Measuring the genetic diversity of brook trout in Nova Scotia

Dr. Daniel Ruzzante et al have published new research in The Proceedings of The Royal Society of London B. Read more about it here.

Media Highlight: Dr. Simon Sherry discusses Bell Let's Talk & PTSD

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Who does it impact? Why does it present itself in some individuals and not others? Watch Dr. Simon Sherry and CTV's Bruce Frisko discuss PTSD and the importance of reducing stigma around mental illness.

Media Highlight: Dal/MEOPAR researchers learn military techniques to study whales

Dr. Christopher Taggert and Hansen Johnson talk about learning military techniques to listen to the ocean with the Globe and Mail. The researchers hope to use these techniques and share findings with the military, all in hopes to better mitigate the chance of ships causing harm to whales.

IMPACT Awards 2016

The IMPACT Awards will be held on March 24 to recognize outstanding individual students and student groups, and the impact their contributions have made to the community (both on campus and off). Remember to nominate someone who’s made an impact by February 14, 2016.

Seminars & Events This Week

Feb. 1 - Public Lecture: Water for Our Changing Planet – Lessons from the Past Century and the Face of Our Future
Dr. Shannon Sterling, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Dalhousie University.

Feb. 2 - Math and Stats Seminar
Enriched algebraic theories and monads for a system of arities - continued. Presented by Rory Lucyshyn-Wright.

Feb. 3 - Biology Seminar
Adaptation and acclimation of exercise physiology in Lake Whitefish ecotypes - Presented by Anne Dalziel, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s University

Feb. 4 - Earth Sciences Seminar
Dr. Howard Street Robinson Lecture: Zn-rich Volcanic sulfide deposits - Presented by Dr. Steve Piercey, Earth Sciences-MUN GAC.

Feb. 4 - Physics and Atmospheric Science Seminar
Microscale Biotechnology Enabled by Solution Micropatterning - Presented by Dr. John Frampton, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University.

Feb. 4 - Biology and Oceanography Joint Seminar
The 'environment' of environmental sciences in Canada: reflections on recent socio-political developments, and why scientists should care - Presented by: Ian Stewart, History of Science and Technology Programme, University of King's College.       

Upcoming Seminars and Events

For events and seminars taking place after this week, please visit the Dal Science Event Calendar.

Submissions

Interested in adding an event or seminar to the Faculty of Science's Weekly E-newsletter? Contact Joanne Wells at joanne.wells@dal.ca.
*Please note: seminars must be submitted by noon on Thursday to be included in the weekly e-newsletter the following week.