May 16, 2022 | Digest No. 300
Co-op Info Session
Learn about Co-op and how to join, hear from Co-op students, and meet the team!
- Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
- 11:30AM - 12:20PM
- via Zoom
RSVP through myExperience
SBN Event : Leadership Lessons with Robyn Roscoe
Did you know that leadership skills are one of the most sought-after traits in competitive graduate school programs and by prospective employers? In pursuit of this goal, Student Biotechnology Network is excited to welcome SFU students to our latest workshop -
Leadership Lessons with Robyn Roscoe
Date - Tue, May 31, 2022
Time - 5:00 PM PDT
Location – Over zoom
Register here for FREE
Robyn Roscoe is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with nearly 20 years of experience in the management of large health research projects, and 30 years of experience in project management in the scientific and technical fields. After hosting several successful workshops with SBN, Robyn is now leading this learning opportunity for undergraduates and graduate students to benefit from.
Student Biotechnology Network (SBN) is a student-led organization that facilitates mentorship and networking events for undergraduate and graduate students in life sciences. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to connect and stay in touch as we are working to roll out in-person networking events for rest of 2022. Please contact us at eventliaison@thesbn.ca if you have any questions.
BPK Student Volunteer Opportunity! - EIMC
The Exercise is Medicine Club is in search of an executive team! EIMC was a club at SFU in pre-Covid times but is currently undergoing a revival. They are looking for executive members, who will be helping with general administrative duties like room booking, event planning, and funds/facility management. Please send an email to eimc_sfu@hotmail.com or DM @eimc.sfu on Instagram if you’re interested in joining as either an executive or general member!
"Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIMC) a club of like-minded individuals who believe that physical activity promotes optimal health and is vital in the prevention and treatment of many health conditions. In the club we’ll be hosting many events and initiatives to keep the student and faculty at SFU moving! Exercise is Medicine is a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), learn more at exerciseismedicine.org."
The Active Health & Rehabilitation concentration
Are you a KIN Major student who wants to be in Active Health and Rehab Concentration?
Email the BPK Advisor to have the Active Health and Rehab Concentration added to your academic plan.
Academic Advising
*** All in-person advising is cancelled. Remote advising will continue. Log into Science's new Advisor Link with your SFU Computing ID and password and book academic advising appointments online.
** Please have Academic Transcripts on-hand for appointments. Follow this link for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/advising-transcripts.html
BPK Advising hours are as follows:
Day |
Appointments |
Monday |
10am – 11:40am |
Tuesday |
10am – 11:40am 2pm – 3pm |
Wednesday |
10am – 11:40am 2pm - 3pm |
Thursday |
10am - 11am 2pm – 3:40pm |
Zoom Drop-in advising for quick (< 10 minutes) questions
| Day | Zoom Drop-in |
| Monday | 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:15pm - 4:15pm |
If you are not available for drop-in times, or are unable to make an appointment, you may contact the academic advisor here. When contacting the advisor, please always include your full first and last name, your student number, and attach your advising transcript. Download your advising transcript from your student centre at go.sfu.ca. Follow this think for instructions: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/advising-transcripts.html
Student Learning Commons - Workshops
The Student Learning Commons offers a suite of workshops under the following categories; Learning, Writing, and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Workshops range from 60 to 90 minutes and provide valuable information in engaging formats. Each semester we present a slightly different collection of workshops. You can also search by date in our workshops calendar.
Most Student Learning Commons workshops, including workshop recordings viewed online, are eligible for inclusion on your Co-Curricular Record. To receive Co-Curricular credits, fill out the CCR Reflection Form.
Note: Students cannot receive Co-Curricular (CCR) credits for a workshop if the workshop is already being used to receive academic credit in a course.
Consulate General of Japan: Application for the 2023 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 2023 Research Student Scholarship for students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research or post-graduate students.
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance
- Round-trip flight between Japan and Canada
The Research Student Scholarship is aimed at university graduates, born on or after April 2, 1988 (for the 2023 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 2023 scholarship year: May 18, 2022.
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 2022. 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.
We hope that you will share this information with your students, colleagues and associates, and invite you to promote the programs to all qualified candidates. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 604.684.5868 or by Email at jet@vc.mofa.go.jp.
Student Membership Benefits with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE)
Individuals who are studying some aspect of human factors/ ergonomics (full time or part time), are eligible to become student members of ACE.
ACE student membership benefits include:
• Access to job and RFP postings
• Access to web resources sorted by category and industry
• Able to list in Directory of Research
• Webinars free of charge (including access to past webinars)
• ACE e-blasts
• Discount at annual conference
• Discount on ergonomics journals
• Access to member directory
• Regional news and information broadcasts
• Affinity Programs
ACE student members are eligible for:
• Student Awards
• Undergraduate and graduate student members are eligible for awards (Conference Site/Student Awards) held in conjunction with the annual conference.
For more information about pricing, check out ACE’s website: https://ergonomicscanada.ca/en/join-ace/membership-benefits
If you have any questions, feel free to email ssk26@sfu.ca (Sonya Kung, BC/Yukon Student Representative)
The effect of passive cycling on cardiac function and spasticity
Will a machine pedaling your legs help your heart?
We are conducting a research study to find the answer. We are looking for men and women aged 19-50 years with and without Spinal Cord Injury to take part in a study examining the effects of passive and active cycling on the heart.
You can help improve the treatment of spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurologic illness.
Your participation in this study will involve tests of your heart function, and will take about 1.5 hours. This will be done while you sit in a wheelchair and have your feet pedaled by a bicycle-like machine.
Contact: Matthew Dorton
mdorton@sfu.ca
Behaviour Interventionist Opportunity
Stepping Stones Consultants is an agency seeking individuals interested in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disorders (ADHD/ADD, ODD, GAD, etc.) in the role of a Behaviour Interventionist (BI). The successful candidate will implement a home-based therapy program under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behaviour Consultant (BC). Therapy includes working 1:1 sessions targeting play, academic, social, communication, self-management, and self-care skills.
This position is perfect for those with a background in/goals towards a career in speech-language pathology, education, psychology, social services, rehabilitation sciences, occupational therapy, and the like.
Compensation:
$15 per hour, increasing to $20 per hour after the first 3-month probationary period, with opportunities for raises every 6 months thereafter.
Qualifications:
- Energetic, punctual, patient, and interested in supporting growth in children
- At least 19 years of age
- Have strong communication and play skills
- Able to commit to the position for at least 6 months
- Having your own vehicle is an asset
Experience working with children and/or ABA training is an asset but is not required. If you are interested please contact Carolyn Sorial via email at csorial@steppingstonesconsultants.ca or via phone at 778-552-3055 with your CV.
Please note, due to COVID regulations and the nature of this work, BIs will not be able to wear masks unless they are clear in order for their mouths and facial expressions to be fully visible.
Student Safety Engagement Program is Looking for Volunteers
The Student Safety Engagement Program (SSEP) is a student-led platform, offering flexible hours for students to gain volunteer experience and promote personal development. The program is currently recruiting dedicated undergraduate student volunteers to serve as safety ambassadors, through a partnership with the SFU Safety & Risk Services department.
The SSEP strives to create a personalized volunteer experience relevant to post-university environments with initiatives geared toward individual strengths and interests, and is active on all three campuses.
Whether you want to explore career paths, gain experience, or simply become more engaged on campus, the SSEP can be tailored to your interests while supporting the broader SFU community.
Explore volunteer opportunities in:
- Community Presence
- Speed Watch
- Lost & Found and Information
- Safety Audits
- Auto-Theft Prevention
- Bike Presence
- Safe Walk
- Educational Outreach and Events
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to www.options.bc.ca and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
Your nervous system learns how to move the best way possible
Earth.com - May 10, 2022
Max Donelan, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is quoted.
Study finds the brain searches for the best way to move the body
SFU News - May 10, 2022
Max Donelan, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is quoted.
Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology creating a caring community, on campus and online
SFU News - May 5, 2022
Diana Bedoya and Anne-Kristina Arnold, Senior Lecturers of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, are quoted.
This technology could lead to new treatments and cures for severe childhood illnesses
CTV News - April 27, 2022
Glen Tibbits, an SFU professor of biomedical physiology and kinesiology, is quoted.
DISCLAIMER: The Department of BPK is forwarding these opportunities as we receive them, however we strongly encourage you to research and obtain information regarding the reputation of organizations, the terms and conditions of employment or service, as well as to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Department does not endorse any specific individuals, organizations, products, programs or services. If you have questions on the above please contact bpk_engage@sfu.ca. If you see any suspicious postings or hiring practices, please notify us immediately.