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Issue 68, May 22, 2014.
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Please share this information with faculty and graduate students.
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Highlights for this issue
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• NEW — Canadian 3MT Finals: Brock graduate student Leslie Nash is one of 11 finalists in the Canadian 3MT competition sponsored by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS).
Watch Leslie's video and cast a vote to select the People's Choice Award — the contest is open until June 2.
• NEW — 2014 Spring Convocation Tuesday, June 3 to Saturday, June 7, Walker Complex in the Ian D. Beddis gymnasium.
For more details
• CONGRESS 2014
Career Corner, May 24 to 30, in the Learning Commons: A professional development workshop series for graduate students and early career academics. The workshops are free and open to all Congress attendees and the general public. Please visit website for complete schedule.
• REMINDER — Call for Nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Distinguished Alumni Award: This award recognizes graduates of Brock's master's and doctoral programs for outstanding achievement in and contributions to graduate studies, graduate education or graduate culture, at Brock or elsewhere, that has made a difference to their communities and beyond.
Deadline: June 1, 2014
For more information go online.
• REMINDER — Schedule for e-Bulletin
The e-bulletin will reduce its distribution schedule from May to August with issues planned for June 26, July 24 and August 28.
The distribution cycle of every second week will resume as of Sept. 11.
• NEXT ISSUE: Thursday, June 26, 2014
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Scholarships/Awards/Grants
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• SSHRC 2014 Impact Awards: The competition includes the Talent Award ($50,000) to recognize outstanding achievement by an individual who, at the nomination deadline, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship (including, but not limited to, a Canada Graduate Scholarship, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship or Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship). Find out more about the SSHRC Impact Awards.
If you are interested in nominating someone or being nominated for one of these awards, please contact Carolyn Paterson, Office of Research Services, at cpaterson2@brocku.ca or ext. 4291.
• 2014 Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) Student Paper Competition: The primary focus of the paper must be directly related to a specific transportation practice or policy. Papers must be original work written by the student applicant only. Prizes may be awarded in each of the following categories: Past President's Award $250 (undergraduate); A.M. Stevens Award $500 (master's); Jim Davey Award $1,000 (doctoral).
There may be more than one award in any category depending on the quality of the papers.
Deadline: Saturday, May 31
Details online
• Brock Library Open Access Publishing Fund: Open to Brock faculty, graduate students and postdocs. The purpose of this grant is to assist researchers in disseminating their research broadly via an Open Access (OA) journal. A minimum of four awards will be granted, to a maximum of $2,500 each [Total funds = $10,000]. This Grant is intended to support researchers with limited or no funding. If an alternate funding source is available that permits payment of submission fees (e.g. a research grant), that source must be used before applying to the OA Publishing Fund.
For more information contact: Barbara McDonald, Ext. 3949
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Other Opportunities
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• Graduate Students' Association announces the following:
Relay for Life: The GSA is very excited about participating in this year's Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. The event will be held at Brock on June 20 to June 21. Join the GSA in the fight against cancer by supporting its team.
For more information go online
• Publishing Springer Science Review: The Springer Science Review invites submissions of thesis literature reviews from PhD students in the research area of biomedical sciences, earth sciences, geography, energy, environmental sciences and life sciences. More information is available on the Springer Review website
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Academic and Professional Development
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Academic and professional development program for graduate students provided in partnership with nine campus units.
• Promote your workshops to graduate students with us: If you are hosting a workshop or event related to graduate student professional development that may interest graduate students from within or outside of your faculty, please send us notice to have your event posted on our calendar OR submit the event directly by simply uploading the details into the online form.
The number of participants can be monitored and capped through our online registry. Specific learning outcomes and the competencies that align with your workshop or information session can also be tracked.
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Conferences
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• NEW — Call for Papers, International Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (ISTEC), December 18 to 20, 2014, Sakarya University, Doha, Qatar: ISTEC aims to provide a multinational platform where the latest trends in science and technology can be presented and discussed in a friendly environment with the aim to learn from each other.
Deadlines:
Abstract: Until December 5, 2014
Final Registration: Until December 6, 2014
Full Article: Until December 13, 2014
Registration Fee: Until December 14, 2014
For more details
• NEW — Call for Papers, International Distance Education Conference (IDEC), December 18 to 20, 2014, Sakarya University, Doha, Qatar: IDEC aims to provide a multinational platform where the latest trends in distance education can be presented and discussed in a friendly environment with the aim to learn from each other.
Deadlines:
Registration Fee: Until June 15, 2014
Abstract: Until December 5, 2014
Final Registration: Until December 6, 2014
Full Article: Until December 15, 2014
For more details
• Call for Papers, 2nd Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, AIIC 2014, July 8 to 12, 2014, Azores Islands, Portugal: The conference will be a kind of academic bridge between different cultures, scientific attitudes, academic stages and is aimed at gathering researchers from all around the world, thus contributing for a global flow of the newest scientific thoughts and promotion of the interdisciplinary
concept.
Full paper submission deadline: June 10
Email: contact@aiiconference.net
More Information available online
• Call for Papers to the International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2014), CHICAGO, September 3 to 5, 2014: IETC 2014 seeks a diverse and comprehensive program covering all areas of educational technology. The program includes a wide range of activities designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise, experience, and resources with colleagues. These include keynote and invited talks, full and brief paper presentations, panels and round table discussion sessions.
Abstract Deadline: Saturday, July 5
Full Article Deadline: Sunday, July 20
Registration Fee Deadline: Tuesday, August 5
More information
available online
• Fifth International Conference On New Horizons in Education INTE 2014, Paris, France, June 25 to 27, 2014: The conference provides a multinational platform where the latest trends in education can be presented and discussed in a friendly environment with the aim to learn from each other. Prospective presenters are encouraged to submit proposals for papers and posters/demonstrations that offer new research or theoretical contributions.
Abstract Deadline: June 13, 2014
Full Article Deadline: June 16, 2014
Registration Fee Deadline: June 16, 2014
More Information available online
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Upcoming Thesis Defences
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All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.
• NEW — David Adams, PhD student in Chemistry, will present his thesis defence on Friday, May 23, 1 p.m., in H313.
Title: "The use of ipso-dihydrodiols enzymatically derived from benzoic acid in enantioselective synthesis: Approaches to total synthesis of vinca alkaloids"
• NEW — Kelsey Bosetti, MA student in Applied Health Sciences (Leisure Studies), will defend her thesis on Wednesday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Welch Hall 147.
Title: "Savoring abilities scale (SAS): The development of a strengths-based assessment for therapeutic recreation professionals"
• NEW — Junru Zhao, PhD student in Psychology, will present her thesis defence on Friday, May 30, 1:30 p.m., Plaza 600F.
Title: "Autonomy and relatedness in mainland Chinese adolescents: Social or Personal? Accommodation or Distinctiveness?"
• NEW — Sachin Metha, MSc student in Applied Health Sciences, will defend his thesis on Tuesday, June 3, 2 to 5 p.m., in South Block 361.
Title: "Relationship between socio-demographic factors and familial and partner pressures to conceive in HIV-positive women in Ontario"
• NEW — Ben Blain, MA student in Applied Health Science (Sport Management), will defend his thesis on Wednesday, June 4, 1 to 4 p.m., Walker Complex 203.
Title: "A study of female sport fans with respect to fantasy sport participation"
• NEW — Ann Kennerly, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present her thesis defence on Friday, June 6, 10 a.m., WH 147(Welch Hall).
Title: "Metaphorical Interpretation: Measuring and facilitating growth"
• NEW — Donald (DJ) Brooks, MA student in Applied Health Sciences (Leisure Studies), will defend his thesis on Monday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walker Complex 203.
Title: "The values in community curling: A case study"
• NEW — Lesley Capuana, PhD student in Psychology, will present her thesis defence on Wednesday, June 25, 1 p.m. in WH 147.
Title: "Autonomic and electrophysiological correlates of cognitive control in aging"
• NEW —Travis Hodges, MA student in Psychology, will defend his thesis on Wednesday, July 9, 1:30 p.m., PL600F.
Title: "Effects of social context on endocrine function and Zif268 expression in response to an acute stressor in adolescent and adult rats"
Please check department program websites to confirm dates, times and locations in the event of changes to the information.
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