A new face and place for Canadian science - Science Borealis logo revealed

Genome Alberta

CALGARY, Sept. 30, 2013 /CNW/ -

Science Borealis logo revealed

Science Borealis: Blogging from Canadian Perspectives is pleased to unveil its new logo - sure to become an instantly recognizable symbol for the network in Canada and around the world. A community driven project developed by Genome Alberta and Canadian Science Publishing in partnership with group of dedicated Canadian science bloggers, Science Borealis is Canada's first comprehensive science blog network.

The platform will aggregate Canada's many science blogs and provide a uniquely Canadian gateway for information, news, and opinion on science in Canada. About to enter the beta testing phase, ScienceBorealis.ca will officially launch on November 22 at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Toronto.

This summer we held a logo contest to find the perfect image to go along with this exciting new initiative. Today, we're pleased to share it with you…

The new logo is designed by Charles Bourne, a graduate of the University of King's College History of Science and Technology programme. Charles is a Halifax-based (and sometimes Vienna) freelance designer, photographer and editor.

Whether you want the latest in Canadian science, information to inform policy, to connect with researchers, write a term paper, or you just want to learn about neat stuff, ScienceBorealis.ca will deliver Canadian science to Canadians.

Genome Alberta is a publicly funded organization that initiates, funds, and manages genomics research and partnerships. We were established in 2005 as part of Alberta's Life Sciences Strategy through an initiative between the Alberta Government and federally funded Genome Canada. www.genomealberta.ca

Canadian Science Publishing is a not-for-profit publisher dedicated to serving the needs of Canadian and international researchers, not only by publishing quality peer-reviewed journals (via NRC Research Press) but also by supporting the knowledge-sharing activities of scholarly societies and other key partners through events, awards, and other exchanges. www.nrcresearchpress.com

Image with caption: "New Science Borealis Logo (CNW Group/Genome Alberta)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130930_C5444_PHOTO_EN_31487.jpg

SOURCE: Genome Alberta

Full resolution versions of the logo are available at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2qrdsbqug2l2awp/VctKQap8HY

To arrange an interview or to find a Canadian Science blogger please contact:

Mike Spear
Director of Communications,
Genome Alberta
[e-mail]
403-210-5265

Jenny Ryan
Manager, Communications,
Canadian Science Publishing,
[e-mail]
613-222-4630