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

Applications open for John Dingle Science Communication Internships

Applications are now open for the 2025 John Dingle Science Communication Internship program, which provides five undergraduate science students with the opportunity to gain experience in science communication this summer through a full-time placement with one of the following host units:

• Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions (IPMP) - Medical Sciences Program
• Marine Affairs Program
• Eco-Hope: Pollinator Garden project
• Dr. Chloé Schmidt's Biodiversity and Population Genetics Lab
• Dalhousie Science Scholars and Leaders Program (DSSLP) and the Microbial Observatory Science Outreach Module (MOSOM) project

To be eligible, students should be currently enrolled in a Faculty of Science undergraduate program and be returning to full-time studies in fall 2025.
Please visit our internal myDal site (login required) for complete details. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 3 at 9 a.m.

Discovery Days: Call for faculty hosts

Every year, over 300 students & teachers from around the HRM and beyond join us in the Faculty of Science for a series of fun, hands- on, and educational science and math activities as part of Discovery Days. We are looking for faculty members interested in hosting a session or more with junior high and high school students. This year, Discovery Days will run from April 28 - May 31 and all sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If you are interested please fill out this form or contact Sinmi Ayantoye via ScienceOutreach@dal.ca by February 28.

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, and tickets are going fast. 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:

Zhiqi Chen (Carleton University)
Title: Collusion on Surcharges under Uncertainty
Date: Friday, Feb. 28
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

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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