The BC Institute of Agrologists annually awards up to $1500 in scholarships in each of two categories: graduate and undergraduate. To learn more and to apply, visit this page. The competition closes on Friday, Oct 29th, 2021, at 11:59 PM.
Cognition, Welfare, and the Problem of Interspecies Comparisons
Wednesday, November 10th 2021 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific
Location: Online (Zoom)
Registration Cost: Free
We invite you to attend a panel discussion among five leaders in animal cognition and welfare. The conversation will cover a range of theoretical, methodological, and practical questions. For instance, how can we compare the features of valenced experiences, such as pleasure and pain, across species? And do potential differences between species affect practice? For example, should invasive research on pigs face a higher justificatory bar than invasive research on shrimp? We look forward to a lively conversation about these difficult and important problems.
To register, please visit this page and complete a brief form. If you have any questions, contact us.
https://rethinkpriorities.org/cognition-welfare-and-the-problem-of-interspecies-comparisons
Anti-Oppression Fundamentals by Bakau Consulting
Wednesday, October 27, 1:30 – 3:30 on Zoom
RSVP by no later than two days prior (Monday, October 25) to the session at Workshop Registration Form
The Faculty of Applied Science is joining with Mechanical Engineering to offer an online workshop from Bakau Consulting. “Fundamentals of Anti-Oppression” is a two-hour synchronous workshop, and is presented with partial support from the UBC Anti-Racism Initiative fund.
Fundamentals of Anti-oppression dives deeper than your typical diversity and inclusion workshop. Participants will explore systemic oppression, social justice, privilege, identity, and allyship through various engaging activities in this workshop. Through self-reflection, community-based inquiry, lessons from history, and collaborative problem solving, participants gain the knowledge and skills to view the world through an anti-oppressive lens.
Please direct any logistics questions to edii@apsc.ubc.ca; questions about the workshop content can be directed to edi@mech.ubc.ca.
Annual Undergraduate 3-Minute Thesis Notification Signup!
UBC Annual Undergraduate 3-Minute Thesis Event!
The annual UBC Undergraduate 3MT Event, funded by the PURE award, is targeted at undergraduate students doing research and/or are putting together a thesis.
The application is a recorded 3 minute thesis (3MT) that showcases the significance of the student’s research communicated to a general audience. This year, applications are adjudicated in three rounds by professors and the top 10 will compete at a live final event to a general audience for cash prizes and a feature on our website.
All applicants will receive written feedback on their research communication skills from UBC post doctorates and professors across different disciplines. The winners will win cash prizes and some may be invited to present at MURC, as in previous years.
The initial application deadline is mid/late-January and primarily focuses on the student’s ability to convey the significance of their research to a general audience. The final event occurs in February and is open to the general public. This year, we will livestream it so that people around the world can tune in. Last year we had an audience of 100 people (our Zoom call maxed out) and we hope to grow this enthusiasm!
Form for notifications: https://forms.gle/yfY7o9qPZ2K7UuBP6
Online Volunteer Mentors Needed for Rural eMentoring BC
Hello Students!
We are Rural eMentoring BC and we are looking for student volunteers to be mentors for our online mentoring program. ReMBC connects rural high school students to post-secondary students around BC. No experience required!
Time commitment:
All communication is through our online platform.
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- Asynchronous messaging: so you can send messages whenever you want—as long as you respond to your mentee within 3 days.
- Flexible timing: Logon 2-3 times per week at your convenience—it’s usually about a 1-3 hour commitment per week.
What you’ll do:
- Answer questions and give advice about life after high school.
- Help your mentee work through a flexible online curriculum of videos, articles, and discussion that covers topics like well-being, post-secondary and careers.
We hope you’ll join us for the 2021/2022 school year! To apply, please visit our website: https://www.ementoringbc.com/mentor-requirements
Have questions? Email e.mentoring@ubc.ca
Thanks!
The ReMBC Team
Juliet Oshiro PhD (She, her, hers)
Project Manager, eMentoring BC: https://www.ementoringbc.com/
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus| unceded xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Territory
5102A – 2405 Wesbrook Mall University of British Columbia | Vancouver British Columbia | V6T 1Z3 Canada
Phone 604 827 4197
juliet.oshiro@ubc.ca
