Reference links
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- A Century of Innovation
- Canadian government research labs contributions
- AlphaGalileo
- European press centre for science, medicine and technology
- Association of Science Communicators
- An association of professional and impassioned science communicators in Quebec.
- Astrofiles
- A French site all about astronomy. Includes tips on how to buy a telescope, information about the solar system, famous astronomer biographies and interviews with professional astronomers. (In French)
- Canadian Association for Girls in Science
- If you are a girl interested in science, this is for you.
- Canadian Association of Physicists
- All about physics in Canada
- Canadian Biotechnologist 2.0
- A blog about Canadian biotechnology news and careers.
- Canadian Landscapes at Natural Resources Canada
- Wonderful photos of Canadian landscapes complete with scientific geological explanations.
- Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence
- Doorway to a treasure trove of Canada's latest research in Science and Technology
- Canadian Nuclear FAQ
- Everything you ever wanted to know about Canadian nuclear science and technology
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Educational Resources
- Fun and interesting learning materials about nuclear science for students and educators from grades 2 to 12.
- CurioCity
- A resource for high school students and their teachers on science topics.
- Deep River Science Academy
- Summer science camp for grades 10 - 12 students. Test-drive a scientific career in leading Canadian laboratories while earning school credits.
- Engineering and Technology History Wiki
- Created by the United Engineering Foundation, Society of Women Engineers, and other partner organisations
- Geological Survey of Canada
- Everything you ever wanted to know about Canadian Earth Sciences
- Ingenium
- Canadian science educational resources for teachers and students
- Innovation Canada
- Brochure-style website featuring research sponsored by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, an arms length federal funding body for research infrastructure.
- ISI Highly Cited Scientists
- Lists experts who have made fundamental contributions to the advancement of science and technology in recent decades. Search by name, institution, country or category.
- Journal of the History of Canadian Science
- Lists table of contents of journals only
- JUMP Math
- JUMP Math is a numeracy program that closes the gap for students who are currently being left behind in math, even as it raises attainment for students who are already doing well.
- Manning Awards for Innovation
- Largest private Canadian award for science and technology has latest info on Canadian innovators
- Mars Society
- Everything you always wanted to know about Mars, and how to get there.
- National Film Board of Canada Youth Science
- Go on a mission to solve a number of animated scientific puzzles
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
- American site all about inventors and inventions
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Canada's biggest funding agency for the sciences is a rich source of information
- Nobel Prize Archive
- Everything you'd ever want to know about the Nobel prizes
- Online Science Encyclopaedia by Astronomer David Darling
- Definitions and explanations for a variety of scientific terms and concepts
- PICS Climate Insights 101
- Three animated interactive courses developed by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions that explain the causes of climate change, how society can adapt, and options for mitigation.
- Royal Society of Canada
- Information about many of Canada's greatest intellectuals
- science.gc.ca
- Canadian government science links. A few biographies and features as well as a game.
- SciQuest e-Solutions for Science
- American corporate science information, good source for science news, funding, conferences and more.
- Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
- Jobs and other science resources for women (and men).
- The Chemical Institute of Canada
- Chemistry in Canada
- The Geological Society online library
- Data, resources, journals, books, and maps from The Geological Society
- Understanding Science
- University website in Berkley, CA with a ton of excellent resources for science teachers including science myth busting and much more.
- Virtual Library for the History of Science
- Australian collection of links to science biography and lots of other things
- Wikipedia
- A free, open, multilingual encyclopedia. Find out anything here.
- Wilderness Astronomy
- Canadian website all about star gazing in the wild, including the gear you need, the darkest parks in Canada, and more.