Highlights for this issue

• NEW — Internal Awards and Scholarship applications are due February 1, 2013.  Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for a list of scholarships and awards and application instructions.

• NEW — Mackenzie King Open and Travelling Scholarships are due February 1, 2013.  Please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for eligibility and application instructions.

• NEW — President's Surgite Award: 
To recognize students who have been outstanding in one or more of the following areas:
• Demonstrated exemplary leadership in a student club, organization, association or team.
• Did something exceptional that helped to advance Brock's academic reputation.
• Made a significant contribution to student life at Brock.
•Provided a valuable service to Brock or the broader community.
The President's Surgite Award will be awarded to 10 recipients and will include a Certificate of Recognition and a cash value of $1,000. Seven awards will be presented to Undergraduate Students and three awards will be presented to graduate students.
Deadline: Applications must be received by Monday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. in Student Awards and Financial Aid
Applications are available here
PLEASE NOTE: Students must submit a signed and dated application form.  Please print the application, complete it and return it for consideration.
Electronic, Emailed and faxed applications or supporting documents will not be accepted.

Scholarships/Awards/Grants

• NEW — Scholarship to Study in France: Offered by the Embassy of France in Canada, in partnership with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), this competition, which is open to all disciplines, offers scholarships for study in France at the master's, doctoral, or post-doctoral level.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Click here for more information

• NEW — 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

• NEW — 2013 Henry Mandelbaum Graduate Fellowship: Supported by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations, the fellowship recognizes excellence in social sciences, humanities or arts. It is awarded to a full-time graduate student at a publicly-assisted Ontario University who has demonstrated academic excellence, shows exceptional academic promise, and has provided significant community service in his/her university career. Financial needs of students may be a selection factor.
Information and inquiries: kwheeler@ocufa.on.ca
Deadline: April 1, 2013

Application Form

• The Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) Scholarships for Graduate Study in Transportation: The CTRF, in cooperation with several other organizations, is offering scholarships worth between $4,000 and $6,000 each, for the academic year 2013-2014. Preference is given to (but not limited to) graduate students applying for and entering master’s or PhD programs and current graduate students in the process of choosing research topics for a thesis or graduating essay. Field of study may be in business administration, engineering, economics, geography, law, planning or related fields.
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2013
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• 2013 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women: The foundation fosters and promotes higher education among Canadian women. This scholarship is proudly offered annually to any Canadian woman who is active in her PhD studies. Past recipients come from diverse disciplines of study, and are changing the world through their remarkable efforts and leadership.
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013
The application form can be found online.

• Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants for Women Award: The foundation annually offers several $7,500 grants to female graduate students in Canada to assist them with university studies that will qualify them for careers focused on improving the quality of women's lives. Examples include, but are not limited to, providing services, providing legal counselling and assistance, counselling mature women entering or re-entering the labour market, counselling women in crisis, counselling and training women for non-traditional employment, and positions in women's centres.
Deadline: January 31, 2013
Please visit the Soroptimist Foundation website for more information.

• Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics (valued at $3,500):
This award is intended for students interested in mineral economics/commerce. Bachelor and Master of Economics students, as well as those taking a MBA are eligible to apply.
Deadline: April 15, 2013

• Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO): HEQCO has introduced an Opportunities to Innovate Fund, and has invited organizations and individuals to submit interesting project ideas for potential funding. To be considered for funding, proposed projects must be consistent with at least one of the three mandated areas of HEQCO activity: Accessibility, Quality or Accountability of postsecondary education. More information and the application form.

• Expanded Mitacs –Accelerate Program: New pilot provides added flexibility
Funding now available through Mitacs Accelerate InDev to collaborate with industry on development-focused projects. Projects undertaken by grad students and post-docs from ALL research disciplines. Applications accepted throughout the year – no deadlines to apply. COS PIVOT (formerly COS - Community of Science) is a comprehensive, editorially maintained database of funding opportunities combined with a unique database of three million pre-populated scholar profiles. Pivot's proprietary algorithm compiles pre-populated researcher profiles and matches them to current funding opportunities in the expansive COS Pivot database. Create your Pivot Account to take full advantage at pivot.cos.com/register. Register for user training or view a webinar at your convenience.

• Ernst Mach Grants
Semester or one-year grant for study or research in Austria in the areas of: Natural Sciences; Technical Sciences; Medicine; Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine; Social Sciences, Law and Economics; Humanities and Theology; and Fine Arts.
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Click here for more information

Internships

• Connect Canada
A new internship program that links graduate students and Canadian companies for research placements. Categories of research include: natural science, engineering, economy, social science, health, environment and ethics. Each internship is four-to-six months and is completed by a graduate student at the master’s, PhD or post-doctoral fellow level. Connect Canada internships are funded by $5,000 from the company, which is matched by Connect Canada for a total intern stipend of $10,000 for the entire internship.

Click here for more information.

GradPlus

Find out more about GradPlus and upcoming professional development events that are listed below by visiting brocku.ca/gradplus

• Saturday, Jan. 12: Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents TA Workshop:
TA Orientation: Roles and Responsibilities
Facilitator: Tarah Csaszar
When: 9 to 10:20 a.m.
Where: TH 253 e-Classroom
Active Learning: How to Keep Your Students Engaged
Facilitator:  Dr. Jill Grose, Centre for Pedagogical Innovation
When: 10:40 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: TH 253 e-Classroom
More details and to register

• Friday, Jan. 18: Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents International TA Workshop:
Teaching Simulations: Practice Your Skills Part 1
Facilitator: Lianne Fisher, Centre for Pedagogical Innovation
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: TH 253 e-Classroom
More details and to register

• Saturday, Jan. 26: Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents TA Workshop:
Your classroom, your students, your role and you: Reflective Practice for TAs
Facilitator:  Professor Lorne Adams, Department of Kinesiology
When: 9 to 10:20 a.m.
Where: TH 253
Assessing Seminar Participation
Facilitator:  Dr. Maureen Connolly, Department of Kinesiology
When: 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: TH 253 e-classroom
More details and to register

• Thursday Jan. 31: Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents International TA Workshop:
Teaching Simulations: 
Practice Your Skills Part 2
Facilitator: Lianne Fisher, Centre for Pedagogical Innovation
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: TH 253 e-Classroom
More details and to register

• Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013: Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents TA Workshop:
Writing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Facilitator: Lianne Fisher, Centre for Pedagogical Innovation
When: 9 to 10:20 a.m.
Where: TH 253 e-Classroom
RefWorks
Refworks
Facilitator: Jennifer Thiessen, James A. Gibson Library
When: 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Library Learning Commons Classroom A
More details and to register

• Tuesday, Feb. 5: The Faculty of Graduate Studies presents Professional Development Workshop Series:
Workshop 4 — Effective Leadership in Team Environments
When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pond Inlet
More details

To register, email gradplus@brocku.ca with your name and program.

Conferences

• Call for papers for the International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2013), May 13 to 15, 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
IETC 2013 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 your colleagues. These include keynote and invited talks, full and brief paper presentations, panels, and round table discussion sessions.
Abstract Deadline: Until May 6, 2013; Full Article Deadline: Until May 8, 2013; Registration Fee Deadline: Until May 6, 2013
Please visit their website for more information.

• Call for papers: International Conference on New Horizons in Education (INTE 2013), June 25 to 27, 2013, Rome, Italy
The conference aims to provide 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. Presentations should be in Italian, Turkish, English, Czech, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian languages and should address both theoretical issues and new research findings.
Abstract Deadline: Until June 18, 2013
Full Article Deadline: Until June 19, 2013
Registration Fee Deadline: Until June 19, 2013
Visit their website for more information.

Mapping the New Knowledges Conference

Mark your calendar now for the 2012-13 Mapping the New Knowledges events:

• Research Café II: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., Pond Inlet
The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC) will present “Environmental Sustainability in a Changing Climate” with research presentations by several faculty researchers and graduate students. As part of the event, the ESRC will issue a Call for Posters from faculty and graduate students interested in presenting research on the theme of environmental sustainability in a changing climate. For details about the Call for Posters, please contact Kerrie Pickering, ESRC Coordinator at kpickering@brocku.ca 

• Mapping New Knowledges Graduate Student Conference: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Plaza Building (Call for Proposals will be posted in soon)

• Graduate Mentorship Awards 2013: Graduate students will be invited to submit nominations in the new year. Two Graduate Mentorship Awards will be presented as part of the program for the Mapping the New Knowledges Graduate Student Conference

Look for more details about these events soon.

For additional information

Upcoming Thesis Defences

All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.

• NEW — Mert Coskan, MA student in Geography, will give thesis defence on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., Plaza 600F. Title: Illegal Aliens" and the Inconspicuous Geographies of US Immigration and Border Policing within 100 Miles of the US-Canada Border



• NEW — Sara Epp, an MA student in Geography, will defend her thesis on Friday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Plaza 600F. Title: Competing and Conflicting Land Uses at the
Rural-Urban Interface: Understanding the impacts of residential
development on agricultural landscapes


• NEW — Mary Elizabeth Kirk, MA student in Leisure Studies, will defend her thesis on Monday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walker Complex 204B.Title: Exploring perceptions of necessity, accessibility and use of social support for wilderness therapy field instructors

• Barbara Harrison, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present her thesis defence on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., in WH 147 (Welch Hall). Title: Riffing on a Theme: Faculty Experiences with Service-Learning in a Food Security Research Network in Ontario

• NEW — Jenna Lorusso, MA student in Applied Health Sciences (Physical Health and Education), will defend her thesis on Friday, Jan. 25, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., South Block 361. Title: The future of physical education in higher education: A Delphi Investigation.

• NEW — Mark Frampton, PhD student in Biotechnology, will present his thesis defence on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m., Cairns 207.  Title:  Organosilicon Biotechnology:  A bio-Inspired approach to the hydrolysis of alkoxysilanes and the lipase-catalyzed synthesis of siloxane-containing polyesters and polyamides

Please check department program websites to confirm dates, times and locations in the event of changes to the information.

Events and News

• You’re invited: The Environmental Sustainability Research Centre will hold its third annual Rodman Hall Seminar with the featured topic: Meanings and Measurements of Sustainability. Everyone is welcome to attend on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Rodman Hall, 109 Saint Paul Crescent, St. Catharines. The event is free and light refreshments will be available following the seminar. More details are available on the Centre’s website at brocku.ca/esrc

• Statements of intent for new master’s program

• Goodman School of Business launches research fund, scholarships with donation

• Undergrads: Got the itch to do global  health research

• Workshop highlights role of social media in job search

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