February 21, 2023 | Digest No. 335
Panel Event: How to Do Well and Be Well During Your Academic Career
Come learn how to excel in your courses while maintaining your mental wellbeing!
Are you looking for ways to both improve your grades AND your wellbeing?
Come join BPK instructors Sabrina Lee, Dylan Cooke, grad student and TA Erin Williams and 4th year undergraduate and BPKSA president Simran Prashar and learn ways to enjoy your BPK experience while getting the academic outcomes you desire.
This interactive event will take place in the BPK Lounge from 10:30-11:30 on March 1st.
Coffee and snacks will be provided. See you there!
Sponsored by the BPK Mental Wellness and Engagement Committee
Oncology & Lymphoedema Physiotherapy: A Career Journey
Interested in studying physiotherapy? Would you like to know more about your physiotherapy career options?
You and your students are invited to join OzTREKK as we host University of Sydney physiotherapy program graduate, Alyssa Lacroix. Along with her best tips and tricks to succeed in physiotherapy school, Alyssa will share her experiences about studying and living abroad and will give insight into her career in oncology and lymphoedema physiotherapy.
Learn more about:
- getting into physio school
- clinical placements
- life in Australia
- returning to Canada to practice
- physiotherapy specialties and how you can make it happen!
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Time: 3 p.m. PST / 4 p.m. MST / 6 p.m. EST
Note: Can’t make it? Sign up and we’ll send you the recording!
Ross University Medical School - Info Seminar
We will have the alumni guests who are currently practicing as a doctor in Canada. This is a chance to chat with a practicing physician who has been through our MD program, and ask questions in person. SFU alumnus Dr. Amrit Parhar will be at the info seminar.
Our in-person event will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11AM at Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Downtown (1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, V6E 4R5)
The students will have the opportunity to:
- Learn what it’s like to live and learn as a med student, including the rigors of the curriculum, clubs and activities, housing, and more
- Find out more about the residency matching process and pursuing a specialty
- Get tips for applying to med school and standing out in your interview
SCWIST Wonder Women Networking Evening 2023
Calling all women in STEM!
Whether you’re studying STEM, curious about it, or just looking to grow your professional network: The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) and Science World are thrilled to invite you to our Wonder Women Networking Evening!
This FREE event takes place on Zoom on Wednesday, March 15 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm PST.
Designed specifically for university students, early career professionals, and those considering a career change, you’ll connect with some incredible “Wonder Women” in STEM who are successful in their fields and passionate about sharing their expertise with the next generation of STEM professionals.
This event was created for those who identify as women in STEM fields, due to a lack of networking opportunities for women. To further our goal of supporting those under-represented in STEM, we invite participants and mentors who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, two-spirit, or gender questioning as long as the framing of the event as a women's networking space does not feel incongruent with your identity.
We’ll be using Zoom breakout rooms for a few rounds of networking between attendees and Wonder Women. Each room will be hosted by two Wonder Women in the same or similar fields, and attendees will be assigned to rooms based on the fields they are interested in.
Annual Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Research Conference
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto is hosting its annual undergraduate student in-person conference (with online options available) on March 31st, 2023. This is an opportunity for undergraduate students to present their independent research projects, critiques, term papers, and findings in a collegial environment with students and faculty members from other Kinesiology or Physical Education programmes from across Canada. This is a multidisciplinary conference that includes topics from exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport medicine, motor learning and control, exercise and sport psychology, philosophy, history and sociology of sport. The deadline to submit conference abstracts is Friday, March 10th, 2023.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA)
Applications for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA) are now open! This award is offered by SFU as part of the Global Skills Opportunity program and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program.
Awards will be given to multiple undergraduate students, valued at $1000 for virtual programs and from $1000 - $10,000 for in-person international learning opportunities, depending on program duration. A key feature of the award is that you can apply before or after being approved for one of the eligible international learning opportunities.
This award is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements below. Please see the EDI IMA website for full eligibility details. If you are eligible and interested in applying for the EDI IMA, the deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM (PT) for programs up to Summer 2024.
Award Values:
Virtual programs (1+ weeks): $1,000.00
Short term in-person programs* (1-4 weeks): $1,000.00- $3,000.00
Medium term in-person programs (5-16 weeks): up to $7,000.00
Long term in-person programs (17+ weeks): up to $10,000.00
*For short-term international learning opportunities, you must still be enrolled in a full-time course load to be eligible.
CVR – VISTA Vision Science Summer School
The summer school features talks by York faculty, who are world leaders in vision science research. The curriculum reflects the wide range of research areas at CVR, and includes research on human visual perception, computer vision, machine learning, visual neuroscience, 3D film, immersive environments, disorders of vision, and more.
The summer school features an interactive program, with hands-on research experiences, opportunities to speak with our graduate students and faculty, and social events with your fellow students.
This program is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies and research in vision science.
Application deadline: Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at 11:59pm
BCIT Environmental Public Health program
The BCIT Environmental Public Health program trains students to become health inspectors and environmental health professionals. Through legislation, education, and promotion, BCIT graduates work with people in almost every industry to safeguard public health. Our students gain current, practical experience to become certified and start working as soon as they graduate.
About the Program
- Two year, full-time Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program
- Small class sizes provide individual support
- Lectures, field trips, and research deliver a solid theory-based education
- A three-month practical experience at a BC health agency offers direct field experience
This program is for individuals who:
- Like working with teams to problem solve and manage conflict in a public health setting
- Enjoy a flexible work environment that changes daily
- Are interested in building strong communication skills
- Have two or more years of post-secondary education
The need for environmental health is everywhere. From law enforcement, consulting, and legislation, to government and quality assurance, public health jobs are critical to keeping people safe.
Participants Needed for Research on Visually Guided Walking
Gemma (MSc student in BPK) is recruiting participants for her thesis experiment. If you are interested, please contact her.
In addition to the poster (click to enlarge), note the following when deciding if you are interested:
You should NOT participate in this study if one or more of the following applies:
- Your age is greater than 40 or less than 19 (or less than 18 for an SFU student)
- You have any known visual disorder other than one that can be corrected with lenses
- You have a musculoskeletal (e.g., arthritis) or neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) disorder that affects your movement or balance
- You are allergic to rubbing alcohol or adhesive
- You have participated in a research experiment using prism glasses before
- You are not vaccinated against COVID19
Your decision on whether to participate will not influence your grades in any coursework or benefit you in terms of status or success in any class.
Contact information: Gemma Malagon / gemma_malagon@sfu.ca
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
Neuromotion Physiotherapy Volunteer
Neuromotion Physiotherapy (Surrey location) is recruiting volunteers to help out in their physiotherapy clinic.
We are a neurological disorder specific clinic who strives to re-train functional movement through the clinical application of neuroscientific principles. Based on client-centered goals, we provide expert hands-on treatments, education, and exercises to enable the client to achieve their goals and maximize their physical potential.
What makes us unique is the community atmosphere, wherein staff, clients, and volunteers all work together to help the clients achieve their therapeutic goals. We provide many volunteer opportunities to eager individuals, many of whom are students looking to gain practical experience in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. We are almost always looking for volunteers to help out in the clinic or in the community (carrying out a safe home exercise program or simply providing companionship).
At Neuromotion we involve volunteers to help the clinic run as smoothly as possible. Our volunteers assist with set-up, tidiness, and are often a useful second pair of hands in treatment. They are always under supervision by a Neuromotion staff member.
We are specifically looking for volunteers to work on Tuesdays (morning and afternoon) Wednesdays (morning and afternoon) and Friday mornings
Location: 10626 City Parkway, Surrey BC
Date: Starting ASAP
If you have any questions feel free to email s.skinner@neuromotionphysio.com
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.
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SFU News - Feb 3, 2023
Dawn Mackey, BPK associate professor, is interviewed.
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