Introducing the Dal Science Spotlight

In the Faculty of Science, we know that many of our course instructors and advisors are doing creative, inspiring and admirable work inside and outside the classroom. To recognize some of the excellence in Science, we are launching a new section of the Dean’s Office Dispatch called the Dal Science Spotlight. Each week, we would like to highlight an advisor or instructor who is making a notable contribution to the student experience.

We have created a form where you can highlight some inspiring instruction or admirable advising. Submissions are welcome from all members of the Dal Science community, including students, faculty and staff. All you need is their name, an optional photo of the person being featured or ther work, and a short (150 words) description of what they're doing that you would like to recognize. If you're an advisor or instructor, you can also feel free to highlight your own work.

If you’d like to recognize some of the great work being done by advisors and instructors in our Faculty, please complete the submission form. Profiles will be featured weekly starting later this summer.

Battery researcher earns top international science award

Dalhousie's Dr. Jeff Dahn has received the 2023 Olin Palladium Award, a top international science prize, for his pioneering work in the development of lithium-ion battery technology. Dr. Dahn will be presented with a Palladium medal and plaque at a meeting of the Electrochemical Society in Sweden this October. Read this Dal News story for more.

Dal-led team receives $15M to explore the ocean's ability to capture carbon

A global team of researchers, led by Dr. Katja Fennel of the Department of Oceanography, has received $15 million in support from the Carbon to Sea Initiative to investigate ocean alkalinty enhancement technology that could improve the ocean's ability to absorb and hold carbon. Read this Dal News story for more on the team's project.

MMM grad's journey from Somalia to Dal

A chance meeting with Dr. Megan Bailey in the Maldives in 2017 put Dal’s Marine Affairs Program on the radar of Rahim Sheik Heile. The pandemic and tragedies in his home country of Somalia delayed his arrival at Dal until 2021, but earlier this month Rahim graduated with his Master of Marine Management. He’s now set to start work on a PhD with Dr. Bailey this fall. Read this Dal News story on Rahim’s journey.

Winter 2024 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program applications

Applications for winter 2024 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program are now open until August 23.

The QES program offers undergraduate students the chance to complete a funded internship for credit at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in The Bahamas. Applicants should have an interest and academic background in environmental science, sustainability, marine science or a related field, and be in at least their third year of studies at the time of the internship placement. Visit Dal’s QES website for complete details on the three types of internships that can be applied for (marine research and conservation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable systems). Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tarah Wright (tarah.wright@dal.ca), coordinator of the QES Program at Dal.

Study Skills Coach positions: Studying for Success Program

The Studying for Success Program with the Bissett Student Success Centre is hiring Study Skills Coaches in chemistry, economics/management and engineering. These part-time positions involve 4-8 hours of work per week from September 2023 to April 2024. Candidates should be graduate students or upper-year undergrads. The application deadline is June 30, 2023. Complete details can be found in this job posting.

Campus Biodiversity Week: June 21 - 29

The Dalhousie Office of Sustainability is inviting the Dal community to celebrate Campus Biodiversity Week from June 21 to 29 by joining tours and workshops to learn more about the importance of biodiversity and the work being done on campus. See this page for a list of events, and visit the Office of Sustainability Instagram account for more information.

New date: BioBlitz at Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre

The Dalhousie community is invited to a BioBlitz at the Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre on Nova Scotia's South Shore on Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 from noon to 5 pm both days. Attendees are welcome to participate on either day. For more information or to register, please email Institute for Comparative Genomics Administrator Wanda Danilchuk (wandad@dal.ca).

Mitacs Invention to Innovation (i2I) program 

Applications are now open for the Mitacs Invention2Innovation Skills Training Program. This academic-style program opens new career pathways for graduate-level researchers in science or engineering interested in commercialization.

Invention2Innovation is offered virtually by Simon Fraser University in partnership with Dal Innovates and is part-time over eight-months starting September 2023. Only 10 positions are available for Atlantic researchers so don’t delay in submitting your interest. Learn more and apply by July 4, 2023 on the Dal Innovates website.

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.