Author: Chantal Laliberte

Fine-tune your résumé at Résumé Day on Tuesday, January 14

Do you want to improve your résumé? On January 14, bring it along to Résumé Day and meet your career support team—they can help you with your résumé and more.

Where to go: Stop by UVic’s booths in the Bob Wright Centre lobby or Clearihue Building lobby (near the computer labs)

When: Tuesday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What to bring: Bring a copy of your résumé (or two). It will also help to have a goal in mind—what do you want to accomplish with this résumé? What type of job are you applying to?

Learn more at uvic.ca/resumeday.

 

Carleton University offers an innovative and exciting opportunity for graduate studies in health sciences.

The Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy (HSTP) is a unique 6-credit graduate program. The program places an emphasis on skill acquisition, using problem-based approaches to understand health issues and sectors, and participation in collaborative interdisciplinary research projects. The program design is facilitated by the cohort model, which allows for collaboration between students from various academic backgrounds to improve their understanding of complex problems in the broad field of health. A key component of the program is the Interdisciplinary Health Research Project, whereby students work closely with internal and external partners to address a complex health research issue.

We are currently accepting applications to the 2020/2021 academic cycle for specific research projects.  Further information on the program, specific research projects, and the instructions for applicants can be found in the attached documents or at https://carleton.ca/healthsciences/msc-in-health-science-technology-and-policy/admissions-msc-in-hstp/

 

Claire MacArthur

Department & Graduate Administrator

Department of Health Sciences

Carleton University

2306 Health Sciences Building

(613) 520-2600 ext. 7099

The PEEC 2020 Organizing Committee

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Hi everyone!

We are pleased to invite you all to the Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference (PEEC), hosted at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.

PEEC 2020 will take place on February 21st-23rd, 2020. For those who are not yet aware, PEEC is an annual conference that provides a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to gather, exchange ideas and seek collaborations with peers from across Western Canada and the United States in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. 

There will be lots of exciting talks, posters, and a plenary from our keynote speaker Dr. Tara Martin.

In previous years, presentations have covered a wide range of environmental topics, including salmon biology, species at risk monitoring, fisheries and aquaculture management, marine protected areas, terrestrial and avian ecology, climate change impacts and more. And of course, there will be a party on Saturday night! This year’s party theme is Symbiosis, so this is a perfect chance to collaborate on your costumes.

We also have two exciting workshops lined up this year: Why you should use citizen science (including field trips to Pachena Bay and Brady’s Beach) and a Kiixin village excursion (guided by Huu-ay-aht Traditional Knowledge Holder Stella M Peters).

Anyone planning on attending PEEC must register by January 28th, 2020. Registration is $250 for the conference, including ferry transportation, two nights of accommodation, and meals throughout the weekend. Swag bags are an additional $5, and the Kiixin village excursion is an additional $16. Just fill out the registration form here, and e-transfer conference fees to peec41@gmail.com.

See our website for more information about the conference and email peec.conference@gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you all there!

Cheers!

The PEEC 2020 Organizing Committee

 

SFU/BCIT Ecological Restoration.

Learn to be leaders in a two-year Master of Science program and start your career in a growing field.

 

Program Benefits

The MSc in Ecological Restoration combines the strong technical and applied (experiential) knowledge at BCIT with SFU’s fundamental (contextual) basic science and community engagement expertise.

The product is a unique joint-degree program that will fundamentally advance both the practice and science of ecological restoration.

Our deadline for Fall 2020 is March 31, 2020 with a first review in early January. Apply by Dec 31, 2019 to be considered in our first review.

 

Learn more about the program: http://www.sfu.ca/ecologicalrestoration/the-program.html

Admission process: http://www.sfu.ca/ecologicalrestoration/Admission.html

 

 

 

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and the University of Victoria Sustainability Project (UVSP) are seeking anonymous feedback on what students want to see regarding campus events and campaigns relating to climate change and sustainability. Students who complete the attached survey and provide a contact email address will be entered in a draw for a $75 OR $50 OneCard top-up. The survey will close December 8th, after which two winners will be contacted.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/LKB6MTL

This brief survey gives students the opportunity to provide input on how best to engage with these important issues, share what matters to them, and shape how the UVSP and PICS focus their future on-campus initiatives. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Make your voice heard!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email picsstudenteng@uvic.ca.

 

The Division of Medical Sciences is offering two exciting new courses in Spring 2020:

MEDS 433 – Animals and Human Health (CRN 23796): https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-09/CDs/MEDS/433.html

Course description : In line with the One Health Initiative,  Animals & Human Health is a limited enrollment, seminar-style undergraduate course.

This course uses recent peer-reviewed journal articles to discuss emerging topics, current controversies, and future directions at the intersection of animals, humans, and the environment. Students may choose some of the discussion topics. Weekly topics may include zoonotic diseases, environmental impact on animal & human health, research with animals, animals in service and entertainment, the human-animal bond, animals as sentinels, animals as food, and animals in culture. The popular press will form a component of the discussion. A mid-term exam, oral presentation, participation, online learning, quizzes, and a final project will be used to complete the marking scheme. This course is ideal for those interested in any aspect involving animal or human healthcare.

To register:       Please email dmsadmin@uvic.ca a copy of your administrative transcript for prerequisites screening.

MEDS 487 – Advanced Topics in Motor, Perceptual, and Cognitive Neuroscience (CRN 23965): https://web.uvic.ca/calendar2019-09/CDs/MEDS/487.html

Course content: MEDS 487 is intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge in motor, perceptual, and cognitive neuroscience.

The course will rely on a combination of textbook and article readings combined with class discussion to ensure learning. Advanced topics will be covered and current research will be the focus of learning.

To register:     Please email dmsadmin@uvic.ca a copy of your administrative transcript and a brief expression of intent, explaining the reason why you would like to take this course.

Please contact dmsadmin@uvic.ca if you have any questions regarding the two courses.

Administrative Assistant I Division of Medical Sciences

Medical Sciences Building, Rm 214
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
250-472-5506
dmsadmin@uvic.ca

Mitacs and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have partnered to offer the RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI), which offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities the opportunity to undertake summer research internships at eligible German institutions.

RISE-GRI pairs Canadian students with three-month projects supervised by PhD students in Germany.

• Open to full-time undergraduates in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field) who have completed at least two years of a four- or five-year program
  • Students in Quebec enrolled in a three-year undergraduate degree must have completed at least one year of their university program
• Applications accepted until December 15, 2019. Students must apply through the RISE application portal.
• Competitive opportunity — only top-ranked students are matched with projects
• Projects must start between May 15 and July 9, 2020
• Approved recipients receive $6,000 toward travel and accommodations

For questions about the application procedure, matching process, and internship placement, please contact rise-germany@daad.de. For any questions regarding the funding, please contact Mitacs International at international@mitacs.ca.

Mitacs would like to thank the Government of Canada and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for their support of the RISE-GRI Program.

Best regards,

Elise

Elise Buckley
Mitacs International

international@mitacs.ca
 

 

The Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship was established by Mrs. T.G. Keir in memory of her grandfather, Senator MacDonald. The scholarship is valued at $25,000 to a student entering graduate studies at a Scottish university and who is planning to undertake a graduate degree in Arts, Science or Fine Arts at a Scottish university.

Am I eligible?

Open to UVic students who:

• Will receive or have received a UVic undergraduate degree between June 2017 and June 2020
• Are planning on entering graduate studies at a Scottish university

*If there are no suitable candidates entering a Scottish university then students entering any university in the United Kingdom will be considered.

• Are planning on entering graduate studies in either Arts, Science or Fine Arts
• Will be commencing graduate studies no later than October 2020

*The successful recipient must provide confirmation of registration in their program prior to receiving funding.

How do I apply?

Students apply via their UVic My Page account:

1. Sign into My Page
2. Click on “Student services”
3. Click on “View and Apply for Awards”
4. Select the current Aid period (2019-2020 Winter Session)
5. Select the Senator William John MacDonald Travelling Scholarship application*

• Ensure all modules of the application are complete and SUBMIT by required deadline
• Submit three reference letters, of which two must be from UVic faculty members
• Submit a letter outlining your proposed graduate program and future career/professional plans
• Submit a letter outlining your volunteer/community work, extra-curricular activities and interests
• Student Awards and Financial Aid will provide the selection committee a copy of your UVic transcript  Contact Katy Smith, In-Course Scholarship Officer, at awards1@uvic.ca or 250-721-8107
• Questions?
• Deadline to apply: Application and supplemental documents must be submitted via My Page by Friday, December 13, 2019.
• *More information regarding the required documentation can be found on the online application.