October 2018 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Internship Opportunities with Ecotrust Canada's North Coast Innovation Lab (U Manitoba)
by Martha Blouw 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

From: Nathan Randall [mailto:nathan@ecotrust.ca] Sent: October-15-18 6:51 PM Cc: Devlin Fernandes; Allison Brennan; bwennekes(a)mitacs.ca Subject: Internship Opportunities with Ecotrust Canada's North Coast Innovation Lab (U Manitoba) Good day, My name is Nathan Randall and I am the Manager of the North Coast Innovation Lab<http://ecotrust.ca/project/the-north-coast-innovation-lab/>, an initiative under Ecotrust Canada<http://ecotrust.ca/> based in Prince Rupert, BC. It is my pleasure to announce four (4) upcoming paid internship opportunities for currently-enrolled Masters students, from January - August 2019 in Prince Rupert, BC. You will find the positions and their descriptions linked to Ecotrust Canada's web site below: NCIL Project Coordinator: HSEDS Social Enterprise<http://ecotrust.ca/job/ncil-project-coordinator-hseds-social-enterprise/> (social enterprise development) NCIL Project Coordinator: Vertical Farming<http://ecotrust.ca/job/ncil-project-coordinator-vertical-farming/> (seafood enterprise development) NCIL Project Coordinator: Nisga'a Society Food Security<http://ecotrust.ca/job/ncil-project-coordinator-nisagas-society-food-securi…> (food security program/enterprise development) NCIL Project Coordinator: Redesign Rupert Downtown Redevelopment<http://ecotrust.ca/job/ncil-project-coordinator-redesign-rupert-downtown-re…> (downtown revitalization project prototyping and research) These internships are being supported in part by Mitacs, thus, only currently-enrolled, full-time Masters students are eligible for these positions. In addition to being paid placements, students can also use the experiences to conduct research towards their theses/final projects, pending ethics and other necessary academic approvals. The deadline for application is midnight, November 2nd. Interviews will follow shortly thereafter, with hiring decisions made in mid-late November. My research has indicated that at U of Manitoba, students from the following Departments/Programs might be interested and suitable for the internship positions: * Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics (MSc) * City Planning (MCP) * Economics (MA) * Environment and Geography (MEnv/MSc) * Food Science (MSc) * Geography (MA) * Human Nutritional Sciences (MSc) * Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (MA) * Management (MBA) * Native Studies (MA) * Plant Science (MSc) * Political Studies (MA) * Social Work (MSW) * Sociology (MA) * Soil Science (MSc) I hope you will forgive me if I am reaching out to the wrong contact - I've found that internships processes vary by institution, department and program and can be challenging to figure out. That being said, I look forward to your advice and support in connecting these opportunities to the right people; If it suits their programs, I am sure students will be enthusiastic about these opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge towards tangible community projects. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Warmly, Nathan Nathan Randall Project Manager, North Coast Innovation Lab<http://ecotrust.ca/project/the-north-coast-innovation-lab/> | Ecotrust Canada<http://ecotrust.ca/> 200-515 Third Ave West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1L9 T: (250) 624-4191 F: (250) 622-0577

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FW: Job Poster - Research Scientists - Growing Agricultural Innovation / Offre d'emploi Chercheurs scientifiques - Cultiver l'innovation agricole
by Martha Blouw 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

From: agriculture-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:agriculture-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Crystal Jorgenson Sent: October-15-18 9:24 AM To: agriculture-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Job Poster - Research Scientists - Growing Agricultural Innovation / Offre d'emploi Chercheurs scientifiques - Cultiver l'innovation agricole Sent on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. From: Laroche2, Louise (AAFC/AAC) <louise.laroche2(a)canada.ca> On Behalf Of Saindon, Gilles (AAFC/AAC) Sent: October 15, 2018 9:13 AM Subject: Job Poster - Research Scientists - Growing Agricultural Innovation / Offre d'emploi Chercheurs scientifiques - Cultiver l'innovation agricole (le français suit) Dear Deans, I would like to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity related to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada`s (AAFC) future capacity needs to grow Canadian agriculture science and innovation. On September 21, 2018, Minister MacAuley announced a transformational Government of Canada investment of $70 million in agricultural discovery science and innovation. As part of this investment, over $44 million will be dedicated to hiring and equipping approximately 75 scientists and science professionals across the country over the next five years. AAFC recently launched its first job poster aimed at recruiting approximately 40 research scientists in emerging fields such as, agro-ecology, artificial intelligence, the various-omics (genomics, phenomics, epigenetics, etc), and clean technologies. The recruitment for these positions will continue over the next 24 months or so. Your institutions provide a key source of highly qualified personnel that we would like to tap into. As such, I would appreciate if you could help us promote this opportunity by sharing this job poster: Research Scientists - Growing Agricultural Innovation<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=…> and encouraging potential candidates to visit our recruitment booths at various career fairs and other university events across the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank your organisations for helping us, through our on-going dialogue, shape the vision for AAFC science and the types of professionals that we would need to support a progressive and sustainable agricultural sector in Canada. Regards, Gilles Gilles Saindon PhD Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Sous-ministre adjoint délégué Science and Technology Branch | Direction générale des sciences et de la technologie Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada 1341 Baseline Road, Room T5-6-343 | 1341 chemin Baseline, pièce T5-6-343 Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5 Gilles.Saindon(a)agr.gc.ca<mailto:Gilles.Saindon@agr.gc.ca> Telephone | Téléphone 613-773-1840 Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-773-1717 Teletypewriter | Téléimprimeur 613-773-2600 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada Chers doyens, J'aimerais attirer votre attention sur une occasion intéressante liée aux futurs besoins en personnel d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC) qui favorisera la science et l'innovation dans le secteur agricole canadien. Le 21 septembre 2018, le ministre MacAuley a annoncé un investissement du gouvernement du Canada de 70 millions de dollars dans les découvertes scientifiques et les innovations agricoles. Plus de 44 millions de dollars de cette somme serviront à embaucher et à outiller 75 scientifiques et professionnels des sciences partout au pays au cours des cinq prochaines années. AAC a récemment publié sa première annonce d'emploi visant à recruter quelque 40 chercheurs dans des domaines émergents comme l'agroécologie, l'intelligence artificielle, les diverses sciences omiques (génomique, phénomique, épigénétique, etc.) et les technologies propres. Le travail de recrutement visant à doter ces postes se poursuivra pendant les 24 prochains mois environ. Vos établissements sont une source importante de personnel hautement qualifié que nous aimerions mettre à profit. Par conséquent, je vous saurais gré de nous aider à promouvoir cette offre d'emploi en diffusant l'annonce suivante : Chercheurs scientifiques - Cultiver l'innovation agricole<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleL…>. Je vous prierais également d'encourager les candidats potentiels à visiter nos stands de recrutement lors des divers salons de l'emploi et autres activités du genre organisées dans les universités partout au pays. Je tiens à remercier vos organisations de nous aider, grâce à notre dialogue suivi, à définir la vision des sciences à AAC et des types de professionnels dont nous avons besoin pour favoriser un secteur agricole progressiste et durable au Canada. Veuillez agréer mes sincères salutations, Gilles Gilles Saindon PhD Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Sous-ministre adjoint délégué Science and Technology Branch | Direction générale des sciences et de la technologie Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada 1341 Baseline Road, Room T5-6-343 | 1341 chemin Baseline, pièce T5-6-343 Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5 Gilles.Saindon(a)agr.gc.ca<mailto:Gilles.Saindon@agr.gc.ca> Telephone | Téléphone 613-773-1840 Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-773-1717 Teletypewriter | Téléimprimeur 613-773-2600 Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

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Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday, October 18, 2018
by Christy Doyle 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, there will be an Advanced Plant Science Seminar: "A Walk Through Fields of Gold" Presented by: Dr. Ana Badea, Research Scientist Barley Breeding and Genetics Brandon Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 3:30 p.m. Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130, Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba Coffee at 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!! (poster attached)

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FW: [Gs-suppstaff-contacts] New #UMGradGoals Guide Aims to Inspire Graduate Student Success
by Martha Blouw 05 Oct '18

05 Oct '18

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ New #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69> Guide Aims to Inspire Graduate Student Success Are you a new graduate student to the University of Manitoba and wondering what you need to do to get started on the right track? Or, are you a continuing graduate student wondering how to stay on track? The Faculty of Graduate Studies new online guide, #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69>, provides key academic program, funding, and professional development information that every graduate student should know about. The #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69> guide is organized into four stages that are foundational for every student’s positive graduate school experience. Within each stage, important academic goals and program milestones are identified so that graduate students can track and plan their progress independently to ensure success. Even if things don’t go quite according to plan, #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69> provides suggestions and advice for students to assess their situation and figure out how to get back on track. Students are able to share their #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69> with other students as a way of establishing connections and fostering a sense of community across disciplines and campuses. Whether you are a new or a returning graduate student, #UMGradGoals<http://bit.ly/2P8jX69> provides the information needed to complete your program and share your success with your community and beyond. ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> · Contact Us<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/aboutus/contact.html> · Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> · Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> ________________________________

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Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar - Thursday October 11, 2018
by Jackie Edelson 04 Oct '18

04 Oct '18

On Thursday October 11, 2018, the Department of Plant Science, Advanced Plant Science Seminar will be: "What Does it Take to Make a Plant Pathogen? Insights From the Common Scab Pathogen Streptomyces scabies" Presented by: Dawn R. D. Bignell, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Microbiology Department of Biology Memorial University of Newfoundland At 3:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 130 Agriculture Building (poster attached). Coffee at 3:00 p.m. in the Atrium Everyone Welcome!!

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FW: FGS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities - October 3, 2018
by Martha Blouw 03 Oct '18

03 Oct '18

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies] ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/deadlines.html> NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 19, 2018 (Transcript Submission: October 5, 2018) More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> NORTHERN SCIENTIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)<http://bit.ly/2Q9HJyB> Variable: Avg $2500 to $3000 per student * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Northern topics from all disciplines and in multi-disciplinary fields Deadline: October 25, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2Q9HJyB> SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL DOCTORAL (SSHRC)<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> Variable * For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Deadline: November 2, 2018 (Deadline for departments to submit recommendations to Graduate Studies) More Info<http://bit.ly/2P9t32T> ROSE MARY AND FREDERICK ALLAN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2DusO0F> $25,000 approx (two scholarships of approx. $12,500 each) * For Master's students Research Field(s): Business Administration, Nursing Administration, Community Health Sciences, Public Health Deadline: November 2, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2DusO0F> KARL C. IVARSON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5> Variable * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Agriculture Deadline: November 2, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2bnZmu5> JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES<http://bit.ly/1TTSNzQ> $2,300 (approx. and to offer one or more scholarships) * For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Peace Building Deadline: November 9, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/1TTSNzQ> CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - MASTERS (CGS - M)<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> $17,500/year for one year * For Master's students Research Field(s): Unrestricted Deadline: December 3, 2018 More Info<http://bit.ly/2PPqC51> Other Opportunities NORTHERN SCIENTIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)<http://bit.ly/2IyqlRE> Information session October 10, 2018 10:00-11:00am 348 Helen Glass Centre More Info/Register<http://bit.ly/2IyqlRE> Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Funding Opportunities V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable * For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Arctic Research Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> HENLEY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP IN MANITOBA<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $600 (approx.) * For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Resources Management Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NORTH AMERICAN CARIBOU WORKSHOP GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,350 (approx.) * For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Caribou research Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> STANTEC GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN ENVIRONMENT, EARTH, AND RESOURCES<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $2,000 * For Masters students Research Field(s): Environmental assessment, energy and resources, water, mining, and/or infrastructure Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CLAYTON H. RIDDELL FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, EARTH AND RESOURCES MASTER'S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000.00 * For Masters students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth & Resources Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CLAYTON H. RIDDELL FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, EARTH AND RESOURCES PHD THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000.00 * For PhD students Research Field(s): Environment, Earth & Resources Deadline: October 5, 2018 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ________________________________ Faculty of Graduate Studies<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/> * 500 University Centre * Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/umgradstudies/> * Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/umgradstudies/> * Awards FAQ<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/funding_faq.html>

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Corn Maze Postponed
by Leanne Koroscil 02 Oct '18

02 Oct '18

Hi all, The weather is calling for rain on Wednesday, so we will be postponing the corn maze until further notice. On another note, there is a plant sale tomorrow from 10-12 in the atrium! Plants are limited so get one before they are snatched up! Don't forget to bring cash. Leanne Koroscil M.Sc. Student, Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba

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FW: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] 2019 Endeavour Leadership Program (to and from Australia)
by Martha Blouw 02 Oct '18

02 Oct '18

From: <vpac-assoc-deans-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> on behalf of Kennis Fung <Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca> Date: Monday, October 1, 2018 at 3:39 PM To: "vpac-assoc-deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <vpac-assoc-deans(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [VPAC-Assoc-Deans] 2019 Endeavour Leadership Program (to and from Australia) Dear all, The Australian Government Department of Education and Training administers the Endeavour Leadership Program. The Endeavour Leadership Program aims to enhance Australia's reputation for excellence in international education through the continued internationalisation of the education, training and research sectors. The program provides financial support for international applicants to undertake: - Coursework or research at a Masters or PhD level - Vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree - Short-term research towards a Master, PhD or postdoctoral research - Professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government All successful Individual short and long term Endeavour Leaders will receive or will be eligible for: - AU$3,000 per month as a stipend - Travel allowance of up to AU$3,000 - Establishment allowance (between AU$2,000 and AU$4,000) - Health insurance - Travel insurance Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. AEST, November 15, 2018 Full program details: 2019 Endeavour Leadership Program - Australia<https://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour%20program/scholarships-and-…> or https://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour%20program/scholarships-and-… Please feel free to share the information. Thank you, Kennis ___________________________________________________________________ Kennis Fung International Partnership Officer (Asia and Oceania) | International Centre<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/index.html> University of Manitoba 541 UMSU University Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2 (t) 1.204.474.7691 (f) 1.204.474.7648 (e) Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca> Learn more: types of International Agreements<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/type_agreements.html> Going abroad? Check out International SOS<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/emergency_contact.html> 2019 Endeavour Leadership Program<https://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour%20program/scholarships-and-…> – deadline: November 15, 11:59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEST)

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REVISED DEADLINE: NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship for PhD Students
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Note: REVISED SUBMISSION DEADLINE NSERC - POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> Variable * For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Deadline: October 19, 2018 (Transcript Submission: October 5, 2018) More Info<http://bit.ly/2QITJZ5> PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE APPLYING. Martha

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FW: Call for Applications CFFAE Karl Ivarson Agricultural Scholarships
by Martha Blouw 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

From: CFFAE Manager [mailto:manager@cffae.ca] Sent: September-26-18 10:24 AM To: manager(a)cffae.ca Subject: Call for Applications CFFAE Karl Ivarson Agricultural Scholarships Please circulate this announcement as appropriate to colleagues and students. Please excuse any duplicates. [cid:image001.png@01D45590.DBEBC3E0] Frances Rodenburg Manager [logo with address cropped] cffae.ca<http://cffae.ca/>

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