{"id":9977,"date":"2023-10-03T09:27:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=9977"},"modified":"2023-10-03T09:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:27:48","slug":"gradupdate-liu-scholars-programwriting-with-integrity-citing-like-an-insider-fostering-student-belonging-through-inclusive-language-thriving-in-grad-school-support-group-join-tables-in-r-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-9977","title":{"rendered":"GradUpdate – Liu Scholars Program,Writing with Integrity: Citing Like An Insider, Fostering Student Belonging through Inclusive Language, Thriving in Grad School Support Group, Join Tables in R, and more."},"content":{"rendered":"
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GradUpdate<\/span><\/p>\n

In this issue, Liu Scholars Program,Writing with Integrity: Citing Like An Insider, Fostering Student Belonging through Inclusive Language, Thriving in Grad School Support Group, Join Tables in R, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Copyright for your Thesis: How to use Images and other material<\/span>
\nRe-scheduled from Sept 13
\nOnline | Thursday, Oct 5 | 11:15 am – 12:45 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Introduction to Machine Learning<\/span>
\nThis webinar will introduce basic concepts behind the machine learning algorithms, their difference from statistical methods and the most common type of problems that can be tackled with machine learning algorithms.
\nOnline | Friday, Oct 13 | 10 am – 12 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Other sessions in this series include:
\nOct 20, Introduction to Predictive Performance Assessment\u00a0Register<\/a>
\nNov 3, Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.\u00a0 Visit\u00a0\u00a0community.grad.ubc.ca\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0grad.ubc.ca\/current-students\/professional-development<\/a>\u00a0for our full events calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Liu Scholars Program<\/span>
\n$2000 award | available to current doctoral students
\nThe themes for 2023-24 are (1) climate policy; (2) environmental policy; (3) energy policy, energy transition, and\/or energy in development; (4) global food security; (5) international trade; and (6) international human rights.
\nLearn more<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0apply<\/a>\u00a0by Friday, Oct 27.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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UBC Career Days<\/span>
\nIn-person, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
\nWednesday, Oct 4 and Thursday, Oct 5 | 11 am – 3:30 pm\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Employer On-Campus<\/span>
\nIn-person |\u00a0GHD<\/strong>\u00a0| Tuesday, Oct 10 | 6 – 7 pm\u00a0Learn more<\/a>
\nIn-person |\u00a0Gov’t of Canada: Public Service Commission<\/strong>\u00a0| Wednesday, Oct 11 | 12 – 1 pm\u00a0Learn more<\/a>
\nIn-person |\u00a0Metro Vancouver<\/strong>\u00a0| Wednesday, Oct 11 | 6 – 7 pm\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thriving in Grad School Support Group<\/span>
\nFeeling overwhelmed, stuck, or challenged in balancing work and life? Thriving in Grad School is an in-person support group for graduate students to connect with each other in a nonjudgmental and welcoming space to help navigate the unique challenges of grad school.
\nIn person | Wednesdays, Oct 25 – Dec 6 | 3 – 4:15 pm | attend one or more\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Introduction to Machine Learning: Regression Models<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 12 – 2 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Bites – Best Practices for Creating a README file<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 1 – 1:30 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Join tables in R<\/span>
\nOnline | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 2 – 3 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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CTLT Generative AI Support Clinic<\/span>
\nOnline Drop-in | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 1 – 2 pm\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Fostering Student Belonging through Inclusive Language<\/span>
\nCIRTL workshop series
\nOnline | Wednesday, Oct 11 and 25 | 9 – 10:30 am\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Anti-Racism and Solidarity in University Settings<\/span>
\nOnline | Thursday, Oct 12 | 10 am – 12 pm\u00a0register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Writing with Integrity: Citing Like An Insider<\/span>
\nHybrid | Wednesday, Oct 11 | 10 – 11:30 am\u00a0register<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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