- Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Volunteer Opportunity
by Martha Blouw 12 Mar '18

12 Mar '18

From: Katherine Li [mailto:lik3456@myumanitoba.ca] Sent: March-11-18 12:03 PM To: Martha Blouw Subject: Volunteer Opportunity Good afternoon, I am emailing in regard to a volunteer opportunity in which your department may be interested: the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium is recruiting judges for the 2018 fair. Would you be able to distribute information about this opportunity to your department via email, newsletters and social media? Judges should be individuals who have completed or are completing post-secondary education. These are the fair details: The Manitoba Schools Science Symposium is an annual provincial science fair for students in Grades 4 -12 with approximately 350 projects per year. We are currently recruiting judges for the 2018 fair. This year it will be held April 27 - 28, 2018 at the University of Manitoba Max Bell Centre. If you are interested in being a judge for the fair, please click here to register http://www.msss.mb.ca/sfiab/user_new.php?type=judge. For further information please contact the Judging Chair at judging(a)msss.mb.ca<mailto:judging@msss.mb.ca>. Please let me know if you would be able to distribute information about this opportunity. If I should contact someone else could you please forward me their information. Thank you! Katherine Li Manitoba Schools Science Symposium Committee

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PhD Position
by Martha Blouw 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

PhD Graduate Research Assistantship, Department of Soil Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND The Department of Soil Science, North Dakota State University, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD graduate research assistant (GRA) to lead field research on cover crops and tillage practices to enhance soil water management in the northern Great Plains. Qualifications:  A recent M.S. in Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Agronomy, Plant Science or closely related field,  Evidence of field and laboratory research skills,  Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills,  Evidence of collegiality and civility in the workplace, and  Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. Preferred Qualifications:  Experience in soil moisture, soil‐water‐plant relations, and field water balance monitoring and modeling,  Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large datasets,  Demonstrated ability to perform field work under physically demanding conditions,  Demonstrated ability to work and communicate collegially in collaborative teams,  Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with agricultural producers, and  Available to begin summer 2018. Send a letter of interest, copy of academic transcripts, and CV to: Aaron L.M. Daigh. Assistant Professor of Soil Physics, Department of Soil Science, North Dakota State University, aaron.daigh(a)ndsu.edu.

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REMINDER: IGSS - for international students paying the differential tuition fee
by Martha Blouw 07 Mar '18

07 Mar '18

From: Martha Blouw Sent: January-24-18 1:29 PM To: Plants-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; soils-grads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: IGSS - for international students paying the differential tuition fee INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS) $2,700 to $5,400 (approx) Full details at: Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Deadline: April 11th, 2018 Before you apply, please review the information on the FAQ page: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/igssfaq.html The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers scholarships valued at up to the international differential tuition fee amount, to graduate students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits); (2) are enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in: (a) the second year of a Ph.D. program with a two-year fee structure (Plant Science/Soil Science); (b) the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (3) are paying the international student differential tuition fee; (6) are not recipients of external award funding that pays for their tuition. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are planning to transfer from a Master’s to a PhD program, or to apply to a PhD program for the Summer 2018, Fall 2018 or Winter 2019 term after April 1st, 2018, you are encouraged to apply and must apply by the April 11th deadline if you wish to be considered for the IGSS for the 2018 -2019 academic year. Even if you are unsure of what you will do, you are encouraged to submit an application. International Students who are unsure if they are eligible to apply are encouraged to submit an application. An assessment of eligibility will be performed once your complete application is received. Martha Blouw Academic Advisor Department of Plant Science ǀ Department of Soil Science 226 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2 T: 204.474.8223 F: 204.474.7528

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FW: Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Foundation Graduate Student Awards
by Martha Blouw 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

From: Michael Stanghellini [mailto:mstang@ucr.edu] Sent: March 1, 2018 10:17 PM Dear Department Chairs/Heads/Colleagues: Attached is the "Call" for Applications for the 2018 Storkan- Hanes- McCaslin Foundation Awards. I would appreciate your assistance by encouraging outstanding graduate students to apply for the annual fellowship awards made by the Foundation. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Michael E. Stanghellini Chair, Selection Committee Emeritus Professor of Plant Pathology University of California Riverside, CA 92521 [https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png]<http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…>

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, Mar 8, 2018
by Christy Doyle 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "Analysis of Quantitative Blackleg Resistance and Fine-mapping of BLMR2 Locus in Brassica napus" Presented by: Hanna Dandena, PhD Student Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building. A Poster is attached. Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome!!

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Power Cable and Connector for Laptop #2 - Feb 28-18
by Christy Doyle 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Good Morning, If you have borrowed Laptop #2 recently, do you have the power cable and connector? Please let me or Jackie know. Thank you, Christy Christy Doyle, Reception Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Room 222 - 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-8221

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REMINDER - UMGF Deadline
by Martha Blouw 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Deadline for University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship applications is March 5, 2018. Please let me know if you're applying. Martha

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Registration open for 34th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium
by Anjan Neupane 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear fellow graduate students, As most of you are aware, the Plant Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA) will be hosting the 34th Annual Plant Science Graduate Student Symposium at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB on March 16-17, 2018. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Cultivating the Field of Big Data”. The event will host student presentations, 3-4 keynote speakers, a panel discussion and a variety of networking events. We are inviting graduate students from the University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan, North Dakota State University as well as other neighboring universities in Canada and the United States. We highly encourage fellow graduate students to attend the upcoming symposium as this event will be a great opportunity to improve research skills, share ideas, and expand our network among graduate students. Please visit website www.psgsa-uofm.com<http://www.psgsa-uofm.com/> for details and updates for the schedule and speakers. The deadline for event registration is 2nd Feb 2018 and abstract submission is 23rd Feb 2018. Please follow the link on the website for registration and abstract submission. We highly appreciate fellow students for volunteering in different organizing sub-committees. We still require lots of hands for successful hosting of symposium. If you are interested in volunteering on one of the sub-committees, or helping on the days of the symposium, please let us know, as we are always looking for extra volunteers! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Anjan Neupane President, PSGSA PhD Student, Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Tel: (204)-583-0999 Email: neupanea(a)myumanitoba.ca www.psgsa-uofm.com<http://www.psgsa-uofm.com/>

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Do you want funding support for a conference?
by Martha Blouw 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hello all, Please let me know if you will be presenting at a conference (poster or oral) within the next 12 months. We have a new travel award to give out. Deadline to let me know is March 2, 2018. Thanks, Martha

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FW: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2018 / Visites du CRSNG en 2018 pour mobiliser le milieu de la recherche
by Martha Blouw 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Rowena Krentz Sent: February-22-18 8:22 AM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: FW: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2018 / Visites du CRSNG en 2018 pour mobiliser le milieu de la recherche Hello everyone, Could you kindly distribute this information to NSERC eligible students, including Undergraduate students who have expressed interest in pursuing graduate studies in the near future. Thank you Rowena ________________________________ Rowena Krentz B.Comm. (Hons) Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies * University of Manitoba 500 University Centre * Winnipeg, Manitoba * R3T 2N2 T 204.474.9836 * F 204.474.7553 ________________________________ Visit us Online: FGS Website<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> From: NSERC Discovery - Découverte CRSNG [mailto:RESGRANT@NSERC-CRSNG.GC.CA] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 1:57 PM To: NSERC-ONET Research Grants Officers <NSERC_RGO(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:NSERC_RGO@nserc-crsng.gc.ca>>; NSERC-ONET Scholarship Liaison Officers <NSERC_SLO(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:NSERC_SLO@nserc-crsng.gc.ca>> Subject: NSERC Community Engagement Visits 2018 / Visites du CRSNG en 2018 pour mobiliser le milieu de la recherche Good afternoon NSERC engagements visits have been a successful tool for the Agency and the community to share information and build linkages. Over the last five years, NSERC officials have made 54 visits to 39 universities. Moving forward, we plan to continue connecting with the community through these engagement visits. These visits also offer a platform for the community to ask questions and seek direct information from some of NSERC's staff. The visits are planned for three hours and feature presentations by NSERC staff, interspersed with opportunities for questions from attendees. NSERC is also providing the Engagement visits in Webinar format as per the information below. Community engagement webinar (French session) Community engagement webinar (English session) Date Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Thursday, June 14, 2018 Time 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Conference number 1 877-413-4790 1 877-413-4790 Conference ID 7462843 7462843 Link http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/engagement-communautaire/ http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/engagement-webinar/ In addition to the Engagement visits and webinars, NSERC is hosting webinars to assist the research community on "How to complete an application" using the Research Portal and the NSERC Canadian Common CV (CCV). You can visit our Connect Page<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/RP-CCV-Webinar_en…> for more details. First time attending an Adobe Connect meeting? * Test your connection<http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.h…> * Get a quick overview<http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html> We would greatly appreciate if you could extend this invitation to anyone on your campus who would be interested in attending these webinars. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Bonjour, Les visites de mobilisation réalisées par le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG) sont utiles, car elles permettent à l'organisme et au milieu de la recherche d'échanger de l'information et d'établir des liens. Au cours des cinq dernières années, des représentants du CRSNG ont effectué 54 visites dans 39 universités. Le CRSNG prévoit continuer d'établir des liens avec le milieu de la recherche grâce à ces visites. En outre, ces visites donnent au milieu de la recherche une occasion de poser des questions et d'obtenir de l'information directement auprès du personnel du CRSNG. Les visites d'une durée de trois heures comprennent des exposés donnés par des employés du CRSNG, qui sont entrecoupés de périodes de questions réservées aux participants. Le CRSNG offre aussi des webinaires qui visent à susciter la participation du milieu de la recherche (voir les renseignements ci-dessous). Nous invitons tous les établissements intéressés à recevoir des représentants du CRSNG à communiquer avec nous (resgrant(a)nserc-crsng.gc.ca<mailto:resgrant@nserc-crsng.gc.ca>). De plus, nous tenterons autant que possible d'informer les établissements lorsque des représentants du CRSNG seront dans leur région, car ceux-ci pourraient en profiter pour faire une visite de mobilisation. Webinaire visant à susciter la participation du milieu de la recherche (séance en français) Webinaire visant à susciter la participation du milieu de la recherche (séance en anglais) Date Le mardi 12 juin 2018 Le jeudi 14 juin 2018 Heure De 13 h à 15 h (HE) De 13 h à 15 h (HE) Numéro de conférence 1-877-413-4790 1-877-413-4790 Numéro d'identification de conférence 7462843 7462843 Lien http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/engagement-communautaire/ http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/engagement-webinar/ En outre, en tenant compte de la rétroaction et de l'intérêt du milieu de la recherche, le CRSNG tiendra des webinaires, intitulés « Comment remplir une demande » afin d'aider les membres du milieu de la recherche à remplir une demande au moyen du Portail de recherche et du CV commun canadien (CVC) du CRSNG. Vous pouvez visiter notre page Branché sur le CRNSG<http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Reports-Rapports/RP-CCV-Webinar_fr…> pour plus de détails. Vous participez à une réunion Adobe Connect pour la première fois? * Testez votre connexion<http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/common/help/fr/support/meeting_test.h…> * Obtenez un aperçu<http://www.adobe.com/ca_fr/products/adobeconnect.html> Nous vous serions reconnaissants si vous pouviez transmettre cette invitation à toute personne sur le campus qui souhaite participer aux webinaires. Merci de votre collaboration.

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