We are excited to announce that LOGIC2021 “Be the Catalyst for Change” will be taking place online the week of August 7th-13th .

Pre-recorded seminars will be posted during the week of August 9th to 13th. Q&A sessions with the speakers will be scheduled on the same week, either live or via a forum chat. Live-streamed workshops and panel discussion are currently being planned for the weekend of August 7th to 8th.

Abstract submission will be open soon for participants to share their scientific work as a flash talk as well as their extracurricular work via a twitter poster.

Online networking opportunities and socials are offered for all participants!

We welcome everyone and anyone to register.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Thanks to our sponsors, invited speakers, and members of our scientific community for their continued support.

Registration is FREE. Deadline is August 1, 2021.

Canadians Working for Inclusivity in Chemical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology

Our Mission:
The purpose of this group is to promote inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the chemical sciences by connecting inclusivity in chemical sciences groups across Canada.

We are excited to be hosting a STEM Career Panel event via Zoom on Thursday, April 8th! We will be hearing from folks with diverse backgrounds in STEM and focusing on Why Science Communication is Important in their careers. Folks will have the chance to pose questions in the chat for the panelists!

Topic: UVIC Science in Society Club – STEM Career Panel
Time: Apr 8, 2021 05:00 PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
https://uvic.zoom.us/j/83571768331?pwd=M0Y3cWJ3UUdvalc0K09LRjJHMHNoUT09
Meeting ID: 835 7176 8331
Password: 409119

Chem EDI is organizing an Indigenous Cultural Acumen Training for all members of the department of chemistry, which includes undergrad students. This training session is to provide information about the colonial context (historical and current) of Indigenous people in Canada and will be held on Monday, May 3 2021, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (mark your calendar).

More information to be available in the coming weeks.

DATE: Saturday, March 6, 2021

Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Spring Workshop and AGM! We will be featuring soil scientists and experts from many disciplines discussing key issues related to Diversity in Soils: Environmental, Social, and Economic benefits in a changing world.

Registration

Registration cost will be $15 for students and $50 for non-students. The price includes registration and a PRSSS annual membership for 2021/2022. The 2022/2022 membership registration cycle lasts from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

PLEASE ENSURE TO COMPLETE PART 1 AND 2:

1. To Register CLICK HERE
2. To Process Payment CLICK HERE

Registration will close Friday March 5, 2021.

Student Poster Competition

The PRSSS is accepting submissions for its annual Student Poster Competition with cash prizes. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Posters presentations will be held using zoom breakout rooms and will be viewed during the lunch break.

Want AirPods ?, an iPad, or even a new bike ?? There are many amazing prizes for attending the UVic Students’ Society’s Semi- Annual General Meeting THIS THURSDAY, February 25 at 2:30pm. And since it will be online, you can participate from the comfort of your own home! All undergraduate students welcomed! ??? Learn more: https://uvss.ca/sagm/

Women in Science Symposium, March 8-12, 2021

Students and post-docs are encouraged to present their research in either poster, short video, or oral form.  There will also be a science communication workshop on Thursday March 11.  For more information and to register or attend the workshop, follow this link:  https://www.uvicwomeninscience.com/2020-2021-stem-research-symposium

Attendance is FREE and open to everyone!

You are welcome to join this virtual seminar on Thursday February 25 11:30 a.m.
https://uvic.zoom.us/j/81168789483?pwd=bEZDZU1RTHJaYVpOK1hlWUtsNnNOQT09

Undergrad students who attend this event can add it to their transcript as a co-curricular experience.
Contact Dave Berry berryde@uvic.ca for assistance.
More information on the co-curricular record can be found here.

You are welcome to join this virtual seminar on Friday February 26 at 4:00 p.m.
https://uvic.zoom.us/j/81168789483?pwd=bEZDZU1RTHJaYVpOK1hlWUtsNnNOQT09

Undergrad students who attend this event can add it to their transcript as a co-curricular experience.
Contact Dave Berry berryde@uvic.ca for assistance.
More information on the co-curricular record can be found here.