3MT 2019 Health Sciences Heat Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 26

Current Health Sciences graduate students are invited to compete in their 3MT 2019 faculty heat on Tuesday, March 5.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, February 26.

I WANT TO REGISTER

The Health Sciences heat will take place in Somerville House (SH), The Garden, Room #3320 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon.

Eligibility

• Presentations must be based on research that is directly related to the student’s graduate program thesis, major research paper, or dissertation.
• Current PhD and Master’s students who have defended but have not yet graduated are eligible to participate.
• Presenters must be available to present, in person, on the day of their heat, and must also be available to present, in person, at the 3MT final at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library (Central branch) on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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3MT 2019 Arts & Humanities | Education | FIMS | Ivey | Law | Music | Social Science Heat Registration Deadline: Friday, February 22

Current Arts & Humanities, Education, FIMS, Ivey, Law, Music, and Social Science graduate students are invited to compete in their 3MT 2019 faculty heat on Friday, March 1.

The deadline to register is Friday, February 22.

I WANT TO REGISTER

The Arts & Humanities | Education | FIMS | Ivey | Law | Music | Social Science heat will take place in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB), Room #1N05, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Eligibility

• Presentations must be based on research that is directly related to the student’s graduate program thesis, major research paper, or dissertation.
• Current PhD and Master’s students who have defended but have not yet graduated are eligible to participate.
• Presenters must be available to present, in person, on the day of their heat, and must also be available to present, in person, at the 3MT final at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library (Central branch) on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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3MT 2019 Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry | Science Heat Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 6

Current Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and Science graduate students are invited to compete in their 3MT 2019 faculty heat on Wednesday, February 13.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 6.

I WANT TO REGISTER

The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry | Science heat will take place in the Physics and Astronomy Building (PAB), Room #100 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Eligibility

• Presentations must be based on research that is directly related to the student’s graduate program thesis, major research paper, or dissertation.
• Current PhD and Master’s students who have defended but have not yet graduated are eligible to participate.
• Presenters must be available to present, in person, on the day of their heat, and must also be available to present, in person, at the 3MT final at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library (Central branch) on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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3MT 2019 Engineering Heat Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 16

Current Engineering graduate students are invited to compete in their 3MT 2019 faculty heat on Monday, January 21.

The deadline to register is Wednesday January 16.

I WANT TO REGISTER

The Engineering heat will take place in ACEB, Room #1420 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Eligibility

• Presentations must be based on research that is directly related to the student’s graduate program thesis, major research paper, or dissertation.
• Current PhD and Master’s students who have defended but have not yet graduated are eligible to participate.
• Presenters must be available to present, in person, on the day of their heat, and must also be available to present, in person, at the 3MT final at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Library (Central branch) on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

FULL 3MT DETAILS

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — KNOWING YOUR ENVIRONMENT: STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO RESEARCH

 

Erin Huner, Consultant Research Development and PhD Candidate Indigenous Geographies, will be speaking next Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about Knowing Your Environment: Strategic Approaches to Research.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

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.

I WANT TO REGISTER

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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.

I WANT TO REGISTER

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

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — A MULTI-INTRA-INTER-DISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC LIFE

Darren Meister, John M. Thompson Chair in Engineering Leadership and Innovation, and Professor of Management, will be speaking next Wednesday, March 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about A Multi-Intra-Inter-Disciplinary Academic Life.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — WHAT DO LEADERS LOOK LIKE? COMBATING MYTHS, BIAS, AND ANXIETY ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS

Jessica Grahn, Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Professor of Psychology in the Brain and Mind Institute, will be speaking next Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about What do leaders look like? Combating Myths, Bias, and Anxiety on the Path to Success.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

GradWRITE Graduate Writing Conference 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016

The 2016 GradWRITE Graduate Writing Conference is a one-day event devoted to addressing specific graduate writing concerns.  It is an opportunity to learn need-to-know strategies directly from some of Western’s most accomplished graduate faculty.

Sessions include:

• What IS Good Graduate Writing?  Professor Panel and Q & A
• Writing Strategies or Just Do It
• Getting Published: Writing for Non-Academic Audiences
• Writing Grant Proposals
• Technical Writing

More Information and Registration

Please contact Douglas Campbell if you would like more information.  519-661-2111 Ext: 85950

Investigate Your Career Options at the Student 2 Business Networking Conference

March 2, 2016
London Convention Centre

This annual conference and networking forum is sponsored by Western, the LEDC, Fanshawe College, and the City of London It attracts over 500 students and 250 recruiters.  The conference is designed to introduce students to the hidden job market by showcasing career opportunities and industries within London, and connecting them with professionals from these sectors.

Keynote Speaker

The $10 student registration fee includes a special keynote presentation from Bobby Umar.

Bobby Umar Biography

One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership speakers, Bobby is a 4X TEDx Speaker, international author, Huffington Post contributor and social media guru who champions authentic connection and heart-based leadership. 100, 000+ people across the world have experienced Bobby’s high-energy keynotes, interactive team-building activities, engaging workshops, and Networking Mastery coaching programs. Bobby will deliver a message entitled “Authentic Networking: Own your Leadership Path”

Networking Forum

The highlight of the Conference is the networking forum. Taking place in the main ballroom, students have access to employers from more than 12 industries.

Sectors represented include:

• Government and Education
• Finance & Insurance
• Health/Life Sciences
• Advanced Manufacturing and Construction
• Agrifood processing
• Marketing & Communications
• Digital Media
• Not for Profit
• Engineering
• Professional Services

This represents a golden opportunity to information interview and connect with professionals from these sectors. You can ask questions about jobs available in their industry, training requirements, application tips, and many other things, all within an atmosphere more casual than a job fair.

Graduate students are invited to review the employers attending the Conference, get more specific information, and register at www.s2b.ca