Silent Spring (1962), widely considered to be one of the most influential books of the 20th century, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It is believed that Carson’s work initiated the genre of publications describing new scientific knowledge on threats to the environment and largely conditioned the global attention to environmental issues. Carson’s work shows the […]
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Participation in the 2012 Coastal Zone Canada Conference in June 2012
Suzuette Soomai and Peter Wells participated in the 2012 Coastal Zone Canada Conference in Rimouski, Quebec, June 9-14, 2012 and presented a paper “Advancing effective integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM): Recognizing the critical role of marine information use and influence”.
Participation in the Canada Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Conference in May 2012
Suzuette Soomai participated in the Canada Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Conference in May 22 – 25, 2012 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia and presented a poster “Marine information and policy-making processes: Tracing information pathways”.
Participation in the Global Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security in May 2012
Elizabeth De Santo presented a poster at the Global Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security in Boston, 22-23 May, 2012: “Understanding the influence of marine environmental information on policy-making in a changing climate.” Global Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security in Boston, 22-23 May 2012
Student Writing Award
Suzuette Soomai received the Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) 2012 Graduate Student Writing Prize for a paper entitled “The Use and Influence of Scientific Information in Environmental Policy Making: Lessons Learned from Nova Scotia”. The paper will be published in the upcoming edition of the NSIS Proceedings. Pictured at left is Suzuette receiving […]
Participation in the Planet Under Pressure Conference in March 2012
The EIUI participated in the Planet Under Pressure Conference, 26-29 March 2012, London, UK. This conference is a precursor meeting to the upcoming 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Suzuette Soomai presented a poster: Understanding the interaction between marine information production and policy-making processes.“
Participation in the International Studies Association Annual Conference in April 2012
Elizabeth De Santo will present two papers at the upcoming International Studies Association Annual Conference in San Diego, 1-4 April, 2012: (1) “Towards an understanding of the role of marine environmental information in policy-making addressing crises in ocean health” and (2) “Linking biology, technology and society: the need for and difficulty of an interdisciplinary approach to scenario-building.”
Award for Exceptional Interdisciplinary Endeavour in Scholarly Research
Bertrum MacDonald was presented with the Award for Exceptional Interdisciplinary Endeavour in Scholarly Research. The award was presented at the annual Faculty of Management retreat and award ceremony which was held on November 10, 2011. Outstanding contributions by faculty and staff were recognized at the event. Pictured at left is Bertrum MacDonald receiving the award from […]
Completion of the Study to Determine Awareness and Use of the State of the Gulf of Maine Report
In June 2011, the EIUI research initiative, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, completed a study to determine the awareness and use of the State of the Gulf of Maine Report: The State of the Gulf of Maine Report: An Initial Study on Awareness Use and Influence. The Report was released by […]
Participation in the 9th Bay of Fundy Science Workhop in September 2011
The EIUI research team partcipated at the 9th Bay of Fundy Science Workshop, September 27 – 30, 2011 in Saint John, NB. Suzuette Soomai presented the results of two recently concluded case studies: “Measuring Awareness, Use and Influence of Marine Environmental Information – Results of Two Case Studies from Coastal Nova Scotia and the Gulf of […]