Highlights for this issue

• NEW — GSA Election: The Graduate Students' Association has opened the nominations for the 2013-2014 GSA Executive Election. The deadline for completed nomination forms to be submitted is Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m.  The election will take place on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27.
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• NEW — Council of Canadian Academies Internship Program: The Council provides graduate students at all levels, as well as post-doctoral fellows, an opportunity to gain relevant experience in the area of science and technology policy through its Ottawa-based internship program. During the six-month program, interns engage directly in the Council’s assessment process – from panel meeting organization to research and writing, document production, and Board approval processes.
The program offers an internship stipend of $17,625 that is intended to offset living expenses for the period of the internship.
The Council of Canadian Academies is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that supports evidence-based, expert assessments to inform public policy development in Canada.
Deadline: April 30 for the summer session (beginning in July); October 31 for the winter session (beginning in January)
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• NEW — Grad Plus ‘Class Speak’ Request: Grad Plus Coordinator, Karin Perry, is looking for opportunities to speak with graduate students to promote Grad Plus offerings and learn about professional development needs, interests and preferences. Please contact Karin (gradplus@brocku.ca) to arrange for her to spend about 10 minutes during class, or as part of group meetings, to talk about professional development and Grad Plus.

• Graduate Mentorship Awards Call for Nominations: Graduate students are invited to submit nominations of an individual graduate faculty member who has provided them with outstanding support and encouragement in their development as a graduate student researcher.
More information is available online.
Deadline: Thursday, March 14, 2013
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• International Funding Opportunities: Go to the Brock International website for details about international funding opportunities.
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• DAAD program presentations for student and faculty: On Thursday, March 14, Brock University will welcome Dr. Maren Lorenz, Toronto Information Centre Director for DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service. DAAD offers scholarships, grants, and other funding support for students, researchers, and faculty. Please mark your calendar to attend the following presentations on March 14:

11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.: DAAD Programs Presentation for Undergraduate and Graduate students, CAIRNS Health & Bioscience Research Complex Room 207
Presentation to take place during Dr. Diane Bielicki’s (Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) German Language course, with an open invitation for other interested students to attend. A pizza lunch will follow the presentation.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Research in Germany: DAAD Programs and Other Funding Opportunities, CAIRNS Health & Bioscience Research Complex Room 207
Presentation on the wide range of DAAD programs and opportunities for interested faculty members and researchers.

Scholarships/Awards/Grants

• Programs in France Call for Applications:

Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Cachan: This international scholarship program is aimed at international students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their latest degree outside of France, who have a proven high academic level and who aspire to a career in the research and/or high education fields. Grants available at master’s and PhD levels.
Deadline: March 25, 2013
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National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) is recruiting PhD Students and Post-Doc positions: Applicants must hold a PhD awarded between March, 15, 2008 and March 15, 2013 in a discipline related to the population sciences (demography, economics, epidemiology, history, sociology, etc.)
Deadline: March 15, 2013
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• 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

• 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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• 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
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• 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.

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.
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Grad Plus

Grad Plus is a professional development skills training service for graduate students provided in partnership with nine campus units.
Check out the NEW Grad Plus website and visit our blog.
Befriend us on facebook
And connect with us on LinkedIn
Contact: Karin Perry, Grad Plus Coordinator, x 6129 or gradplus@brocku.ca

Upcoming Workshops

• Wednesday, March 13: Poster Presentations that POP!
Facilitator: Academic Zone
When: 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Where: Th253
learning@brocku.ca

• Saturday March 16: Course Closures: Ending Class with Class
When: 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon; Where: TH 253
Facilitator: Dr. J. Grose, CPI
cpi@brocku.ca or call 905‐688‐5550 x3933.

• Saturday March 16: Teaching Assistant Q & A
Facilitator: Tarah Csaszar, CPI
When: 9 to 10:20 a.m.; Where: TH 253
cpi@brocku.ca or call 905‐688‐5550 x3933.

• Friday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 27: Polish your Presentation Skills
Facilitator: Academic Zone
March 22: 1 to 2 p.m. in Classroom B (LC)
March 27: 11 a.m. to12 noon in Classroom B (LC)
learning@brocku.ca

Conferences

• NEW — Call for Proposals to CONNECT 2013: Canada's First National K-12 & Higher Education Learning and Technology Conference invites Brock graduate students whose research is related to the use of educational technology to submit a poster proposal. The conference will be held May 6 to 7 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Presenters receive complimentary conference admission.
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• Call for Papers: International Science, Technology and Engineering Conference ISTEC 2013: The conference will be held at Songdo-Dong, Korea, July 18 to 20, 2013 and will provide a multinational platform where the latest trends science and technology 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, posters/demonstrations and video presentations that offer new research or theoretical contributions.
Deadlines: Abstracts due July 1, 2013; Full-articles due July 30, 2013; Registration fee due July 10, 2013.
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• Call for Papers First International Symposium on Innovative Technologies in Engineering and Science (ISITES): The symposium, organized by Academic Platform Journal of Engineering and Science, and Sakarya University, will be held in Sakarya, Turkey, June 7 to 9 June, 2013. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include: Scientific/Innovative Research and Development; Engineering Computing; and Engineering and Technology Concepts.
Deadlines: Abstract submissions due March 1, 2013; Deadline for full-paper submission due March 15, 2013
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• 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
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• 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
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Mapping the New Knowledges Conference

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

• Mapping New Knowledges Graduate Student Conference: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Plaza Building.

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

Upcoming Thesis Defences

All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.

•Andrea Chisholm, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present her thesis defence on Monday, March 25, at 10 a.m., in WH 147 (Welch Hall). Title: “Toward Substantive Equality: A Critical Analysis of Canada’s Commitment to First Nations Education.”

• NEW — Taha Haj-Ahmad, PhD student in Biotechnology, will present his thesis defence on Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. in Plaza 600F. The title of his thesis is “Prostate Cancer Diagnostics and the Search for Novel Biomarkers.” 

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

Events and News

• NEW — Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Colloquium Series:
Dr. Caroline Fusco, University of Toronto, will discuss how youth’s (health) subjectivities are cultivated and performed in spaces of play and physical culture. All are welcome to attend the event on Wednesday March 20, 12 noon to 1 p.m., in Sankey Chamber.

• NEW — GSA Self-Defence Coffee Connection: The Graduate Students' Association invites graduate students to attend a practical self-defence course on Thursday, April 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m., in Pond Inlet. This free workshop will be led by Sensei David Honey, 8th dan, and will focus on pressure points, joint locks, quick escapes and counter attacks. Space is limited, so please contact gsainternal@brocku.ca to sign up before April 1. Please dress in comfortable clothes. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

• NEW — GSA Social: All graduate students are welcome to the Graduate Students' Association GSA Social at Isaac's Bar & Grill on Wednesday, April 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., following the Mapping the New Knowledges Research Conference. Free food and fun.

• NEW — Life in 2030, April 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Trius Winery at Hillebrand, 1249 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake: Brock University and the Council of Ontario Universities are hosting a panel of researchers from across Ontario who will be discussing future trends in their research areas. Speakers include: Debbie Inglis, Brock University; Tima Bansal, Western University;  Lionel Catalan, Lakehead University; and Rupp Cariveau, Windsor University. This event is sponsored by the Council of Ontario Universities and is part of a wider campaign – called "Research Matters" – to raise the profile of research in society.
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• NEW — Goodman School launches Bloomberg lab

• Two new Associate V-Ps of Research appointed

• Brock signs deal with drug development and commercialization centre

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