Science and Environment (Halifax)

Science and Environment Sites:

Halifax Planetarium Halifax Planetarium: Located in Dalhousie's physics building. Shows space exploration, creation of the universe, life of stars, recognizing constellations, and prominent constellations and planets. (Science and Environment) http://halifax.rasc.ca/hp/ Halifax Field Naturalists Halifax Field Naturalists: Works to encourage a greater appreciation of the province's natural history. Information on field trips and meetings, a quarterly newsletter and links to other naturalist groups. (Science and Environment) http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/FieldNaturalists/fieldnat.html Ecology Action Centre Ecology Action Centre: Environmental activists. Includes brief information about resources available, registration form, contact details, and links to committee web pages. (Science and Environment) http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/EAC/index.htm Medical Computing and Media Services Medical Computing and Media Services: Provides media, audiovisuals, and computer imaging technology to the Medical School community. Computing, imaging, graphics, instructional support, multi-media, video conferencing and web design. (Science and Environment) http://www.mcms.dal.ca/ The Discovery Centre The Discovery Centre: A non-profit organization fostering interest in science and technology. Features "what's new", a virtual science tour and "ask a scientist". (Science and Environment) http://www.discoverycentre.ns.ca/ Figs.ca Figs.ca: A scientific, medical and biological illustrator providing media services for Nova Scotia scientists. Lists services, rates and contact information. (Science and Environment) http://www.figs.ca/ The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Centre The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Centre: Meetings, schedule of events, downloadable brochure, bi-monthly newsletter, and membership information. (Science and Environment) http://halifax.rasc.ca/ Friends of Point Pleasant Park Friends of Point Pleasant Park: A group of concerned citizens. Features a history of the park, restoration information, and an argument against the claims that there was an infestation of brown spruce longhorn beetle in the park in 2000. (Science and Environment) http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/FPPP/ Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax: Research in the neurosciences, cardiovascular, infectious disease, cancer cell biology, transplantation immunology, molecular genetics and population health. (Science and Environment) http://www.medicine.dal.ca/ Aquatron Laboratories Aquatron Laboratories: Gives scientists experimental options such as holding large sea animals or large populations and manipulation of their environment. A detailed description of the facility and its staff. (Science and Environment) http://www.dal.ca/~aquatron/index.html Burke-Gaffney Observatory Burke-Gaffney Observatory: A 41cm Cassegrain reflecting telescope used for teaching, public tours, and research projects including a search for extra-galactic supernovae. Site has astronomical tables and charts and information on tours. (Science and Environment) http://apwww.stmarys.ca/bgo/ Science Fair Projects Ideas Science Fair Projects Ideas: A resource center for science fair projects and ideas including astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography, physics, chemistry and remote sensing. (Science and Environment) http://www.science-fair-projects-ideas.net