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Science and Technology sub-headings: Industry; Education; Environment
Canadian Federation of
Biological Societies
The Federation aims to promote 'the acquisition,
the dissemination and encourage the utilization of knowledge in the biomedical/Life
Sciences...' Its web-site has been established 'to communicate issues of
importance to the biological/life science community as they arise and to
receive input from its members. The web also includes a newsletter to aid
in the dissemination of information related to science policy subjects
under consideration, programs of upcoming meetings, government appointments
of interest to the Research Community, new sources of research funds, timing,
location and themes of future scientific meetings of CFBS and its Societies.
Other materials are included when appropriate.'
http://www.cfbs.org/
Canadian Patents
Database
The patents database of the Canadian Intellectual
Property Office provides access to more than 1,500,000 patent documents,
including descriptions and images over 75 years.
http://patents1.ic.gc.ca/intro-e.html
National Research
Council Canada
Canada's
Government agency that supports scientific and technological research
and development. The website has information gateways for business,
researchers, students and teachers, the media, and hte public as
well as for NRC employees.
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/
Natural Sciences
and Engineering Research Council of Canada
The NSERC is
a research funding body for the natural sciences and engineering, including
mathematics and technology. The website includes information on curent
programs, and how to make an application. The "Find a Canadian expert"
database holds details on awards made over the past 10 years. The "PromoScience"
funding program, supports activities that encourage young people to become
interested in science and technology.
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/
Ontario Science
Centre
Museum and exhibition
centre, with a focus on education and young people.
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
Royal Society of
Canada
The national
academy for promoting learning and research in the humanities and sciences.
The website contains information on current members, activities, and publications.
The Proceedings of the Royal Society are published online from 2001 onwards.
http://www.rsc.ca/
science.ca
Educational
website aimed at schools. Information is presented regarding Canadian scientists
and their achievements.
http://www.science.ca/
Science World
Museum and exhibition
centre, based in British Columbia.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/
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