Faculty of Science

Dean's Office Dispatch | March 24, 2023

Exam anxiety workshop from Student Health & Wellness
Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness is holding an exam anxiety workshop for students on Monday, April 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. online via Zoom. This workshop covers strategies for staying calm and managing exam anxiety. Register for the session on the Student Health & Wellness website.

Science & Sustainability Student/Employer Networking Event
Are you a science or sustainability student interested in connecting with top employers in the industry to learn more about work terms and career opportunities? Join SITE Co-op for their Science & Sustainability Student/Employer Networking event on Tuesday. Organizations attending include AGAT Laboratories, COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship), DeepSense, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mara Renewables, Novonix and more. RSVP to attend.

Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Steele Ocean Sciences Building Atrium

Upcoming deadline for Queen Elizabeth Scholars applications
Applications for fall 2023 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program are due on April 1. The QES program offers an opportunity for undergraduate students interested in conservation science research, sustainable systems, food security, aquaponics and other related fields to complete an internship for credit at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in the Bahamas. Visit Dal’s QES website for complete application details.

Undergraduate Research Prize
Eligible students are invited to apply for the Faculty of Science Undergraduate Research Prize, which is awarded annually upon graduation to students who have made a substantial commitment and contribution to research during their undergraduate programs. A letter of support is required from faculty members who have supervised the student’s research. Students should submit a completed application form to their designated department contact by April 10. Departments should then forward application forms and letters of support to the Dean’s Office (Danielle.wood@dal.ca) by April 14. Complete eligibility details and the application form can be found on the Faculty of Science myDal site (login required).

Dalhousie Pharmacy Virtual Info Session- March 28, 2023
The Dalhousie College of Pharmacy will be hosting a virtual information session for interested students and advisors on Tuesday, March 28 from 7 - 8 p.m. There is no registration required for this session. If you are interested in attending, please visit the following Zoom link at the time of the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85390007659

Biology seminar: David Keith, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Title:
The past, present, and future of fisheries stock assessment: A Canadian perspective
Date: Thursday, March 30
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Format: In-person in the 5th floor lounge, Life Sciences Centre, Biology Wing, or watch online via Zoom

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