Announcement re: Call for abstracts for Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference 2023

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Good afternoon,

Abstract submissions for Crossroads 2023 are now open! Submissions will close on January 6, 2023. We are asking for your assistance to spread the word. Could you please forward the following information to student researchers (undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral) in your department?

The 19th Annual Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference is happening on March 10-11th, 2023 at the Halifax Central Library and Dalhousie University’s Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) in Halifax, NS. Crossroads is a student-led health research conference hosted by the School of Health and Human Performance Graduate Student Society. Over the course of the conference, two panel discussions will be held, covering the digitalization of health and breaking down systemic barriers for marginalized populations. There will also be the opportunity to participate in one of two interactive workshops on photovoice/photo-elicitation research methods and trauma awareness. On the second day of the conference, students will have the opportunity to present their research in either an oral or poster format.

We will be accepting abstracts for poster and oral presentations from students working on any health-related project, at any stage (e.g., proposal, preliminary analysis, completed),and affiliated with any department (e.g., health professions, business, engineering, social sciences, etc.). For more information, or to submit an abstract, please visit our website: https://dalcrossroads.com/call-for-abstracts/submit-an-abstract/

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Crossroads 2023 Co-chairs, Joshua Yusuf and Michaela Title,at dalcrossroads@dal.ca.

Sincerely,

-Michelle

Michelle Lincoln (She/Her), Promotions and Communications, Lead

Crossroads Planning Committee
Dalhousie University
Stairs House, 6230 South Street
PO Box 15000 Halifax NS, B3H 4R2
dalcrossroads@dal.ca
dalcrossroads.com
@DalCrossroads

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We acknowledge the histories, contributions, and legacies of the African Nova Scotian people and communities who have been here for over 400 years.

2022 Corteva Agricultural Sciences Symposium Announcement

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From: Joy Roasa <jroasa@uoguelph.ca>
Sent: November 7, 2022 8:25 PM
To: dean.landfood@ubc.ca
Subject: 2022 Corteva Agricultural Sciences Symposium Announcement

 

[CAUTION: Non-UBC Email]

To whom it may concern,

 

My name is Joy and I am a PhD student at the University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

 

We are hosting a hybrid event on November 16, 2022 and I’m wondering if you can please share this event with graduate (and possibly undergraduate) students in your department/faculty?

 

The event details are below and I’ve attached an event poster as well.

 

Thank you very much!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Joy Roasa

 

PhD Student

Department of Food Science

University of Guelph

50 Stone Rd E | Guelph, ON | N1G 2W1

jroasa@uoguelph.ca

 

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Name of Event: 2022 Corteva Agricultural Sciences Symposium

 

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM EST

 

Format: Hybrid (in person at the University of Guelph and virtual through Zoom)

 

Description: The 2022 Corteva Agricultural Sciences Symposium brings together several remarkable individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds to speak about current research on topics, such as crop production, sustainability, and global impact in agriculture.

 

This annual symposium has been hosted by the University of Guelph since 2016 and is part of the Plant Sciences Symposia Series @corteva, a worldwide network of student-organized and student-driven scientific symposia, hosted by leading academic and research institutions around the world.

 

This year’s theme will focus on Agriculture to People: Agronomy, Sustainability and Global Impact and will include a diverse line-up of speakers from academia and industry, a student poster session (in person only) and a career panel workshop.

 

This event is open to the public and free to attend (registration is required).

 

 

To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://Corteva-Agricultural-Sciences-Symposium-2022-registration.eventbrite.ca.

 

For more information, please go to our website: https://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/PS-Symposium or email us at symposium@uoguelph.ca

 

 

Thank you very much!

 

UBC part-time grad programs: applications open for 2023

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Master of Education Cohort Programs

Complete your master’s degree part-time through a unique cohort model alongside your colleagues. Cohort are either 100% online or blended.

MEd in Educational Administration and Leadership

This program offers opportunities for educators in Lower Mainland districts to experience, explore, and develop a greater awareness and capacity in educational leadership in contexts of Indigeneity and equity.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2022

MEd in Early Childhood Education

A program for those who want to work with young children as an Early Childhood Educator, or Early Childhood Professional.

Upcoming Info Session (Online via Zoom):

Monday, November 14 | 4:00 – 5:00pm PST

Application Deadline: December 1, 2022

MEd in Social Studies Education

Issues of equity, diversity, and social justice serve as foundational lenses for interrogating social studies curriculum and pedagogy.

Upcoming Info Sessions (Online via Zoom):

Tuesday, November 8 | 5:30 – 6:30pm PST

Wednesday, December 14 | 5:30 – 6:30pm PST

Application Deadline: January 30, 2023

 

MEd in Media & Technology Studies Education

Ideal for teachers specializing in computer science, ICT, and technology education, as well as teachers within the ADST cluster in BC schools.

Upcoming Info Sessions (Online via Zoom):

Wednesday, November 23 | 4:00 – 5:00pm PST

Application Deadline: January 30, 2023

MEd in Literacy Education

Read and engage with the latest research in the field of Literacy education and connect research with practice. Explore rich literacy practices from early childhood to adolescence and adulthood.

Upcoming Info Sessions (Online via Zoom):

Wednesday, November 23 | 4:00 – 5:00pm PST

Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00-5:00pm PST

Application Deadline: March 30, 2023

GradUpdate – Impostor Phenomenon, Harnessing your Resilience, CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Writing Personal Statements, Writing for Clarity in Complexity, Thrive month, GIS Day, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Impostor Phenomenon, Harnessing your Resilience, CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Writing Personal Statements, Writing for Clarity in Complexity, Thrive month, GIS Day, and more.

Registration open

Impostor Phenomenon
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 12 – 1:30 pm

Register

Harnessing your Resilience: Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Stress in Grad School and beyond
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 2 – 5 pm

Register

Reproducible research PART III: Collaborative reproducible research tools
Online | Friday, Nov 18 | 10 am – 12 pm

Register

Seats available

Staying on Track in Grad School: Self-Care Strategies for Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
Online | Wednesday, Nov 9 | 12 – 1:30 pm Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile – Profile Tools
Online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 11 am – 12 pm Register

Chapman and Innovation Grants
Offer UBC masters students the opportunity to create and carry out a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization | Applicants can request funds between $1,500 to $10,000
Apply by Feb 5, 2023 Learn more

Research Ethics: Drop-In Advising
In person | Wednesdays 12 – 3:30 pm | Library Research Commons room 495 Learn more or book a time slot.

CAREER

WorkBC Drop-in Advising
In-person | Robert H Lee Alumni Centre | Wednesdays | 1 – 3 pm | for students or their family members Learn more

P/T work opportunity: Office of Research Ethics
Project is to create an Interactive Indigenous Research Ethics Repository
10 hrs/wk | 2-year funded project Apply by Nov 13.

Employer Info Sessions
Novo Nordisk | Online | Wednesday, Nov 17 | 12 – 1 pm Register.
Bounteous (digital consultancy) | Online | Thursday, Nov 16 | 12 – 1 pm Register.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Thrive Month
Nov 1 – 30 | Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
Learn more

Canada Revenue Agency Webinars
Online | CRA Benefits & Credits
-Nov 9, 1:30 pm – for Persons with Disabilities
-Nov 16,1:30 pm – for Indigenous People
Learn more

LEADERSHIP

Apply to present at January’s Student Leadership Conference (SLC)
Designing and facilitating a workshop at the SLC is a fantastic opportunity for student leaders to gain skills in public speaking and group facilitation, and to contribute to learning opportunities for students on campus
The 2023 UBC SLC is on Jan 21, 2023 | Apply to present by Nov 13
Learn more

RESEARCH

GIS Day
Online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 8:50 am – 3:50 pm | Sessions include:

  • A Collaborative Model for Data Sharing
  • Teaching GIS with video games in immersive digital twin worlds
  • Student-led design and development of GIS labs for teaching Forestry
  • Leveraging the power of GIS to predict future wildfire-related risks
  • and more.

Learn more and register.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Writing in STEM: Writing for Clarity in Complexity
In person and online | Tuesday, Nov 15 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

CGS-M Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In person and online | Wednesday, Nov 16 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

Writing Personal Statements: Crafting Your Professional Identity
In person and online | Thursday, Nov 17 | 10 – 11:30 am Register

Workshops and events

Services

Resources