January 16, 2023 | Digest No. 330
Discover BPK Careers Night
The BPKSA's annual careers event, Discover BPK, will be happening virtually this year, on Thursday January 26th, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
We will be spotlighting some amazing BPK alumni working in a variety of fields including physiotherapy, medicine, occupational safety, optometry, pharmaceuticals and much much more! These Alumni were in your shoes as science students at SFU and have returned to share all the knowledge they have learned along the way in their respective fields. To read more about our speakers visit the BPK Alumni Profiles section of the BPK Website.
BPK Major/Minor Approval Information Session
Are you interested in declaring, i.e., getting approved into, a Biomedical Physiology major or minor, or a KIN major or minor, or a Behavioural Neuroscience major? Approval is competitive. Do you have questions about the process or whether you qualify? Please join us for a zoom information session where all of your questions will be answered.
Thursday, 26 January 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PST
Zoom (Zoom link to be sent upon registration)
BPK Co-op info session
Interested in participating in the BPK Co-op program? Come and learn more! Hear from senior students about their co-op journey, learn about the co-op program, how to join, and meet the co-op team.
We look forward to having you join us!
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11:30 - 12:20
BLU 9920
Going Bananas
Take a well-deserved break from studying! Enjoy some free, fresh fruit, grab some information about health and wellness to keep you feeling balanced
in preparation for exams. The Faculty of Science is here to support you - good luck on your exams!
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Shrum Physics Corridor, next to the IT Service Centre
Sci-Space grand opening
Science undergrads: Sci-Space is officially open, and we’re celebrating from January 16-20! Drop in during our grand opening week for informal activities like board gaming, crafting and speed-friending, and plan to attend other academic workshops and events. Connect with fellow Science undergrads and meet new friends over snacks and free stuff. We will share more details about grand opening week soon, so check the Sci-Space Grand Opening Week event listing for updated info.
OzTREKK Webinar: Pevlic Floor Physio w/ Sydney Alumni Speaker
Pelvic Floor Physio w/ Sydney Alumni Gloria Pidor
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. PST / 2:30 p.m. MST / 4:30 p.m. EST
Note: Can’t make it? Sign up and we’ll send you the recording!
Learn and Earn! Removing Barriers to WIL: EDI Bursary & Professional Development Opportunity for Students
Apply now for an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) professional development opportunity. Earn $800 upon completion!
SFU undergraduate and graduate students from all faculty areas are invited to join Learn and Earn! Bursary program starts January 2023 online, for four weeks! Eligible students must be currently registered in a course or program that has a partner organization and work integrated learning / hands-on component (including but not limited to: research; community-based or service learning; Co-op; Entrepreneurship; Field placement, internship, or practicum). Enrolment limited – apply early!
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning program and CEWIL Canada’s iHub.
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Wearable Sensor Reliability Study - Participant Recruitment
We are looking for healthy participants aged 19 and older who are free of lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries in the past 3 months to participate in a research study.
The goal of this study is to investigate the reliability of newly developed wearable sensors. In this study, you will be asked to complete several walking, running, and jumping trials to help us test some new wearable devices. Participation will require you to attend a baseline (testing-1), 1-week (testing-2) and 3-month session (tesing-3). The final decision about participation is yours and you can withdraw at any time.
Each session will take no longer than 2 hours.
If you are interested in participating, you can contact us at: mka230@sfu.ca for more details.
Supine-to-stand versus Supine-to-Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP), Cardiovascular/Musculoskeletal Baroreflex Responses (#30001262)
We are looking for healthy, able-bodied participants aged 19-35 years to come to the Aerospace Physiology Laboratory (APL) to undergo supine-to-stand and supine-to-lower body negative pressure (LBNP) testing protocols.
Your participation in this study will involve…
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back and standing on a force platform.
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back inside a LBNP chamber from below the hips.
Both visits will be measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity.
Your contribution helps us improve our understanding if LBNP accurately mimics heart and muscle responses that are seen with quiet standing after laying down.
For more information, please contact APL via email or telephone:
Email: LBNP2022Study@gmail.com
Telephone: 778-255-3904
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.
In Memoriam - Dr. Don Hedges
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of retired faculty, Dr. Don (Doc) Hedges.
Lacrosse community mourns the passing of a Coquitlam legend
Tricity News - Dec 31, 2022
Obituary: Lacrosse community mourns death of ever helpful Dr. Don (Doc) Hedges
The Province - Jan 2, 2023
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