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MFRE News post: B Corp Assessment Project
StandardThe MFRE has just published a new post featuring one of the MFRE Graduating Projects this summer. Vincci Zheng is working with Vancouver-based company Kindred Cultures to assess its performance on sustainability so it can become certified as a B Corporation. Click below to learn what becoming a B Corporation entitles and how Vincci is helping Kindred Cultures accomplish it.
Please share as you see appropriate!
Kindred Cultures Profit and Purpose: B Corporation Assesment Project
MFRE student Vincci Zheng will cap off her master’s degree this summer with a graduating project where she will be responsible for conducting analysis and providing recommendations for Kindred Cultures Inc.
Thank you!
Best,
Paulina Gonzalez Miranda MFRE
Educational Researcher
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus| Musqueam Traditional Territory
Graduate student roundtable with Fanny Moffette
StandardHi LFS graduate students!
We will be interviewing another short-listed candidate, Fanny Moffette, for the position of Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Conservation (joint position with IRES), on June 10-11.
We have included information about the teaching and research seminars below, plus the graduate student roundtable which is an opportunity for you to meet the candidate and ask questions. Hope to see you there!
Dr. Fanny Moffette, Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Seminar: Human Dimensions of Biodiversity Conservation: Monitoring, Agriculture, and Policies
June 10, 1:00-2:20pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ubc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SiP0plMUThOhwtcncIoKlA
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) or 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)
Meeting ID: 681 9798 1941
SIP: 68197981941@zmca.us
Teaching Seminar: Using Instrumental Variables for Causal Inference
June 11, 10:30am-12:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ysde2srTgoE9M4xYR1nwSbRh1-JYLNQ5B7
Grad Student Roundtable
Open to graduate students from Biodiversity Research Centre, IRES, and Land and Food Systems
June 11, 1:00-1:45pm
Please use this Zoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69676156434?pwd=OU9JVVZvaDNrWmZZT3JwN0Z0UmtKQT09
Academic & Wellness Check In’s
StandardFriendly reminder
On Behalf of the LFS Graduate & Postdoctoral Office
To: LFS Graduate Students
We hope this email finds you well, safe and healthy!
The LFS Graduate & Postdoctoral Office is offering mandatory annual Academic & Wellness Check in’s with all research-based students (these check-in’s are also available for all professional program students as well, on a voluntary basis). These individual zoom meetings will cover several topics including academic progress, funding, and wellbeing.
As access to our office has been restricted due to COVID, it’s important that you feel supported by us and that you are aware of resources and services available to you, even if most of you still aren’t on campus.
You can book your appointment through Canvas (instructions attached). The available appointments for June are now posted. Additional appointments will be scheduled as needed.
We hope you will find these meetings valuable. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us if you need anything. We are here to help you.
Sincerely,
Sean, Shelley, Lia and Iris
The LFS Graduate & Postdoctoral Office
(newly added links)
Student Health – this link includes an online navigation tool that can help you find the most appropriate resource/service based on your location and symptoms
Getting through Grad School with Grace and Grit Online Support Group – led by Dr. Karen Flood (RPsych) from UBC Counselling Services
GradUpdate – The Ins and Outs of Publishing, Effective Supervisory Relationships, Statistical Analysis in R, Speaking Professionally, 14-Day Writing Challenge, LinkedIn Guys’ Online Masterclass, and more.
Standard| GradUpdate
In this issue, The Ins and Outs of Publishing, Effective Supervisory Relationships, Statistical Analysis in R, Speaking Professionally, 14-Day Writing Challenge, LinkedIn Guys’ Online Masterclass, and more. |
| Registration now open |
| From the Editor’s Desk: The Ins and Outs of Publishing Tuesday, Jun 15 | 10:00 – 11:15 AM Navigating an Effective Relationship with your Supervisor |
| Additional Events and Opportunities |
| The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development |
| ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS |
| Dissertations and Theses Formatting: Strategies For Successful Submission Thursday, Jun 17 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Register Literature Reviews for Engineering, Forestry, Health Science, Land & Food Systems, and Science |
| CAREER EXPLORATION |
| P/T paid work opportunities with Let’s Talk Science Apply by Jun 21 | Position dates: Sep 1 – Dec 31 with possible extension | up to 10 hrs/week Volunteer & Internal Management Coordinator Learn more Science Fair Mentorship Coordinator Learn more Big Events Coordinator Learn more The LinkedIn Guys’ Online Masterclass |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| GSS Flow Yoga Tuesdays, Jun 15 – Aug 17 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM Register |
| RESEARCH SKILLS |
| Introduction to the Unix Shell Monday, Jun 14 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register Statistical analysis with R |
| TEACHING DEVELOPMENT |
| Exploring Zoom Tuesday, Jun 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) |
| WRITING AND COMMUNICATION |
| Conclusions in Research Articles: Writing Tuesday, Jun 15 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register Speaking Professionally: From Classroom to Workplace 14-Day Writing Challenge |
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