Faculty of Science
Student e-newsletter

For the week of December 1st

Updates

Grand Challenges Canada’s Summer Student Program

Grand Challenges Canada’s Summer Student Program offers meaningful, hands-on work experience in the interdisciplinary field of global health.

Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to fourth-year science student and swimmer Rachel Shin, this week’s G2 Female Athlete of the Week.

Charity Auction for Vision Loss Event

Proceeds will go to CNIB vision rehabilitation programs and services that help Nova Scotians who are blind or partially sighted to lead full, active lives. Admission is free.

Seminars This Week

DECEMBER 1 - Microbiology & Immunology Seminar

Pediatric IBD: genetics + metagenetics informing translational research. Presented by Johan van Limbergen, Pediatrics, Dalhousie University

DECEMBER 1 - Oceanography Seminar

The Bedford Institute of Oceanography: a Unique Experiment in Canadian Federal Science (1962-2012). Presented by Dr. Donald Gordon, Bedford Institute of Oceanography

DECEMBER 1 - NSIS Free Public Talk (Nova Scotia Institute of Science)

A New Wave of Exploration of the Arctic Ocean. Presented by David C. Mosher, Geological Survey of Canada - Atlantic Natural Resources Canada (BIO)

DECEMBER 2 - @CAT (Math & Stats) Seminar

The waves of a totally cocomplete category II. Presented by Richard Wood, Dalhousie University

DECEMBER 3 - Biology Seminar

Cleaning and Decontamination for the Research Laboratory. Presented by Sylvain Simard and Daniel Caron. Join us for a discussion of the principles of washing, decontamination, and sterilization for laboratories.

DECEMBER 3 - Walter J. Chute Lecture Series

Integrative Analytical Laboratory Experiments: Experiences in Curriculum Renewal. Presented by Professor Philip Britz-McKibbin, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University.

DECEMBER 3 - Chemistry Seminar

Integrative Analytical Laboratory Experiments: Experiences in Curriculum Renewal. Presented by Professor Philip Britz-McKibbin, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University

DECEMBER 4 - Biology Seminar

Social and genetic mate choice. Presented by Dr Colleen Barber, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax.

DECEMBER 4 - Physics and ATM Science Seminar

The Birth of the Universe: Studying the Epoch of Inflation with the Cosmic Microwave Background. Presented by Dr. Joaquin Vieira, University of Illinois

DECEMBER 4 - The Halifax Planetarium at Dalhousie University presents: "Signposts in the Sky"

"Signposts in the Sky" by Quinn Smith. Finding your way around the night sky can seem a daunting task, but with a simple map, and a few signposts, it is easier than you may think! Discover the delights of the winter sky in the warmth and comfort of the Halifax Planetarium.

DECEMBER 5 - Economics Seminar

The Effects of Targeted Recruitment and Comprehensive Supports for Low-Income High Achievers at Elite Universities: Evidence from Texas Flagships. Presented by Scott Imberman, Michigan State University

Upcoming Seminars

DECEMBER 11 - The Halifax Planetarium at Dalhousie University presents its ever-popular Christmas Star show

"The Christmas Star -- Fact or Fiction?" by Quinn Smith. Did the Christmas Star really exist, and if so what was it? Explore the night sky over Bethlehem around 2,000 years ago.

Dalhousie Science in the News

Focus groups on spatial scholarship @ Dalhousie

Spatial scholarship is a cross-cutting disciplinary theme at Dalhousie. The Dal community is invited to participate in a focus group to learn more about spatial scholarship in your academic field.

Biology Professor new Dean of Graduate Studies

Dr. Marty Leonard has been a professor in the Department of Biology for 20 years. Now, she's moving onto a new position within the Dal community.

Interested in adding an event or update to the Faculty of Science, Student e-newsletter? Contact Joanne Wells at joanne.wells@dal.ca.

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