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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for 09 April 2009
by Christal Barkman 14 Apr '09

14 Apr '09

To All Awards Contacts, please circulate as required. This message was sent to graduate students. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090409.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 09 April 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* May 15 Alzheimer Disease D TBD (for 2008-2009 award was valued at $3,000) *CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* May 8 advancement of housing in Canada, social, economic, design or technical aspects of housing M, D $10,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer Session Registration * Summer registration opens at 8:30 am on Monday March 23. An equal number of seats is added to each section each day. Students have been assigned a registration day base on student number. Time tickets begin at 8:30 each day. * Refund Dates -- due to a large number of requests for changes to the refund table, section comments for refunds will be added to the sections in early April. * Lab Fees - All lab fees have been added to appropriate sections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NSERC's Innovation Challenge Awards Dear Student, Does your engineering or science research thesis have the potential to turn into a commercial product or process that might benefit Canadians? If so, you might qualify to win one of NSERC's Innovation Challenge Awards <http://www.nserc.gc.ca/award_e.asp?nav=ica&lbi=about> <http://www.nserc.gc.ca/award_e.asp?nav=ica&lbi=about>. In three years, two U of M graduates have received $1,000 each for their exciting research on "fabricating a micro-machined magnetic field sensor" and on "developing an ecologically friendly technology for wastewater treatment." There are three awards: one *$10,000* main prize and two *$5,000* runner-up prizes as well as *$1,000* for honourable mentions. For more detailed information, check out www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/About-Apropos_eng.asp <http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/About-Apropos_eng.asp> <http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Ica-Pdi/About-Apropos_eng.asp>. *The scoop: *- are you working on a Master's or Ph.D. in science, engineering or computer sciences? - does your research thesis have the potential to turn into a commercial product, process or service that will benefit Canadians? - will you be submitting or expect to submit your thesis between May 1, 2008 and May 14, 2009? - are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada? If you answered YES to all of these questions and are interested in applying then please read on! 1) First please speak to your supervisor to find out if he/she would be willing to support you in the application process -- he/she will have to write a letter of support for you. 2) Put together an up-to-date resume that provides information on your contributions to publications (including patents) and collaborative research activities. 3) Write a one page proposal that clearly explains how your research results produced during the pursuit of your master's or Ph.D. degree that could be translated into a commercial product or service. 4) By Friday *April 17, 2009*, email Meridel Smith, Research Awards Administrator at smithm0(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:smithm0@cc.umanitoba.ca> <mailto:smithm0@cc.umanitoba.ca> with your resume and proposal along with the name and contact information of your supervisor. Since the University is only able to submit **TWO** applications, we will then get back to you by *April 27** *to let you know if you have been short listed to apply. At any time in this process, please feel free to contact Meridel at 474-8697 should you have any questions or if you would like some help with your application. Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase and be rewarded for your hard work! Spaces are limited so get your applications in early! We look forward to reading about your exciting research and potential commercial products / services! Meridel Smith (Acting) Research Awards Administrator Phone: 474-8697 Fax: 261-0325 University of Manitoba 540 Machray Hall Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 www.umanitoba.ca <http://www.umanitoba.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sixth International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV 2009) University of Bridgeport http://www.rev2009bridgeport.org June 22-25, 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------- *CONFERENCE OVERVIEW * --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Sixth International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV 2009) will be held on June 22-25, 2009 at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A. REV 2009 is the sixth in a series of annual events addressing the area of remote engineering and virtual instrumentation. Previous editions of REV were organized in the form of an international symposium, and evolved in 2007 to be the annual conference of the International Association of Online Engineering. The general objective of this conference is to discuss fundamentals, applications and experiences within the field of online engineering, both in industry and academia. REV 2009 offers an exciting technical program as well as academic networking opportunities during the social events. * Scope of the conference: * Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation are emerging trends in engineering and science. Due to: o The increasing complexity of engineering tasks o The availability of specialized and expensive equipment as well as software tools and simulators o The need for highly qualified staff to control equipment o The demands of globalization The general objective of this conference is to discuss fundamentals, applications and experiences in the field of remote engineering and virtual instrumentation. It is becoming increasingly necessary to allow the shared use of equipment and specialized software. The use of virtual and remote laboratories is one of the future directions for advanced teleworking, remote services, collaborative research and e-working environments. Another objective of the conference is to discuss guidelines for education in university level courses. The organizers encourage industry personnel to present their experiences and applications of remote engineering and virtual instruments. This conference will be organized by the School of Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. *Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): * o Virtual and remote laboratories o Remote process visualization and virtual Instrumentation o Remote control and measurement technologies o Online engineering o Networking and grid technologies o Mixed Reality environments for education and training o Demands in education and training, e-learning, b-learning, m-learning and ODL o Teleservice and telediagnosis o Telerobotics and telepresence o Support of collaborative work in virtual engineering environments o Teleworking environments o Telecommunities and their social impact o Present and future trends including social and educational aspects o Human computer interfaces, usability, reusability,accessibility o Applications and experiences o Standards and standardization proposals o Innovative organizational and educational concepts for remote engineering The REV 2009 Conference is soliciting manuscripts which address the various challenges and paradigms in this technological world through research and instructional programs in Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation. Suggested conference session topics are listed above. Other innovations in course and laboratory experiences are also most welcome for submission. To submit your paper abstract, please visit the conference website at http://www.rev2009bridgeport.org If you are interested in submitting a special paper session, panel, tutorial, or workshop proposal, the contact information are also available at the conference website at http://www.rev2009bridgeport.org If your company or institution would like to exhibit at, or co-sponsor, the conference, the sponsorship and exhibit forms are also available at the conference website. *Paper and other Proposal Submissions * ====================================== Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts online in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format through the website of the conference at http://www.rev2009bridgeport.org. Proposals for special sessions, tutorials, panels, workshops, co-sponsorship and exhibitions are also welcome. Please check the conference website regarding instructions for these proposal submissions. *Important Dates =============== Abstracts due 21st April, 2009 Acceptance notification 8th May, 2009 Final manuscript & Registration due 29th May, 2009* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Student Looking for Aid in Thesis Research I'm a student at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and chose to write my Master's thesis on the subject of English-French bilingualism in Canada. My goal is to give a general overview of Canadian bilingualism "in theory and practice", so I'm taking a look at a great variety of topics, including language laws & history, education, and also practical aspects like traffic signs and packaging from all over Canada. Unfortunately, I cannot be in Canada while I'm writing my thesis, so I'm hoping to get as much help as possible from people currently living there. They would only have to answer a few simple questions that can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61804473351 (in English) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51121632435 (in French) Thank you very much in advance for your help! Kind regards, Karina Nestler fgs logo -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 Find out more about our students! Click the image below. UofMore <http://itsmyfuture.ca> /Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail./ This transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized distribution, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this transmission or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not (one of) the intended recipient(s), if you receive this transmission in error or if it is forwarded to you without the express authorization of the original sender, please destroy this transmission and contact us immediately. -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS Announcements for 03 April 2009
by Christal Barkman 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Good afternoon, This notice was sent to all graduate students. Please feel free to post and/or distribute as you see fit. Christal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090403.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 03 April 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *GLOSSA POLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 30** Polish language study M, D na *CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 30 Civil Engineering M $1,000 *UNESCO-L'ORÉAL FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 30 biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, physiology M, D $40,000 USD tenable for two academic years ($20,000 USD for each year) *ALUMNI ASSOCIATION <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 30 travel, unrestricted M, D na *MANITOBA ROUND TABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* May 1 sustainable development M, D $6,000 *MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* May 15 Alzheimer Disease M, D TBD (for 2008-2009 award was valued at $3,000) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Students Becoming Teachers *For all Graduate Students * *Wednesday, May 6, 2009 * *8:45am --- 4:30pm * *Room 118, St. John's College Fort Garry Campus* *Registration available online* <http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=1725&too=600&eve=29&fid=1315> Students becoming Teachers UTS, in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, is hosting a one day event designed to facilitate the development of your academic teaching skills. All graduate students are invited. Topics included are: preparing to teach, engaging students in learning, cross-cultural communication in the classroom, principles of evaluation and effective management of incivility. Lunch will be provided. Fort Garry Campus Students enrolled in CHET may receive up to 6 workshop hours toward their requirements in the program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U OF M GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the 2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair *What is the Canada-Wide Science Fair?* The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), run by the Youth Science Foundation since 1962, is an annual science competition for students in grades 7-12. Each year the location of CWSF rotates among the science fair regions of Canada. CWSF 2009 has been awarded to Manitoba and will be held right here at the University of Manitoba May 9 to 17, 2009. *How many people participate in the fair?* 450 students compete every year at the fair. Another 200 adult delegates attend to chaperone the students. Over 350 judges and volunteers are needed to help the fair run smoothly. *When is it?* The fair officially starts on Saturday May 9, 2009 and runs until Sunday May 17, 2009. Volunteers will also be needed both before and after the event. *Where is it?* CWSF 2009 will be hosted at the University of Manitoba. However some events will take place at locations throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. *What types of jobs are there?* There are a wide variety of jobs that need to be filled that require an array of skill sets. Committees that need volunteers include Accommodations, Registrations, Social Events, and Tours. We specifically need grad students for project safety checks and to help address student concerns during judging. *How do I sign-up?* Registering to volunteer is easy. Provide your name and email address to the volunteer coordinator Alastair Komus at volunteers(a)cwsf2009.ca <mailto:volunteers@cwsf2009.ca>. Early in 2009 you will receive an email with a user name and password to register on the Youth Science Foundation website. Canada-Wide Science Fair | Expo-science Pancanadienne cwsf2009(a)msss.mb.ca <mailto:cwsf2009@msss.mb.ca> - www.cwsf2009.ca <http://www.cwsf2009.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Invite an international student to Canada on a study or research exchange The Government of Canada is seeking applications from Canadian publicly funded institutions for the 2009 Students' Exchange Program. This program provides international students with research or study scholarships for four to six months. *GSEP* --- Graduate Student Exchange Program For graduate-level international students to undertake research at a public Canadian university or affiliated research institute. DURATION: 4 months 5 or 6 months VALUE: $7500 $10,000 *CUSEP* --- College and Undergraduate Student Exchange Program For international students at the college and undergraduate level to undertake study at Canadian public universities or colleges. *DURATION*: 4 months *VALUE*: $7,500 *Deadline: May 22, 2009 * Information and online application is available at: www.scholarships.gc.ca. If you have questions, please contact:scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca <mailto:scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca>. Canadian institution must apply on behalf of the student. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer Session Registration * Summer registration opens at 8:30 am on Monday March 23. An equal number of seats is added to each section each day. Students have been assigned a registration day base on student number. Time tickets begin at 8:30 each day. * Refund Dates -- due to a large number of requests for changes to the refund table, section comments for refunds will be added to the sections in early April. * Lab Fees - All lab fees have been added to appropriate sections. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teaching Opportunity with the Princeton Review The Princeton Review is looking for highly skilled and highly motivated individuals to teach the biology component of our MCAT course. Teaching for The Princeton Review is fun and rewarding. You can take pride in knowing that you will really make a difference in your students' scores and future educational goals. * THE POSITION -- MCAT INSTRUCTOR* . Join our team and teach general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology or physics . A typical time commitment is 3 hours per week for one course . MCAT instructors start at $23/hour. . Training is provided . Compensation for prep time What does it take to be a Princeton Review instructor? Prior teaching experience is a plus, but not a requirement. It is more important that you meet a certain set of qualifications. You should be able to: . communicate our techniques in a clear, engaging, and interactive manner . be comfortable in front of a group . be organized, reliable, and a team player . have a clear understanding of how to succeed on standardized tests How do you become a Princeton Review instructor? 1. Please apply with a resume and cover letter to Infovancouver(a)review.com . Indicate the scores you have achieved if you have written the official exam. 2. If you are unable to provide an official score report, you will be expected to write a content test to determine your ease and aptitude with the subjects and the way in which they are tested on the exam. 3. Qualified candidates will be invited to a phone interview. 4. From these interviews, we select candidates to participate in our training program. Candidates are hired after successful completion of the training program. *TRAINING* . Training is provided; candidates are compensated a flat rate for their training time. . Training is an interactive and evaluative process, in which you both learn our techniques and present them. During training, you are evaluated by a Princeton Review Master Trainer. Only trainees who are certified by the trainer are eligible to teach for The Princeton Review. *Applying* . Please apply with resume cover letter to infovancouver(a)review.com <mailto:infovancouver@review.com> . Please indicate the test type(s) you are applying for . If you have any questions before applying, you can email us at infovancouver(a)review.com and we will be glad to give you more information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Fourth Session Of The International Congress Geo Tunisia 2009 The Tunisian Association of Digital Geographic Information <http://www.atign.org.tn/> and in cooperation with an important number of universities, organizations, companies and institutions concerned with geographic information systems and spaces sciences, organizes : The Fourth Session Of The International Congress Geo Tunisia 2009 "Survey of the hydraulic resources and of desertification by using the geographic information systems, remote detection and numeric designing " *On 16/20 December 2009 in Tunis* The invitation is addressed to the various researchers, the academicians, the institutions, the research centres, the private and public enterprises to participate in the different manifestations of the Congress in which shall presented work papers, surveys, experimental researches and workshops in addition to the geo-technological exhibition held at this occasion under the sponsorship of well known international institutions that are active in the geographic information systems and remote detection, and its various applications in the hydraulic resources and desertification. * For more information you can visit our web site <http://www.geotunis.org/>* *For the major scientific themes of the congress <http://www.geotunis.org/index_en.php?id=16>* *To participate in the geo tehnology exhibition you can visit the following link <http://www.geotunis.org/index_en.php?id=5>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GradShare, graduate student information resource GradShare is an online graduate student community where students can share their experiences and ask for advice, with the aim to help each other succeed. Students can use GradShare to ask questions and get answers about anything affecting their graduate studies. They can even post research questions or ask what tools others are using to complete their projects. No question is too big or too small. GradShare (www.gradshare.com <http://www.gradshare.com>) website creates a national forum where graduate students can share their challenges to both get advice from peers and to find solutions offered by their graduate school or library. This free online student community allows graduate students to expand their academic support network by tapping the knowledge of other students, subject experts, and professors from across the country. The /Get Answers /section contains user-generated content that allows peer mentoring, including sharing questions, answers, and bookmarks. Visitors can browse for answers to their questions by academic field and topic area. The /Expert Advice/ section provides explanations and insights relating to graduate studies from experienced faculty members and administrators. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *The FUTURE CITIES FORUM CONFERENCE* *The FUTURE CITIES FORUM CONFERENCE <http://www.bids.cz/en/konference/future_cities_forum/76> - *an international conference on the regeneration of towns and cities. The *Future Cities Forum* is a network for urban renewal in Central and Eastern Europe, with links to the international urban community. Based in Prague, the Forum allows specialists in metropolitan development to exchange ideas and expertise. The *Future Cities * *Forum* *Conference* is the launch event for the network. What are the new trends in urban thinking? With presentations from cities around the world, and from the commercial and public sectors, the conference will cover: * Economic and social urban regeneration. /In the present global financial crisis, how can we afford to regenerate our towns and cities?/ * The function and appearance of future cities. /What will cities look like?/ * Intelligent cities and buildings./ How will technology transform services?/ * The future of energy. /How will technology meet the threat of global warming/? * Communication and transportation. /How will people be connected to each other and to their surroundings? / * Culture and Creativity. /How can we use culture and creativity to regenerate urban areas?/ What are the innovations? What are the challenges? You will hear from planners, architects, service providers and other experts in the development and regeneration of urban areas. The *Future Cities Forum Conference* is being held as part of the Urbis Invest Exhibition <http://www.bvv.cz/urbisinvest-gb>, a major event for attracting investment to cities, on 22 and 23 April in Brno in the Czech Republic. Now in its fourth year, this exciting Exhibition attracts over *100,000* visitors and this year those numbers are expected to soar, as it is a highlight in the calendar of events of the Czech Presidency of the European Union. Delegates at the conference represent municipalities, local government, regional authorities, private companies, local communities, international organisations, planning bodies and academic institutions. *We invite you to represent your city as a delegate at the Forum. * * *If you are interested in being involved in this unique opportunity, please contact us <mailto:%20michal@futurecitiesforum.com> so that we can send you further information. You can also visit the event website <http://www.bids.cz/en/konference/future_cities_forum/76> to see the programme <http://www.bids.cz/en/konference/future_cities_forum/76/program>and register on-line <http://www.bids.cz/en/konference/future_cities_forum/76/online_registration>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo

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[UM GradStudies notice] Deadline is this Friday: KAVANAGH-LAVERENDRYE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
by Christal Barkman 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Sorry for the late notice. The deadline for this award is this Friday, April 3. The info was sent out to Graduate Students today. Christal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *KAVANAGH-LAVERENDRYE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP* * Research Fields* historical studies (see eligibility for other fields) *Categories* Social Sciences and Humanities *Citizenship* Unrestricted *Eligibility* The Martin Kavanagh-Pierre Gaultier LaVerendrye Fellowship at St. Paul's College was established in 1987 by Mr. Martin Kavanagh to continue study and research into the life, times, and influence of LaVerendrye, the great explorer of the Canadian West. Mr. Kavanagh believed that LaVerendrye deserves a greater place in the history of Western Canada than is sometimes acknowledged. He spent much of his time and efforts researching and writing about LaVerendrye, his colleagues, and his times. In the coming year the Kavanagh-LaVerendrye Fellowship will provide $3,000 for work on the life and times of LaVerendrye. It is not restricted to historical studies, but may include historical geography, demographics, economics, political studies, anthropology, linguistics, the Church in Western Canada, music, Native Peoples and languages, cultural studies, and any other disciplines that might advance the objectives of the fellowship. *Value* $3,000 *Currency* Canadian * Tenable at* University of Manitoba * Deadlines* April 3 * Application Details* Applications from students pursuing research into the origins of the relationship between New France and Western Canada are especially encouraged. The Fellowship is renewable to a maximum of four years. The winner of the award is chosen by a selection committee with membership from Mr. Kavanagh's family and St. Paul's College. Candidates must submit: - a letter of intent - a C.V. - relevant transcripts - a research proposal - two letters of academic reference For further information, please contact: Dr. Christine A. Butterill Dean of Studies, St. Paul's College 70 Dysart Road Winnipeg MB R3T 2M6 Phone: 474-8577 Email: Butteri(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:Butteri@cc.umanitoba.ca> /Last updated: March 31, 2009/ -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 Find out more about our students! Click the image below. UofMore <http://itsmyfuture.ca> /Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail./ This transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized distribution, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this transmission or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not (one of) the intended recipient(s), if you receive this transmission in error or if it is forwarded to you without the express authorization of the original sender, please destroy this transmission and contact us immediately. -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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FGS Announcements March 17, 2009
by Enza Pohl 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

To All Awards Contact, please circulate as required. This message has been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090317.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 17 March 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *MAURO, ARTHUR V. SENIOR STUDENT AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* deadline EXTENDED to *March 25* Unrestricted M, D $1,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4th Annual Scholarly Book Fair The University of Manitoba Press and the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers invites you to attend our: 4th Annual Scholarly Book Fair Wednesday, *March 18 from 10 am to 3 pm*. The fair is conveniently located in the main hall between Elizabeth Dafoe and Fletcher Argue. Publishers will be on hand with new books suitable for course use. Please see our nifty flyer (attached) for more information. I look forward to seeing you there! Cheryl Miki University of Manitoba Press ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The annual EU Visitor's programme (EUVP) is now accepting applications The European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) enables young leaders from countries outside the European Union to obtain first-hand impressions of the European Union's policies, Institutions and achievements and to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU counterparts. Travel and hotel costs for the round trip are covered by the EUVP. As well, a per diem is paid to each participant to cover meals and incidentals. The EUVP is jointly supported and administered by the European Parliament and the European Commission. It has been in operation since 1974. A EUVP visit consists of an individual five- to eight-day programme of meetings with EU officials at the EU institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg and /or Luxembourg. All programmes are coordinated and arranged by the EUVP Secretariat in Brussels. Each visit is custom tailored to the wishes of each participant and takes place during the following year. For details of this programme and application rules, please visit : http://www.delcan.ec.europa.eu/en/press_and_information/announcements/2009/… *Deadline for applications is March 31.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition* The Manitoba Health Research Poster Competition (June 2) for graduate students is a great venue for students from across the health spectrum (Animal Science to zoologists... as broad as the CIHR mandate) to gain practice in presentation, receive feedback from experienced judges (awards of excellence are also available), and network with students from across the breadth of health research, both here and nationally. The opportunities for networking are broad, from social events (June 3) such as the dinner cruise and tours... the broad-spectrum symposium on Molecular Imaging (June 4) and meeting with CIHR leadership (June 3). And it¹s all free for participants, so I'd encourage you consider this opportunityand to pass the message along to your colleagues. For more information please see: www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days <http://www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days> *Application Deadline: April 1, 2009 * *Abstract Deadline: April 1, 2009 * Ed Kroeger, PhD Coordinator, CSHRF Asst. Dean (Graduate Studies) Faculty of Medicine University of Manitoba Tel: (204) 789-3777 Fax: (204) 789-3942 E-mail: ekroeger(a)cc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:ekroeger@cc.umanitoba.ca> Www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days <http://Www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/research_days> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Annual Conference*: Imagination in an Age of Instant Information *Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Annual Conference <http://www.aglsp.org/>* *October 22-24, 2009 * Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Walt Disney World® Lake Buena Vista, FL Hosted by Master of Liberal Studies Program, Rollins College <http://www.rollins.edu/holt/liberalstudies/> Special Keynote Speaker: Billy Collins <http://www.barclayagency.com/collins.html> What role does imagination play in an age when information on almost every topic is available instantaneously? Why do students need to learn to analyze a poem, a novel, or a piece of art when the works of scholars and specislists are so easily accessible? Can instant information actually discourage students from using imagination and creativity to address important issues? How can we help students understand that the world's great ideas, discoveries, and artistic innovations came from men and women with imagination, a passion for knowledge, and a need for self-expression? Keynote speaker Billy Collins, US poet laureate 2001-2003, will stimulate the discussion as we explore how we keep imagination and creativity at the center of our Graduate Liberal Studies programs. He will speak at the Friday night banquet at the Living Seas Pavilion, Epcot. *Contact us at/ info(a)aglsp.org <mailto:info@aglsp.org>/ or 919.684.1987* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Horizons in Particle Research The Particle Technology Research Centre at the University of Western Ontario is delighted to announce the second student conference on particle technology to be held on *July 9-10, 2009* at London, Ontario. The conference theme is on "New Horizons in Particle Research". The two day conference has oral presentations, poster and video sessions. The technical program will emphasize the key roles played by chemical engineers from Canada in developing innovative and value-added technologies and products for chemical, materials, agrochemical, biochemical, and pharmaceutical industries and energy and environmental sustainability. Special sessions include an industrial speakers' session and a panel discussion on "Value of Graduate Education in Economic Meltdown". On behalf of the organizing committee, we look forward to welcoming you in London on July 9th, 2009. Other than the above special programs, general papers will cover the latest advances in all aspects of particle related research, including but not limited to particle handling, fluidization, nanotechnology, powder processing, green technology, and crystallization. Abstracts will be compiled in conference proceedings and distributed at the conference. An industrial exhibition will be held concurrently. * Please note the following important dates:* Abstract Submission Deadline: March 31, 2009 Acceptance Notifications: April 30, 2009 Full Paper Submission Deadline: May 31, 2009 Early Registration Deadline: June 15, 2009 Abstracts must be submitted electronically through submissions(a)powders.ca <mailto:submissions@powders.ca> Early registration fee for academic members is $95, and for non-academic is $195. The complete details about the conference as well as the online registration form can be found at the conference web www.powders.ca/conference <http://www.powders.ca/conference>. *Contact:* Particle Technology Research Centre (PTRC) Faculty of Engineering University of Western Ontario London, ON Canada, N6A 5B9 Email: contact(a)powders.ca <mailto:contact@powders.ca> Tel: (519) 661-4243 Fax: (519) 661-3498 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ William Hanna Lecture Series The organizing committee of the William Hanna Lecture Series would like to announce that Dr. Loren Rieseberg, from the University of British Columbia, will be delivering the 2009 Hanna Lecture. Dr. Rieseberg's talk entitled "The Role of Hybridization in Evolution" will demonstrate how common hybridization was in the history of speciation events. His talk is timely as it will also compliment the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth. The 2009 Hanna Lecture is scheduled on *Friday, March 20th, 2009* 7pm - 9pm in room 172 St. John's College, Robert Schultz Lecture Theatre. We look forward to seeing you there. Food and refreshments will be available after the lecture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS announcements for 06 March 2009
by Christal Barkman 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

To Awards Contacts: The following has been sent to graduate students. Please note the revised deadline date for the Governor General's Gold Medal. Each department should still be in touch with their Faculty to find out when submissions are due. The new April 8 deadline is for the faculties to submit to Graduate Studies. Please contact me if you have any questions. Christal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090306.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 06 March 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 *CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 31 acute fatty liver disease, pregnancy HELLP syndrome M, D $10,000 *TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 31 travel, unrestricted M, D NA *IDRC - DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Social & Economic Equity; Env & Natural resource mgmnt; information & comm technologies D up to $20,000 per year *IDRC - CANADIAN WINDOW ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Canada's Foreign Affairs Policy & Pressing Domestic Problems M, D $20,000 *ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA - GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 Alzheimer Disease and Other Related Dementia M, D 2 awards valued at $3,000 each *CENTRE ON AGING AWARDS <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 1 aging M, D varies *GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* April 8 unrestricted M, D Gold medal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Course: Electronics for Fieldwork *Overview* This 2-day course is designed to give users of electronic field equipment a basic understanding of electronics. Participants learn how to diagnose problems, make common "field fixes" and understand troubleshooting advice from off-site technical advisors. Course content is tailored to the needs of each class and special topics can usually be incorporated into the curriculum. The instructor has an extensive background in both electronics and field biology and, so, understands the problems of "electronics in the bush". Hands-on class time gives students experience in how to use test instruments to diagnose problems, skills needed to affect basic repairs and knowledge to help design some custom solutions. See pdf *here <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/attachments/Electronics4Field…>*. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CENTRE ON AGING RESEARCH FORUM 2009 The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Understanding the Complexity of Aging and Health through Interdisciplinary Research Parminder Raina, PhD Professor, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics McMaster University Lead Principal Investigator, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Recent advances in biosciences and population health herald exciting opportunities to conduct high-impact population health research. On a background of technological and scientific innovation, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is being launched as a program of research and platform to investigate the complexities of the aging process and improve our understanding of the transitions and trajectories of healthy aging. The CLSA is a Canada-wide, 20-year follow-up study of 50,000 people between the ages of 45 and 85 years at baseline. It is a research initiative that bridges biological and population sciences to create a future "Legacy Research Platform" that will provide scientists with the resources essential to pursue leading-edge research. The presentation by Dr. Raina will provide an overview of the CLSA and opportunities for research nationally and locally. Monday, March 30, 2009 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Theatre A Basic Medical Sciences Building 730 William Ave. Following Dr. Raina's presentation all are invited to reconvene in S211 Medical Services Building 1:00 -- 3:00 p.m. where Research Affiliates, faculty members, research staff and students will have an opportunity for more in-depth discussions with Dr. Raina following brief presentations by Peter Cattini, Associate Vice-President (Research), Professor, Physiology, and Philip St. John, Internal/Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Cattini will speak about the importance of such large scale studies from his perspective as a basic scientist; Dr. St. John will speak from the clinical perspective. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP (474-8754) by Tuesday March 24. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[UM GradStudies notice] FGS Awards Announcement - Governor General's Gold Medal]
by Christal Barkman 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

To Awards Contacts: Here is the ad that was just sent to students. Please feel free to pass this around to faculty. Cheers, Christal top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Special Announcement: 03 March 2009 *Name* *GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL* *Research Fields* unrestricted *Categories* Unrestricted *Citizenship* Unrestricted *Eligibility* ?The Governor General of Canada offers an annual gold medal called The Governor General's Gold Medal to recognize the outstanding performance of a graduate student. This award is based on overall academic excellence through coursework, research, awards and distinctions, letters of reference, external examiner's report and a description of the student's statement on the significance of their research. Eligibility for the medal is open to all students who will be convocating with a Master's or a Ph.D. at Spring Convocation (this includes those students who have a February grad date) or who graduated the previous Fall at the University of Manitoba. *Value* Gold medal *Currency* Canadian *Tenable at* No details on tenability available *Deadlines* *April 1* *Application Details* Each Faculty/Unit may nominate one Master's or Doctoral student for the Governor General's Gold Medal. Nomination must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on or before the deadline and are to include: (1) a letter from the Dean/Director of the Faculty/Unit giving a detailed rationale for the nomination, (2) the nominee's curriculum vitae, (3) an official University of Manitoba transcript, (4) a brief statement (one page) from the nominee on the significance of his/her research and related achievements during the graduate program, whereas for nominees in non-research based programs, rationale for choosing the program, significance of work (breadth of knowledge gained) and expected contribution to his/her career aspirations (5) a letter of support from the advisor, (6) the report from the external examiner. For Masters thesis, the report from the external examiner to the home department of the nominee. The selection committee will include the Dean and Associate Dean(s) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and three members of the Executive Committee representing areas of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities and Medical and Health Sciences or designates. The Dean shall act as Chair. Please check with your faculty/unit if you are interested in being nominated for the award. *The deadline for faculties and units to have their nominations to FGS is April 1, however the deadline by which a faculty/unit wants to have nominations submitted to them will most likely be earlier. * /Updated: March 3, 2009/ fgs logo -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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GOVERNOR GENERAL'S GOLD MEDAL
by Christal Barkman 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Good morning Awards Contacts: The deadline for the Governor General's Gold Medal nominations to be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies is coming up on *APRIL 1st*. Please view the award details here <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> and contact me if you have any questions. I will be making arrangements to have an advertisement sent out to students and subsequently to you later today. Each Faculty/Unit may nominate ONE Master's or Doctoral student for the Governor General's Gold Medal. You may wish to announce to faculty/students that you have your own internal deadline by which nominations must be submitted in order that your own review committee has time to assess and then choose the top candidate to forward to FGS. Please ensure that all deans and directors are notified of this award and its' upcoming deadline. Thank you, Christal -- Christal Barkman Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 ph: (204) 474.6827 fax: (204) 474.7553 email: barkman(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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[Fwd: CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's competition/Concours de bourses d'études supérieures de Cananda bourses à la maîtrise des IRSC]
by Marcia Labiuk 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

Hello, CIHR has received extra funding and as a result they are asking universities to submit additional CIHR CGSM applications. Please see the following email from CIHR for details. I am asking for your assistance in contacting students who are CIHR eligible and encouraging them to complete an application. I've attached the information that was distributed previously for the CIHR CGSM competition, as the same guidelines apply. The application instructions can be found on the CIHR website www.cihr.ca *Please submit complete applications to my attention at 500 University Centre by March 6, 2009.* Due to the very short turnaround time required to meet the CIHR deadline, we will not be following up on missing documents. Incomplete applications will automatically be deemed ineligible. Applicants who applied in December 2008 are not required to reapply as their previously submitted applications will be considered for this submission as well. Thank you for your assistance. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marcia -------- Original Message -------- Subject: CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship Master's competition/Concours de bourses d'études supérieures de Cananda bourses à la maîtrise des IRSC Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:51:46 -0500 From: Joanne Delage <Joanne.Delage(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> To: Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Awards (CGSMA) <CanadaGraduateScholarships.MasterAwardsCGSMA(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca> Le texte français suit l'anglais Important message As announced in the Federal Budget 2009, the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) program received a budget increase starting in 2009-10. This increase is part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan for further developing a highly skilled workforce. As a result, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is requesting additional nominations for the February 2009 CGS Master's competition. We will be accepting full applications that you deem competitive and that have been reviewed by your Institution for nomination. We will accept additional nominations up to the original quota amount that was issued in September, thereby doubling the total amount of nominations from your institution for this competition. We will also accept a second, B-list, of nominations that exceeds this doubling of your quota if your institution feels such additional nominations could be competitive. The latter will only be included in this 2009 Master's competition if there are insufficient nominations from other institutions to address the increased funding availability. If you require additional information on the selection process, please refer to the quotas package that was sent in September. Full applications will be accepted until March 16, 2009. The package of applications with a covering letter from the Dean of Graduate Studies, or other appropriate institutional official, describing the pre-selection process and indicating the total number of applications received must be sent to CIHR by March 16, 2009 to the following address: RE: “Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards” Research Capacity Development Canadian Institutes of Health Research 160 Elgin Street Address Locator 4809A Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9 As per CIHR's policy on completeness, applications submitted to CIHR that do not contain all of the necessary information as described within the Funding Opportunity description and corresponding application forms will be withdrawn from the competition process. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards Program Delivery Coordinator, by telephone: (613) 946-0093 or e-mail: CGSMA(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:CGSMA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> Sincerely, Dominique Lalonde ************************************************************************************************************************************* Message important Tel qu’annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2009, le Programme de bourse d’études supérieures du Canada (BESC) verra son budget augmenter à compter de l’année financière 2009-2010. Cette augmentation s’inscrit dans Le Plan d’action économique du Canada en vue de poursuivre le développement d’une main-d’œuvre hautement qualifiée. En raison de cette augmentation, les Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC) demandent des candidatures supplémentaires pour le concours de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise du mois de février 2009. Nous accepterons les demandes détaillées que vous jugez méritoires et qui auront été évaluées par votre établissement aux fins de mise en candidature. Ces candidatures additionnelles seront acceptées jusqu’à concurrence du nombre initial de demandes donné en septembre, doublant ainsi le nombre total de candidatures de votre établissement pour ce concours. De plus, accepterons des candidatures supplémentaires pour une liste alternative pour les candidatures que votre établissement jugera méritoires et dont le nombre dépasse le maximum désormais alloué. Ces dernières candidatures seront seulement incluses au concours de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise 2009 si nous recevons un nombre insuffisant de nominations des autres établissements pour répondre à l’augmentation des fonds disponibles actuellement. Si vous désirez obtenir des renseignements supplémentaires sur le processus de sélection, veuillez consulter la trousse que nous vous avons fait parvenir en septembre. Les demandes détaillées seront acceptées jusqu’au 16 mars 2009. Les demandes de votre établissement, accompagnées d’une lettre du doyen de la faculté des études supérieures ou d’un autre responsable compétent de l’établissement qui décrit le processus de présélection et le nombre de demandes reçues, doivent être envoyées aux IRSC au plus tard le 16 mars 2009 à l’adresse suivante : Objet : « Bourses d’études supérieures du Canada – Bourses à la maîtrise » Développement de la capacité en recherche Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada 160, rue Elgin Indice de l’adresse : 4809A Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0W9 Tel que stipulé dans la politique sur l’intégralité, les demandes soumises aux IRSC qui ne contiennent pas tous les renseignements requis dans la description de la possibilité de financement et les formulaires de demande correspondants seront retirées du concours. Pour toute question, veuillez communiquer avec la coordonnatrice à l’exécution des programmes responsable du programme de BESC – Bourses à la maîtrise par téléphone au 613-946-0093 ou par courriel à BESCBM(a)irsc-cihr.gc.ca<mailto:BESCBM@irsc-cihr.gc.ca> Meilleures salutations, Dominique Lalonde Dominique Lalonde Deputy Director, Program Delivery Division / Directrice adjointe, Division à l'exécution des programmes Research Capacity Development / Développement de la capacité en recherche Telephone: (613) 957-8671 Fax: (613) 954-1800 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) / Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC) Room 97, 160 Elgin Street / Pièce 97, 160 rue Elgin Address Locator 4809A / Indice de l'adresse 4809A Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0W9 -- ============================ Marcia Labiuk Awards Officer Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba Phone: (204) 474-9836 ============================

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FGS Announcements for week ending February 27, 2009
by Enza Pohl 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

To All Awards Contact, please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227 <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227.htm>.htm <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090227.htm> top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 27 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ U OF M GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the 2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair *What is the Canada-Wide Science Fair?* The Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), run by the Youth Science Foundation since 1962, is an annual science competition for students in grades 7-12. Each year the location of CWSF rotates among the science fair regions of Canada. CWSF 2009 has been awarded to Manitoba and will be held right here at the University of Manitoba May 9 to 17, 2009. *How many people participate in the fair?* 450 students compete every year at the fair. Another 200 adult delegates attend to chaperone the students. Over 350 judges and volunteers are needed to help the fair run smoothly. *When is it?* The fair officially starts on Saturday May 9, 2009 and runs until Sunday May 17, 2009. Volunteers will also be needed both before and after the event. *Where is it?* CWSF 2009 will be hosted at the University of Manitoba. However some events will take place at locations throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba. *What types of jobs are there?* There are a wide variety of jobs that need to be filled that require an array of skill sets. Committees that need volunteers include Accommodations, Registrations, Social Events, and Tours. We specifically need grad students for project safety checks and to help address student concerns during judging. *How do I sign-up?* Registering to volunteer is easy. Provide your name and email address to the volunteer coordinator Alastair Komus at volunteers(a)cwsf2009.ca. Early in 2009 you will receive an email with a user name and password to register on the Youth Science Foundation website. Canada-Wide Science Fair | Expo-science Pancanadienne cwsf2009(a)msss.mb.ca <mailto:cwsf2009@msss.mb.ca> - www.cwsf2009.ca <http://www.cwsf2009.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *UNESCO-L'Oréal For Women in Science International Fellowships* The UNESCO-L'Oréal for Women in Science International Fellowships are granted annually to promising young women scientists, at the doctorate or post-doctorate level, in the Life Sciences to encourage international scientific cooperation and the developing of cross-cultural networks. Applications received will be reviewed by a Canadian committee of L'Oreal and UNESCO representatives and scientific experts for nomination to the International Jury for the 2010 UNESCO-L'ORÉAL Fellowships in Life Sciences. Four (4) applicants will be submitted to represent Canada at the international level. Final selection will be made by an International Jury. The International Jury will select winners from amongst entries received from UNESCO member countries in each of the five geo-cultural regions of the world. /Number:/ 15 (4 Canadian nominees) /Amount/: $40,000 USD tenable two academic terms ($20,000 each year) /Place of Study: /Host institute outside of Canada /Deadline: /Postmarked application packages must be sent to the AUCC on or before /_April 30, 2009._/ /Guidelines and application: /Visit the AUCC website: https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352009 <https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005352009> 10th Annual University ofManitoba Faculty of Education Graduate Student Symposium 10th Annual Faculty of Education Graduate Student Symposium Perspectives and Possibilities *Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2009 * Room 222 Education Building ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Campus Engage Call for Abstracts* Campus Engage, a network for the promotion of civic engagement activities in higher education in Ireland, invites you to submit an abstract for its inaugural conference to be held on June 4th and 5th 2009, in Dublin, Ireland. The conference entitled Higher Education and Civic Engagement Partnerships: Create, Challenge, Change will bring together higher education academics and administrators, people involved in community organisations and students, from Ireland and beyond. It will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss the potential for change through service learning / community-based learning, research, civic education and volunteering. Submissions are welcome from individuals but we also encourage collaborative contributions blending community, student and academic perspectives. While not exclusive, preference will be given to submissions that address the conference themes outlined below. Abstracts of not more than 500 words, written in English, should be submitted through the conference website www.campusengage.ie/conference <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheTalloiresNetwork/cd6cc2258b/00e0c613b6/4b86c82844> on or before 12 noon, Monday March 2nd 2009. Abstracts can be submitted in the following formats: . Oral Presentations / Papers (20 minutes) . Workshops (90 minutes) . Posters Applications cannot be accepted by email. If you have any queries or difficulties please contact the Conference Secretariat at info(a)campusengage.ie <mailto:info@campusengage.ie> *Conference Themes Philosophy* Conceptions of the role of higher education within civil society and theories of civic engagement. The role that institutions of higher education play in the development of civic engagement at student, community and societal levels. *Practice* Opportunities and barriers facing higher education and community when embedding service learning/community based learning, volunteering, scholarship of engagement and mainstreaming civic engagement activities. Creating and developing pedagogies for civic engagement including methods and models. The challenge of reciprocal learning and the co-creation of knowledge -- case-studies from students, community and academics. *Policy* Creating policy change at local, national and international levels to support the development of civic engagement and higher education. Case-studies of collaborative relationships between the agents of social change at a policy level and those within higher education. *Partnership* Ethical implications of higher education and community partnerships and dynamics of power. Perspective on the 'push and pull' of partnership - higher education as a community resource and community as a higher education resource. Challenges involved in creating sustainable civic engagement partnerships and ways of addressing these challenges. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Red River Graduate Student Conference "Speaking Up: New Voices in English Studies" Call for Papers: The English Graduate Student Organization at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota invites all graduate students in the fields of literature, composition, linguistics, and creative writing to submit abstracts for the sixth annual Red River Graduate Student Conference (RRGSC). The conference will be held Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th, 2009 in Fargo at the NDSU Memorial Union. All paper topics related to literature, composition, linguistics, and creative works are welcome. Please consider this conference even if you are in the drafting stage of a paper or project. Panel submissions are encouraged, but not necessary. There is a registration fee of $20 for conference participation. More information about the conference may be found at http://english.ndsu.edu/rrgsc_2009 Send abstracts of 250-500 words via email attachment in a Microsoft Word file no later than March 18th, 2009 to ndsu.rrgsc(a)ndsu.edu <mailto:ndsu.rrgsc@ndsu.edu>. Please note any technology needs for your presentation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Mrs. Enza Pohl Awards Assistant Faculty of Graduate Studies 500 University Centre University of Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 204-474-6827 Fax 204-474-7553

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[UM GradStudies notice] Announcement week ending 20 Feb 2009
by Christal Barkman 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

To Awards Contacts: Please circulate as required. This message has also been sent to graduate students. To view this email in your web browser, please click link http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/htmlmail/awrd20090220.htm top banner <http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> The Faculty of Graduate Studies would like to bring the following competition(s) to your attention: Announcements: 20 February 2009 *_Title of Award or Scholarship_* /*_Application Deadline or Date of Event_*/ /*_Research Area_*/ /*Study Level (M=Master, _D=Doctoral)_*/ _/*Value*/_ *U OF M COMPOSITE - CRERAR, THOMAS ALEXANDER <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Humanities M, D TBD (two awards were offered at $11,000 each in 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - FRANK, HEINZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Humanities M, D available annual interest (valued at $1,525 for 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB OF WINNIPEG GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Arts, women M, D $3,000 *U OF M COMPOSITE - KRISTJANSSON, ADALSTEINN TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Social Sciences and Humanities M, D available annual income (valued at $4,000 in 2008-2009) *U OF M COMPOSITE - SNIDER, DONALD VERNON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Natural, Physical or Life Sciences Social Sciences and Humanities M, D available annual income (valued at $10,000 for 2008/2009.) *MAURO, ARTHUR V. SENIOR STUDENT AWARD <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 16 Unrestricted M, D $1,000 *G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship <http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>* March 15 Agriculture Architecture Business Housing & Community Planning M, D 70% of annual interest earned on fund up to a maximum of $10,000.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALL FOR PAPERS: Canadian Journal of Native Education *2009 Theme Issue: Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ECE -- 12)* The Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE) is pleased to announce a cooperative editorship for the 2009 CJNE theme issue with: . Jo-ann Archibald, Q'um Q'um xiiem, University of British Columbia . Mark Aquash, University of British Columbia . Vicki Kelly, Simon Fraser University . Graduate collectives from each university The 2008 CJNE theme issue "Indigenous Knowledges and the University" highlighted scholarly work focused on this important area of education. The 2009 theme issue will continue to address educational challenges and successes in relation to Indigenous Knowledges and Education that spans early childhood to grade 12. This CJNE call is for research papers, stories and thought-pieces that address the 2009 theme. The following questions are of particular interest: . How can Indigenous Knowledges contribute to the significant improvement and transformation of Indigenous education? . How do we make Indigenous Knowledges matter in early childhood to high school educational contexts? . How can Indigenous knowledges shape research, leadership, pedagogies, curriculum, policies, or parental/community engagement? . What is the nature of the forces that either resist or ensure the inclusion of Indigenous Knowledges in ECE -- grade 12 contexts? Please send four titled hard copies with abstract: (one hard copy to include name and contact address info and three hard copies without name and contact info for blind review) to: 2009 Theme Issue - Canadian Journal of Native Education Dr. Jo-ann Archibald Indigenous Education 2125 Main Mall, University of British Columbia Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 OR send a digital copy in Word format to: indigenous.education(a)ubc.ca CJNE uses APA style. Submissions should be no longer than 6,250 words in length. Deadline: July 2, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *_2009 - 2010 Sheldon Chumir Internship in Ethics in Leadership_* Applications are invited from senior university or college students or graduates in any field relevant to ethics in leadership for an Internship with the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. A completed or nearly completed Master's degree will be an asset. Interns work with the Foundation on research, program development and implementation, publications and community outreach. The Foundation seeks Interns who display a deep understanding of ethics in leadership and public life together with imagination and creativity of thought, demonstrated experience in working with the community, strong organizational skills, superior writing skills and a personal commitment to the Foundation's mission. The stipend for the nine-month period is $34,100. A professional development allowance of up to $3000 is available for use by the Intern on activities agreed upon by the Intern and the Foundation. In certain circumstances, and by mutual agreement, the Internship period can be extended by up to three months. *_Applications must include_:* - a brief essay (not more than 1500 words) describing the applicant's interest in and views on ethics in leadership, how this subject is related to his/her academic program and career plans, and what ideas, knowledge and skills the applicant would bring to the work of the Foundation; - a curriculum vitae; and - names and contact information for _three_ referees who have been asked to send letters of support directly to the Foundation. *The deadline for receipt of application packages by the Foundation is _March 13, 2009_.* Applications which are not _complete_ by this date will not be considered. The successful candidate will be notified by May 15, 2009, with the Internship to commence on or about September 15, 2009. The Foundation reserves the right not to make an award in any given year, or to make more than one award, if appropriate. *_Please send applications to:_* The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Suite 970, 1202 Centre Street S. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 5A5 tel: (403) 244-6666 fax: (403) 244-5596 email: info(a)chumirethicsfoundation.ca <mailto:info@chumirethicsfoundation.ca> For further information on the Foundation please contact our office at the above address, or visit our website at www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca <http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures (CeSOS) The Centre for Ships and Ocean Structures (CeSOS) is an international research centre at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), designated as a Centre of Excellence by the Research Council of Norway. The aim of CeSOS is to develop fundamental knowledge for the design and operation of future ships, offshore structures, floating bridges and airports, facilities for aquaculture and production of renewable energy from the oceans by integrating theoretical and experimental research in marine hydrodynamics, structural mechanics and automatic control. The annual budget is about USD 5 million. About eighty researchers are affiliated with the Centre and the annual research effort is about 50 researcher years. CeSOS would like to invite applications for: * CoE1/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Unmanned Aerial Systems *(duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in aerospace and control, and a strong background or interest in unmanned aerial systems. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on guidance and control systems for both single and multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. * CoE2/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Guided Cooperative Control of Unmanned Vehicles *(duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in electrical, mechanical, marine or aerospace engineering and control, and a strong background or interest in unmanned vehicles. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on guidance and control systems for multiple unmanned vehicles, including unmanned underwater, surface, and aerial vehicles. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. * CoE3/09: *Postdoctoral Fellowship in Condition Estimation and Fault-tolerant Control for Marine Vehicles* (duration of 1-2 years) We are looking for a young and ambitious researcher with a PhD degree in electrical, mechanical or marine engineering and control, and a strong background or interest in fault diagnosis, estimation, change detection and control of nonlinear systems. The candidate is expected to be interested in both fundamental and applied research, and in working on the boundary of several research domains. Specifically, the work will involve research on change detection and fault-tolerant design of control systems in one out of two areas, dependent on the successful applicant´s background and interest. One area is parametric roll resonance where the purpose is to detect and control the phenomenon before it develops to critical levels. The other is fault-tolerant estimation and control to optimize ship propulsion in waves when a diesel engine is used as prime mover. The candidate should be prepared to work with PhD students, give seminars at the PhD level, and to work with other researchers in a multi-disciplinary research group. For all positions, the candidate must have a strong background in dynamics and control, including both linear and nonlinear control theory. Experience with Matlab and Simulink is also essential. The candidate must have obtained the PhD degree within the last five years, or have completed the PhD degree requirements before the beginning of the fellowship award. Postdoctoral fellows will normally be engaged for a one or two year period, with a possibility of extension depending on the results achieved in the period. The gross salary for post doctors will typically be between NOK 435 500 and NOK 496100. Further information about the positions may be obtained from: Professor Thor I. Fossen: [+47] 91 89 73 61 Fax: [+47] 73 59 55 28 E-mail: fossen(a)ieee.org Home page: http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Fossen_Thor/ Specific information about position CoE3/09 may be obtained from: Professor Mogens Blanke [+45] 45 25 35 65 E-mail: mogens.blanke(a)ntnu.no The homepage of the centre: http://www.cesos.ntnu.no Applications must include the following documentation: * Letter of intent outlining how the postdoctoral fellowship will further the applicant's career path - maximum 1,000 words (4 typed pages) * Curriculum vitae, not exceeding 10 pages * Two letters of recommendation from supervisors at the MSc and PhD level. These letters should comment on the candidate's work ethic, research ability and personal attributes. The referee should comment specifically about the candidate's potential in the chosen field * One letter of recommendation from an employer, if applicable * A study record, with copies of all degree certificates/diplomas, undergraduate and graduate. If the PhD is in progress, please provide proof of enrolment in the program * Publication list and PDF files of selected publications (maximum of 3) * Possible achievements in research * TOEFL score, or similar Applications should be sent to: coe(a)marin.ntnu.no You may send an e-mail with all the necessary documents attached electronically, but we require authorized documents by air mail before signing a contract with you. Mark your application with: CoE1/09, CoE2/09 or CoE3/09 *Apply as soon as possible, and at the latest: 2009-03-01* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IGSS Application Form Available *International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) * <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm> Beginning with the 2005-2006 academic session, scholarships will be offered to recognize and reward the excellence of international graduate students pursuing Master's or Ph.D. degrees at the University of Manitoba. The scholarships will be offered to students who: (1) are international students (i.e., those in Canada on study permits) continuing in full-time study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in either the second year of a two-year Master's program, the second year of a two-year Ph.D. program, the second or third year of a three-year Ph.D. program, or in the first year of a Ph.D. program after completing a Master's degree at the University of Manitoba; (2) are paying the international student tuition fee; (3) have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 over the equivalent of the last two years of study; (4) show great promise as researchers and as graduate students; and (5) are not recipients of external funding that pays for their tuition. The value of the scholarship is $4,000. This scholarship may be held with the UMGF and other awards offered by the University of Manitoba, but may not be held in conjuction with the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and the International Graduate Student Bursary (IGSB). Students may be considered for this scholarship in each year of eligible study. Students who are enrolled in a re-registration year are not eligible. Scholarships will only be applied against any outstanding international tuition fee differential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ fgs logo -- Gene Senior Recruitment, Promotion and Communications Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/ p (204) 474 6172 f (204) 474 7553 Find out more about our students! Click the image below. UofMore <http://itsmyfuture.ca> This transmission may contain privileged or confidential information. 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