True North Science Boot Camp 2024

The True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) is an annual professional development event for librarians who support research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). TNSBC activities span three days and feature educational presentations delivered by scientists and STEM librarians. The event provides opportunities for librarians to learn more about science and the research process, discuss best practices, and share ideas and experiences in an intimate, informal atmosphere.

This year's boot camp features faculty members from the University of Manitoba speaking on Indigenous science undergraduate programs, Manitoba astronomy and astrophysics, equity and data, genetics and fitness levels in polar bears, climate change, and medical physics. 

In 2024, TNSBC is immediately followed by the Canadian Health Libraries' Association's (Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada's) Annual Conference, also hosted in Winnipeg from June 12-14, 2024. There will be a joint reception at the closing of TNSBC and the opening of CHLA/ABSC 2024 in the evening of Tuesday, June 11. 

Why attend the 2024 True North Science Boot Camp?

• Intimate, camp-like environment on the University of Manitoba campus with other STEM librarians.

• All social activities included in the registration fee: planetarium tour and talk, trolley tour of Winnipeg's Exchange District, conference banquet, and closing reception at the Winnipeg Art Gallery!

• Hear from STEM researchers from the U of Manitoba. 

• Hear about exciting initiatives from your STEM peers during the librarian lightning talks. 

Please note: the 2024 True North Science Bootcamp is a scent-sitive event. Due to the health concerns of exposure to scented products, please be mindful and considerate in the use of such products.