Faculty of Science
Student e-newsletter

For the Week of January 12th

Updates

Dalhousie Summer Job and Career Fair

On Thursday January 29th, Dalhousie University will be hosting their annual Summer Job and Career Fair. The event will be taking place in the McInnes Room from 11am – 3pm.

Dalhousie Science Society Annual Gala

The Dalhousie Science Society (DSS) invites you to attend their annual gala on Wednesday January 21st, 2015. $5 Per Ticket, proceeds going towards the Molly Appeal Stubborn Goat. All ages welcome until 9 pm, +19 after 9 pm.

Seminars This Week

JANUARY 12 - Psychology & Neuroscience Seminar

How parasites hijack the brain of their host. Presented by Dr. Shelley Adamo, Professor, Department of Psyhology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University.

JANUARY 12 - The Halifax Planetarium: "Love is in the stars"

"Love is in the stars" by Tony Schellinck The first soap opera was not aired on radio or TV, but was displayed in the night sky. The Greeks and Romans created a drama of the gods, the main characters are visible each clear night and the show has had a run of over two thousand years!

JANUARY 13 - Oceanography Seminar: Sea Ice

Sea Ice. Presented by Martin Montes-Hugo, Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski

JANUARY 14 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Seminar

"From Cell Signalling to Pre-clinical Trials; the Role of a Tumour Suppressor Protein Networks". Presented by Rafaela Andrade-Vieira PhD Candidate and Recipient of the 2013/2014 Doug Hogue Award in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

JANUARY 15 - Biology Seminar

Scallop escape response strategies: Impact of reproduction and morphology, or, Serendipity and the Impact of Choices in Science. Presented by Helga Guderley, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University.

JANUARY 16 - Advances in the Spatial Governance of Oceans in Europe and Beyond

The European Union Centre of Excellence at Dalhousie University presents Advances in the Spatial Governance of Oceans in Europe and Beyond. Talk by Clive Schofield from the University of Wollongong.

JANUARY 16 - Chemistry Seminar

The Interplay of Synchrotron Spectroscopy with Performance of Functional Materials – Addressing Scientific Issues with Synchrotron Capabilities. Presented by Professor Tsun-Kong (T.K.) Sham, Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario.

JANUARY 16 - Psychology in Canada 2014/2015: Agendas and Activities for Science and Practice

Psychology in Canada 2014/2015: Agendas and Activities for Science and Practice Presented by Kevin Kelloway, President Elect and Karen Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Psychological Association

Upcoming Seminars

JANUARY 19 - The Halifax Planetarium: "Love is in the stars"

"Love is in the stars" by Tony Schellinck The first soap opera was not aired on radio or TV, but was displayed in the night sky. The Greeks and Romans created a drama of the gods, the main characters are visible each clear night and the show has had a run of over two thousand years!

JANUARY 20 - Oceanography Seminar

A video-plankton and microstructure profiler for the exploration of in situ connections between zooplankton and turbulence. Presented by Dr. Tetjana Ross, Dalhousie University

JANUARY 21 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Seminar

"Pharmacological Actions and Therapeutic Potential for Drugs Tageting the Ocular Endocannabinoid System: A New vision or Another Smokescreen". Presented by Dr. Melanie Kelly, Professor, Departments of Pharmacology, Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University.

JANUARY 22 - Biology Seminar

Impacts of anthropogenic stressors on the structure and functioning of the marine benthos. Presented by Devin Lyons, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University.

JANUARY 22 - The Halifax Planetarium: "Love is in the stars"

"Viewing the wonders of the winter sky" by Tony Schellinck. "Darkness falls early this time of year, providing time to bundle up and star gaze. If you received binoculars or a telescope for Christmas this show is particularly for you -- The winter sky is full of gems just waiting to be discovered !"

JANUARY 23 - Chemistry Seminar co-sponsored by IRM

Nanomechanical Studies of Collagen I Fibrils in the Context of Tendon Damage. Presented by Professor Laurent Kreplak, Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University.

Dalhousie Science in the News

Opportunity for students in ocean sciences

The Transatlantic Ocean System Science & Technology Research School (TOSST) is looking for highly qualified and motivated undergraduate students to join our unique program.

Pengrowth Nova Scotia Energy Innovation Grant awarded

Natasha Morrison is awarded the Energy Innovation Grant that supports energy-related research.

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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