Science Media Centre of Canada
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AbbreviationSMCC/CCSM
Formation2010
Legal statusNon-profit organization
PurposeScience and society in Canada
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| Abbreviation | SMCC/CCSM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2010 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Science and society in Canada |
| Location |
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Region served | Canada |
Founding Director | Penny Park |
| Website | www |
The Science Media Centre of Canada (SMCC) is a non-profit organization that was formally opened on September 27, 2010. It has virtual offices.
The purpose of the Centre is to serve journalists with accurate information on scientific matters. The Centre has a Research Advisory Panel of 20 Canadian scientists who will make their expertise available in a simple and understandable manner. In order to secure objectivity, the Centre has an Editorial Advisory Committee of eight journalists. The Centre is bilingual.