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A Talk with Dr. Cornelia Wieman

1) Join the Department of Psychology for a talk by Dr. Cornelia Wieman, Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist
Thu, May 6, 2021: 10:00 AM – 11:10 AM PDT

The Department of Psychology’s Indigenous Reconciliation Committee will be hosting a talk by Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist, Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, MSc, MD, FRCPC.

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2) Opportunity for Indigenous students to meet with Dr. Cornelia Wieman
Thu, May 6, 2021: 11:15 AM - 12:00PM PDT

There is an opportunity for a small group of self-identified undergraduate and graduate Indigenous students to meet virtually with Dr. Cornelia Weiman after her talk. Numbers will be limited as we want this to be an informal and intimate conversation. Students meeting with Dr. Weiman are expected to attend her .

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About Dr. Wieman

Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, Anishinaabe (Little Grand Rapids First Nation, Manitoba), is the Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the First Nations Health Authority and has served as the President of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) since 2016. Dr. Weiman’s specializations include COVID-19 Response, Vaccine Confidence, Mental Health and Wellness, Addictions, Trauma-Informed Practice, Cannabis, Communications and Wellness Initiatives. Registration Registration is required. 

After registration, Zoom details will be emailed to registrants shortly before the event. If you have any questions, please email us at rachel_fouladi@sfu.ca.

Math Info Session

Please join us for the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Department of Mathematics Information Session. This online session is designed to give students an overview of the benefits of a math degree, as well as a look at the different program options in the Department of Mathematics.

Are you a BPK student interested in taking more quantitative courses? The mathematics minor program will also be discussed.

When: Tuesday, May 11^th, 2:30pm - 3:20 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

Register for the IEA2021 Virtual Congress

The International Ergonomics Association's Triennial Congress has moved ONLINE.  The event will be held June 13-18, 2021 and offers flexibility to participants by providing access to recorded sessions on an on-demand basis for 30 days from the start of the Congress.

With a technical program that comprises over 250 sessions, workshops and panels with the addition of renowned keynote speakers, students can learn about the latest advances in human factors and ergonomics research.  The current rate for students to join this 5-day conference is $125.  Effective May 10th 2021, registration fees will increase by $100 - make sure to register beforehand! Register . 

Every three years, scientists, practitioners, students and other professionals from around the globe meet to address key ergonomic issues.  The ultimate goal is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and extend this knowledge to relevant fields and professions which are not limited to healthcare, workplace safety, design, architecture and engineering.  The theme of the congress is Human Factors and Ergonomics in a Connected World, L’ergonomie 4.0, which speaks to the role of emerging G5 technologies to human applications at work and play.

Spaceflight: Bad to the Bone with Dr. Leigh Gabel [Webinar]

Dr. Gabel will share findings from the recently completed University of Calgary TBone study, funded by the Canadian Space Agency. TBone followed 17 astronauts before and after 6-month missions to the International Space Station. Despite daily exercise, astronauts returned to Earth with the equivalent of nearly 2 decades worth of bone loss. TBone examined predictors of bone loss, including mission duration and pre-flight measures such as biomarkers of bone turnover and exercise habits. Findings from TBone are also relevant to the bone health of Earth-bound folks, as unloading in microgravity helps us understand bone loss due to injury, disuse and aging.

Time: May 26, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Location: Online Webinar

Undergraduate 5 Minutes of Fame

The BPK Communications Committee has started an initiative called BPK Insider, which can be found on our Instagram and under News and Events on the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV BPK homepage . We are highlighting faculty, students, achievements/awards, and publications on social media in an effort to build a diverse community of people and to celebrate/share good news throughout the semester.

Every month, we will be selecting a few undergraduate student profiles to be featured on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's BPK social media pages. If you would like the chance to be featured, please fill out the survey here:  

We hope to hear from you!

COVID Assistance and Remote Engagement Support (CARES)

COVID has created many challenges, and if you need to self-isolate, our new CARES Program is here to help support you. Offered in partnership with Fraser International College, CARES is available for students who need to self-isolate up until March 31st, 2021.

Full details here.

Wegotchu

We know that COVID-19 has made life complicated – and frankly, super stressful. This is why the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue created , a resource for young Canadians which includes clear info and resources about all aspects of life (Income + Jobs, Support & More!) during this crisis. We hear you, and #wegotchu

Academic Resource Links

*  Exchange Students Covid-19
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* Remote Study & Work
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* Comprehensive Student Support
 (Grades, Withdrawals, Advising, student services, International Students, Available Resources, Financial, Co-op and more)

Consulate General of Japan: Application for the 2022 MEXT Research Student Scholarship is Now Open!

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Research Student Scholarship for students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research or post-graduate students.

The scholarship covers:

1. Full tuition
2. Monthly allowance 
3. Round-trip flight between Japan and Canada

The Research Student Scholarship is aimed at university graduates, born on or after April 2, 1987 (for the 2022 scholarship year). The area of research or post-grad study should be in the same or related field that the applicant has previously studied.

Application guides and forms are available through the links on the Consulate General of Japan website: . Application deadline for the 2022 scholarship year: May 12, 2021.

Applicants who successfully pass the written application screening are required to undertake an interview and examination (English and Japanese language) to be held in late June/early July 2021. Due to COVID-19, the process for the interviews and examinations will be announced at a later date. Normally, interviews and examinations must be conducted in-person at the Consulate General of Japan's offices. Please note that fluency in Japanese is not necessarily required, but dependent on the nature of the university and study program as selected by the scholarship candidate.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 604.684.5868 or by Email at jet@vc.mofa.go.jp.

Terry Fox Gold Medal

Financial Aid and Awards is currently accepting applications for the Terry Fox Gold Medal. The application deadline is Friday, May 7^th.

The award is granted to a student who has demonstrated courage in the face of adversity and possesses qualities becoming of a role model.
If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter and at least one reference letter to Financial Aid and Awards at faawards@sfu.ca by the application deadline.

Terry Fox Gold Medal Terms of Reference
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated those personal qualities of courage in adversity and dedication to society which have been exemplified by Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
What does this statement mean?
"Courage in adversity" - someone who has shown courage in dealing with a life threatening disease or a significant disability.
"Dedication to society" - that person described above who has gone on to help other people in similar situations, and serve as a role model for those people.
The application/nomination should include appropriate supporting documentation - cover letter and reference letter(s).
This award includes $5,000, a Terry Fox Medal, and a plaque.

Doctoral Student Position Available

A doctoral student position is available in Dr. David Wright’s laboratory in the Department of Human, Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph starting in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022. Dr. Wright’s laboratory is funded by NSERC and CIHR and examines the impact of exercise, diet and pharmaceutical interventions on adipose tissue, muscle and liver metabolism and how this impacts systemic carbohydrate and lipid homeostasis. A particular area of interest is how exercise, and exercise-activated pathways can be used to offset the metabolic side effects of antipsychotic medications. Stipends are competitive and guaranteed for four years and there is the opportunity for an international research placement. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and contact information for two references to dcwright@uoguelph.ca. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Research Assistant - MBMC

The Montréal Behavioural Medicine Centre (MBMC) is welcoming applications for research assistant positions:

1) Research Assistant for Data management (Full time position — One-year contract with possibility of renewal). Details here: 

2) General Research Assistant (Full time position — One-year contract with possibility of renewal). Details here: 

Complete application packages must be emailed to: apply@mbmc-cmcm.ca. Applications will be reviewed as they come in until the position is filled. Deadline for applications is May 3, 2021.

Laboratory Assistant – COVID 19 Response - Casual Opportunities

Job Type: Temporary project work with the possibility of extension according to operational requirements.
Wage: $24.04/hr
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: September 30, 2021
Hours of Work: Variety of shifts available, including days, nights and evenings. Shifts are subject to change in response to operational requirements.
Location: Vancouver Region & Fraser Health Region - BCCDC, Royal Columbian Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital with potential for additional locations as needed.