February 27, 2023 | Digest No. 336
Panel Event: How to Do Well and Be Well During Your Academic Career
Come learn how to excel in your courses while maintaining your mental wellbeing!
Are you looking for ways to both improve your grades AND your wellbeing?
Come join BPK instructors Sabrina Lee, Dylan Cooke, grad student and TA Erin Williams and 4th year undergraduate and BPKSA president Simran Prashar and learn ways to enjoy your BPK experience while getting the academic outcomes you desire.
This interactive event will take place in the BPK Lounge from 10:30-11:30 on March 1st.
Coffee and snacks will be provided. See you there!
Sponsored by the BPK Mental Wellness and Engagement Committee
BPK x BCIT Occupational Health/Safety Info Session
This Thursday March 2nd from 2:30 - 4:30 pm there will be an Info-Session on the Occupational Health/Safety Program at BCIT as well as career opportunities in the field.
This info-session will be held on Zoom - https://sfu.zoom.us/j/86252473148?pwd=ZExiY3JRdlJucTh1ZHphSzRQS2tFQT09
Kindly RSVP to receive a reminder zoom link closer to the event. RSVPing also helps us to contact winners of draw prizes.
There will be draw prizes for students who attend! Come out and be entered in a chance to win.
Enrollment Requirements and Work Eligibility Q&A Session for International Students
Date & Time: February 28th, 2023 2:00-3:00pm PT
Location: Zoom (the presentation will be recorded and made available following the session on our Video Resources page)
Topics covered in this session:
- *SFU Course Enrollment Requirements from an Immigration Perspective
- On/Off-Campus & Co-op Work Eligibility
- Temporary Lift on Off-Campus Work Hours
- Q&A Session
*This session is to address enrollment requirements from an immigration perspective, and an International Student Advisor is not able to provide any academic advising.
SFU Department of Psychology for a Public Talk by Dr. Amy Bombay
Title: Intergenerational trauma and culture in relation to mental health among Indigenous populations
Date: Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 1:50 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom
The abstract for the Public Talk is provided on the IRC website as well as on the Eventbrite registration page.
This talk features Indigenous scholar Dr. Amy Bombay. In this talk, Dr. Bombay will discuss intergenerational trauma and the protective effects of culture in relation to mental health among Indigenous populations.
Following the main colloquium event, we would like to invite a small number of self-identified Indigenous students to a group conversation with Dr. Bombay between 1:50 – 2:30 pm. If you would like to attend this additional small meeting, please indicate your interest via this Eventbrite form here (link to small group Eventbrite page). Students attending the small meeting are expected to have also registered for and to have attended the main colloquium talk as well.
Fireside Chat – Success Stories by Science Entrepreneurs
The transition from school to the workplace can be awkward, and you may have a lot of questions about what to do with your Science degree. Check out our Success Stories in Science: Life after Graduation series to hear how industry leaders and entrepreneurs translated their Science studies and degree into unique and interdisciplinary career paths.
When: Thursday, March 2, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Where: Sci-Space, AQ 3146 (Hybrid)
Viridiana Perez (PhD Chemistry) - Viridiana did a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Byron Gates and founded NANOSentinel which is developing a portable product, essentially a lab-in-a-box, to detect trace metals.
Austin Lee (PhD Chemistry) - Austin studied under Dr. Byron Gates, and founded Inisght Diagnostics, which developed at a wireless glucose meter. This meter attaches to a smartphone, allowing a diabetic to test blood sugar levels then record them on an app, which a physician can access through a cloud database.
Nicole Vukasovic (4th year MBB / Business student) - Joint Major student who is part of our eCo-op program where she is working on her venture, Rebirth, with three other co-founders.
We will also introduce the business model canvas; its applicability ranges from seeking grant money for your research to justifying an equipment purchase for your laboratory.
See you there!
Ross University Medical School - Info Seminar
We will have the alumni guests who are currently practicing as a doctor in Canada. This is a chance to chat with a practicing physician who has been through our MD program, and ask questions in person. SFU alumnus Dr. Amrit Parhar will be at the info seminar.
Our in-person event will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11AM at Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Downtown (1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, V6E 4R5)
The students will have the opportunity to:
- Learn what it’s like to live and learn as a med student, including the rigors of the curriculum, clubs and activities, housing, and more
- Find out more about the residency matching process and pursuing a specialty
- Get tips for applying to med school and standing out in your interview
SFU Department of Psychology for a Public Talk by Dr. Adam Murry
Title: Going where the need is: Psychological research in the context of reconciliation
Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 1:50 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom
Following the main public colloquium event, we would like to invite a small number of self-identified Indigenous students to a small group conversation with Dr. Murry between 1:50 – 2:30 pm. If you are an Indigenous student and would like to attend the additional small meeting, please indicate your interest via this link to the Small Group Meeting here. Students attending the small meeting are expected to have also registered for and to have attended the main colloquium talk as well.
SCWIST Wonder Women Networking Evening 2023
Calling all women in STEM!
Whether you’re studying STEM, curious about it, or just looking to grow your professional network: The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) and Science World are thrilled to invite you to our Wonder Women Networking Evening!
This FREE event takes place on Zoom on Wednesday, March 15 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm PST.
Designed specifically for university students, early career professionals, and those considering a career change, you’ll connect with some incredible “Wonder Women” in STEM who are successful in their fields and passionate about sharing their expertise with the next generation of STEM professionals.
This event was created for those who identify as women in STEM fields, due to a lack of networking opportunities for women. To further our goal of supporting those under-represented in STEM, we invite participants and mentors who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, two-spirit, or gender questioning as long as the framing of the event as a women's networking space does not feel incongruent with your identity.
We’ll be using Zoom breakout rooms for a few rounds of networking between attendees and Wonder Women. Each room will be hosted by two Wonder Women in the same or similar fields, and attendees will be assigned to rooms based on the fields they are interested in.
Annual Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto is hosting its annual undergraduate student in-person conference (with online options available) on March 31st, 2023. This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to present their independent research projects, critiques, term papers, and findings in a collegial environment with students and faculty members from other Kinesiology or Physical Education programmes from across Canada. This is a multidisciplinary conference that includes topics from exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport medicine, motor learning and control, exercise and sport psychology, philosophy, history and sociology of sport. The deadline to submit conference abstracts is Friday, March 10th, 2023.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA)
Applications for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA) are now open! This award is offered by SFU as part of the Global Skills Opportunity program and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program.
Awards will be given to multiple undergraduate students, valued at $1000 for virtual programs and from $1000 - $10,000 for in-person international learning opportunities, depending on program duration. A key feature of the award is that you can apply before or after being approved for one of the eligible international learning opportunities.
This award is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements below. Please see the EDI IMA website for full eligibility details. If you are eligible and interested in applying for the EDI IMA, the deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM (PT) for programs up to Summer 2024.
Award Values:
Virtual programs (1+ weeks): $1,000.00
Short term in-person programs* (1-4 weeks): $1,000.00- $3,000.00
Medium term in-person programs (5-16 weeks): up to $7,000.00
Long term in-person programs (17+ weeks): up to $10,000.00
*For short-term international learning opportunities, you must still be enrolled in a full-time course load to be eligible.
CVR – VISTA Vision Science Summer School
The summer school features talks by York faculty, who are world leaders in vision science research. The curriculum reflects the wide range of research areas at CVR, and includes research on human visual perception, computer vision, machine learning, visual neuroscience, 3D film, immersive environments, disorders of vision, and more.
The summer school features an interactive program, with hands-on research experiences, opportunities to speak with our graduate students and faculty, and social events with your fellow students.
This program is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies and research in vision science.
Application deadline: Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at 11:59pm
BCIT Environmental Public Health program
The BCIT Environmental Public Health program trains students to become health inspectors and environmental health professionals. Through legislation, education, and promotion, BCIT graduates work with people in almost every industry to safeguard public health. Our students gain current, practical experience to become certified and start working as soon as they graduate.
About the Program
- Two year, full-time Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program
- Small class sizes provide individual support
- Lectures, field trips, and research deliver a solid theory-based education
- A three-month practical experience at a BC health agency offers direct field experience
This program is for individuals who:
- Like working with teams to problem solve and manage conflict in a public health setting
- Enjoy a flexible work environment that changes daily
- Are interested in building strong communication skills
- Have two or more years of post-secondary education
The need for environmental health is everywhere. From law enforcement, consulting, and legislation, to government and quality assurance, public health jobs are critical to keeping people safe.
Participants Needed for Research on Visually Guided Walking
Gemma (MSc student in BPK) is recruiting participants for her thesis experiment. If you are interested, please contact her.
In addition to the poster (click to enlarge), note the following when deciding if you are interested:
You should NOT participate in this study if one or more of the following applies:
- Your age is greater than 40 or less than 19 (or less than 18 for an SFU student)
- You have any known visual disorder other than one that can be corrected with lenses
- You have a musculoskeletal (e.g., arthritis) or neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) disorder that affects your movement or balance
- You are allergic to rubbing alcohol or adhesive
- You have participated in a research experiment using prism glasses before
- You are not vaccinated against COVID19
Your decision on whether to participate will not influence your grades in any coursework or benefit you in terms of status or success in any class.
Contact information: Gemma Malagon / gemma_malagon@sfu.ca
Wearable Sensor Reliability Study - Participant Recruitment
We are looking for healthy participants aged 19 and older who are free of lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries in the past 3 months to participate in a research study.
The goal of this study is to investigate the reliability of newly developed wearable sensors. In this study, you will be asked to complete several walking, running, and jumping trials to help us test some new wearable devices. Participation will require you to attend a baseline (testing-1), 1-week (testing-2) and 3-month session (tesing-3). The final decision about participation is yours and you can withdraw at any time.
Each session will take no longer than 2 hours.
If you are interested in participating, you can contact us at: mka230@sfu.ca for more details.
Supine-to-stand versus Supine-to-Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP), Cardiovascular/Musculoskeletal Baroreflex Responses (#30001262)
We are looking for healthy, able-bodied participants aged 19-35 years to come to the Aerospace Physiology Laboratory (APL) to undergo supine-to-stand and supine-to-lower body negative pressure (LBNP) testing protocols.
Your participation in this study will involve…
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back and standing on a force platform.
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back inside a LBNP chamber from below the hips.
Both visits will be measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity.
Your contribution helps us improve our understanding if LBNP accurately mimics heart and muscle responses that are seen with quiet standing after laying down.
For more information, please contact APL via email or telephone:
Email: LBNP2022Study@gmail.com
Telephone: 778-255-3904
Volunteer Tutor and Admin Needed for the Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program
ITMP is recruiting Tutors, Blog Writers, and Admin volunteers!
The Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program (ITMP) is recruiting volunteers to join our program! ITMP is a volunteer organization that provides free 1-on-1 Zoom tutoring and mentoring to Indigenous youth (K-12) across British Columbia, and was founded by SFU students to increase educational attainment through friendly, student-focused and culturally-relevant services. Our program is expanding, and we’d love to have you on our team. Indigenous students are especially encouraged to apply, though all applications are welcome!
Tutors are required to complete a Canvas tutor-training module, attend an in-person Indigenous Cultural Safety Workshop, and complete a Criminal Record Check. After training, we’ll carefully match you with students whose grades and subjects you can easily handle, and you can then flexibly meet with each student 1-2 hours per week (online), at whatever time works best for you and your student(s). You’re also welcome to take on as many/few students as you like: even if you only have time to pair with one student, those 1-2 hours that you spend with them each week can make a big difference (and you will receive credit on your co-curricular record for taking part)!
If you are interested in tutoring/mentoring, please complete this form by midnight March 10th: https://forms.gle/WihMMnXL3ksZ4FwBA
We are also particularly in need of blog writers for our website (https://www.itmp.ca) and data administrators. In addition to our other roles, we are recruiting for other admin positions to help run the program. All roles have a minimum commitment of 2 semesters, and full descriptions of admin roles can be found at: Admin Role Descriptions. Admins do not require the steps mentioned above for tutors, though we do recommend all admins attend the Indigenous Cultural Safety Workshop, which is typically held once a semester.
If you are interested in joining the team as a blog writer or admin, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/rWSSvXEJNdxJacySA
If you have any questions, please reach out at indigenoustutoring@gmail.com!
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to www.options.bc.ca and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
Adapt, evolve, elevate: ChatGPT is calling for interdisciplinary action
Times Higher Education - Feb 22, 2023
Leanne Ramer, BPK senior lecturer, writes an article.
Researchers counter healthy aging issues, isolation in cities with $6.8 million funding
SFU News - Feb 3, 2023
Dawn Mackey, BPK associate professor, is interviewed.
DISCLAIMER: The Department of BPK is forwarding these opportunities as we receive them, however we strongly encourage you to research and obtain information regarding the reputation of organizations, the terms and conditions of employment or service, as well as to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Department does not endorse any specific individuals, organizations, products, programs or services. If you see any suspicious postings or hiring practices, please notify us immediately at bpk_engage@sfu.ca.