The Ontario Science Centre closed in June, while New Brunswick lost its centre in February. The loss of these vital bridges is short-sighted, and presents a significant blow to public engagement with science and technology. From University of Waterloo's Dean of Engineering, Dr. Mary Wells, Nobel Laurate Dr. Donna Strickland, and Canada Research Chair Dr. Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher. More at The Hill Times—https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/08/07/loss-of-science-centres-undermines-efforts-to-build-public-trust/430542/