Application Deadline February 15st 2024

Self-identified Indigenous students are invited to apply for an exciting opportunity to get research experience in plant science in the Centre for Forest Biology. One research position is available for an Indigenous student (First Nations, Metis, Inuit, or from outside Canada, e.g. North, Central, and South America, Pacific islands) currently registered at the University of
Victoria and studying for a Bachelor of Science. The position will involve field studies and/or lab studies (see projects below). Training to achieve Biosafety and WHMIS certification will also be provided. A cover letter highlighting Indigenous ancestry and any previous research experience is requested. The cover letter should also include a statement on why the applicant is
interested in a particular project and forest biology in general. No previous experience in biological lab or fieldwork is required. Please indicate your first and second choice for your summer project.

Projects currently available (Principal Investigator in brackets):
1. Douglas-fir resilience to an emerging fungal diseases (Jürgen Ehlting)
2. Growth and chemical analysis of greenhouse-grown transgenic poplar plants (Peter Constabel)
3. Evolution of wood formation in land plants (Jürgen Ehlting)
4. Studies of fungal biodiversity in Coastal Temperate Forest Ecosystems of Vancouver Island (Paul de la Bastide)

Alternative projects and arrangements, for example co-supervised projects, are possible. Please inquire with any Centre for Forest Biology faculty member to discuss options.

The assistantship is $10,000 dollars for full time work during the
summer term (typically 15 weeks), beginning early May 2024.

Please direct your inquiries or send a CV/resumé, your cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to the Director, Jürgen Ehlting at forbdirector@uvic.ca and copy forestbiology@uvic.ca. You can also ask questions about each project and how to apply to the principal investigator directly
(see Forest Biology website for contact info: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/forestbiology/people/members/index.php).

Combined Work Experience and Undergraduate Research Project

Arbutus Grove Nursery offers a summer student position that entails a diverse range of seedling growing technician duties (see below for details). The summer work will include setting up an undergraduate research project aimed to better understand the effect of nursery practises on fall root growth physiology of conifer seedlings. This research project will lead to a supervised research project course at UVic, such as an Honours Project (BIOL 499A/B) or a Directed Studies in Forest Biology (BIOL490J). The research project at UVic will be co- supervised by Drs. Jürgen Ehlting and Barbara Hawkins.

Forest Seedling Growing Technician

(May to Aug. 2023, 40 hours per week, $20,99 per hour)

This summer student position at Arbutus Grove Nursery (AGN) is a hands-on role in our nursery producing tree seedlings for reforestation. You will primarily perform the role of an entry level Growing Technician where you gain an understanding of the seedling growing process. 10% of your time will be dedicated to a seedling research project to be continued as a Directed Study or Honours project in the fall. Also suitable for a Co-op placement.

Undergraduate Research Project

(Starting in Sep. 2024, for credit towards BIOL490J or BIOL499A/B)

Root Growth of Fall Plant Forest Seedlings in Relation to Growth Hardening Regimes

Fall planting on the B.C. coast has been ongoing for decades, but the relationship between fall root growth and previous nursery practices has not been studied in any detail. To investigate the relationship between root growth and the seedling hardening regime, coastal Douglas-fir seedlings grown under various regimes over the summer will be grown under favourable conditions in the fall. Seedlings will be assessed for root potential and plant physiological parameters such as frost hardiness and dormancy.

More information: www.uvic.ca/research/centres/forestbiology/opportunities

• We accept applications until the end of February 2024 or until the position is
• For information on the summer position contact Steven Kiiskila at skiiskila@arbutusgrove.com
• For information on the academic research component, contact Jürgen Ehlting je@uvic.ca or Barbara Hawkins at bhawkins@uvic.ca

Tell us your stories on the theme of equity, diversity, and human rights. Enter this year’s “on the Verge” writing and spoken word contest that showcases and celebrates emerging UVic student voices. Submissions can touch upon any and/or all of these topics and is meant to be as inclusive as possible.

Four categories: fiction, non-fiction, spoken word, and poetry. $1,600 in cash prizes. Deadline: Feb 16, 2024.

This year’s judge is Thembie Moyo, writer, and playwright of “It’s Just Black Hair.”

The contest is co-sponsored by UVic Libraries and Equity and Human Rights (EQHR) with significant support from other units on campus.

Learn more:  https://www.uvic.ca/library/about/awards-contests/vergecontest/index.php

UVIC SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS (SURA) & 

UVIC SCIENCE EMERGING RESEARCHER AWARDS (SERA) 

2024 APPLICATION INFORMATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Email to biology@uvic.ca

For more information: https://www.uvic.ca/science/biology/news/current/sura-sera-2024-competition.php

Study Title: Friendships and Dating

Description:

The purpose of this research project is to examine experiences with friendships and dating preferences. Research of this type is important because it provides us with a deeper understanding of peoples’ dating preferences. In the study, you will answer questions about who your close friends are, what your dating preferences are, and a few demographic questions. The study typically takes 5 to 10 minutes on average to complete.

Participant Eligibility:

• Fluent in English
• Aged 17 years or older
• Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Victoria

Compensation:

While there is no compensation for participating in this study, there are several other benefits to your participation. Some benefits are listed below:

1. Participants may feel increased satisfaction that they are contributing to our understanding of societal issues with the goal of improving intergroup relations.
2. Participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge of the process of conducting research.
3. Participants may gain insight into their own attitudes towards interactions between individuals and factors that influence their attitudes and behaviours.

   If you have any questions or require additional information about the study, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Maria Iankilevitch at mariaiankilevitch@uvic.ca or Amrit Tatla at amrittatla.honours@uvic.ca.

The International Centre for Students will be offering a SIN Application Clinic next Tuesday, on January 9^th 2024 from 9:30am-1pm. We will have representatives from Service Canada assisting students apply and get their SIN on the spot. We will also have a representative from CRA who will share information about tax declaration and benefits available to students.

This event will be open to all new international students and will be in a drop-in style. Student who register for the event, will receive an email reminder the day before, but please note that the registration does not secure a spot. We ask that students bring their original documentation with them, which is listed on the event’s registration page.

Event Info and Registration: Social Insurance Number (SIN) Application Clinic Drop-In

Location: B104 Welcome Centre (presentation room) at the Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC)

Date: Thursday, January 9^th, 2024

Time: from 9:30am – 1:00pm (PT)

Students are welcome to email icsinfo@uvic.ca if they have questions or consult our Getting a Social Insurance Number page.