CALL FOR JUDGES: Western Student Research Conference

The Western Student Research Conference (WSRC) is looking for judges this year. WSRC 2020 is Western’s annual undergraduate multidisciplinary conference that showcases research projects conducted by undergraduate students throughout Ontario.

This year’s conference will be taking place on Friday March 27, 2020 at the Physics & Astronomy Building.

We are currently recruiting graduate students (Master's, PhD), post-doctoral and faculty members to be conference judges for the 2020 WSRC, and if also interested, to help mark abstracts! Researchers at Western have been invaluable to past conferences in providing additional expertise in judging the undergraduate research presentations.

By serving as a judge for the WSRC you have the opportunity to give back to the UWO community with your time and commitment for supporting undergraduate research. Not only do you get to see all of the projects and topics from students across Ontario, you are able to see behind the scenes as to how a conference is run but also what criteria conferences look for when evaluating presentations. The deadline for contacting the WSRC is by March 1st, although early emails would be appreciated as well.

The tentative conference schedule is shown below:

• 9:00am - 10:00am: Registration
• 10:30am - 11:00am: Opening Remarks
• 11:00am - 1:00pm: Flash Talk Presentations and Poster Presentations
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch & Keynote Presentation
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm: Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations
• 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Closing Remarks

Please let us know if you will be able to judge during the following presentation time slots:

• 11:00 am - 1:00pm
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lunch will be provided and you do NOT need to attend the entire conference as we understand the conference is on a Friday.

If you are interested in being a part of the conference this year and/or marking abstracts, please let us know by sending an email to westernsrc.research@gmail.com.

27th International Conference on Advanced Dental Care: October 24-25, 2019

We are pleased to invite you to the Advanced Dental Care 2019 Conference to be held during October 24-25, 2019 in Las Vegas, USA.

The theme of the conference is Latest advancements in dental practice.

The last date for first round abstract submission is June 18, 2019.
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For more information about the sessions and the topics, please visit https://advanced-dentalcare.euroscicon.com/

Celebrating the 2019 Postdoctoral Research Forum

The 2019 Postdoctoral Research Forum was held in the Great Hall, Somerville House, on May 2. The event was hosted by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and the Postdoctoral Association at Western (PAW).

Over 100 postdoctoral scholars took part in a day-long agenda that covered a wide range of topics:

• Academic Job Process Panel with Dr. Matthew Davison, Professor, Dean of Science; Dr. Scott MacDougall-Shackleton, Professor, Chair of the Department of Psychology; Dr. Ruth Martin, Professor, Associate Dean Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Health Sciences; and Dr. Anthony Straatman, Professor, Chair of the Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
• Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities with Dr. Eric Wilkey, Banting Fellowship; Dr. Danielle Nash, CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship; Dr. Thomas McMurrough, MITACS Elevate Fellowship; and Dr. Carina Prein, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.
• Converting a CV to Resume with Wendy Richards, PhD, Employment Counsellor; and Veronica Pavalache, Certified Resume Strategist.

The forum began with the 3 Minute Research (3MR) Competition that saw 21 postdocs compete for cash prizes.

The winners were:

• 1st Place: Molly Driediger (Occupational Therapy)
• 2nd Place: Roya Tadayon (Biochemistry)
• 3rd Place: Diana Sakae (Robarts Research Institute)

The forum also included the granting of two special awards:

• Supervisor of the Year Award: Dr. Trish Tucker, Associate Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy
• Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year Award:  Dr. Roberta Bgeginski, School of Kinesiology

I WANT TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE FORUM

APPLY NOW! ComSciConCAN 2019

Are you interested in strengthening your ability to communicate your science to the general public?

Would you like to meet other graduate students across the country who are passionate about science communication?

Do you want to network with professionals to explore science communication in all its facets?

... and all for FREE? This is your opportunity!

ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on enhancing communication skills and fostering an inclusive community that can effectively communicate scientific information to both academic and non-academic audiences. Created in 2013 by graduate students at Harvard University and MIT, over 500 graduate students have now benefited from learning the skills needed to communicate the often complex concepts within science, engineering and other technical fields to reach wider and diverse audiences. ComSciCon has now come to Canada to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM fields across the country.

ComSciCon will launch its first Canadian event July 18-20, 2019 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The conference is completely free of charge for selected attendees (travel, lodging, and food will be provided).

Applications close Monday, April 8, 2019 at 12 midnight.

For more information, please check our website or contact us directly.

EMAIL: canada@comscicon.org | TWITTER: @ComSciConCAN

REGISTER NOW: ISCOMS 2019

The International Student Congress Of (bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) is one of the world’s leading student congresses in the field of (bio)medical sciences.

The 26th edition of ISCOMS will take place from June 3-7, 2019 in the University Medical Center of Groningen, the Netherlands. Last year’s congress was a great success with 959 participants attending from all over the world.

ISCOMS offers students the opportunity to present their research. Besides this, students can take part in interactive workshops, and get inspired by lectures presented by a few of the best scientists worldwide.

The keynote speakers of this year’s congress are:

• Prof. Mario Capecchi PhD (Mouse models of human disease from cancer to neuropsychiatric disorders)
• Prof. Henning Schliephake MD DDS PhD (Tissue engineering: Fact or Fiction?)
• Prof. Andrea B. Maier MD PhD (The future of age)
• Prof. Hein A.M. Daanen MD PhD (Preparation for exercise in extreme heat and cold)

The registration for non-presenting participants is now open!

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at iscoms@umcg.nl. Also, feel free to visit our website iscoms.com or watch our promotional film.

APPLY NOW! 2019 UWO Anishinabe Law Camp, March 8-9

Western’s Faculty of Law and the Interdisciplinary Initiative in Applied Indigenous Scholarship invite Western faculty members and students to participate in a unique two-day gathering with elders and knowledge holders of the Walpole Island First Nation, led by Professor Valarie Waboose of the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.

The ‘camp’, which will be held at Bkejwanong (Walpole Island), will introduce Anishinabe legal and governance traditions and Indigenous knowledge systems through presentations, discussions with Elders, and visits to sites on the territory.  We are able to accept only 24 participants. All invited applicants must commit to attend both days of this event. Return transportation each day from Western, snacks, and lunches will be provided.

To apply, please contact Paul Hansen (Faculty of Law) at phansen@uwo.ca by March 6.

Students should identify their program and year, and in a few lines describe their interest and expectations.

International Student Congress Of (bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) 2019: Call for Abstracts

Are you conducting (bio)medical research and are you interested in presenting your work on an international platform? Or are you simply interested in learning about the latest (bio)medical research?

The International Student Congress Of (bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) is one of the world’s leading student congresses in the field of (bio)medical sciences. Last year, 959 participants from more than 50 countries attended the 25th edition of ISCOMS. This year, the 26th edition will take place from June 3 -7, 2019 in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Students can visit the congress both as a presenting and non-presenting participant. ISCOMS offers a scientific programme with a pre-course on mastering your research, student presentation sessions (plenary, oral, and poster), workshops and a surgical operation. You can also acquire information on working and performing research in Groningen during our networking lunch, which gives you the opportunity to integrate with companies interested in recruiting ambitious biomedical students.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

E-mail: iscoms@umcg.nl | Website: www.iscoms.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/iscoms

Call for Proposals - Graduate Student Conference - March 14, 2019

The Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CEPSI-CIPSS) from Université de Montréal and McGill University, in collaboration with the Centre for International Policy Studies (CEPI-CIPS) from University of Ottawa, is happy to announce the next edition of their annual graduate student conference.

This year, the conference will be held at Université de Montréal, on March 14, 2019. This multidisciplinary and bilingual conference will focus on the following theme: “The actors of International Relations: Legitimacy, Solidarity and Contestation”.

We hereby invite graduate students to submit their communication proposals for this event.  The submission procedure can be downloaded HERE.

Please note that the deadline for submitting communication proposals is December 10, 2018 at 23:59.

All the information regarding the conference can be found HERE.

Excellence and Quality in Academic Life (EQUALs) Conference: June 1-2, 2018

EQUALs is a venue for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers considering a career in academia. 

The purpose of this conference is to explore the spectrum of pathways of success in academia with an explicit focus on gender equity and its intersections with other identity markers.

DATE: June 1-2, 2018
TIME: 4:30 p.m. Registration
LOCATION: University of Waterloo

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To affect a real and meaningful change in the academic climate, the EQUALs conference is dedicated to having attendees of diverse genders, races, minority groups, ethnic backgrounds, and academic career paths.

The conference program includes a wide range of topics spanning career path related issues, including:

• Where do you want to go, and how are you going to get there?
• Getting the job and the position you want.
• Navigating your work atmosphere.
• Can you have a life when you’re an academic?

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Space is limited. The deadline is May 25, 2018

5th Annual Beyond the Professoriate, the Online Career Conference for PhDs

Many universities have identified graduate student experience as a key priority, and have woven professional development for graduate students into their strategic plans. Beyond the Professoriate tackles these challenges by providing support for PhDs who want to explore career options outside of academia.

Attend Live: 5 May & 12 May 2018, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Location: Online! Attend the conference via Zoom webinar.

Watch Later: All session videos available to stream on demand from 15 May until 15 June 2018.

Price: From US $49 (+ fees) for single tickets, with discounts available for group purchases.

Who Should Attend: Graduate students, recent PhDs, postdocs, adjuncts, faculty members and anyone else interested in learning about career options for PhDs.

Discounts: Buying tickets for your students or postdocs? Discounts available for bulk purchases of 10 or more.

Presenters include 16 PhDs (and one ABD) from disciplines ranging from comparative literature to chemical engineering. Day 1 speakers are all experts in the PhD career transition process, having working with institutions and individuals across Canada and the United States. Day 2 panelists work in a wide variety of fields, industries, and sectors, including higher education, government, nonprofits, tech, and healthcare.

Day 1: Professional Development Day (live on May 5, 2018)

• Launch Your Non-Faculty Job Search... Tomorrow!
• Understanding & Navigating Hiring in Today's Economy
• How to Use the Internet to Get the Job You Want
• Getting Landed: Writing Impact-Based Resumes

Day 2: Career Day (live on May 12, 2018)

• Panel: Careers in Higher Education
• Panel: Careers in Government
• Panel: Careers in Business
• Panel: Careers in Non-Profits

More details on our program website, https://community.beyondprof.com/pages/conference-2018.