PRSSS Upcoming Fall Events and Scholarship Deadline

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Sent on behalf of Chantel Chizen, President – Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science:

PRSSS Fall Field Tour to the Nicola Valley

Registration is now open for the 2018 Fall Field Tour to the Nicola Valley from September 22-23, 2018. Space is limited so register at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. For students the event costs $50 and includes overnight camping, dinner, and gas for carpooling from Merritt to the different sites. For more information about the event and to register visit the event page on our website.

Newman Farm Tour, Vancouver Island

In collaboration with the Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society we will be visiting the historic Newman Farm in North Saanich for a tour and learning about the soils found in this area. We will also have the opportunity to look at data collected from soil analyses at the farm and discuss potential management recommendations based on what is found. Visit the event page for more information and to register for this FREE event.

Undergraduate and Graduate Research Scholarships

Applications are now open for two new student research awards. The Les Lavkulich Graduate Student Award in Soil Science (one award of $5000) and the Art Bomke Undergraduate Student Award (one award of $3000) will be awarded to students on the basis of academic achievement, research proposal, leadership/community service, financial need, and letters of recommendation. The application deadline is October 31, 2018. For the award guidelines and more information please see the student awards section of our website: http://www.prsss.ca/student-awards/

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Job Posting: Process Technician

Enterra – Job Posting – Process Technician Sept 4, 2018

At Enterra, we believe we can change the world with our innovative insect farming technology. We grow

black soldier fly larvae, a beneficial insect species that is highly efficient at converting recycled food into sustainable nutrients for animals and plants. Our team is our most important asset, bringing innovative thinking, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to driving change.

 

We are currently looking for a full-time position, contract or permanent, as a process technician to join our growing team and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of our production facility in Langley, BC. The position can be either contract until June 30, 2019 or permanent with a relocation to Calgary, AB in early 2019.

 

What Enterra offers you:

  • Competitive wages (start at $18.00, plus $1.00 for afternoon shift)
  • Excellent benefits plan
  • Participation in annual bonus program
  • Significant opportunity for growth
  • A job you can feel good about!

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Strict adherence to health and safety policies
  • Insect rearing using our proprietary technology and equipment
  • Accurate reporting and data collection

 

Qualifications:

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data entry and tracking
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Post-secondary education an asset
  • Occasionally, to lift loads of up to 20kg

 

Interested? Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@enterrafeed.com. For more

information about Enterra and our technology please visit www.enterrafeed.com.

Let’s Talk Science events

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To kick-off Back-to-School, we have a great line of exciting Let’s Talk Science events to be a part of this month!

 

Living Space Action Project – URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS

As space exploration evolves into long distance space travel, the impact of such travel on humanity is becoming more important! Let’s Talk Science has developed the Living Space Action Project to bring space down to earth and show the next generation of youth topics related to space! We are looking for volunteers to help with a teacher training program to help teachers develop skills to educate their students on programming and other space-related topics! Details below!

Opportunity 1 – A teacher professional development session using MicroBits from September 12 1p.m – 4p.m. The activity will be delivered by staff but 3-5 volunteers would be great to help teachers with activities. A description of the session can be found here: http://space.letstalkscience.ca/node/38 style=”color:rgb(34,34,34)”>. The session is geared towards teachers who want to include Let’s Talk Science’s new Action Project (that’s what we are calling “citizen science” projects): Living Space in their classroom (more information about the Action project can be found here:http://explorecuriocity.org/livingspace).

Opportunity 2 – A reception for funders and guests from September 12 4p.m.- 8p.m. The volunteers would be in charge of booth activities that include Micro:Bits (see attached activity), Virtual reality headsets(see description and videos her: http://explorecuriocity.org/Explore/ArticleId/4583/step-inside-your-stem-career.aspx style=”color:rgb(34,34,34)”>) and other coding activities.

Interested Volunteers, sign up at here https://goo.gl/forms/TYqMVChNE0uPLmVl2 or contact Evelyn(community@ublts.com) for more information.

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Vancouver Public Library Booth

The Vancouver Public Library will be hosting two amazing speakers on Sept 17 to talk about the science of beer making and the science behind Captain America. To follow these amazing speakers, Let’s Talk Science will be hosting a booth at the library to engage children and families in hands-on activities like candy DNA and DIY slime.

When: Sept 17, 2018 3:00pm-6:30pm

Where: Vancouver Public Library

Who: Public

Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/wLQzNhs7N1wcBG3y1

Contact Evelyn at community@ubclts.com with any question.

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CAGIS Workshop

CAGIS or the Canadian Association for Girls in Science is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting, educating and encouraging girls between ages of 7 to 16 to explore the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They hold monthly chapter events at workplaces of science professionals to give the girls a “behind-the-scenes” look and hands-on experience with science. Let’s Talk Science will be hosting a workshop on the science of Rube Goldberg devices for these amazing girls, please sign up to volunteer.

When: Sept 22, 2018 10:15am-11:45am

Where: Renfrew Community Centre

Who: Girls ages 7-16

Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/2BOvRNeQKmYxcB153

Contact Evelyn at community@ubclts.com with any question.

 

Cheers,

Evelyn

 

Community Events Coordinator

 

Email: community@ubclts.com

Website: www.ubclts.com

Twitter: @ubclts

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Thesis Defense – PhD – Christine Lynn Sumner

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University of British Columbia – Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

(Applied Animal Biology )

 

CHRISTINE LYNN SUMNER

Promoting Farmer and Veterinarian Cooperation to Improve Dairy Calf Welfare

 

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 9:00 AM
MCM 139, MacMillan, 2357 Main Mall, V6T 1Z4

Latecomers will not be admitted

 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair:

Prof. Christopher B. McLeod (Population and Public Health)

Supervisory Committee:

Prof. Daniel Weary – Research Supervisor (Agroecology)

Prof. Marina Von Keyserlingk (Applied Animal Biology)

Prof. Hannah Wittman (Food, Nutrition & Health)

University Examiners:

Prof. Susan Cox (Population and Public Health)

Prof. Ronaldo Cerri (Biology)

 

Everyone is welcome