May 10, 2021 | Digest No. 250

Math Info Session

Please join us for the SFU 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: Click Here

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

Register Here

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 here. 

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.

Win a free registration to IEA 2021, the World Cup of ergonomics!
 
The BC-Yukon region has 3 full-week student registrations for IEA 2021 up for grabs for undergrad and grad students in BC and the Yukon.
 
The IEA congress is held every 3 years. Originally scheduled to take place in Vancouver, BC, this year it will be held virtually June 14-18. There will be 10 concurrent streams of presentations on traditional and emerging Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) to choose from.
 
How to enter:
Submit your entry on the topic below to acebcyukon1@gmail.com by May 21, 2021.
 
Topic:
As students of HFE, you likely believe in the value of ‘designing the task to the human’ by viewing the design of work, products and systems through the lenses of physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. Yet to others, ergonomics is sometimes thought of as something to include near the end of a project—or not at all!
 
In 200 words, explain the challenges or barriers to including or applying HFE and how you think HFE could be better incorporated into design projects, planning and decision-making.
 
Good luck!

Undergraduate 5 Minutes of Fame

The BPK Communications Committee has started an initiative called BPK Insider, which can be found on our Instagram @sfubpk and under News and Events on the SFU BPK homepage here. 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 SFU's BPK social media pages. If you would like the chance to be featured, please fill out the survey here:  https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Q2C53KR

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 SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue created wegotchu.ca, 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
refer here for more information.

* Remote Study & Work
https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/remote-study-work-resources.html

* Comprehensive Student Support
http://www.sfu.ca/students/support.html (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: https://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_en.html. 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.

BCIT Public Health program, spaces available, Sept. 2021

The BCIT Public Health program has spaces available for September 2021.  

The program is a 2 year degree (requiring 60 credits prior to entry, although most students come into the program with an undergrad degree), that trains students to be a health professional - an Environmental Health Officer (formerly known as Public Health Inspector).

The job market now is fantastic - most, if not all, of last years class have already been employed as Environmental Health Officers or contact tracers.  

If you have questions about this program, please contact Helen Heacock at hheacock@bcit.ca or Martin Macleod at Martin_Macleod@bcit.ca.  

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.

Science Peer Mentors

Get paired with new students, both first year and transfer, to ease their social, personal, and academic transition to the Faculty of Science. As a mentor you will check-in with one-on-one with mentees frequently throughout their first term to provide guidance and insights, answer questions, and connect them to resources, events, and involvement opportunities. Through helping your mentees you will grow as a leader, communicator, and active member of the Science student community. The deadline to apply is May 14th and formal training is scheduled throughout July. Please check myinvolvement.sfu.ca for more information about this opportunity. If you are interested in the Biology or BPK departmental mentorship programs please contact the Biology Academic Advisor or the BPK Student Association respectively.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Science HIVE Leaders

Be part of supporting new Science students by helping them connect and feel welcome at SFU! We're looking for HIVE Leaders to create and facilitate social and orientation activities this Fall, including Welcome Day. Not only are you helping new students, you will develop your leadership, problem-solving, and event planning skills, and gain an honorarium for your time. The deadline to apply is May 14th and formal training is scheduled throughout July. Please check myinvolvement.sfu.ca for more information about this opportunity.