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

Nova Scotia Heritage Day

Dalhousie University will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day.

Alum's eclipse photo graces Science as Art calendar cover

The Faculty of Science's annual Science as Art calendar features photos of science in everyday life submitted by alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Alum Tim McCluskey (BSc'80) captured a diamond ring-like effect during last year's solar eclipse in New Brunswick (pictured above) that was later selected to appear on the cover of the 2025 calendar. Read our Dal News story to learn more about Tim's passion for photography (this wasn't his first appearance in the calendar) and how he took the stunning shot.

Want a closer look at the 2025 Science as Art calendar or to see how to share your photos for the 2026 calendar? Visit dal.ca/science-as-art

Chemistry hallway closure: Feb. 17-23

Please note that the H03 hallway in the Chemistry Podium leading from Chemical stores to Lab 127 will be closed from February 17-23. The flooring is being replaced and there will be no access during this time. See this Today@Dal notice for more details. 

Women in STEM Alumni and Networking Event: Feb. 27

The seventh annual Women in STEM Alumni and Networking Event, hosted by the Faculties of Computer Science, Agriculture, and Engineering, takes place on Thursday, February 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Canvas Resto Lounge in the Cambridge Suites Hotel. All members of the Dalhousie community are invited to attend this free event, but space is limited. Learn more and register via Eventbrite.

Scholarship: Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards

A new scholarship program funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) aims to increase awareness of atmospheric science and meteorology professions among Canadian students. Dalhousie University students may apply for the following awards:

• 6 scholarships, each valued at $10,000 CAD, are available to students enrolling in a Meteorology certificate or diploma program, including Dalhousie’s Diploma in Meteorology.
• 6 scholarships, each valued at $5,000 CAD, are available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program, regardless of major. 

The deadline to apply is March 6. Visit the scholarship program website for complete eligibility details and to apply.

Winter 2025 seminars: Department of Economics

All interested students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the Department of Economics’ winter term seminars. Seminars will be held in-person. See the full schedule on the Economics website.

Upcoming seminars include:

Anastasiia Suvorova (St. Francis Xavier University)
Title: The Evolution of Prices and Quantities of Occupational Human Capital.
Date: Friday, Feb. 14
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building, Room 2198

Career Workshops: Feb. 2025

Several more career-related workshops are being offered this month from Career Services. Students can register and explore more sessions at myCareer.dal.ca.

Here's a list of what's coming up in February:

BUILD: Create Your Resume
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 9:30 to 10 a.m. | Teams

REFRESH: Update Your Resume
Wed, Feb. 26 | 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. | Teams

BUILD: Create Your Cover Letter
Monday, Feb. 24 | 3 to 3:30 p.m. | Teams

PHOTOBOOTH: Free Professional Photo Drop-in
Monday, Feb. 24 | 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. | Bissett Student Success Centre

RAPID REVIEW: Resume and Cover Letter Drop-In
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Bissett Student Success Centre

NETWORK: Follow Up to the Fair
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. | Teams

INTERVIEW PREP: Predict the Unpredictable
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 1:30 to 2 p.m. | Teams

Job posting: Research Development Officer

The Faculty of Science Dean's Office is hiring a Research Development Officer. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Research, the Research Development Officer supports the research enterprise in the Faculty of Science, primarily in the development of research grant and award applications. Learn more about the position, and please share the posting with any qualified candidates in your network. Applications close on February 18. 

Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) open lecture:  April 9 (Hybrid)

Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) is excited to invite the Dalhousie community to an insightful open lecture hosted by Dr. Melanie Barwick, a global expert in knowledge translation and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Implementation Science and Practice.

Through compelling examples and practical insights, Dr. Barwick’s lecture, “From Lab to Life: Unleashing the Power of Implementation Science in Practice Settings,” highlights the critical role of implementation science in promoting the uptake of research findings into routine practice, thereby optimizing evidence-based interventions and services.

Details: Register to attend online or in-person

Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM AT
Location: Online via Teams or in-person in the Collaborative Health Education Building, Room 170

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