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 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.

New!! NSIS has 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.
Next Meeting:    
Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location:  Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St., Halifax
Speaker: Dr. Grant Wach
Department of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University
Title:  Burning Rocks: The History of the Petroleum Industry in Canada & the Maritimes

Due to the overwhelming number of audience members at the November 2011 Shubenacadie Canal talk, NSIS has invited speaker Cameron Ells (P. Eng.), Chair of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, to give a repeat presentation on February 20, 2012, 7:30 pm, at the Museum of Natural History.
 
 
 
For further information, please contact the NSIS President, John Rutherford, at the Institute's email address: nsis@chebucto.ns.ca.


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