Media Advisory/REMINDER: Government of Canada to Announce Winner of Science Promotion Group Award During Science Odyssey Event


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 12, 2016) - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce the winner of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Group Award for Science Promotion, which will occur at a Science Odyssey celebration.

Just prior to the announcement, Minister Duncan will celebrate the work of science promoters who will invite attendees - including school children - to interact with their exhibits.

Media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

Date: May 12, 2016
Time: Science Exhibits Open-11:00 a.m. (ET)
Media Arrival (latest)-12:00 p.m.
Announcement-12:15 p.m.
Location: Room 200
Sir John A. Macdonald Building
144 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario

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Contact Information:

Veronique Perron
Press Secretary, Minister of Science
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-2858
veronique.perron@canada.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca

Martin Leroux
Media and Public Affairs Officer
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
613-943-7618
media@nserc-crsng.gc.ca