Mitacs Training Opportunities for Postdoctoral Scholars!

Mitacs Accelerate

The Mitacs Accelerate industrial postdoc provides up to three years of funding valued at $55,000/year for research with a company or not-for-profit, as well as access to professional skills training courses..

Postdocs:

• Build a longer-term collaboration with a company or not-for-profit
• Apply their expertise to real-world problems
• Connect with a potential employer

This limited-time offering closes on December 6, 2019. With questions or for more information, contact us at accelerate@mitacs.ca.

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Mitacs Elevate

Mitacs Elevate provides two years of postdoc funding valued at $60,000/year plus extensive customized professional development training ($7,500/year non-cash value).

Postdocs:

• Manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or not-for-profit
• Develop business-ready skills in leadership, financial literacy, management and negotiation, project management, problem solving and much more

Key deadlines

• January 8, 2020 - Intent to Apply and Conflict of Interest declaration deadline
• February 19, 2020 - Final application deadline

For questions or more information, please contact us at elevate@mitacs.ca.

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MITACS Online Workshops in May 2016

Register now for Mitacs Online Workshops in May.

Time Management – Starting May 3

If you find yourself frequently running out of time on a project or impending deadlines are making you anxious, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn how to make the most of every minute, avoid procrastination and other “time thieves,” and create achievable plans and schedules, based on project management best practices.

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Practical Tips for Growing Your Network – Starting May 12
Get the knowledge you need to build your network! Your time at graduate school/during your post doctoral fellowship will be filled with opportunities to make connections in and outside of your field. This short online workshop will give you the information you’ll need to make the most of each opportunity.

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Please keep in mind that space is limited and that these workshops are open to graduate students and postdocs across the country.

Register TODAY for Your GTA Instructor Development Courses

We would like to invite you to register in one of our upcoming instructor development programs taking place in May.

The Teaching Assistant Training Program (TATP) is a hands-on, 18-hour development course for new graduate students. Learn about fair grading practices, diversity in the classroom, lecturing, and giving students feedback on written work. Get real-time, hands-on teaching experience in micro-teaching sessions.

At the end of the session, you will receive a certificate as evidence of your commitment to the development of your knowledge and skill as a teacher!

The program will run over five days. The first afternoon is scheduled for one hour longer than the remaining days:

• Monday, May 2 (Day 1) - 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 3 (Day 2) - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 4 (Day 3) - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 5 (Day 4) - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 6 (Day 5) - 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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If you feel that you have already mastered the essentials as a Teaching Assistant, consider enrolling in the Advanced Teaching Program (ATP) a program for graduate students and postdocs who would like to develop the practical skills necessary to teach their own courses. This seminar will touch  teaching strategically for maximum impact, developing and maintaining a culture of respect in your classroom, dealing with difficult students and authentically assessing student learning.

Upon completion of a capstone project, you will receive a certificate of achievement. You can also submit your capstone project to the Teaching Innovation Projects (TIPs) http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/tips/  Journal for review and possible publication!

The program will run over four days (two full days and two half days):

• Tuesday, May 10 (Day 1) - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 12 (Day 2) - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 17 (Day 3) - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 19 (Day 4) - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Learn About Publishing in Academic Journals

The Education Graduate Student Association (EGSA) presents:  Dr. Marianne Larsen, Publishing in Academic Journals.
 
DATE:  Friday, April 8, 2016
TIME:  12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Room #1010, Faculty of Education Building

DO NOT MISS this GREAT opportunity to learn more about turning term papers, book reviews, other pieces of academic work, empirical research, and so on, into journal articles. Dr. Larsen will speak for about a half hour and then open the floor up to questions.

In this current competitive global economy, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to secure academic positions without at least a growing publication record. Having publications improve your CV and your chances of gaining employment in even non-academic fields.

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Donna

Calling all innovators! Do you ever wish you had some expert advice?

DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Propel (WSS, Room 2130)

Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and participate in a casual conversation with our visiting experts in Propel. Our experts will offer advice and industry support on a variety of topics including: marketing, accounting, website & app development, venture capitalists, social enterprise, law, and more. Startups at any stage are welcome.  Whether you have an idea, or an existing venture you can make the connections you need to answer your questions.

Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00!  There is no cost to attend.  Registration is not required.

Read bios of our experts.

Questions? Email or drop into Propel anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Time Management Workshop for Graduate Students: Thursday January 28, 2016

Good time management skills are often crucial to your success as a graduate student. This Learning Skills presentation offers planning and organizational strategies and explores ways to increase motivation and productivity.

DATE:  Thursday, January 28, 2016
TIME: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Western Student Services Building, Room #3134

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Register NOW for Teaching Support Centre November 2015 Workshops

Please join the Teaching Support Centre this November for a series of dynamic workshops that provide both new and experienced graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with valuable insights into teaching at the university level.

Register now for up to five credits towards the Future Prof component of the Western Certificate in University and Teaching and Learning.

1. Future Prof: Critical Thinking in the Information Age: Helping Undergrads Find & Evaluate Scientific Information
   Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
   University Community Centre (UCC), Room 147A/B
   Join Dr. Amanda Ali in this session to learn more about the strategies you can use to help undergraduates seek and evaluate scientific information.
   
   
2. Future Prof: Education for Global Citizenship
   Friday, November 20, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
   Social Science Centre (SSC), Room 2020
   Register in this workshop to learn about ways to promote intercultural competence and global citizenship among your undergraduate students.
   
   
3. Future Prof: Creating Inclusive Classrooms Using Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies
   Friday, November 20, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
   University Community Centre (UCC), Room 56
   In this session, we will learn how to design inclusive learning environments for students by incorporating interculturally fluent approaches into our teaching.

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As part of our Teaching Master Classes program, you can step into the undergraduate classrooms of Western’s most respected instructors and observe them engaging with their students. Following the in-class observation, participants meet with the instructor to discuss teaching strategies employed in the classroom.

1. Teaching Master Classes - Lecture in Psychology
   Class observation: 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm, North Campus Building (NCB), Room 101
   Post-observation discussion: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Teaching Support Centre, Weldon Library, Room 121
   Join Dr. Mike Atkinson as he teaches 800 students in his first year Super Psych class where students are introduced to the methods and findings of modern scientific psychology.
   
   
2. Teaching Master Classes - Lecture in Statistics
   Class observation: 10:30 pm - 11:20 pm, Social Science Centre (SSC), Room 2050
   Post-observation discussion: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Teaching Support Centre, Weldon Library, Room 121
   Join Dr. Bethany White as she teaches second year honours students from departments outside Statistical and Actuarial Sciences in her Statistics for Science course.

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Postdoctoral Scholars: Enhance Your English Language Skills

Interested in extra practice with your English language skills?

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Teacher Training and Conference for Postdoctoral Scholars

Course on Teaching at the University Level

DATE: Monday, August 17, 2015 - Thursday, August 20, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Teaching Support Centre, Room 122, The D.B. Weldon Library

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Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference

DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Social Science Centre, Room 2050

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FREE Western Engineering Seminar: Importance of Soft Skills

FREE SEMINAR!

"Importance of Soft Skills and Attitudes Over and Above High Academic Grades at the Work Place"

DATE: August 14, 2015
TIME: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Spencer Engineering Building, Room 2094

Please join us for this important seminar, in which you will hear from leaders working in the private, public and nonprofit sectors speak about the essential skills required for career success in today's job market. They will touch on a range of topics from what employers look for during interviews to how to ask for a job promotion.

A career counsellor will also be there to share his advice on where to begin your career search, and how to develop those essential skills.

This event is FREE; refreshments will be served! Take charge of your future.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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