Science Literacy Week 2020 is here - September 21-27!

Canada is a country rich in biodiversity, and this year we’re celebrating that diversity. From lakes to oceans, prairies to boreal forests, marshland to tundra, our country is brimming with science. We’re encouraging Canadians to explore what makes these environments unique and so amazing and why we need to conserve them for future generations.

Along with organizations from across Canada, U of T Libraries is celebrating the beauty and importance of biodiversity across the nation. Participating libraries from St. George, UTM, and UTSC campuses will offer virtual displays, contests, trivia & other content that will inspire you all week long!

Science Literacy Week showcases the diversity of Canadian science and the culture it's embedded in. Libraries, museums, science centres, schools and not-for-profits come together to highlight the books, movies, podcasts and events that convey the excitement and influence of science in our everyday lives. It’s about each and everyone’s unique relationship with science and how they live it.

Source: http://www.scienceliteracy.ca/about/

• The Gerstein Science Information Centre & the UTM Library are co-hosting a special Sci Lit Week trivia contest!

WHAT: SCI LIT JEOPARDY

WHEN: Sept 21-25, daily @10am/3pm

HOW:

• Follow either @GersteinLibrary (on Twitter or Instagram) or @UTMLibrary (on Twitter or Instagram)
• Watch these accounts for 2 daily trivia clues (at 10am and 3pm)
• Fill out your answers in Jeopardy-style (e..g. What is....? Who is...?, etc) via our contest form

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Open to all currently registered U of T students (all 3 campuses)

RULES & GUIDELINES:

• Submit your daily answers by 11:59pm EST each day
• Students with the most correct answers by the end of the week have a chance to win up to a $50 U of T Bookstore gift card!
• Contest ends Fri Sept 25, 11:59pm EST.

• The UTSC Library is hosting a Sci Lit Week art contest! 

WHAT: SCI LIT ART CONTEST

WHEN: Sept 21-25

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: All are welcome to share #SciLit art and tag @UTSCLibrary. Open to all currently registered U of T students (all 3 campuses).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Follow @UTSCLibrary on Instagram or Twitter and submit your #SciLit art/photos for your chance to be entered into a draw to win one of five $20 in TBucks. View contest rules and download colouring sheets.

There are numerous science books available through the UofT Libraries collections. Some are available as e-books, while others may be requested via the Curbside Pickup Service. Happy reading!