February 2021 - Plants-grads - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Virtual Coffee Break this Wednesday
by Sonia Wilson 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

Hello Grad Students in Plant Science, Happy spooky season! We hope you are doing well during the fall term so far. PSGSA has a few exciting announcements coming up: [cid:0602cf3e-e9e1-48e6-9552-373beb642dda] Our first virtual coffee break will be happening THIS WEDNESDAY (October 21) at 2:30 pm. Join us at the link below with your cup of coffee/tea in hand and we will have a coffee break together as students. You will be able to meet the new exec team of PSGSA this year and meet with other students in our faculty! Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78336038532?pwd=cERIVC9KUzJRMzZxMmFJbWFpQ0xydz09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78336038532?pwd%3DcE…> Second, follow PSGSA on Instagram (@um_psgsa) and Facebook (@U of M Plant Science Graduate Student Association) to hear about upcoming events, seminars, and giveaways. We will also be sharing details about our upcoming Halloween event next Thursday, Oct. 29. See everyone on Wednesday, PSGSA team

1 16

Collecting student input for next council meeting
by Sachithrani Kannangara 02 Mar '21

02 Mar '21

Hi all, The Plant Science Department Council is developing strategies to improve their project planning for the next 5+ years, and student input is crucial to the discussion. We collect your valuable ideas to support improving the Department with SOAR elements (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results).    Please share your feedback by filling the below survey and submit it before March 1st at the latest. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx6c5EoEmVHk8fFdbSdTopd3VH3NpQLsm… Thank you, PSGSA team

1 1

FW: Survey for General Linear Models and R Workshop
by Martha Blouw 25 Feb '21

25 Feb '21

Forwarded on behalf of Victor Valdez, Soil Science: Hi All, I hope you had a restful winter break! A year ago the SSGSA put in an application titled "General Linear Models and R Workshop" to the 2020 FAFS Endowment Fund. The purpose of this e-mail is to invite you to said workshop hosted by the department of soil science graduate student association and Dr. David Schneider from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Many of the statistical analyses in the natural sciences are special cases of the general linear model (GLM). Several of the analyses undertaken by graduate students do not have a name but can be done in the framework of the GLM. The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to a GLM and extensions of the GLM analysis, which frees you from "name that test" thinking. For this workshop we will utilize R; a free, open-source statistical and graphical package. If you have any interest in learning how to model the stats for your thesis, I welcome you to fill out the attached PDF form, then e-mail the form and your availability to me at valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca>. Details about the workshop are included on the second page of the PDF. Information about Dr. Schneider is also attached. The deadline for the survey is March 2nd, 2021. Are you unfamiliar with R? No problem, we have that covered too! Taurai Matengu and I will be hosting an "introduction to R and know-how" on Tuesday, March 16th, a few days before the actual workshop. Be sure to mention your participation to the R pre-session in your e-mail. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Thanks, Victor Valdez Ph.D. Student, Applied Soil Ecology/Soil Science President, University of Manitoba Soil Science Graduate Students' Association Department of Soil Science University of Manitoba 301 Ellis Building 13 Freedman Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 E-mail: valdezv(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:valdezv@myumanitoba.ca> Phone: +1 (431) 554 9776 This email has been scanned by BullGuard antivirus protection. For more info visit www.bullguard.com<http://www.bullguard.com/tracking.aspx?affiliate=bullguard&buyaffiliate=smt…> This email has been scanned by BullGuard antivirus protection. For more info visit www.bullguard.com<http://www.bullguard.com/tracking.aspx?affiliate=bullguard&buyaffiliate=smt…>

1 0

FW: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Analysis of a candidate gene conferring broad spectrum defense to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus.
by Belay Ayele 25 Feb '21

25 Feb '21

-----Original Appointment----- From: Belay Ayele (3698) [mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca] Sent: February 24, 2021 10:36 PM To: Belay Ayele (3698); Bev Godard Subject: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Analysis of a candidate gene conferring broad spectrum defense to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus. When: March 2, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event… Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. From: Belay Ayele (belay.ayele(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca>) Hi, I'd like to invite you to attend the following seminar: PLNT-7250 Seminar: Analysis of a candidate gene conferring broad spectrum defense to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…> Presenter: Madison McCausland 1 hours * 1:00 pm March 2nd, 2021 (Winnipeg) This link will allow you to view other time zones as well as join the event once it begins.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…>

1 0

Plant Science University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) Competition
by Martha Blouw 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

Hi All, Please see the attached application. Submission deadline to Martha.Blouw(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Martha.Blouw@umanitoba.ca> is March 22, 2021 Please let me know if you intend to apply. Martha

1 0

FW: PLNT-7250 Seminar - Phytoglobin expression as a molecular marker for hypoxic tolerance in Hordeum vulgare.
by Belay Ayele 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

-----Original Appointment----- From: Belay Ayele (3698) [mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca] Sent: February 22, 2021 7:44 AM To: Belay Ayele (3698); Bev Godard Subject: PLNT-7250 Seminar - Phytoglobin expression as a molecular marker for hypoxic tolerance in Hordeum vulgare. When: February 23, 2021 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event… Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. From: Belay Ayele (belay.ayele(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:belay.ayele@umanitoba.ca>) Hi, I'd like to invite you to join the following seminar: PLNT-7250 Seminar - Phytoglobin expression as a molecular marker for hypoxic tolerance in Hordeum vulgare.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…> Presenter: James De Castro 1 hours * 1:00 pm February 23rd, 2021 (Winnipeg) This link will allow you to view other time zones as well as join the event once it begins.<https://umanitoba-ca2.meets.cirqlive.com/pages/guest.exe?meets_access_event…>

1 0

Newsletter submissions
by James De Castro 17 Feb '21

17 Feb '21

Good morning all, Just a reminder to forward your news to decastr4(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:decastr4@myumanitoba.ca> by tomorrow @ 4pm the latest. Examples of what you could send are listed below: * Scholarships awarded to students * Dates/Advertisements of Upcoming events from PSGSA * Announcements of Mat. leave/New baby’s name! * Welcoming of new graduate students * Congratulations to students who have recently defended * Any other pieces of news that will be relevant to fellow students/department members * If there’s room, perhaps even a comic strip Thank you so much. Stay warm! James De Castro

1 0

No Coffee Break Today and Happy Reading Week!
by Sonia Wilson 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

Hello Plant Science Students, Just a reminder there will not be a coffee break today. Have a great break and stay warm! PSGSA Team

1 0

Symposium Video Submission
by Sonia Wilson 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Hello PS Grad Students, Just a reminder that if you signed up to present at the upcoming plant science symposium in March, the video submission deadline is Monday, February 15. For more details, please reference the email that was sent early this week. Have a lovely Valentine’s and reading week, Your PSGSA Team

1 0

FW Advanced Plant Science Seminar: SPECIAL TIME Tomorrow 9:30am - "International Career Path of a Plant Science Graduate: Contributing to Agricultural R&D in Africa, Asia and Europe"
by Bev Godard 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

From: Kristen MacMillan Sent: February 10, 2021 8:53 AM To: Bev Godard <Bev.Godard(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Tomorrow 9:30am - "International Career Path of a Plant Science Graduate: Contributing to Agricultural R&D in Africa, Asia and Europe" *Special time* 9:30 am to 10:30 am From: Advanced Plant Science Seminar [mailto:customercare@gotowebinar.com] Sent: February 10, 2021 8:48 AM To: Kristen MacMillan <Kristen.MacMillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kristen.MacMillan@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Join Us for International Career Path of a Plant Science Graduate: Contributing to Agricultural R&D in Africa, Asia and Europe Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:logo-f7932f1d-c8b9-4f30-acc7-09abdbab6c0f.jpeg] International Career Path of a Plant Science Graduate: Contributing to Agricultural R&D in Africa, Asia and Europe Join us for a webinar on Feb 11, 2021 at 9:30 AM CST. Register now!<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6327848159209387022> Presented by Dr. Harun Cicek, Department of International Cooperation, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL). Brought to you by the Department of Plant Science Advanced Plant Science Seminar Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<https://link.gotowebinar.com/help-system-requirements-attendees> [cid:theme-d5f2747e-9ce0-4fd8-852b-b748c9f05fad.jpeg]

1 0