Public Awareness and Engagement

The Public Awareness and Engagement Program's activities include free public forums, information and education materials, and feedback mechanisms such as regular public attitude surveys and a freecall information service.

Focusing on Nanotechnologies and Biotechnologies, the Public Awareness and Engagement Program has developed several initiatives to inform the public on enabling technologies.

TechNyou information and outreach service

• Our information and education outreach service

Community engagement

• Science and Technology Engagement Pathway - STEP
• Upcoming events for the public
• Previous events

Research and reports

• Attitudes of the public on implementation of enabling technologies and awareness of technologies
• Focus on nanotechnology and biotechnology

Academic publications

• Nanotechnology
• Biotechnology
• Social impact of enabling technologies

Information fact sheets

• Key aspects of nanotechnology and biotechnology
• Resources for students

Educational websites

• Online resources and educational programs
• For students

Career profiles

• Find out where a career science can take you

Media releases

• From the department 
• From the Ministers 

Contact us

• Email
• Phone
• Postal address