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Issue 41, February, 2013
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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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• Mapping the New Knowledges — upcoming events:
Research Café on Tuesday, Feb. 12: The Brock community has an opportunity to learn about the trans-disciplinary research under way by faculty and graduate students involved in the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre (ESRC). A panel presentation, "Environmental Sustainability with a Changing Climate," will be held from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m., Pond Inlet. All are welcome. To help ensure enough refreshments are available, we ask that you RSVP to mapping@brocku.ca
See more details
NEW — Graduate Student Research Conference — Call for Proposals is now open: Graduate students are invited to submit proposals to participate in the eighth
annual conference, to be held on Wednesday, April, 10, Plaza Building, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, students can participate in one of three ways:
• Display a poster
• Give an oral presentation
• Take the 3MT® (Three Minute Thesis) challenge — this is a new event open to students who are very far along in their Master's or PhD thesis work (i.e., those who will be convocating this June, or those who are in the final stages of writing their thesis)
For the second consecutive year, Youth University will offer a research prize for oral and poster presentations at the conference on topics pertaining to child and adolescent research.
More details about submitting conference proposals, as well as guidelines for participating in poster, oral, or 3MT® presentations, are available online
Deadline to submit proposals: Monday, March 4, 2013
• REMINDER — Research Celebration: On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Office of Research Services is hosting a day long "Research Celebration" at Guernsey Market that highlights the wide array of research being conducted at Brock. Posters will be displayed from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with researchers being on-hand to discuss their work from 2:30 p.m. onwards. Awards will be presented at a ceremony beginning at 4 p.m.
• NEW — Annual TA Award: The Centre for Pedigogical Innovation announces that nominations are now open for the three annual awards: Senior TA Award (value: $500); Graduate TA Award (value: $400) and TA Award (value: $300). Additional information, guidelines and nomination form is available online
Questions? Contact CPI at ext 3933 or e-mail cpi@brocku.ca
Deadline: Nomination packages must be received by the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (Thistle 253B) by Friday, March 1, 2013.
• NEW — Brock's Institute for Scientific Computation:
The institute is pleased to announce that the second Workshop on Scientific Computation will be held at Brock University, August 20 and 21, 2013. The workshop, jointly sponsored by Kobe University, will provide an opportunity for faculty and students to present papers on computational aspects of their research, inviting feedback from experts outside of their fields.
There is no registration fee, but meal tickets will be available for purchase upon registration. Therefore, for meal planning purposes, please email Stuart Rothstein (srothstein@brocku.ca) to indicate your plans to attend the workshop.
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Scholarships/Awards/Grants
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• NEW — Canadian Liver Foundation: The CLF 2013 research grant competition is now open including funding for graduate studentships.
Application and Criteria Forms are available online
Deadline: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
• NEW — CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards: The Call for Nomination is open. The awards recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. There are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; and one for fine arts, humanities and social sciences. The Awards are granted by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) and are sponsored by Proquest-UMI (University Microfilms International). They include a $1,500 prize, a Citation Certificate, and travel expenses of up to $1,500 to attend the 2013 CAGS Annual Conference (Montréal, Québec).
Deadline: Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
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• NEW — 2013 Manitoba Gambling Research Program: The program supports the development of high quality research that enables the evidence-based advancement of responsible gaming programs, and problem gambling prevention and treatment. Research opportunities are available for researchers across Canada.
Grant Submission Deadlines: Small Grants (up to $50,000) — February 20, 2013; Studentship Grants (up to $60,000) — March 6, 2013; Letter of Intent (LOI) for Large Grants (up to $450,000) — March 20, 2013; Conference Grants (up to $2,000) — accepted year-round
More information
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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Internships
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• 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.
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Grad Plus
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Grad Plus is a professional development skills training service for graduate students provided by a collaborative of nine campus units. Workshops and activities are tailored to support your exploration of a meaningful and fulfilling career path.
Check out our NEW Grad Plus website
Contact: Karin Perry, Grad Plus Coordinator, x6129 or gradplus@brocku.ca
• Thursday, Feb. 7: The Office of Academic Integrity presents:
Academic Integrity + the Graduate Student
Facilitator: Troy Brooks, Office of Academic Integrity
When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: TH 253
tbrooks@brocku.ca
• Saturday, Feb. 9: The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents:
Un/Civil Learning Environments
Facilitator: Prof. Z. Marini, Dept. Child & Youth Studies
When: 9 to 10:20 a.m.
Where: TH 253
cpi@brocku.ca or call 905‐688‐5550 x3933.
• Saturday, Feb. 9: International Services and Programs Abroad present:
Cultural Sensitivity: Working with International Students
When: 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: TH 253
arthur.chen@brocku.ca or 905‐688‐5550 x4318
• Monday, Feb. 11: Office of Research Services presents:
Ethics 101 – Navigating Research Ethics Review Process
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cairns 207
905‐688‐5550 x3035
• Tuesday, Feb. 12: The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents:
International TA Workshop Teaching Simulations:
Practice Your Skills Part 3
Facilitator: Lianne Fisher, CPI
When: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: TH 253
cpi@brocku.ca or call 905‐688‐5550 x3933.
• Wednesday, Feb. 13: Academic Zone and the Graduate Students' Association present:
Conference etiquette and networking matters!
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: PL 409
learning@brocku.ca
• Feb. 20 to 22: The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation presents:
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) for TAs
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
cpi@brocku.ca or call 905‐688‐5550 x3933.
• Tuesday, Feb. 26: International Services and Programs Abroad present:
"Canada 102: Business Etiquette"
When: 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: IC104 (IC, first floor lounge)
arthur.chen@brocku.ca or 905‐688‐5550 x4318
• Wednesday, Feb. 27: Academic Zone and the Graduate Students' Association present:
Conference etiquette and networking matters!
Facilitator: Academic Zone
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Classroom B
learning@brocku.ca
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Conferences
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• NEW — International Distance Education Conference (IDEC) Call for Papers: The conference will be held July 15 to 17, Suwan, Korea. It 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: Abstract — July 1, 2013; Full-article — July 10, 2013; Registration Fee — July 10, 2013
More Information
• G20 Youth Forum: The Forum will be held April 17 to 21, 2013 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Over 1,500 young leaders, students and academics, representatives of the business world, governments and international organizations will be participating in the forum. While Brock is not planning any formal delegation, any students/faculty interested in participating in either of the forum’s main events — G20 Youth Summit and Conference — should visit the website or email g20youth@gmail.com for more details.
The deadline to apply to attend the forum is Feb. 13, 2013
• 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.
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Mapping the New Knowledges Conference
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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.
• 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
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Upcoming Thesis Defences
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All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.
• Sue Etherington, MA student in Child and Youth Studies, will defend her thesis on Friday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., Cairns' Family Health & Bioscience Research Building, Room 336.
Title: Deconstructing evidence-based practice and its application to children with mental health disorders
• Hilary Sayle, MA student in Applied Health Sciences (Leisure Studies), will defend her thesis on Monday, Feb. 11, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., South Block 361.Title: The transfer of wilderness trip experiences to the everyday lives of young people: A case study
Please check department program websites to confirm dates, times and locations in the event of changes to the information.
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