Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA)

Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Scientists and Innovators in the Schools (SITS): Sharing the excitement of science with Nova Scotia youth!

The Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) is a charitable science promotion organization which coordinates outreach programs for students in grades primary to twelve Since 1989, Scientists and Innovators in the Schools (SITS) has been promoting science and technology literacy among Nova Scotia’s students by building and nurturing relationships between the education and the science, technology,

engineering, and mathematics communities in the province. We recognize that the development of essential skills, such as inquiry, problem solving, reasoning and decision-making, depends heavily on the abilities, attitudes and knowledge gained through science education.

There is ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the 3rd Biennial ASLA Science Contest for Students, happening April 21, 2026!✔️ ...
03/03/2026

There is ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the 3rd Biennial ASLA Science Contest for Students, happening April 21, 2026!

✔️ Open to Grades 7–9
✔️ Curriculum-aligned, multiple-choice questions designed by university professors & scientists
✔️ 100% free

Students tackle fun, challenging questions based on the previous grade’s science curriculum, build confidence, and see that university-level thinking is within reach

💡 The highest-scoring students will be recognized at an award ceremony at Dalhousie University with a certificate of achievement, which students can be proud of and carry forward into their academic futures.

HOW IT WORKS:
🖥️ Register your class
📬 Contests are mailed to schools
📝 Written during class time
📬 Completed contests are mailed back for grading
🏆 Highest-scoring students + families invited to Dalhousie University for an award ceremony

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScFXVJ0oPU.../viewform...

Please email us if you have any questions: [email protected]

Let’s inspire the next generation of scientists! 🔬🌟

Registration is now open for the 3rd Biennial ASLA Science Contest for Students, happening April 21, 2026!✔️ Open to Gra...
02/03/2026

Registration is now open for the 3rd Biennial ASLA Science Contest for Students, happening April 21, 2026!

✔️ Open to Grades 7–9
✔️ 100% free
✔️ Curriculum-aligned, multiple-choice questions designed by university professors & scientists

Students tackle fun, challenging questions based on the previous grade’s science curriculum, build confidence, and see that university-level thinking is within reach

💡 The highest-scoring students will be recognized at an award ceremony at Dalhousie University with a certificate of achievement, which students can be proud of and carry forward into their academic futures.

🖥️ Register your class
📬 Contests are mailed to schools
📝 Written during class time on April 21, 2026
📬 Completed contests are mailed back for grading
🏆 Highest-scoring students + families invited to Dalhousie University for an award ceremony

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXVJ0oPUaGjRclrwY323DPWDfOCzZ17bCg7SWG49FhRCfCw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117585222747975608118

Please email us if you have any questions: 📧 [email protected]

Let’s inspire the next generation of scientists! 🔬🌟

The fourth Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Conference for Science Teachers offered four exciting labs for scie...
01/15/2026

The fourth Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Conference for Science Teachers offered four exciting labs for science teachers!

The full-day conference invited science teachers from across Nova Scotia to Dalhousie University where they participated in curriculum-related, hands-on labs, facilitated by Dalhousie scientists. The goal of the conference was to transfer practical, classroom-ready science content and techniques directly to teachers, strengthening science education at the grassroots level!

✅All aspects of the event were free of charge for teachers. ✅

The labs:
🔥Understanding and identifying mineral and crystal properties (Instructor: Dr. James Brenan with PhD student Peteris Rozenbaks)
🌿 Meet your neighbours: Plants in and around the schoolyard (Instructor: Prof. Lara Gibson)
🧬 Exploring DNA from fruit (Instructors: postdoc James Kho and PhD student Tiara Mulder)
🐟 Ocean School: Exploring the ocean through immersive multimedia (Instructor: Dr. Boris Worm)

Halifax Sci-Tech Expo Chief Judge Julia Sarty also provided a lunchtime information session on “Making Science Fairs Work for You”.

Huge thank you to the teachers who attended, lab hosts, volunteers, board members, funders, and conference organizers!

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Calling all Science Teachers! 🌿📖🔬Join us on November 22nd for a FREE one-day conference where you will learn hands-on sc...
09/23/2025

Calling all Science Teachers! 🌿📖🔬Join us on November 22nd for a FREE one-day conference where you will learn hands-on science activities to use in your classroom.

Due to the Dalhousie University labour disruption, the Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Conference for Science Teachers event was rescheduled from August 22nd 2025 to November 22nd 2025.

Register through the below link, or link in bio! Space is limited, so act fast!
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5seitYnVrZpU4FLgrt_grDWUJz8Ab5qqZqrr0uVPkOdM_xQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117585222747975608118

To learn more, visit our website atlanticsciencelinks.ca, or email us at [email protected]

EVENT DETAILS:
💡Event: ASLA’s Conference for Science Teachers. A day of hands-on labs, presenting activities and concepts to bring back to your classroom.
💡Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
💡Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch and tea/coffee included).
💡Location: Dalhousie University (Life Sciences Center, Room 5055, Dalhousie University, 6287 Alumni Crescent, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2)
💡Cost: completely free of cost. Funding provided by Dalhousie University Faculty of Science and Engineers Nova Scotia
💡Target Audience: Science teachers (especially relevant to grades 7-9 Nova Scotia science curriculum, but all teachers are welcome).
💡Topics will include:
- Peeling Back the Code: Exploring DNA from a Fruit
- Meet your Neighbours: Plants in and Around the Schoolyard
- Ocean School: Explore the Ocean through Immersive Multimedia
- Minerals and Crystal Structures

The day will also include an info session on making science fairs work for you, from Halifax Science-Tech Expo (HSTE) Chief Judge, Julia Sarty.

We hope to see you this November for an exciting day of hands-on labs and collaboration!

Unfortunately, The ASLA Conference for Science Teachers must be rescheduled, due to the impending Dalhousie University F...
08/19/2025

Unfortunately, The ASLA Conference for Science Teachers must be rescheduled, due to the impending Dalhousie University Faculty Association lockout. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We hope that you can join us on the new date: Saturday, November 22nd!

Visit our website (link in bio, or scan image) for more information or to register!

Registration is open for the Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Conference for Science Teachers! If you have yet ...
06/02/2025

Registration is open for the Atlantic Science Links Association (ASLA) Conference for Science Teachers!

If you have yet to save your spot, make sure to act fast! Space is limited. Remember that participation is completely free of charge!

Event: ASLA’s Conference for Science Teachers
Date: Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch and tea/ coffee included).
Location: Dalhousie University, Halifax
Cost: Free!
Target Audience: Science teachers (especially relevant to grades 7-9 Nova Scotia science curriculum, but all teachers are welcome).

Topics will include:
· Peeling Back the Code: Exploring DNA from a Fruit
· Meet your Neighbours: Plants in and Around the Schoolyard
· Ocean School: An Immersive Resource for Science Education
· Identifying Rocks and Minerals

The day will also include an info session on making science fairs work for you, from Halifax Science-Tech Expo (HSTE) Chief Judge, Julia Sarty.

To register, scan the QR code above, follow the link in our bio, or email us at [email protected]

Please share this free opportunity with any science teachers that may be interested in attending!

Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at Dalhousie University, for ASLA's fourth Conference for Science Teachers! 🌿📖💡🧬🔬🐟...
04/14/2025

Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at Dalhousie University, for ASLA's fourth Conference for Science Teachers! 🌿📖💡🧬🔬🐟

From 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch and tea included), participate in a day of hands-on labs, and learn new science concepts and activities to bring back to your classroom!

Content is relevant to grade 7 – 9 Nova Scotia science curriculum, but any interested teachers are encouraged to attend.

Topics include: Identifying Rocks and Minerals, Exploring DNA from Fruit, Plants in and around the Schoolyard, and Ocean School: an Immersive Resource for Science Education.

The day will also include an info session about making science fairs work for you, from Halifax Science-Tech Expo (HSTE) Chief Judge, Julia Sarty.

The event is completely free of charge!
Funding generously provided by Dalhousie University Faculty of Science, and Engineers Nova Scotia.

To register, please scan the QR code above, or click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5seitYnVrZpU4FLgrt_grDWUJz8Ab5qqZqrr0uVPkOdM_xQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Act fast! Space is limited.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to DM us, or email [email protected].

Don't miss out! Tonight is the STEM Q&A Seminar for self-identifying girls in high school. Are you interested in enterin...
04/08/2025

Don't miss out! Tonight is the STEM Q&A Seminar for self-identifying girls in high school.

Are you interested in entering a STEM field after high school? Join us this evening to learn about STEM pathways and gain valuable tips from mentors in academia and industry.

Scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio to sign up.

If you have already signed up, remember to monitor your inbox for the Zoom link today!

Are you a self-identifying girl in grades 10-12? Are you interested in STEM, or looking for tips on how to enter a STEM ...
02/11/2025

Are you a self-identifying girl in grades 10-12? Are you interested in STEM, or looking for tips on how to enter a STEM field? Attend our Q&A seminar!

Date: April 8th, 2025
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Register Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd19Ckv7wvMOoJy3G5PPEj-dY_jFSFvFghrFBjtR3tIevd0PA/viewform?usp=sharing

We are encouraging self-identifying girls in grades 10-12 from around Nova Scotia to get involved. The event will be held virtually via Zoom to allow students from rural and remote areas to participate without the boundary of traveling to Halifax. If you know any students who are interested in science (or who you think should consider a STEM field), please encourage them to sign up and submit a question through our online registration form. We would like to see this event reach as many students as possible, so please feel free to forward this message and the attached flyer to any teachers, students, parents, or community members that may be interested!

If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected], or visit our website for more information (www.atlanticsciencelinks.ca)

Calling all Science Teachers in the Tri-County Area!By popular demand, Atlantic Science Links Association is taking our ...
11/27/2024

Calling all Science Teachers in the Tri-County Area!

By popular demand, Atlantic Science Links Association is taking our hands-on STEM Workshop on the road! Halifax is a long drive for many of our rural teachers, so we are bringing our event to you!

Join us in Yarmouth (venue TBD), on a Saturday in January 2025 (date TBD) for an engaging one-day STEM Workshop. During the event, teachers will take part in interactive, hands-on sessions, exploring activities and experiments that can be easily adapted for their students.

All materials will align with the Nova Scotia science curriculum, covering topics including Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

And the best part is, it’s 100% free of charge.
For more information or to RSVP,
Email [email protected] by December 15th

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Halifax, NS
B3H4R2

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