During the Faculty of Science's May 31 Convocation ceremonies, three grads were recognized as winners of University Graduation Prizes:
Medical Sciences grad Diana Adamo received the Governor General's Silver Medal, which is awarded to the undergraduate student who has achieved the highest academic standing among graduates of baccalaurate programs.
Medical Sciences grad Ryan Topple received the University Silver Medal, which is awarded to the graduate who is judged to be the leading First Class Honours student among graduates of baccalaureate programs.
Physics and Mathematics grad Giannis Georgakopoulos Tolis received the Avery Prize, which is awarded to the student standing highest among graduates of baccalaureate programs.
Dr. Jeff Dahn among 2024 Aurum Award recipients
During Dal Alumni Days last month, Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science professor and lithium-ion battery researcher Dr. Jeff Dahn (BSc'78), pictured on the far right, was recognized with a 2024 Aurum Award, Dal's flagship honor for alumni. Meet the other recipients of the 2024 Aurum Awards, and visit the Alumni website to watch Dr. Dahn's special Aurum Awards video and learn more about his life and career.
Falling Walls 2024 pitch competition: Apply by June 28
Do you have a research-based idea that could change the world for the better? Students and early-career professionals are invited to apply for a chance to pitch their idea in the Dal-hosted Falling Walls Lab regional competition in September. The winners will earn a chance to attend the competition's global finals in Berlin, Germany as part of the Falling Walls Science Summit.
It can be done: last year, then-chemistry PhD student Joe Bedard won the global finals with his presentation on fossil fuel-free sources of plastic production. Watch a video of Joe's winning pitch and see how to enter in this Dal News story.
Impact survey: Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP)
Solutions in Kids in Pain (SKIP), led by Dr. Christine Chambers, is conducting a survey to better understand the impact it has made on children’s pain management over the past five years. If you have heard of or engaged with SKIP in any way, you are invited to complete their short survey, accessible at this link. Anyone completing the survey by June 17 will have the option to enter to win a prize package of SKIP swag and Peace by Chocolate treats.
Winter/spring 2025 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program applications
Applications for winter/spring 2025 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program are now open until September 1.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
June 8 At 12 p.m. ADT, Fall 2024/Winter 2025 term registration opens for undergraduate first-year students
June 12
At 10 a.m. ADT, registration opens for second year, transfer, exchange, and visiting Law
June 17-21
Summer Break for Full-Term Courses (except students in Co-op, Clinicals, or Internships)
July 1
Canada Day, University closed
July 2
Last day to Apply to Graduate for Fall 2024 Convocation via Dal Online
