freelance nerd currently on contract, maybe they'll keep me??| PhD in silly putty, lava lamps and rubber bands | was @McMasterU | he/him

Joined July 2014
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Help needed! I'm trying to follow more Canadian science-tweeters and orgs. Bonus points if they tweet about policy and/or society impact. @ComSciConCAN #scicomm @sciencepolicy @RCIScience #scican #scientificanada
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Adam Fortais retweeted
30 Mar 2023
Everyone living in Canada is digital-by-default, even if they are offline or rarely use digital technologies, and people are increasingly exposed to a wide range of potential online threats to their public safety.
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Physics friends, I helped on this!
30 Mar 2023
Replying to @cca_reports
Vulnerable Connections examines how harmful activities have evolved as a result of digital technologies, the challenges for policy makers and law enforcement, and possible opportunities in regulation, prevention, and investigation of cyber-enabled harm. bit.ly/3HHGzGZ
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Adam Fortais retweeted
27 Mar 2023
Vulnerable Connections examines how harmful activities have evolved as a result of digital technologies, the challenges for policy-makers and law enforcement, and possible opportunities in prevention, regulation, and investigation of cyber-enabled harm. #OnlineSafety
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Adam Fortais retweeted
22 Mar 2023
Our latest report, Vulnerable Connections, will be released on March 30. Get notified when it’s available. #DigitalSafety #OnlineSafety bit.ly/3HHGzGZ
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Adam Fortais retweeted
3 Mar 2023
We're looking for a bilingual communicator and collaborative content creator to join our team of diverse professionals committed to supporting evidence-informed policy in Canada. Apply by March 26th. #OttawaJobs #OttJobs #SciComm cca-reports.ca/french-commun…
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How do you feel about Valentines' Day? I love it, it's so full of physics! Join me at @JFluidMech as I work through some romantically inspired mechanics! #scicomm #Science #physics #love #ValentinesDay
Valentines’ Day is once again upon us and whether you choose to observe the phenomenon or not, romance is in the air. Join @AdamFortais as he muses on Attraction and Matters of the Heart as discussed in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics. (cambridge.org/core/journals/… )
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Ah! It's finally out! For me, this is like seeing the final cut of a Marvel movie after watching the Green Screen recordings :P
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Great job opp! Work with a bunch of smart people with a wide range of expertise! Even just to hang out in our Slack workspace...
27 Jul 2022
We're hiring a FT permanent Communication Specialist! Work with subject matter experts to create and develop engaging content that showcases the findings and insights from CCA reports. Deadline to apply is Aug 14. #SciComm #OttawaJobs #CommsJobs #CdnSci ➡️ cca-reports.ca/communication…
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Adam Fortais retweeted
26 Jul 2022
About 2 years ago I randomly decided to pick up python. (Those of you following me since then saw this happen in real-time.) This decision completely changed my career trajectory in a way I never saw coming (read: for the MUCH better). If you use MATLAB, learn #python. Today.
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SO happy I get to sit in on this!
26 May 2022
We're delighted to announce our Expert Panel on Quantum Technologies, chaired by Raymond Laflamme. #QuantumTechnology #Quantum #QuantumComputing cca-reports.ca/cca-appoints-…
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Adam Fortais retweeted
26 May 2022
Congratulations to Donna Strickland who has been officially inducted into National Academy of Sciences @theNASciences. Dr. Strickland is a member of our Board of Directors. eng.mcmaster.ca/news/nobel-l…
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Adam Fortais retweeted
I am looking at so many papers on the daily and I think my brain hasn’t felt this alive since week one of graduate school. The biggest joy of being a science writer is truly constantly being reminded that science is indeed cool.
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Who can I interview for a feature on The History of Professional Headshots? Also, how does one obtain a nice looking headshot?
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No, I don't think it's because I've had 3 non-DIY haircuts since 2014. I'm sure it's because phone cameras just don't cut it.
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Probably going to go with this, my #Bridgerton look. This is not a costume, this is a completely typical, daily fit.
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Adam Fortais retweeted
28 Apr 2022
Our latest report, Leaps and Boundaries, will be released on May 10. Get notified when it’s available: cca-reports.ca/reports/ai-fo… #ArtificialIntelligence
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Adam Fortais retweeted
23 Apr 2022
Every year, CCA staff read an endless number of academic texts, journals, studies, scientific publications, reports and more! But we’re also avid readers outside of work. On this #WorldBookDay2022 and #CanadaBookDay, we thought we’d share our favourite Canadian reads.
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I gushed about it when I first read it, would continue to recommend it. ( @SideshowAmi )
23 Apr 2022
Replying to @cca_reports
« J'ai trouvé que Daughter of Family G d'Ami McKay était très bien. Elle fait un excellent travail en mélangeant la science lourde (le cancer héréditaire) avec son expérience personnelle. » #JourneeMondialeDuLivre #JourneeDuLivreCanadien
Adam Fortais retweeted
23 Apr 2022
Chaque année, le personnel du CAC lit un nombre interminable de textes académiques, de revues, d'études, de publications scientifiques, de rapports et plus encore ! Mais nous sommes aussi de grands passionnés de lecture en dehors du travail. #JourneeMondialeDuLivre
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