GradUpdate In this issue, CIRTL fall sessions, Interdisciplinary Histories Research, Python, RStudio, and more!

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

 

Join the UBC Interdisciplinary Histories Research Cluster Learn more Literature Reviews: Searching and Keeping Track Thursday, August 13 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

 

entrepreneurship@UBC’s Lab2Launch Apply by Aug 10th Learn more Webinar: Job Search Strategies Monday, August 10 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Learn more Webinar: Resume & Cover Letter Thursday, August 13 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more Webinar: Designing Your Life Thursday, August 13 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

 

Geocoding & Web Mapping with Python Monday August 10 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Learn more Spatial Network Analysis in QGIS Tuesday, August 11 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more Introduction to Docker Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Learn more Geospatial Analysis & Visualization with Python Tuesday, August 11 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Learn more Visualizing Data with ArcGIS Online Wednesday, August 12 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more Introduction to R and RStudio Wednesday, August 12 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM Learn more Understanding Spatial Data: Map Projections Thursday, August 13 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Learn more Spatial Network Analysis in QGIS Friday, August 14 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Learn more Session full? Check here for workshop materials

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

 

CIRTL Network Fall Sessions Registration opens Aug 10th. For dates, time, and to register, visit cirtl.net. Sessions include: Online course: Equity in STEM for All Genders (limited capacity) MOOC: An Introduction to Evidenced-Based STEM Teaching (no cap) Workshops (limited capacity):Reducing Math Anxiety Among Your Students, Bring an Inclusive Mindset to Your Teaching Event: Engaging Students through High-Impact Practices (no cap)

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

12-weeks of Access to WriteNow Platform Registration closes Aug 14th (fees are $145US) Learn more

UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces The Oral Examination for the Degree of
Master of Science (Plant Science)

Julio Cesar Cabra Arias

“Toxicity across food webs: Effects of plant botanical extracts on tri-trophic interactions in tomato”

9:00AM on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66843885289

Meeting ID: 668 4388 5289

For password, please contact Lia

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. M. Krzic

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. J. Carrillo  – Supervisor
Dr. S. Castellarin – Committee member
Dr. M. Isman – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. J. Carrillo  – Supervisor
Dr. S. Castellarin – Committee member
Dr. M. Isman – Committee member
Dr. S. Smukler– External

 

Everyone is welcome

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

Doctor of Philosophy (Human Nutrition)

Maria Fernanda Mujica Coopman

“Maternal Methyl Nutrients, Obesity Programming, and Neonatal Anthropometric Outcomes”

9:30 AM on Thursday, August 6th, 2020

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EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. M. von Keyserlingk

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Y Lamers  – Supervisor
Dr. C. Field – Committee member
Dr. P. Janseen – Committee member
Dr. Z. Xu – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. Y Lamers  – Supervisor
Dr. C. Field – Committee member
Dr. A. G. Beristain – University Examiner
Dr. R. Cerri – University Examiner

Everyone is welcome

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

Doctor of Philosophy (FOOD Science)

John Dupuis

“In Silico Insights into the Membrane Binding Mechanism and Role of Disulfide Bridges in the Solanum Tuberosum Plant Specific Insert”

9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

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EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. D. Altshuler

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. R. Yada – Supervisor
Dr. C. Scaman – Committee member
Dr. V. Measday  – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. R. Yada – Supervisor
Dr. V. Measday  – Committee member
Dr. X. Li – University examiner
Dr. S. Srebnik – University examiner

 

Everyone is welcome

Here, I extend an invitation to a webinar series themed COVID-19 AND AFRICA aimed at highlighting African responses to COVID-19 across the different sectors to include public health, food security, education etc., This a graduate student-led initiative hosted by the LIU Institute Network for Africa at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Thank you to all who attended the first meeting on Public Health Systems and Healthcare. With slightly over 200 people tuning in last time, we are thrilled to bring you another stimulating episode on the Impacts of Food Systems, Nutrition and Health on July 30th, 9:00-10:30 am (Vancouver) / 4:00-5:30pm (Accra) / 7:00-8:30pm (Addis Abada) / 6:00-7:30 pm (Gaborone) moderated by Prof Rickey Yada (Dean of Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

In this session, we will examine the actual and potential impacts of COVID-19 on Africa’s agricultural and food systems. Esteemed speakers from Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, and the FAO Africa Regional office will share their insights into the implications COVID-19 has had on health and livelihoods in their regions” .

Your support would be highly appreciated.

For registration and more information on the speakers visit : https://www.linaubc.ca/food-systems

Feel free to share amongst your networks. Attached is the poster.

Best regards,

Tebby Leepile (PhD Candidate, Faculty of Land and Food Systems)

Member of the Organizing Team