NSIS Student Initiatives
The Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) is dedicated to assisting students along their journey through science. We offer various student initiatives like our annual science and technology writing competition as well as travel awards. Please see below for information regarding current student initiatives.
Student Science and Technology Writing Competition
Effective communication is an important aspect of science, technology, engineering and math-based professions. Each year, the Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) sponsors an annual Student Science and Technology Writing Competition. Please click here for more information: 2025-2026 Student Science and Technology Writing Competition. See below for previous award winners!
2026 NSIS Student Science and Technology Writing Competition Results
Samuel Sequeira
Post Graduate Winner (Prize $600)
Jumping into danger: Evaluating the impact of contaminants, disease and climate change on frog populations in Nova Scotia, Canada
Hsiang-Yu Chang
Undergraduate Winner (Prize $600)
Running Out Below Ground : Understanding Nova Scotia’s Emerging Water Crisis
Nolen Mitchell
High School 1st Place (Prize $600)
Investigating Mycoremediation as a Feasible Method of Remediation in the Boat Harbour Tidal Estuar
Adunola Oyenola
High School 2nd Place (Prize $300)
Predictive Processing in the Brain: A Modern Framework for Understanding Perception and Cognition
Eric Schillinger
High School 3rd Place (Prize $150)
Bridging the Distance: Optimizing Telemedicine to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Canada
Conference Travel Awards
Please click here for more information: Spring 2026 NSIS Conference Travel Awards