The Dean's Office Dispatch is the Faculty of Science's weekly e-newsletter sent out to students, faculty and staff. 

Be prepared for Hurricane Lee

Ahead of the strong winds and rain expected this weekend with the arrival of Hurricane Lee, please download the DalSAFE app and sign up for text alerts concerning campus closures and other important updates. For students, Dal Student Life also offers some tips on how to survive when the power goes out.

Listen to Dr. Chuck Macdonald on Sciographies

The fifth season of the Sciographies podcast premiered with an episode featuring Dr. Chuck Macdonald, an inorganic chemist and Dal's Dean of Science. Listen to the episode on SoundCloud or find it on most podcast apps.

New episodes are released on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. AST on CKDU 88.1 FM in Halifax as well as on SoundCloud and most podcast apps. Visit our website to learn more about Sciographies and listen to episodes from previous seasons.

Tuesday: Dal Science Black Student Welcome & Panel Discussion

All Dal Science students who self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Black and/or of African descent are invited to attend a welcome event and panel discussion on Tuesday, September 19 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Wallace McCain Learning Commons (Quiet Room). Lunch will be provided. Learn more about the event and register on Eventbrite.

Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health launches

This week, Dal and the provincial government officially announced the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, a Halifax-based mental health and addictions clinic serving vulnerable populations. The provincial government has committed $4.5 million over three years in funding for the centre, which will see services provided by clinical psychology PhD students under the supervision of registered clinical psychologists. Read more in Dal News.

Dr. Kevin Hewitt selected for NSERC team tasked with creating greater inclusion in STEM

Dr. Kevin Hewitt, professor in the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science and the Faculty of Science's associate dean, equity and inclusion, was announced as one of three inaugural Atlantic Chairs for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (A-CISE). The NSERC-established Chairs will create opportunities and initiatives with the mission of helping to change the face of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the Atlantic region. Read more on Dr. Hewitt's new role in Dal News.

Lunch and learn: Science Co-op Information Session

Are you a first- or second-year Science student who is curious about work-integrated learning opportunities at Dalhousie? Would you like to test drive your career, grow your network, earn an income, and graduate with experience? If so, join the SITE Co-op Office to learn about how co-operative education can add value to your academic journey.

On Friday, September 22 from 12 to 12:30 p.m., join a virtual lunch and learn session to find out more about the Science Co-op program. Registration is not required - you can join the Microsoft Teams meeting at this link.

Can't make this session? Join future meetings on October 13, November 10 or December 15.

Explore entrepreneurship with the Collide Discover program

Students interested in learning more about the skills needed to be an entrepreneur are invited to take part in the Collide Discover program this fall. Offered by Dal Innovates, the six-week program takes place on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. from October 4 to November 8. Learn more about the program and apply by September 27 on the Dal Innovates website.

Lab2Market Discover applications open

Find out if entrepreneurship is for you with Lab2Market Discover, a free virtual workshop from Dal Innovates for STEM researchers (master's, PhD or postdoctoral) interested in commercializing their research. The 10-week program starts in October and has an estimated time commitment of three hours per week. Learn more and apply by September 22 on the Dal Innovates website.

Pain Education Day from Solutions for Kids in Pain

Pain Education Day is a Patients Included event hosted by Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) in partnership with the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research (CPPR) and the Pain in Child Health (PICH) training program.

The special topics Education Day will provide a deep dive into knowledge mobilization about how to bridge the gaps between research and practice, and policy. This event is for researchers, health professionals (from all disciplines), administrators, policymakers, trainees, patient partners, and others. Anyone from around the world or locally who wants to learn how to make a difference is encouraged to register.

Pain Education Day will be held on Sunday, October 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Halifax Convention Centre. To register please visit: https://ispp.arinex.one/pages/pain-education-day

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