NSIS has also recently published the book entitled Birds of Brier Island by Eric Mills and Lance Laviolette, a perfect gift for the birdwatcher in your life.

Who we are
The Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) is a membership organization which represents and promotes science to Nova Scotians. We invite anyone interested in science to become a member of the Institute.
What we do
  • present a monthly series of free public talks on science topics and issues.
  • publish a scholarly publication entitled: Proceedings of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science.
  • sponsor an annual science writing competition for university students.
  • support and provide prizes for regional school science fairs.
  • provide a mentorship program for university science students.
  • meet on a monthly basis.
  • maintain a library of journals from scientific societies around the world.
 
 
 
For further information, please contact the NSIS President, Michelle Paon, at the Institute's email address: nsis@chebucto.ns.ca.


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