CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR ABSTRACT PROCESS – NEW
DEADLINE MAY 31
OBJECTIVE
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the largest
multi-professional union in Canada, is seeking submissions of abstracts
for the forthcoming Public Science in Canada | Strengthening Science
to Protect Canadians Symposium.
Writers from academia, government and civil society
are invited to submit an abstract on one of the Symposium themes: "Food
and Drugs"; "Water and the Environment"; and, "Energy
and Natural Resources" with a focus on one of the following
streams. Selected papers will be allocated to one of these streams
for delivery in parallel panels.
1. “The Relevance of Public
Science”
This panel will explore the relevance of public science for Canadians through
case study examples on Energy, Natural Resources, Food, Drugs, Water and
the Environment. Discussions will address broad-based lessons learned on
how science, policy and decision-making come together to serve Canadians.
2. “Building Support for Public Science in
Canada: Building Stronger Science-Policy Links”
This panel will bring policy-makers, scientists and industry and non-profit
experts together to discuss ways to improve the connections between science
and policy. Elements needed to build support for public science in Canada
will be discussed. Presenters will address broad-based lessons across sectors
and issue areas.
3. “Media and Science in
Canada: Improving the Profile of Public Science”
This panel will explore the relationship between media and science in Canada.
Discussions will deal with challenges and opportunities to improve the
profile of public science. Presenters will address lessons learned and
provide recommendations for scientists, policy-makers, members of the media
or the public at large regarding improving the profile of public science.
ABSTRACTS
Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts by May 31,
2007. Abstracts (prepared in English or French) should be limited
to approximately 200-300 words and should include a short title, paper
abstract as well as the names of all authors and their affiliations.
Abstracts should be sent electronically to: science2007@pipsc.ca
Please submit documents in Word or PDF formats.
Electronic submissions should have the Subject line Science
2007 Abstract and should be addressed to:
Public
Science Symposium Program Committee
Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance
by June 15, 2007.
FINAL PAPER DETAILS
The final papers should not exceed 10,000 words in length at 12 point Times
New Roman Font.
Papers must be received by July 25, 2007 for
review by the Program Committee.
Selected authors will be invited to present their
papers in the language submitted during the Public Science
in Canada | Strengthening Science to Protect Canadians Symposium.
Authors will be allocated a 15 minute presentation as part of
a panel of discussants on a theme similar to that addressed by
their paper. Final papers will also be compiled and provided
to all attendees along with the final Symposium report.
All presenters must register & pay at a reduced
registration fee of CDN $450 + GST = CDN $477.
EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIPS
A limited number of tables will be available as part of an exposition of
products and services during the Symposium. If your company, department,
faculty or organization is interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor,
please email Ryan Carroll at ryan.carroll@thewillowgroup.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact science2007@pipsc.ca
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