http://www.scienceadvice.ca Periodic audiocasts from the Council of Canadian Academies, providing science advice in the public interest. editors@scienceadvice.ca (The Council) en-ca Fri, 24 May 2013 01:09:37 GMT AudioAcrobat RSS Feeder 1.25 Science 1440 http://thecouncil.audioacrobat.com/albumart/1001.1369357777.jpg http://www.scienceadvice.ca Council of Canadian Academies Periodic audiocasts from the Council of Canadian Academies, providing science advice in the public interest. Science advice in the public interest no Council of Canadian Academies editors@scienceadvice.ca 5354f488-ae02-6134-860c-ff739d471dfc Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:39:32 GMT 00:11:35 Council of Canadian Academies Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada requested the Council of Canadian Academies conduct an in-depth assessment to answer the question: What additional science is needed to better guide sustainable management of water to meet the needs of agriculture? The Council assembled a Panel with Canadian and international experts to respond to this question. The Panel was chaired by Dr. Howard Wheater, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Water Security. The Expert Panel has now completed their authoritative report. It explores five key areas where additional science and action can contribute to better sustainable management of water in agriculture. The final report and its findings provide valuable evidence-based information. The report2019s insights will support policy and decision makers as they consider how best to maintain a robust agricultural sector that is sustainably managed. In this brief interview with the Council, Dr. Wheater discusses report's findings and it's importance to Canada. Findings from Water and Agriculture in Canada: Towards Sustainable Management of Water Resources no In Conversation with... Dr. Howard Wheater Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada requested the Council of Canadian Academies conduct an in-depth assessment to answer the question: What additional science is needed to better guide sustainable management of water to meet the needs of agriculture? The Council assembled a Panel with Canadian and international experts to respond to this question. The Panel was chaired by Dr. Howard Wheater, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Water Security. The Expert Panel has now completed their authoritative report. It explores five key areas where additional science and action can contribute to better sustainable management of water in agriculture. The final report and its findings provide valuable evidence-based information. The report2019s insights will support policy and decision makers as they consider how best to maintain a robust agricultural sector that is sustainably managed. In this brief interview with the Council, Dr. Wheater discusses report's findings and it's importance to Canada. http://thecouncil.audioacrobat.com/deluge/83cee0fd-6932-e277-9150-aaf648a3f713.mp3 72338fd9-b59f-afc2-6c66-5e9105238b9e Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:57:00 GMT 00:13:41 Council of Canadian Academies A newly released report by the Council of Canadian Academies entitled, The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 provides a thorough analysis of the scientific disciplines and technological applications where Canada excels in a global context. In 2010, Industry Canada via the Minister of Industry, asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess the state of science and technology in Canada and to consider all fields in which research is conducted. As such, the Council assembled an 18-member expert panel from Canada and around the world to conduct this in-depth assessment. The Panel was chaired by Dr. Eliot A. Phillipson, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Toronto and Former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The report's findings are comprehensive and represent one of the most in-depth examinations of Canadian S&T ever undertaken. In this brief interview with the Council, Dr. Phillipson discusses the expert panel process and the report's findings. Findings from The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 no In Conversation with... Dr. Eliot Phillipson - Episode 2 A newly released report by the Council of Canadian Academies entitled, The State of Science and Technology in Canada, 2012 provides a thorough analysis of the scientific disciplines and technological applications where Canada excels in a global context. In 2010, Industry Canada via the Minister of Industry, asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess the state of science and technology in Canada and to consider all fields in which research is conducted. As such, the Council assembled an 18-member expert panel from Canada and around the world to conduct this in-depth assessment. The Panel was chaired by Dr. Eliot A. Phillipson, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Toronto and Former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The report's findings are comprehensive and represent one of the most in-depth examinations of Canadian S&T ever undertaken. In this brief interview with the Council, Dr. Phillipson discusses the expert panel process and the report's findings. http://thecouncil.audioacrobat.com/deluge/87cfef7c-9d76-381a-7993-e53b4a74f279.mp3 61b6502f-4399-ce8b-b897-da48e8575914 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:31:33 GMT 00:15:20 Council of Canadian Academies The Minister of Industry has asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess the state of science and technology and industrial research and development in Canada. The Council will work with two expert panels to respond to this question. The end result will be a comprehensive evidence-base of all science and technology activity in Canada. The Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology in Canada is chaired by Dr. Eliot A. Phillipson, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Toronto and former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Here, Dr. Phillipson discusses his involvement in the assessment, the expert panel process and what one can expect from the upcoming report. To learn more visit www.scienceadvice.ca Inside the Council's upcoming assessment on the State of Science and Technology in Canada with Dr. Eliot Phillipson no In Conversation with... Dr. Eliot Phillipson The Minister of Industry has asked the Council of Canadian Academies to assess the state of science and technology and industrial research and development in Canada. The Council will work with two expert panels to respond to this question. The end result will be a comprehensive evidence-base of all science and technology activity in Canada. The Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology in Canada is chaired by Dr. Eliot A. Phillipson, Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Toronto and former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Here, Dr. Phillipson discusses his involvement in the assessment, the expert panel process and what one can expect from the upcoming report. To learn more visit www.scienceadvice.ca http://thecouncil.audioacrobat.com/deluge/99f6fb02-42c8-cda4-a663-2ae0697d5baf.mp3 46e849ef-d3aa-e95e-f9d2-fd77bb418251 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:11:08 GMT 00:09:19 Council of Canadian Academies Council president and CEO, Elizabeth Dowdeswell sits down to discuss the 2011/2012 annual report which outlines the Council’s activities from the past fiscal year. The purpose of this report is to inform Canadians about the commitment and voluntary contribution of Canada’s experts in applying evidence to the questions that concern Canadians most. Inside the Council's 2011/2012 Annual Report with President & CEO Elizabeth Dowdeswell no In Conversation with... Elizabeth Dowdeswell Council president and CEO, Elizabeth Dowdeswell sits down to discuss the 2011/2012 annual report which outlines the Council’s activities from the past fiscal year. The purpose of this report is to inform Canadians about the commitment and voluntary contribution of Canada’s experts in applying evidence to the questions that concern Canadians most. http://thecouncil.audioacrobat.com/deluge/f797fd3b-c760-999c-f9db-96ede29b1055.mp3 cfe62df2-94ce-c51b-afd0-fdfa1ea534ac Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:02:21 GMT 00:15:33 Council of Canadian Academies In 2010, the Minister of Industry, on behalf of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), asked the Council of Canadian Academies to examine the international practices and supporting evidence used to assess performance of research in the natural sciences and engineering disciplines. The Expert Panel on Science Performance and Research Funding was chaired by Dr. Rita Colwell, Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland, College Park, and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and former Director of the National Science Foundation (1998-2004). Here, Dr. Colwell discusses her involvement in the assessment, the expert panel process and the report’s findings. To learn more visit www.scienceadvice.ca no In Conversation with... Dr. Rita Colwell In 2010, the Minister of Industry, on behalf of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), asked the Council of Canadian Academies to examine the international practices and supporting evidence used to assess performance of research in the natural sciences and engineering disciplines. The Expert Panel on Science Performance and Research Funding was chaired by Dr. Rita Colwell, Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland, College Park, and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and former Director of the National Science Foundation (1998-2004). Here, Dr. Colwell discusses her involvement in the assessment, the expert panel process and the report’s findings. To learn more visit www.scienceadvice.ca www.scienceadvice.ca