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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