Clean Energy Research Centre Research Seminar

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Title: Understanding the role of renewables in Canada’s net-zero transition

Speaker: Dr. Warren Mabee, Associate Dean and Director of the School of Policy Studies, and a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen’s University.

Date: November 21, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CEME) Room 1203, 6250 Applied Science Lane View Map

Abstract

As Canada transitions from a fossil-intensive economy, significant questions remain about the nature of the future energy mix and specifically the roles of individual renewable energy options. In this talk, we explore the roles of different renewables, including biomass, wind, solar, hydro, and tidal power, in meeting net-zero goals. The roles of conventional energy options, nuclear power, energy storage, and technologies such as carbon capture are also introduced. A sector-by-sector analysis highlights specific research needs and identifies areas for priority investments. A policy discussion explores the ways in which Canada can support this transition. A series of recommendations are provided to better support the future energy mix.

Biography

Dr. Warren Mabee (Ph.D. 2001, Toronto) is Associate Dean and Director of the School of Policy Studies, and a Professor in  the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen’s University. He holds a Canada research Chair (Tier 2) in Renewable Energy Development and Implementation, and is cross-appointed to the School of Environmental Studies at Queen’s. His international research programme focuses on the interface between policy and technology in the area of renewable energy and fuels, addressing issues that bridge the gap between researchers and decision-makers using tools such as life cycle assessment, geographic information systems and agent-based logistical models. His past work experiences include stints at the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, as well as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Energy Agency.

https://cerc.ubc.ca/events/event/cerc-seminar-november/

 

*Coffee & Pastry will be provided.

Regards

Sarah Chen
Administrator | Clean Energy Research Centre
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone 604.827.4342 | Email sarah@cerc.ubc.ca

REMINDER: Applicant deadline: 1 December 2023 before 5:00 pm PT 

Please let me know your intention of applying by Nov 15, 2023

Applicants must complete and submit the online application using the Research Portal (make sure to follow the instructions).

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UBC Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s

The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s competition runs in concert with the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M; see below) competition. Approximately 50 fellowship with values ranging from $175 to $16,000 are offered through this competition. Current and prospective full-time UBC-Vancouver graduate students can apply. Students who are eligible for the CGS-M must submit a CGS-M application in order to additionally be considered for Affiliated funding.

Detailed Affiliated Fellowships-Master competition information with links to application and reference forms is available at:
Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Program – Graduate School – University of British Columbia – Vancouver – Canada (ubc.ca)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

application form and instructions

reference form

Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M)

Applicants for Tri-Agency CGS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one of the 3 available institutions.

Details about this award opportunity, including eligibility and evaluation criteria, are available at
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp  and our site at 
Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s (CGS M) Program – Graduate School – University of British Columbia – Vancouver – Canada (ubc.ca)

Students who apply for CGS-M awards will automatically be considered for open/un-restricted Affiliated Fellowships.
To be additionally considered for criteria-based/restricted Affiliated Fellowships, students should fill out and submit to their graduate programs the checklist available at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/list-criteria-based-affiliated-fellowships.

Application deadline: 1 December 2023 before 5:00 pm PT (8:00 pm ET).  Note that the application deadline is set at the national level and is not flexible; late applications cannot be submitted in the system and extensions to the deadline are not possible.

Deadlines for the Tri-Agency CGS-M / Affiliated Fellowships Master’s Competitions

Applicant deadline: 1 December 2023 before 5:00 pm PT

Graduate program nomination deadline:  24 January 2024 at 4:00 pm PT

Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative (NSERC and SSHRC)

The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative consist of a one-year, non-renewable supplement valued at $5,000 for all meritorious Indigenous CGS M applicants and a one-year, non-renewable award valued at $17,500 for all alternate candidates, subject to the limit of available funding.
If you self-identify as Indigenous you are eligible to apply for this initiative.

Note: CIHR is not participating in this initiative.  For more information, see the Tri-Agency’s pilot initiative webpage.

What graduate program staff can do now:

• Advertise the competition to your current students and to prospective students you are trying to recruit.
• Stress the importance of the application deadline.  CGS-M applications cannot be submitted or edited after the application deadline.  Late applications will be ruled ineligible.  The CGS-M application deadline is set nationally by the CGS-M funding agency and is not flexible.
• Ask for reference letters early and to send the instructions to your referees:
  http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/CGSM_REF-BESCM_REF_eng.asp. 
• Check early if you have all of your official transcripts for all previous studies (including transfer credits).  Transcript guidance for applicants is outlined on our CGS-M webpage, and transcript guidance for graduate programs will be outlined in the Transcript Checklist-Master’s (will be posted soon).
• Note that although the SISC academic history document is accepted for UBC CGS-M applications, it may not be accepted by other universities in Canada, so students applying elsewhere for the CGSM in addition to UBC should order official UBC transcripts.
• Please use the same email in their CGS-M Research Portal login as in eVision or SIS. This is absolutely not a requirement, but it helps match the applications to correct programs quicker after the application deadline.

 

Next week’s IRES Seminar is in the Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre:

November 23, 2023: IRES Professional Development Seminar with Jackie Lerner

Environmental Consulting: An Insider’s View

Time: 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Location: Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre (Basement, 2212 Main Mall) Please check in at the Admissions Desk first before going to the Theatre.

No food or drinks allowed in the Theatre.

Click here to register for Zoom link. Zoom will be terminated if we encounter tech problems 5 to 10 mins into the seminar.

Talk summary:

This presentation will be a frank exploration of careers in environmental consulting, including a personal account of the speaker’s journey into the field, what a degree from IRES can add to your career development, what your typical work week might look like, what the trade-offs of pursuing this profession can be, and how you can improve your chances of both finding and enjoying work as an environmental consultant.

Dr. Jackie Lerner, IRES Adjunct Professor

Bio:

IRES Alumna Dr. Jackie Lerner has been a consultant to industry and to municipal, Indigenous, provincial, territorial, and federal governments for over twenty-five years. Most of her work has related to the environmental assessment of large resource development projects in Canada: primarily mining and energy projects in British Columbia. Her dissertation (2018) proposed new methodologies for understanding probable future development patterns as part of cumulative effects assessment; she has more recently focused on practicable approaches for incorporating gender-based analysis into environmental assessment.

See you next Thursday in the Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre!

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Bonnie Leung

RES Program Support (she/her/hers)

Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES)

University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL Building)

Room 429 – 2202 Main Mall | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z4 | Canada

 

Email: bonnie.leung@ubc.ca

Tel: 604-822-9249

TA POSITION FOR APBI 415 W2 JAN-APR 2024 NEEDED

APBI 415 January to April 2024

Email contact information janestojkov@yahoo.com

Course overview:

This course will introduce students to animal behavior, application of principles and research methods of animal behavior, practical problems in the care of farm, companion, wild, and research animals; and in animal training and human-wildlife conflict.

Work Performed:

Use detailed marking guides to mark class assignments, projects and final presentations. Submit the verified marks to the instructor. Be available for occasional office hours at particular times prior to assignments/projects being due and be able to correspond by email when needed. Meet with students after assignments have been returned to refer unresolved queries about grading to the instructor. Assist with posting lectures and assignments to canvas and other communications. Attend some of the lectures to assist instructor with activities during the lecture.

Minimum qualifications and skills

Education and knowledge requirements: Preference may be given to graduate students in Applied Animal Biology and/or candidates with good understanding of animal behavior and/or research methodology. Certificates in any continued education in counselling methods/skills will be considered as an asset.

Skills: Ability to correspond effectively with the instructor and to ask questions when uncertain about grading responsibilities. Very good organizational skills. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail (marking assignments, entering data into spreadsheets). Ability to communicate effectively with the students with their questions. Ability to navigate Canvas and Zoom very well to assist with tasks associated.

Few more details about the course:

Course code – APBI 415 001

Delivery – In person, Location: Neville Scarfe building, Room#200

January 2024 to April 2024

Weekly Schedule – Tuesdays & Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm

If interested please apply through the LFS TA Application and email me above and provide a recent CV.

Thanks,

Jane (Yanne) Stojkov, DVM, PhD (He/Him)

Adjunct Professor

Faculty of Land and Food Systems

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada

UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces
The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Master of Science (Plant Science)

Hafsa Ahmed

“Floral Strips Support Ecosystem Services in Pepper Production”

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 1:30 PM

Room 342, MacMillan Bldg.

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Castellarin

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. R. Sargent – Supervisor
Dr. J. Carrillo – Committee member
Dr. R. Prasad – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. R. Sargent – Supervisor
Dr. R. Prasad – Committee member
Dr. M. Tseng – External Examiner