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Share your experiences: Science and tech in your life during COVID-19

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May 11, 2020
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By: Molly McCullough
Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
In a living room with a straight-on view of the Prime Minister of Canada on a television.
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Emily Gann
Daily check-ins with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

The role of science has become more public during the pandemic.

We tune in regularly to listen to health ministers and public health experts for updates on vaccines, social distancing advice, and real-time statistics and research. 


People’s relationships with technologies are also changing; we have become more dependent on some, while we use others less. At the museum, staff meet regularly on digital platforms, but we never use cars and public transportation to gather in person. 


As curators, we would like to know how science and technology has changed in your life. Share your photos and stories through social media using the hashtag #CuratingUnderQuarantine. 
 

A rush-hour view taken from the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge, Ottawa shows a complete absence of traffic.
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Michel Labrecque

What rush hour? The effects of the pandemic are quite visible in this 5:30pm view taken from the Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge, Ottawa. 

Molly and her dog are visible in speaker view while other members of the curatorial team can be seen in smaller boxes at the top of the screen.
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Rebecca Dolgoy

A curatorial meeting on Zoom

Two small red plastic measuring cups sit on top of a wooden table.
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Public gas pump with warning signs relating to COVID-19
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Molly McCullough is the assistant curator at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

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