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Manitoba, Canada
Joined December 2009
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Hi, I am Simarpreet Singh who opposes Quebec's Bill 21.
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Replying to @KirstyDuncanPhD
I support this message 100%.
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Grateful for a transformative journey at @E4Dca. From building tools for transparent policymaking to supporting early career researchers, this role shaped me in so many ways. Huge thank you to the E4D team! #SciPol
Farewell, @Sciensingh ! After an incredible year and a half at E4D, Simarpreet Singh is moving on to his next chapter. From leading the Eyes on Evidence toolkit to championing science advocacy, his impact has been immense. Read his farewell blog: evidencefordemocracy.ca/a-gr…
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While it’s bittersweet to be stepping away, I’m excited to announce this new chapter as I head off on maternity leave in June 💕 @E4Dca is therefore looking for an Interim Executive Director! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
We’re Hiring! Evidence for Democracy is looking for an Interim Executive Director to lead our work while our ED is on maternity leave! Apply by April 17 (rolling review) Hybrid (Ottawa) | Remote options considered Job posting: evidencefordemocracy.ca/abou…
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✨🩷Our Science to Policy Accelerator (S2PA) is back! ✨ This Valentine’s Day, we’re asking: Will you be part of our next cohort of Science Policy leaders? 💌 Applications open in March. Learn more: evidencefordemocracy.ca/trai…
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Last call! 🚨 Applications for the Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council are open until December 15. Take your passion for science and eagerness to create change to the next level. Learn more: ised-isde.canada.ca/site/sci… @ChiefSciCan
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🧪Calling young leaders in 🇨🇦 !  Are you 18-28 and passionate about science and  society? Apply to join the Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council! 🗓️ Deadline: Dec 15, 11:59 PM EST. 📄 ️ Apply here: science.gc.ca/site/science/e… #YouthInSTEM #SciPol #Leadership
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Last week the E4D team attended #CSPC2024! We engaged in meaningful conversations on supporting science and research, as well as promoting transparency and evidence-informed decision-making! #SciPol #CdnSci
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Applications are open for the Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council. If you’re between the ages of 18-28 and passionate about STEM and science policy, here’s your chance to get involved! Apply here: science.gc.ca/site/science/e…
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A great advocate for justice. Rest in peace.
Murray Sinclair, former judge, TRC commissioner and senator, dies at 73 theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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New blog post by Dr. Simarpreet Singh! Discover how the Eyes on Evidence reports led to the creation of the Best Practices Toolkit and how it’s set to transform transparency in policy-making. Read more: evidencefordemocracy.ca/buil… #EyesOnEvidence
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Many years in the making! So proud of the @E4Dca team, and @Sciensingh for leading this work! Check it out, share and let us know what you think! 🧐
It’s Here! The Eyes on Evidence: Best Practices Toolkit – your guide to transparent, evidence-informed policy-making offering practical steps to enhance transparency and improve decision-making. Read now: evidencefordemocracy.ca/rese… #Transparency #EyesOnEvidence
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Check out our new toolkit! #scipol
It’s Here! The Eyes on Evidence: Best Practices Toolkit – your guide to transparent, evidence-informed policy-making offering practical steps to enhance transparency and improve decision-making. Read now: evidencefordemocracy.ca/rese… #Transparency #EyesOnEvidence
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BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Chemistry with one half to David Baker “for computational protein design” and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for protein structure prediction.”
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Great news for Canadian Science! Proud and delighted to congratulate 🇨🇦’s @geoffreyhinton and co-laureate @HopfieldJohn on this momentous honour! Their groundbreaking research enabled AI development and is revolutionizing our world. (1/2)
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Physics to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”
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BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Physics to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”
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BREAKING NEWS The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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My new investigation for @newsfromscience: Did a top @NIH official manipulate Alzheimer's/Parkinson’s research for decades? Neuroscientist Eliezer Masliah found to engage in scientific misconduct; 132 of his papers fall under suspicion science.org/content/article/…
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In an era of grand challenges, science can guide policy decisions rooted in the best available evidence. However, challenges, like misinformation, polarization, and competing interests, often overshadow the importance of evidence in decision-making. (1/2)
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Winnipeg, I missed you! I'm back on the #mbed beat and my DMs are open🗞️ Teachers, students, parents, EAs, school support workers, profs, instructors, principals, adult education centres, TAs, tutors et al... what did I miss?
A note to readers: My byline won’t be in print over the next four months. Take care and see you after the August-long, Winnipeg 🗞️🌎 Until then, my hardworking colleagues at the Freep will keep you in-the-know. WFP tip line: 204–697–7292
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