The Dean's Office Dispatch is the Faculty of Science's weekly e-newsletter for students, faculty and staff.
Listen to Dr. Alex Veinot on Sciographies
Sciographies, the podcast and radio show that details the lives and research interests of some of Dalhousie's leading scientists, has returned for its sixth season. New episodes will premiere on Thursday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. from October 3 - November 14 on CKDU 88.1 FM in Halifax. Sciographies can also be found on most podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Learn more about the new season, which is again hosted by Dal oceanographer Dr. David Barclay and includes seven episodes featuring nine researchers and alumni.
Dr. Alex Veinot of the Department of Chemistry is the featured guest in this week's episode. Born in Middleton, Nova Scotia and a member of the Glooscap First Nation, Dr. Veinot discusses how taking apart motors in his dad's workshop sparked his curiosity, his journey from "not really liking school" to earning a Vanier Scholarship, as well as his commitment to bringing more Indigenous perspectives to science. Read more in this week's Dal News story that includes excerpts from the conversation and listen to the full episode.
Careers in Focus: Science Edition
This November, the Faculty of Science and our partners are presenting “Careers in Focus: Science Edition,” a series of career-focused events to help students discover diverse career pathways and build essential skills. From industry panels to info sessions to resume workshops, there is something for everyone! See the full list of events on our myDal site (login required). Here’s what’s coming up soon:
Clean Energy Panel (Nov. 7)
Things kick off with a clean energy industry panel on Thursday, November 7 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in RM O2660 (SURGE Innovation) in the LSC. Our panelists are experts in geothermal energy, battery technology, and energy-efficient city planning, bringing diverse backgrounds in physics, math, environmental science, sustainability, and more! Register to attend via Eventbrite.
Science Summer Research Info Session (Nov. 20)
Join us for a lunch and learn about the Science Undergraduate Summer Research Awards and Imhotep’s Legacy Academy Summer Research Scholarship opportunities on Wednesday, November 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building. This is a chance for students to gain paid research experience in a lab over the summer. Hear insights on the application processes and firsthand experiences from past research students. Register to attend via Eventbrite.
Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship
This week, the Dalhousie Research Excellence Scholarship was announced to help support PhD students at Dal. Valued at $3.2 million, the fund will see 30 new doctoral-level entrance scholarships awarded starting next year. Learn more about the new scholarship, including eligibility criteria, on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.
Dal researchers' floating water desalination device could help address water scarcity
Dal researchers, including Dr. Mita Dasog and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Matthew Margeson, have developed a low-cost, portable floating water desalination device powered by solar energy that could help address water scarcity in developing countries or remote areas. The device is also made with a secret ingredient: used tires. Read our Dal News story for more on the device and how it manages to be high-performing yet cost efficient.
Science Co-op information sessions
Are you curious about work-integrated learning opportunities at Dalhousie? Join Dal’s Work-Integrated Learning and Co-operative Education office for two upcoming sessions to learn more about co-operative education:
Science Co-Op Student Panel Presentation
When: Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Life Sciences Centre, room 200 (located in the hallway between the Wallace McCain Learning Commons and the entrance to the Chemistry building) Register via the myCareer event page
Online lunch and learn session When: Friday, November 8, 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual Microsoft Teams meeting (click here to join)
Workshop: Introduction to the Sentinel Applications Program (SNAP)
The Copernicus Dataspace Ecosystem is where you can obtain free passive optical imagery from Sentinel-2, synthetic aperture radar data from Sentinel 1, sea-surface topography, sea- and land-surface temperature, ocean colour and land colour from Sentinel 3, and more. SNAP is an open source remote sensing software platform designed for the Sentinel series of satellites, but is compatible with other platforms like Landsat, SPOT, and Worldview. The workshop is open to Dalhousie faculty, staff, and students. Minimal GIS or remote sensing experience is required. Register for the workshop and see a more detailed agenda via Eventbrite.
Crowdmark training sessions for the Faculty of Science
Interested faculty and staff are invited to register for Crowdmark Training Sessions for the Faculty of Science (all sessions online via Zoom). Links to recordings of previously-held sessions are listed below.
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IMPORTANT DATES
November 11 Remembrance Day, university closed
November 11-15
Fall Study Break (except students in co-op, clinics or internships)
December 1
Last day to apply to graduate for Spring 2025 Convocation via Dal Online (login required)
Account detail (tuition and fees) available via Dal Online (login required).
