Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada pitch competition - September 7

Presented by the Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation, Falling Walls is a pitch competition that focuses on presenting potentially game-changing research-based innovations. Participants have just three minutes to present and the winner gets an expenses-paid trip to Berlin to compete at the Falling Walls Science Summit. Last year, chemistry PhD students Sarah Martell and Tina Taskovic advanced to the global finals in Berlin.

Please come and support the 12 competitors who will pitch their ideas on topics ranging from reducing plastic waste, reducing concussion complications, improving battery supply, tackling waterborne disease, addressing food inequality and more. The event takes place on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Halifax Central Library. Register to attend this free event here.

TA position: SURGE Science Sandbox

A teaching assistant for SCIE 4701/4702, Science & Technology Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, is being hired for the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is August 20. See complete details on the position in this job description.

Summer Research Contest: Aug. 31 deadline

Undergraduate students who have received a 2023 summer research award are invited to enter the Faculty of Science's summer research contest by summarizing their research in a three-minute, narrated PowerPoint presentation. Dal Bookstore gift cards will be awarded to the top three students. Submissions are due by August 31. For complete details and to view past presentations, visit our Faculty of Science myDal site (login required).

Highlight the work of instructors and advisors in the Dal Science Spotlight

Do you know of an instructor or advisor who is doing great work inside and outside of the classroom? Highlight their contributions by filling out our brief Dal Science Spotlight nomination form. Submissions are welcome from all members of the Dal Science community, including self-nominations from instructors and advisors. 

2024 Science as Art calendar photo contest

Submissions for the 2024 Science as Art calendar photo contest are now being accepted. Each year, the Science As Art calendar highlights the beauty of science in everyday life through photos submitted by Dal Science alumni, students, faculty and staff. Learn more about the calendar and see how to submit your photo. Submissions are due by August 31.

Winter 2024 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program applications

Applications for winter 2024 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program are now open until August 23.

The QES program offers undergraduate students the chance to complete a funded internship for credit at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in The Bahamas. Applicants should have an interest and academic background in environmental science, sustainability, marine science or a related field, and be in at least their third year of studies at the time of the internship placement. Visit Dal’s QES website for complete details on the three types of internships that can be applied for (marine research and conservation, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable systems). Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tarah Wright (tarah.wright@dal.ca), coordinator of the QES Program at Dal.

Would you like to make a submission to the Dean's Office Dispatch? Email communications.science@dal.ca with a brief summary of your notice, a supporting link or email address, and a photo/image if you have one.