Science Co-op Info session
The Science, Information Technology, Engineering Co-operative Education office is hosting a Science Co-op information session on Wednesday, October 19 at 12:00 p.m. for first- and second-year Science students interested in work-integrated learning opportunities at Dalhousie. This session will be held virtually and students can register via myCareer.
Atlantic Student Research Journal recruitment
Are you interested in research, writing articles, promoting local science and planning events? The student-led Atlantic Student Research Journal focuses on connecting students to impactful STEM research and innovation across Atlantic Canada and is looking for undergraduate students to join their team. Learn more by visiting their website or Instagram. Contact theasrj@gmail.com for more details on how to get involved.
Dr. Gerhard Herzberg exhibition on display at Dal
This month, Dalhousie is hosting an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gerhard Herzberg being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Titled Enterprises of the Human Spirit: 50 Years of Scientific Excellence in Germany and Canada, the exhibition will be on display in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building from October 11 to 14 and the Richard Murray Design Building from October 17 to 21. Read more about the exhibition and Dalhousie’s history of research collaboration with Germany in this Dal News story.
Mitacs funding opportunities Mitacs - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Summer Program - Full-time master’s and PhD students are invited to apply for research internships in Japan in summer 2023 through Mitacs and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The call for applications closes on November 30, 2022. Visit the Mitacs website for complete details and instructions on how to apply.
Globalink Research Award Thematic Cell - Senior undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to apply for a $6,000 research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project with an institution affiliated with one of Mitacs’s international partners. Research must fall under one of these four themes: Advanced computing, clean technologies, global health or social and scientific innovation. The call for applications closes on November 25, 2022. Visit the Mitacs website for complete details and instructions on how to apply.
The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary workshop for students
Offered by Student Health & Wellness, The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary is a 4.5 hour course delivered over two days that provides students with practical knowledge of mental health and mental illness. Participants are eligible to receive a completion certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Upcoming workshops are scheduled for October 11 & 13 and November 7 & 8, with a special graduate student-only workshop onNovember 9 & 10. To learn more and register, visit the Student Health & Wellness website.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – register now to avoid losing access to your Dal account
If you have not already done so, please take a moment to sign up for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to keep your Dalhousie account secure. Visit dal.ca/mfa for complete details on how to sign up for MFA, including a tutorial video. Students who sign up for MFA by October 11 will be entered in a draw to win a Sony PlayStation 5! It is anticipated that at some point in October, staff, faculty and students who have not signed up for MFA may lose access to their accounts! Pease don’t delay and sign up for MFA now. Have a question? Contact support@dal.ca or call 902-494-4357.
Biology seminar: Doug Rasher, University of Maine
Title: A brave new ocean: How climate change and predator loss have redefined the ecology and resilience of kelp forests
Date: Thursday, October 13
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: 5th floor lounge, Life Sciences Centre or online via Zoom
Would you like to make a submission to the Dean's Office Dispatch? Email communications.science@dal.ca with a brief summary of your notice, a supporting link or email address, and a photo/image if you have one.
