Highlights for this issue

• NEW — Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock Medals: Applications are now open for the Board of Trustees Spirit of Brock Medals to recognize graduating students who best exemplify Sir Isaac Brock's spirit. One graduate level award will be made to each of the academic Faculties — Applied Health Sciences, Business, Education, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social Sciences.
Students must fill out a paper application found on the Brock University Student Award Website Award Search at  or directly here. 
Deadline: Applications must be received in the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 3.

• REMINDER — Mapping the New Knowledges Conference:
A record number of graduate students — approximately 125 — will participate in Brock’s annual showcase of graduate student research and scholarship. All are welcome to attend the day-long conference with events centred around Plaza 300 and 400 levels. The conference kicks off with an opening address by Dr. Janet Conway, Canada Research Chair in Social Justice, followed by oral and poster research presentations, Brock’s first Three Minute Thesis Contest, and the presentation of the Graduate Student Mentorship Awards. The day’s events will wrap up at the Graduate Students’ Association Social in Isaac’s.
Details about the schedule and the presentations are posted online

• International Funding Opportunities: Go to the Brock International website for details about international funding opportunities.
More information

Scholarships/Awards/Grants

• Traditional Fulbright Student Awards: Fulbright Canada offers opportunities for Canadians to study, research, collaborate, and teach in the United States including the Traditional Fulbright Student Awards. The Award is for graduate students, prospective graduate students, and junior professionals who wish to enroll in a graduate studies program, continue their current course of graduate study and research, or pursue an independent research project for a period of nine months in the United States.
Competitions open May 1, 2013, and close November 15, 2013.
The Fulbright Canada website offers comprehensive information about all of its programs, as well as direct contact information for the officer responsible for each program.
Fulbright Canada's Website

• 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

• 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

• 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)
More details

• 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.

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

• Tuesday, April 9, The Library: Latest Trends + Tools, 9 a.m. to noon, James A. Gibson Library: This morning will offer a selection of eight workshops designed to feature new resources in the library, novel ways to conduct research and bibliographic assistance. These workshops are a great way to stay current with the latest trends and tools that the library can offer.
To Register: dsharron@brocku.ca

• Tuesday, April 9, Library Workshops for Faculty & Graduate Students, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Matheson Learning Commons Classrooms A &B: Explore library resources and services with Brock Librarians
Register online

• Monday to Wednesday, May 6 to 8, Instructional Skills Workshop – SPRING: The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a 25-year-old, peer-based, experiential instructional development program and is one of the most successful approaches to pedagogy in post secondary institutions. Held over three days, the ISW is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and veteran instructors.
Brock Faculty/Instructor Fee: $150
To register online go to the registration page.
Brock Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Fee: $50 (must have an active TA contract/TAship).

Conferences

• NEW — World Biotechnology Congress 2013 (WBC 2013), June 3 to 6, 2013, Boston, U.S.: The conference will provide a platform for eminent scientists and biotechnology professionals to share ideas and present their latest research and industrial applications of biotechnology. Focal issues of the conference will be pharmaceutical biotechnology, vaccines, CNS, cancer, antibodies, protein engineering, plant and environmental technologies, transgenic plant and crops, bioremediation, and microbial diversity research.
Further details of the conference can be viewed online.

• 2013 International Summer School on Trends in Computing (SSTiC 2013), July 22 to 26, 2013, Tarragona, Spain: SSTiC 2013 will cover the whole spectrum of computer science by means of more than 75 six-hour courses dealing with hot topics at the frontiers of the field. SSTiC 2013 will be an open forum for the convergence of top class well recognized computer scientists and researchers as well as graduate students. The school is organized by Rovira i Virgili University.
More information and registration details online.

• 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.
For more information

• 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

• 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:

• Mapping New Knowledges Graduate Student Conference: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Plaza Building.

Upcoming Thesis Defences

All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.

• NEW — Asma Zafar. A Master of Science in Management student, will defend her thesis on Friday, April 5, 2:30 p.m. in WH 147.  Title: “Linking ethical leadership and employees’ in-role performance: Exploring the nediating roles of psychological capital and follower-leader relational capital”

• Jacob Berman, MSc student Biological Sciences, will present his thesis defence on Monday, April 8, 9:30 a.m., WH147 (Welch Hall), 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Title: "Characterising Thermoregulation in the Bearded Dragon: The Role of TRPM8"

• NEW — Britney Martin, MSc in Applied Health Sciences student, will defend her thesis on Wednesday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 12 noon in Welch Hall 147. Title: “The impact of social competence between physical activity and motor performance” 

• Eric Humes, MSc student in Biotechnology, will present his thesis on Wednesday, April 10, 1:30 p. m., WH147 (Welch Hall). Title: "Methoxypyrazine removal in grape juice: Development of a removal system using odorant and pheromone binding proteins coupled with bentonite fining"

• NEW —Syed Rahat Ali Jafri, a Master of Science in Management student, will defend his thesis on Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m., Plaza 308.  Title: “Managerial risk-taking and CEO excess compensation”

• NEW — Roland Acha, PhD student in Chemistry, will present his thesis defence on Monday, April 15, 9:30 a.m., in Cairns 207.  Title: “Ligand design for molecule-based magnetic and/or conducting materials”

• Brendan Browne, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present his thesis defence on Monday, April 15, 2 p.m., in WH 147 (Welch Hall). Title: "Inviting Leadership From a Belfast Bedroom: Invitational Theory in Contemporary Schools"

•NEW — Ellen Robb, PhD student in Biological Sciences, will present her thesis defence on Friday, April 26, 9 a.m., CRN 207.  Title: “Cellular Mechanisms of Resveratrol’s Interaction with Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Metabolism”

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

Events and News

• GSA Social: All graduate students are welcome to the Graduate Students' Association GSA Social at Isaac's Bar & Grill on Wednesday, April 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., following the Mapping the New Knowledges Research Conference. Free food and fun.

• 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.
More details

• NEW —Program connects Brock entrepreneurs with angel investors

• NEW — Volunteer work leads to master’s thesis for Brock student

• Graduate student’s research aims to help people living with epilepsy

• Jack M. Miller Excellence in Research Awards

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