The Dean's Office Dispatch is the Faculty of Science's weekly e-newsletter for students, faculty and staff. 

Please note that Dalhousie University will be closed on Monday, August 5 for Natal Day.

August 12: Meet a Scientist outreach event

On Monday, August 12, the Faculty of Science will be hosting our "Meet a Scientist" outreach event in which attendees are invited to chat with faculty and grad students from across our departments and programs and learn more about the wide range of research being conducted. 

Please share this free, family-friendly event with anyone who may be interested in attending, including future students, alumni, and members of the public curious about science. All members of the Dal community are of course welcome to drop by!

Date: Monday, August 12
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Halifax Central Library, Lindsay Children's Room (2nd floor)
Learn more and register via Eventbrite

Summer Institute Series: Academic Integrity in the Faculty of Science

Date: Tuesday, August 13
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Format: Milligan Room, 8th floor, Life Sciences Centre (Biology wing)

Course instructors (including PTAs and grad students preparing to teach in future semesters) are invited join us to meet our current complement of Academic Integrity Officers (AIOs), learn about the process and procedures for academic integrity violations in the Faculty of Science, and discuss course and assessment design focused on preventative measures.

Registration is not required. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Four new clinical psychology residency seats coming to Dal in 2025

Last week, the provincial government's Office of Addictions and Mental Health announced funding to create four new clinical psychology residency seats that will be housed at Dalhousie University starting in 2025. Residents will rotate through the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health and the Student Health & Wellness Centre, gaining experience working with each centre's distinct client populations. Read more on the new clinical psychology residency program in Dal News. 

Marine Affairs prof tests whether oysters can help clean up Boat Harbour

Known as 'ecosystem engineers' for their ability to naturally filter water, oysters are being tested as part of a project that aims to clean up the heavily polluted Boat Harbour marine site. Dr. Ramon Filgueira of the Marine Affairs Program is leading the project, which first needs to determine whether oysters can survive in the area. Read more in Dal News.

Call for applications: Flight 302 Legacy Award

42 non-renewable scholarships valued at $10,000 each are available through the Flight 302 Legacy Award, which commemorates the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy on March 10, 2019. Current students can visit the Universities Canada website to learn more about eligibility and apply online for the award. Applications are due on August 20, 2024.

Sept.1 deadline: 2025 QES program applications

Applications for winter/spring 2025 placements as part of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) program will close on September 1.

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.

November 2: Annual AAU Teaching Showcase

The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) will be hosting their annual Teaching Showcase on Saturday, November 2 at Acadia University. This year’s themes will focus on Fostering Hope, Co-creation in Teaching & Learning, Cultivating Inclusivity, and Digital Transformation. Course instructors who are interested in submitting a proposal or attending the event can find more information at the AAU website or through University Tickets.

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