November 07, 2022 | Digest No. 323
Neuroscience Careers Workshop
November 10, 2:30-4pm
SFU Burnaby Campus Halpern Centre 126 or Online
Are you an SFU undergraduate student who wants to learn more about neuroscience research careers? Join us at our Neuroscience Careers Workshop to hear about how to gain neuroscience research experience as an undergrad, how to apply for graduate programs, where to find funding opportunities, and much more!
Register here
Anatomy Tournament
SFU BPK is launching a new event: an Anatomy Tournament!
In groups of 3-5, teams will race to earn points by identifying as many anatomical structures as possible under a time limit using SFU's Anatomage Table (virtual dissection table). SFU is fortunate to have Western Canada's only Anatomage Table, and this event highlights its unique capabilities. Prizes are available for the top 3 teams with the highest scores! The event will also be followed by an afterparty at Biercraft.
This event is free and open to all students (BPK 326 recommended but not required). Sign up is via Google Forms; deadline Nov 15th 11:59PM. Participants will be emailed with additional details.
Please direct any questions to event organizers, Camille (camillev@sfu.ca) and/or James (jliggins@sfu.ca).
MedConnect 2022
MedConnect 2022 is a pre-medical conference for undergraduate and high school students interested in pursuing medicine. Through lectures from physicians of varying specialties, hands-on workshops from health professionals, and a panel of medical students, we hope to inspire and educate the next generation of health professionals into their future endeavors. Attendees will have the option to choose which event programs they are interested in engaging in. This day-long conference is being organized by an experienced team of undergraduate and medical students with direct experience into the medical school application process and the health field. MedConnect 2022 will be held at SFU Burnaby Campus on Saturday, November 19th. Ticket sales are now live on eventbrite! This is a non-profit event, all proceeds will be given to BC Children's Hospital. More information and a link to register is provided at https://medconnectconference.com, and all questions can be sent to teammedconnect@gmail.com. We hope to see you at this exciting event!
Medical Radiation Technologist Careers Virtual Information Session
Wed, Nov 23, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
Presented by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
With guest moderator Julia Leary, Career Advisor at the University of Guelph
Ready to launch your career in one of the most in demand and fastest-growing healthcare professions in Canada? Being a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) is a fulfilling profession involving cutting edge technology and patient care. Join us virtually and learn about the MRT profession from professionals working across the country.
Amgen Scholars Program Virtual Info Session
The Amgen Scholars Program is a 10-week summer research program that is fully funded by the Amgen Foundation. The program supports students in developing the skills necessary for graduate school and for careers in science through a combination of hands-on research, participation in lab and professional development activities, and relationship building. Join our Amgen Scholars Virtual Info Session! Learn about the program and application process from our panelists and previous Amgen Scholars!
January 9th, 2023, 12-1pm EST
Online
BPK Coffee and Conversations
The BPK Mental Wellness and Engagement Committee will be hosting Coffee and Conversations every Thursday at 10 am. Come by the BPK Lounge for FREE hot coffee, tea, snacks, and good company to start the day off on a positive note. All SFU BPK faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. While we will be providing disposable hot drink cups, we recommend that you bring your own mug or tumbler. Hope to see you there!
SFU Cafe Scientifique Fall 2022
Welcome to our fall term and a brand new series of SFU Cafe Scientifique. We are hosting this on Zoom this Fall and hope that you will be able to join us.
- Tuesday November 22, 2022: Astrostatistics; Or, Everything Old is New Again
Click each topic above for Eventbrite registration.
BPK 343 and BPK 482 Enrolment Information
SFU is required by law to ensure that every student registered in a practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults undergoes a CRRA Criminal Record Check. The University must submit consent forms with payment to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. SFU is prohibited by law to permit students to work with children or vulnerable adults without a CRRA Criminal Record Check. List of BPK Courses requiring a CRRA Criminal Record Check is as follows:
- BPK 343 – Active Health: Assessment & Programming
- BPK 445 – Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation
- BPK 482 - Ergonomics and Rehabilitation
The Criminal Record Check is coded as a prerequisite for the above courses and cannot be waived by law.
Please refer to the process for Criminal Records Check on SFU Student Service website here: https://www.sfu.ca/students/criminalrecords.html
By law, SFU cannot accept CRC's done through other agencies including the RCMP. Students with criminal record checks conducted through agencies other than the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General are still expected to fulfill this requirement. Further, the process for a Criminal Record Check must be undertaken by SFU only.
Since the document is valid for 5 years, it would be a good idea to get it done far in advance of your enrollment for any of the listed courses as the processing time can vary.
*Note: Enrollment appointments for Spring 2023 classes begin Nov 7, 2022
Spring 2023 Courses
Academic Advising
*** All in-person advising is cancelled. Remote advising will continue. Log into Science's new Advisor Link with your SFU Computing ID and password and book academic advising appointments online.
** Please have Academic Transcripts on-hand for appointments. Follow this link for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/advising-transcripts.html
BPK Advising hours are as follows:
| Day | Appointments |
| Monday | 10am – 11:40am |
| Tuesday | 10am – 11:40am 2pm – 3pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 11:40am 2pm - 3pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 11am 2pm – 3:40pm |
Zoom Drop-in advising for quick (< 10 minutes) questions
| Day | Zoom Drop-in |
| Monday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm |
If you are not available for drop-in times, or are unable to make an appointment, you may contact the academic advisor here. When contacting the advisor, please always include your full first and last name, your student number, and attach your advising transcript. Download your advising transcript from your student centre at go.sfu.ca. Follow this think for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/advising-transcripts.html
The Active Health & Rehabilitation concentration
Are you a KIN Major student who wants to be in Active Health and Rehab Concentration?
Email the BPK Advisor to have the Active Health and Rehab Concentration added to your academic plan.
Master’s Program in Smart Medicine and Health Informatics
NTU is the most prestigious university in Taiwan and is among the top 100 universities in the world. Guided by independent thought and a pioneering spirit of enterprise, students at NTU become a part of the nation’s most prosperous center of learning and receive a comprehensive and quality education. As NTU’s newest College, the International College of NTU was founded in 2021 as a milestone in the globalization efforts of NTU and aims to build a higher education platform that combines the strengths and uniqueness of Taiwan with the most vital academic disciplines of NTU.
The International College’s Master’s Program in Smart Medicine and Health Informatics (Smart MHI) is designed to equip students with a combination of expertise in ICT, Healthcare, Biomedical Informatics, and Data Science – skills that are in increasingly high demand in hospitals, medical centers, CROs, government agencies, private sectors, and healthcare industries.
The well-rounded curriculum has been organized in several aspects: Personalized and Smart Medicine, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Biomedical Signal and Processing. We offer theory- and research-based teaching as well as application-based clinical training. This program aims to cultivate industry leaders and scholars with a holistic vision to innovate the field of intelligent medicine and health informatics.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- English proficiency certificate at CEFR B2 or above
Application Deadline
- Local students: December 6, 2022
- International students: February 20, 2023
- Overseas Chinese students: December 15, 2022
If you have further questions, we invite you to attend our Information Session:
- Date: Nov. 28, 2022 | 11:00 – 12:00 PM
- Location: Online & On-campus
- Sign-up: Google Sheet
Further information is available on our website (smartmhi.ntu.edu.tw), and we welcome you to join us in the next class!
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
A survey of female athlete reproductive health and perceived implications on performance
We are currently working on a project regarding female athlete reproductive health and performance and are recruiting athletes to complete a survey. We will be asking questions regarding menstrual cycle status, birth control use, and pregnancy planning, and how these affect your training and performance.
If you’re interested in participating, see the flyer for additional information and to scan the QR code to take you to the survey, or click this link to take you to the survey:
Participants Needed for Research on Visually Guided Walking
Click the poster for detail. Gemma (MSc student in BPK) is recruiting participants for her thesis experiment. If you are interested, please contact her.
In addition to the poster, 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@gmail.com
Street Saviours Outreach
Looking to gain some valuable and unique volunteering experience? Look no further, Street Saviours: Outreach Society is here. Street Saviours is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver. Our primary objective is to find and treat emergency overdose responses to those in crisis on the streets of Downtown Eastside. Along the way, we also deliver basic human needs (food, water), harm reduction and minimization support including Naloxone kit distribution, referral to services, as well as the promotion of mental, physical, and sexual wellbeing. Although we have many paramedics and first responders in our team, first aid experience or certifications are NOT required to volunteer!
Our office is located right off Powell Street, Vancouver (623 Powell Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1H2). Our patrols take place from 8:30 pm to midnight and we typically patrol every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at mosesj@sfu.ca or kaileigh.bunting@streetsaviours.com.
check out our facebook page @StreetSavioursOutreachSociety or visit our website (button below) for more information.
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.
$2 million gift helps seed new ideas at SFU Science
SFU News - Nov 3, 2022
Will Cupples, BPK professor emeritus is interviewed.
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