*Research Help Needed*
We are looking for a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to assist with
the preparation of a project proposal for large scale applied research
focused on food and nutrition security in South Asia. The proposed
research project is focused on promoting conservation, cultivation and
sustainable use of underutilized crops (minor millets) through
participatory on farm research, policy advocacy, and development of
value added products. The GRA is expected to provide support for
literature review relating to different social and scientific aspects of
the proposed project and compiling inputs from various social and plant
scientists involved in the research team.
*Qualifications*: Student enrolled in Master's or PhD in Social
Sciences, Plant sciences, Natural Resources Management. Research or
development experience relating to small scale agriculture and poverty
in developing countries will be an asset.
*Preferred Skills*: Knowledge of literature databases and bibliographic
software, excellent writing and interpretation skills, and interest in
interdisciplinary research involving plant science and social sciences.
*Duration*: Four weeks part time (Beginning immediately), with the
possibility of extension.
*Salary:* According to University of Manitoba norms for experience and
level of study.
*Contact*: Interested persons may send their CV to one of the following:
Derek Johnson (johnso39(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
<mailto:johnso39@cc.umanitoba.ca>, Tel: 204.474.6330)
or
Kirit Patel (k.patel(a)uwinnipeg.ca <mailto:k.patel@uwinnipeg.ca>, Tel:
204.953.3852).
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: Fwd: Could you please forward this on to the grad students in
each of your departments? Thanks! Message title: Soccer Friday!!! :)
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:59:07 -0500
From: Iris Vaisman <iris.vaisman(a)gmail.com>
To: Martha Blouw <blouw(a)cc.umanitoba.ca>
hi martha,
can you please forward this to the grad students in the dept
thanks!
iris
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From: *Taryn Dickson* <happycamper1010(a)msn.com
<mailto:happycamper1010@msn.com>>
Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Subject: Could you please forward this on to the grad students in each
of your departments? Thanks! Message title: Soccer Friday!!! :)
To: lmaya_desdier(a)hotmail.com <mailto:lmaya_desdier@hotmail.com>, Joe
Biosystems Ag <joe.ackerman(a)gmail.com <mailto:joe.ackerman@gmail.com>>,
Iris Vaisman <iris.vaisman(a)gmail.com <mailto:iris.vaisman@gmail.com>>,
Jessica Brady <umbrady(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
<mailto:umbrady@cc.umanitoba.ca>>, jason jones <jphjones(a)hotmail.com
<mailto:jphjones@hotmail.com>>
Hi ,
Just wanted to invite you all out to soccer on Friday! Last week we
went and it was really fun,
even though it was really hot. It's a good idea to bring some water and
sunglasses and/or a hat.
We will meet on the East side of the Ellis building (where the ramp is)
at 4:30 tomorrow and walk
down to King's Park together. Hope you can all come out!
Oh, and since you all work hard all the time, I thought I'd add this bit
of fun in for everyone ;)
Taryn
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_ Academic Phrases _*
(The phrase and what it actually means)
"It has long been known..."
(I didn't look up the original reference)
"A definite trend is evident..." (These data are practically meaningless)
"While it has not been possible to provide definite answers to the
questions..."
(An unsuccessful experiment but I still hope to get it published)
“Three of the samples were chosen for detailed study” (The other results
didn’t make any sense)
“Typical results are shown” (This I the prettiest graph)
“These results will be in a subsequent report” (I might get around to
this sometime, if pushed/funded)
“In my experience” (Once.)
“In case after case” (Twice.)
“In a series of cases” (Thrice.)
“It is believed that” (I think)
“It is generally believed that” (A couple of others think so, too)
“Correct within an order of magnitude” (Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.)
“According to statistical analysis” (Rumor has it)
“A statistically-oriented projection of the significance of these
findings” (A really wild guess)
“A careful analysis of obtainable data” (Three pages of notes were
obliterated when I knocked over a beer glass)
“It is clear that much additional work will be required before a
complete understanding of this phenomenon occurs”
(I don’t understand it…and I never will)
“After additional study by my colleagues” (They don’t understand it either)
“A highly significant are for exploratory study” (A totally useless
topic selected by my committee)
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Attached please find the Professor Patrol schedule for the weeks of July
5 and 12.
I hope to have the remainder of the month completed shortly and will
send that.
Bev
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: U of M Grad Students in the upcoming CSA Newsletter!
Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:45:25 -0500
From: umhalde(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: Bev Godard <godardbd(a)ms.umanitoba.ca>
______________________________________________________________________
Hi all!
In its newsletter, the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) highlights
graduate students from different universities, and it is now our turn
to be featured in the next issue! Go U of Manitoba!
Ideally any and all grad students doing anything that falls in the
broad definition of agronomy (soil-crop production-plant
breeding-water-air-agriculture-environment) at the U of Manitoba can
send their profile. You can find online the latest CSA Newsletter for
examples at: http://www.agronomycanada.com/may10nws.pdf . The past 2
issues of the CSA Newsletter featured grad students from Nova Scotia
Agricultural College and the University of Saskatchewan.
It takes only a few minutes to write a short text about yourself.
Consider this as an opportunity to promote yourself and maybe find a
job! All CSA members receive the online and paper versions of this
newsletter, and CSA members include faculty members, post-doc fellows,
graduate students, agrologists, and scientists that work for research
institutes and the industry, across the country.
Your short text should include:
- Name
- Graduate Program (M.Sc. or Ph.D., Plant Sci or Soil Sci or other)
- Affiliation (University)
- Email address
- Education
- Current Research
- Future plans (mention if you`re looking for a job, Ph.D. project or
post-doc!)
- A picture of yourself
Please send your short text and picture to Steve Sheppard (CSA
Executive Director, sheppards(a)ecomatters.com) by July 31st if you
don`t want to miss your chance!
Cheers,
Caroline
Caroline Halde, MSc, agr.
Ph.D. Student, University of Manitoba
Cell: (204) 333-5837
umhalde(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca