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We're the SWCC! We foster quality #scicomm & provide a community for science writers across #Canada. Become a member today!🔬✈️ Nominations: https://sciencewriters.ca/nominations-2025 Awards Shortlist: https://sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
Dr. Patel standing in front of her work displayed on the wall.
🌍 Explore more of Dr. Parshati's #SciArt: www.parshatipatel.com
Stay tuned for more incredible artists in this series! If you want to be featured, or know a SciArtist who would be a great fit, make sure to tag them in the comments or send us a DM!
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A canvas painting of an abstract earth in space with the colours of the land and water swirled together.
The various fluid art techniques allow her to capture the movement, complexity, and wonder of the universe, blending science and storytelling to spark curiosity in viewers of all ages.
Each piece is paired with a short explanation that connects the visual to the scientific concept behind it. (3/4)
A circle canvas painted to represent the planet neptune.
Dr. Patel standing with her art on a circular canvas painted to represent the planet Jupiter.
Introduced to art during her teenage years in India by her mother, a traditional Indian miniature artist, Parshati rediscovered her creative side through fluid art, resin, and mixed media. (2/4)
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A canvas painting of a chaotic nebula with black, purple, yellow and blue alld mixed together.
This week's SciArt 🎨🧬 Spotlight is Dr. Parshati Patel, an astrophysicist turned science communicator, author, astrophotographer, and emerging mixed media artist based in London, Ontario. (1/4)
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Medicine Wheel for the Planet was a finalist for the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards, described by one judge as “a generous gift … enriched by honouring both the richness of Indigenous knowledge systems and the unique perspectives of scientific inquiry.”
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Drawing on sacred stories, field observations, and her own journey, Dr. Grenz invites readers to learn through the teachings of the medicine wheel, guiding us to see beyond colonial narratives, embrace Indigenous worldviews, and move toward land reconciliation. (2/3)
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An orange graphic marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30. On the left is the cover of Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Toward Personal and Ecological Healing by Dr. Jennifer Grenz, featuring a circular medicine wheel with four coloured quadrants. A red circle on the cover says “National Bestseller.” On the right, there is a photo of Dr. Jennifer Grenz wearing a red garment, framed in a blue circle. Two illustrated feathers, one yellow and one white with black tips, appear above her photo. At the bottom, blue text boxes read: “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.” The SWCC logo is displayed underneath.
🧵Today is the #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation; a time to reflect, learn, and honour Indigenous knowledge and experiences.
To mark this day, SWCC is sharing a book recommendation: Medicine Wheel for the Planet by Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka’pamux ecologist and scholar (1/3)
September 21 kicks off Global Biotech Week, a week of celebrating science, innovation, and solutions. 🧬🌱💊
💡 Fun fact: Canada was the first country with a national Biotech week, starting in 2003!
👉Click the link to learn more: globalbiotechweek.ca/global-biote...
#GBW2025 #SciComm
Photo displaying the covers of the books and photos of the authors who won the SWCC 2024 Book Awards.
🎉📚 Congratulations to the SWCC 2024 Book Awards winners 🎉📚
We want to thank all publishers and authors for submitting a total of 62 (!) books, showing us again the diversity and abundance of Canadian Science Literature 📖
#SWCCBookAwards #SciComm #WinnersScienceBookAwards
Graphic titled "2024 Book Awards Winners Announced Sept 15" showing eight shortlisted science books in two categories. The General Category includes: “The Honey Trap” by Dana L. Church, “The Exclusion Effect” by Kirsty Duncan, “Medicine Wheel for the Planet” by Dr. Jennifer Grenz, and “Mind the Science” by Jonathan N. Stea. The Youth Category includes: “A Planet Is a Poem” by Amanda West Lewis, illustrated by Oliver Averill; “I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls” by Katherine Robbins, illustrated by Natasha Donovan; “How to Know a Crow” by Candace Savage, illustrated by Chelsea O'Byrne; and “I Am Wind: An Autobiography” by Rachel Poliquin, illustrated by Rachel Wada. The background is teal and grey, with book covers arranged in two neat rows.
🏅📚 The SWCC 2024 Book Awards winners will be announced soon! Keep your eyes open on September 15, when the winners will be shared on our website and all social media platforms 🏅📚
Who are your favourites?
sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#SWCCBookAwards #SciComm #ScienceBookAwards
Illustrated promotional graphic for the SWCC Board of Directors nominations. At the top, bold teal text reads: "Lead the future of science communication." Below it says, "Join the SWCC Board of Directors." The central illustration shows a diverse group of people seated in a circle, engaging in discussion. A person stands next to a whiteboard that reads "SWCC Board 2025–2027." At the bottom, a yellow banner with a red calendar icon announces: "Nominations open until AUG 27." The dark teal background includes science-themed icons. On the top right corner, there is an atom, an organic molecule and the DNA double helix. On the bottom left corner, there is a microscope, a chemistry flask, two gears, and the E = mc2 equation.
🚨 Just one week left! 🚨
Nominations for the SWCC Board close August 27 — now’s the time to step up or nominate someone who’s shaping the future of science communication in Canada.
Be part of the change. Be part of the conversation. 🧬🗣️
🔗 Link in bio
#SciComm #SWCC #ScienceWriters #Canada
Graphic featuring the "Book Awards 2024 Shortlist" with the highlighted title I Am Wind by Rachel Poliquin and Rachel Wada. The book cover shows dynamic, swirling natural elements with bold blue and orange tones and the subtitle “An Autobiography.” Circular portraits of the author and illustrator appear below and above the cover. A quote reads: “Moving seamlessly between science, history and myth, this book is an engrossing and unique look at an elemental force.” SWCC logo appears at the bottom.
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists!
📚 Rachel Poliquin writes about the wonders of nature & holds a PhD from UBC. Rachel Wada is a Vancouver-based illustrator; her debut The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden was an award finalist.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
Promotional graphic for the "Book Awards 2024 Shortlist" featuring Mind the Science by Dr. Jonathan N. Stea. The book cover is purple and depicts a diffuser emitting vapor shaped like a brain. Subtitle reads “Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry.” A circular portrait of Dr. Stea appears above the cover. A quote beside it reads: “This book provides hope and real information to those who have been misled by false marketing, or are simply curious about the relationship between science and mental health.” SWCC logo is at the bottom.
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist!
📚 Dr. Jonathan Stea is a clinical psychologist & UCalgary prof known for making psych science public. He’s a Scientific American contributor & won the 2022 Paterson Award.
More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#SciComm
Graphic announcing "Book Awards 2024 Shortlist" featuring the book Medicine Wheel for the Planet by Dr. Jennifer Grenz. The book cover includes a stylized Indigenous medicine wheel illustration with red, yellow, black, and white quadrants. A circular photo of Dr. Grenz wearing a red shawl appears at the bottom left. A featured quote reads: “This book circles toward an argument that we need more than a singular worldview to protect the planet and make the significant changes we are running out of time for.” SWCC logo at the bottom.
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards General finalist!
📚 Dr. Jennifer Grenz is a Nlaka’pamux Indigenous ecologist, UBC prof & founder of Greener This Side. She focuses on invasive species, land healing & science communication.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
Graphic announcing the 2024 SWCC Book Awards shortlist title How to Know a Crow: The Biography of a Brainy Bird by Candace Savage and Rachel Hudson. The illustrated book cover features a large crow perched on a tree branch overlooking a village. Circular portraits of the author and illustrator appear above the cover. A quote reads: 'As we follow baby crow Oki through the seasons of her life, we explore how crows see and sense the world.' SWCC logo is at the bottom.
Meet the 2024 #SWCCBookAwards Youth finalists!
📚 Candace Savage is an award-winning author based in Saskatoon. Rachel Hudson is a UK illustrator & author of 100 Endangered Species, inspired by fleeting moments in nature.
More info: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#sciencebooks #scicomm
Why join the SWCC Board?
✔️ Make a real impact
✔️ Expand your network
✔️ Grow personally + professionally
Nominations open until Aug 27 — don’t miss your chance to lead!
🔗 sciencewriters.ca/nominations-...
#SciCommCanada #LeadershipOpportunity #SciWri (2/2)
🧵Are you ready to shape the future of #SciComm in Canada?
SWCC is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors (2025–2027)! Whether you're a seasoned communicator or a fresh voice, your perspective matters. 🌟
🔗 Learn more: sciencewriters.ca/nominations-...
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The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2025 contest is only open for 2 more days!
Enter your best science reporting in multiple categories. Submissions open until Aug 1, 2025.
sjawards.aaas.org/entries-now-...
#KavliScienceJournalismAwards #sciencejournalism #sciencewriting
Promotional graphic from SWCC (Science Writers and Communicators of Canada) with a dark teal background, announcing its 2025 Annual General Meeting. At the top, bold white and mint-green text reads: “SWCC Annual General Meeting.” Below, icons and text highlight the event purpose: “Join us to:” followed by a yellow sparkle icon and “Reflect on the year’s achievements,” a red and gray voting icon with “Vote for our next Board of Directors,” and a red and white megaphone icon with “Get involved!” At the bottom left, a mint-green calendar and clock icon appears beside bold mint text: “16 Sept, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 pm EDT.” On the right, a circular image shows hands typing on a keyboard with a tablet displaying a virtual meeting. The image is surrounded by mint-green rings, with curved lines and faded dots decorating the background.
📅 Join us for SWCC’s 2025 AGM on Sept. 16, 5–6:30 p.m. ET! Reflect on the year, vote for our next Board of Directors & get involved—nominations now open! 7 director spots (2-year terms) are up for election. Step up & lead!
🔗 sciencewriters.ca/nominations-...
#SciComm #SWCC
Promotional graphic for the SWCC Book Awards 2024 Shortlist. Featured is the book The Honey Trap by Dana L. Church. The book cover is bright yellow with images of bees and the subtitle: “How the Good Intentions of Urban Beekeepers Risk Ecological Disaster.” To the right is a headshot of the author in a circular frame. Below the photo is a quote: "It's a wake-up call for humanity to embrace sustainable practices and protect these vital pollinators before it's too late." SWCC logo appears at the bottom.
Meet Dana L. Church, 2024 #SWCCBookAwards finalist (General Category)! 🐝 Her debut The Beekeepers explores the human–bumble bee connection. Based in Waterloo, she blends science + storytelling.
More: sciencewriters.ca/bookawards2024
#SciComm
Three smiling members of the SWCC Book Awards Committee stand indoors in front of a brick wall, each holding a bundle of Canadian science books tied with ribbon. A sign above reads “Book Awards at the 2025 Conference” next to the SWCC logo.
That’s a wrap on #SWCC2025!
Thanks to everyone who visited the SWCC Book Awards booth, chatted with us, and checked out this year’s Canadian science books 📚
Congrats to our book bundle giveaway winners! 🎉
#SWCCBookAwards #SciComm
AI for Good: Thoughtful q's and discussions around ethical AI and critical thinking around how to use it and deepfake technology for good. While we hear a lot about the threats, there are also opportunities!
Presenters: Azfar Adib, Kim Taylor
Moderator: Lucas Kavanagh
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Accessibility and accommodation is a process, not a goal post. Dr. Tam Pham shed light on how consistent community dialogue can advance accessibility and supports the engagement of persons with disabilities in both our communications efforts and scientific processes.
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This afternoon, the @triumflab.bsky.social comms team shared how they reimagined and relaunched their website. In the world of AI, bots, and diverse user experiences and demands, redesigning web sites is a whole new ballgame!
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Congratulations to all the presenters in the SSHRC Storytellers Showcase.
🎉 Special shoutout to this year’s Final Five:
Sarah Abouali
Maddie Brockbank
Mélanie Letendre Jauniaux
Mike Taylor
Jaweria Qaiser
We were honoured to feature the showcase at #SWCC2025!
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His solution? An AI-powered platform integrated with ORCiD, to generate tailored digital newsletters and podcasts.
Stay tuned for more updates and the SSHRC Storytellers Winners. 3/3
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sharing of ideas among the audience.
Western University’s @jamesshelley.com addresses a critical challenge for universities and other research institutions: the lack of dedicated communication support for departments and research centres. 2/3
We kicked off Day 2 of #SWCC2025 with 2 amazing sessions:
Wren Bruce wove nautical themes (and puns) into sharing her experience in science communications as a geoscientist. Her practical guidelines for making science meaningful and accessible sparked a lively discussion and 1/3
Day 2 of #SWCC2025 is underway! 🎉
We’ve got a full slate of great presentations ahead, including the SSHRC Storytellers Final Competition. Winners will be announced at lunch! 🏆
📚 Don’t forget to stop by the book awards table for 4 more giveaways today!
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Johanne Provençal shared the @crdcn.bsky.social approach to creating “research-policy snapshots” which sparked a collaborative discussion on how science communicators and journalists can collaborate and strengthen science communication.
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