December 2013 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth
by Bev Godard 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-19-13 8:29 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth Please send to all plant, soil and animal science grad students thanks martin ________________________________________ From: Lindsay.Bell(a)csiro.au [Lindsay.Bell(a)csiro.au] Sent: December 18, 2013 10:24 PM Subject: FW: Research Scientist position available at Perth In case you know of anyone who may be interested in the attached position with CSIRO in Perth. Lindsay From: Lawes, Roger (CES, Floreat) Sent: Thursday, 19 December 2013 11:04 AM To: CES AG SYSTEMS STAFF Subject: Research Scientist position available at Perth Hello Everyone, We are looking for a farming systems scientist here in Perth. The position details are available at the hyperlink below http://csiro.nga.net.au/?jati=5bff217e-54a5-d8f7-4f73-772aa7f2d8dd I would appreciate it greatly if you would mind forwarding this to any of your contacts or collaborators who may be interested. Kind Regards Roger __________________________________ Dr Roger Lawes Senior Research Scientist CSIRO Ecosystems Science and Sustainable Agriculture Flagship Centre for Environment and Life Sciences PMB 5 PO Wembley WA 6913 Australia T. +61 8 93336455 E. roger.lawes(a)csiro.au<mailto:roger.lawes@csiro.au>

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 18 - 24)
by Martha Blouw 18 Dec '13

18 Dec '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: December-18-13 3:48 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 18 - 24) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Dec 18 - 24, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP $9,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: February 3, 2014 MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP $11,000 (subject to change) - For Master's & PhD students Read more »<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Research Field(s): International Relations or Industrial Relations Deadline: February 3, 2014 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] 3, 2, 1… GO! THREE MINUTES THESIS COMPETITION Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt> Application deadline: January 8, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 ENDMS RESEARCH AND TRAINING NETWORK The endMS Research and Training Network is proud to announce the launch of its fourth endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (endMS SPRINT) competition. Read more »<https://www.endmsnetwork.ca/en/EducationandTraining/Pages/default.aspx> Application Deadline: January 16, 2014 SPONSORED STUDENTS AND GOVERNMENT LOAN RECIPIENTS Reminder: Late payment fees will be applied to students whose arrangments are not in place by the January 7th Winter Term fee payment deadline. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/StudentAccounts.htm> January 7, 2014 UMSU HEALTH & DENTAL FEES For students starting in the winter the Change-of-Coverage Period is the period at the beginning of the term when you can either opt out or enrol your spouse and/or dependents in the UMSU Health & Dental Plan. Read more »<http://ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_UniversityofManitoba_ChangeofCoverag…> Opt Out Deadline: January 7, 2014 EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Working with the Media January 8, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357703e…> Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays [Coming Up] January 3, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students expecting to graduate in February. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> January 6 to 10, 2014 Recreation Services Free Week! Sample some of the most popular instructional classes and use the fitness and recreation facilities for an entire week absolutely FREE Read more »<http://events.umanitoba.ca/EventList.aspx?fromdate=1/6/2014&todate=1/6/2014…> January 7, 2014 The last date for students to pay Winter Term 2014 tuition and fees. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/fee_deadlines.htm> January 20, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Master's Thesis or Practica, from students expecting to graduate in May. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 11 - 17)
by Martha Blouw 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

From: awards-contacts-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:awards-contacts-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of University of Manitoba Graduate Student Weekly Sent: December-11-13 4:00 PM To: awards-contacts(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Graduate Student Weekly - Upcoming award deadlines and this week's top five (Dec 11 - 17) [University of Manitoba] [Student Weekly Graduate Edition] Dec 11 - 17, 2013 [Upcoming Awards] MitoCanada Foundation: Mitochondrial Disease PhD Scholarship $35,000 (renewable up to 2 years) Read more »<http://www.mitocanada.org> Research Field(s): Mitochondrial Disease Deadline: December 16, 2013 [More Awards]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> [Check Out This Week's Top Five] 3, 2, 1… GO! Three Minute Thesis Competition Promote your research and jump start your career! Be a challenger in the second annual 3MT® Competition at the University of Manitoba. Share your trailblazing research, win prizes and get noticed. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/3mt> Application deadline: January 8, 2014 Final competition: February 25, 2014 TONIGHT! VISIONARY CONVERSATIONS: FREEDOM FROM RELIGION Is government going too far in the secularization of our society? Read more »<http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_external/government_community/visionarycon…> December 11, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 Robert B. Schultz Theatre, 92 Dysart Road VISIONARY (re)GENERATION PUBLIC EXHIBITION DOWNTOWN This public exhibition will allow members of the community to get a first-hand look at the winning concept and five finalists from the Visionary (re)Generation International Design Competition. Read more »<http://news.umanitoba.ca/visionary-regeneration-public-exhibition-downtown/> December 11 - 29, 2013 WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration for the January to April series of Graduate Studies workshops is now open. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> EMERGING LEADER AWARD Open to all current U of M graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients get a certificate of recognition and an invitation to attend the annual Emerging Leaders Dinner, this year featuring world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/studentlife/leadership/ela.html> Deadline to apply is January 10, 2014 [More Events]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/events.html>[More News]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/news/> [Upcoming Awards] Working with the Media January 8, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fort Garry Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=62357703e…> Aggregate Statistics January 14, 2014, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Bannatyne Campus Read more/Register »<https://umanitobagrad.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/ViewDetails?gid=623577f0a…> [More Workshops]<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html> [Dates and Deadlines] December 6 - 18, 2013 December Exam Period Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/finals/index.html> [Coming Up] December 21, 2013 - January 1, 2014 University Closed for Winter Holidays January 3, 2014 Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students expecting to graduate in February. Read more »<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/media/Information_for_Gradua…> [Send Feedback]<mailto:studentnews@umanitoba.ca> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> [Tumblr]<http://umgradstudies.tumblr.com/> [Youtube]<https://www.youtube.com/user/UMGraduateStudies> [Unsubscribe]<mailto:Rebecca.Tataryn@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: graduate students host Carman tour?
by Bev Godard 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-11-13 7:46 PM To: Bev Godard; Paul Bullock; Rob Duncan; Gary Martens; gulden(a)cc.umanitoba.ca; Yvonne Lawley Subject: graduate students host Carman tour? Hello Bev, Please send to Plant Science graduate students. Paul Bullock can inform Soil Science grad students. Dear Graduate students, The Plant Science department, sometimes in conjunction with the Soil Science department, hosts an annual field day at the Carman research centre (the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm) in July each year. The main purpose of the field day is to provide graduate students with the opportunity to show their work to the general public. While there are many other tours at Carman each summer, this is the only tour that provides a comprehensive slate of projects. The tour has traditionally been planned by the Carman station manager, Alvin Iverson, working together with some Plant Science academics. But at our recent planning meeting, we asked ourselves whether graduate students may want to take over the planning of this tour. This would provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of a major extension event. It would be possible to expand the tour beyond just the field trials, such as static displays, lunch time speaker, etc. We invite the grad student committees of Plant Science and Soil Science to discuss this invitation at your councils. If you decide to take a more active role in this field event, please let me know. If you do decide yes, keep in mind that we will provide supports - so it will be a useful educational opportunity and not just a burden. Best wishes Martin Entz Chair, Plant Science Land and Equipment Committee

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FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333
by Bev Godard 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

-----Original Message----- From: Martin Entz Sent: December-11-13 11:15 AM To: Bev Godard Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 Hi Bev, Please send to all soil and plant science staff and grad students. thanks martin ________________________________________ From: Turmel, Marie-Soleil (CIMMYT) [MS.Turmel(a)cgiar.org] Sent: December 11, 2013 11:12 AM To: Martin Entz Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 Hello Martin, Here is a position that may be of interest to your students. Best Regards, Soleil _____________________________________________ From: FLORES GRAJALES, Guillermo (CIMMYT) Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 8:01 AM Subject: Vacancy Announcement: Farming Systems Agronomist / Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS Position to be based in Zimbabwe)... / Ref. 12333 International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Texcoco, State of Mexico Farming Systems Agronomist Post-Doctoral Fellow (IRS position to be based in Zimbabwe) We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and self-motivated scientist for the position of Farming System Agronomist. The selected candidate will have excellent skills and previous experience in farming systems analysis and modeling to assess the contribution of innovative cropping systems to the sustainability of farming systems. The scientist will work as a member of CIMMYT's Global Conservation Agriculture Program (CIMMYT-GCAP), and will contribute to a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team applying systems approaches for agricultural research. The position will be based in Zimbabwe, and it is part of a twin postdoc project between Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD) and the CGIAR CRP on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) with the objective of exploring alternative cropping and farming systems for increased productivity, efficiency, resilience and adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers in Southern Africa. Specific duties of this position include: The Faming systems analysis will, for three case studies in Southern Africa (in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi): Collect and curate farm household data from existing surveys; Review and design surveys to better understand resource allocation strategies of farm households; Built a typology of farming systems in the case study regions; Interview selected farmers for resource allocation strategies; Develop a farming system model for representative farms in the study sites (components, inputs/outputs interrelationships and decision rules and thresholds) and contribute to on-going farming systems modelling efforts; Assess scenarios of alternative farming systems and adaptation to climate change; Communicate research results in the form of reports and scientific articles; Communicate to Programme/Project team developments/progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible; Communicate to the scientific community in farming systems analysis and design on results produced within research activities in the form of scientific articles and communication to international conferences as well as Communicate with the development community in the form of reports and policy/research briefs to decision makers; Design and organize databases as well as generate data to support overall research objectives; Work in close collaboration with GCAP and CIRAD researchers in the region to ensure coordinated actions and data/results exchange. This position is designed in line with the new CGIAR Postdoc job description and harmonized compensation package. Contact: Guillermo Flores, g.flores(a)cgiar.org<mailto:g.flores@cgiar.org> Human Resources/CIMMYT Reference: 12333 Deadline: Monday, 6 January, 2014 Announcement We would greatly appreciate your assistance in bringing this announcement to the attention of qualified candidates. If you or the candidate needed more information on the position, please contact the Human Resources Department to Guillermo Flores g.flores(a)cgiar.org<mailto:g.flores@cgiar.org>, Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.

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FW: M.Sc. Entrance Award needs applicants
by Martha Blouw 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

The following award has been reposted with an application deadline of January 20, 2014. Further information is available at https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award Students are eligible if they started their M.Sc. in May, July or Sep 2013. James Gordon Fletcher Graduate Research Award in Agricultural and Food Sciences Value= 17,775 for one year only. Is entering the Master of Science program in the Faculty and enrols full-time in the program; has an outstanding record of undergraduate academic achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 over the last 60 credit hours); demonstrates an interest in and potential for research.

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Ph.D. Thesis Distribution Portal Information
by Martha Blouw 11 Dec '13

11 Dec '13

[cid:image001.png@01CEF1C9.DB759600] We are pleased to have the Ph.D. thesis distribution portal in JUMP now available! We would like to offer some further details regarding the new distribution process. Student Submissions When ready to distribute their thesis, Ph.D. students log onto JUMP, click on the FGS tab and select the "Submit Thesis for Internal Distribution" link. This will take them to the submission page. They need to fill out the online form, upload their PDF thesis, confirm the waiver and submit. This is their official internal distribution and will immediately prompt the appropriate Faculty of Graduate Studies Student Program Assistant to move forward with the submission. Note: Please ensure the student/advisor confirm the internal examiners' availability to review the thesis prior to student submission. Internal Distribution Once the student submission has been accepted by FGS the thesis will be automatically electronically distributed to the internal examining committee. An email will be sent to the advisor/co-advisor, which will include a link for submitting the list of recommended external examiners. Once received, FGS will review, contact, select, invite and confirm an anonymous external examiner. Internal examiners are given three weeks to review the thesis and submit their reports. Once all reports have been received, they will be emailed to the internal examining committee and Graduate Chair/Department Head. The advisor is responsible for providing a copy of the reports to the student. If the student passes the internal distribution they are given the opportunity to revise the thesis before submitting for external distribution. Ordinarily, the revision period would not be expected to exceed a few weeks. They will be sent an email indicating they have passed and provided a link to the next step. They will then need to confirm whether they will be making adjustments to the thesis before submitting to the external or if they would like to proceed with the thesis as is. External Distribution When the thesis is ready for external distribution FGS will electronically distribute the thesis to the anonymous external. They are also asked to review the thesis and submit their report within three weeks. Upon receipt, the reports will be emailed to the internal examining committee and Graduate Chair/Department Head. The advisor is responsible for providing a copy of the report to the student. Thesis Oral Defence Once FGS has provided the external examiner's report to the examining committee, the student may proceed to scheduling the oral defence. The advisor is responsible for contacting the external examiner to invite them to attend the oral defence. Please note that FGS requires two weeks' notice of the date, time and location of the defence in order to find a chair and provide the chair with the appropriate information. We hope this information helps to clarify the new Ph.D. distribution process. Please feel free to contact your Student Program Assistant if you have any questions regarding the above. ------------------------------------------------------ Ms Andrea Kailer, B. Comm. (Hons.) Confidential Assistant to the Associate Deans & Programs Coordinator ------------------------------------------------------- Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba 500 University Centre Ph. (204) 474-7298 Fax (204) 474-7553

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Ph.D. Scholarship
by Martha Blouw 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

John Dueck Graduate Entrance Scholarship Value = $2900 "Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in either an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. Program delivered by the Department of Entomology, Plant Science, or Soil Science; minimum degree GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of study; have proposed to conduct thesis research related to crops, pests, or soils; have demonstrated a high level of research potential. Candidates will be required to submit an application that will consist of: (a) a description of their proposed research project (maximum 500 words), (b) a curriculum vitae and a brief description of their career goals (maximum 250 words), (c) a current academic transcript(s), and (d) two academic letters of reference from professors, other than the proposed research supervisor, at a post-secondary institution. Recipients may hold the John Dueck Entrance Scholarship concurrently with any other awards consistent with policies in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The Scholarship is not renewable." Students are eligible if they started their Ph.D. in May, July or Sep 2013. Students can hold this with a UMGF or NSERC. This scholarship has been re-posted with a new deadline of January 20, 2014. Please note that this re-posting refers to the Ph.D. scholarship only (the M.Sc. level scholarship has already been awarded). Go to https://agawards.agric.umanitoba.ca/index.php/home/award for further information.

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FW from Corey Lees: 2014 PSGSS registration
by Bev Godard 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

-------- Original message -------- From: "Lindenback, Kayla" Date:12/06/2013 3:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: leesc3(a)cc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:leesc3@cc.umanitoba.ca> Subject: 2014 PSGSS registration Good afternoon Corey, I was given your email as the president of the U of M Plant Sciences grad student executive. My name is Kayla Lindenback and I am the president of the executive here at the U of S. Below is the invitation for registration and abstract submission for this years symposium. Could you please forward it to the students of your department? Please let me know if you have an questions or issues. Thanks, Kayla Lindenback Greetings everyone, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 30th Annual Plant Sciences Graduate Student Symposium (PSGSS) held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 21-22, 2014 . This years theme is "Seeding Sustainability: Nurturing Nature for a Better Future". 1. You can register at our website http://plscgradsymposium.usask.ca<http://plscgradsymposium.usask.ca/>. The deadline for registration for the PSGSS is January 31st, 2014. 2. You can submit your abstract in PDF format to jia.sun(a)usask.ca<https://campus.usask.ca/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> , with the subject line "PSGSS Abstract". The deadline for abstract submission is February 14, 2014. 3. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our PSGSS secretary Jia Sun at jia.sun(a)usask.ca<https://campus.usask.ca/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>. We are excited to see you all soon Plant Science Graduate Students Association University of Saskatchewan

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FW from Dr. Yvonne Lawley: Seminar suggestions for winter term
by Bev Godard 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

From: Yvonne Lawley Sent: December-05-13 3:21 PM To: Bev Godard Subject: Seminar suggestions for winter term The departmental seminar committee is preparing the schedule for the winter term seminar series. We welcome your ideas and input. Please send speaker or seminar topic suggestions to Yvonne Lawley (Yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>) by Friday December 13th. Thanks, Yvonne Dr. Yvonne Lawley Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Cropping Systems Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Office: 105 Plant Science Mailing Address: 222 Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Rd Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 (Tel) 204-474-6504<tel:204-474-6504> (Fax) 204-474-7528<tel:204-474-7528> yvonne_lawley(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:yvonne_lawley@umanitoba.ca>

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