March 06, 2023 | Digest No. 337
Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW) 2023
Join us for Procrastination Awareness Week activities, March 6-10
As we enter the end of semester crunch, over 20 academic institutions from across Canada are partnering to offer comprehensive procrastination awareness support for students. March 6-10th, students are invited to attend remote workshops to learn strategies related to focus and concentration, motivation, time management, writing, studying, and exam preparation. The Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW) programming will also feature a virtual study hall for students who are looking to work alongside others and make progress on their end-of-term to do lists. Programming runs 9am-2pm pacific/12-5pm eastern each day.
HIPP Conference
Join the University of Saskatchewan medical students on Zoom for our annual Health Innovation and Public Policy (HIPP) Conference on the afternoon of Wednesday March 8th, 2023 from 11:30am - 3:00pm PST. The event is open to everyone, FREE to attend, and includes a chance to win one of 20 $20.00 gift cards!
Our theme this year is A System in Crisis.
Over the past few years, our already fragile health care system was challenged by Covid-19 which forced us to critically assess the sustainability of the existing structures. It feels like our system is at a breaking point. Where do we go from here?
To explore this question, we have invited a diverse group of speakers:
- Dr. Veronica McKinney - Director of Northern Medical Services at the College of Medicine
- Dr. Sara Allin - Director of the North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (NAO)
- Susanne Nicolay & Vicky Schultz - Registered Nurses at Wellness Wheel Regina
- Dr. Thilina Bandara - Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan and President of the Saskatchewan Public Health Association
Join us as we hear incredible stories from experts and advocates from a variety of backgrounds. Each speaker will provide a brief presentation of their work in spearheading change and advocating for better health for everyone. These presentations will be followed by a panel discussion where all attendees are invited to ask any questions they may have, whether specific for a particular speaker or broad for all to comment on.
SFU Department of Psychology for a Public Talk by Dr. Adam Murry
Title: Going where the need is: Psychological research in the context of reconciliation
Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 1:50 PM PST
Location: Online via Zoom
Following the main public colloquium event, we would like to invite a small number of self-identified Indigenous students to a small group conversation with Dr. Murry between 1:50 – 2:30 pm. If you are an Indigenous student and would like to attend the additional small meeting, please indicate your interest via this link to the Small Group Meeting here. Students attending the small meeting are expected to have also registered for and to have attended the main colloquium talk as well.
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.
Science Career Chats Drop-in
Attention Science students and recent alumni! Want to learn more about careers that complement your degree? Join us for drop-in Career Chats on Mondays from 11:30am to 1:30pm at SCI-SPACE this Spring. Meet Brenda from Career & Volunteer Services and learn about exploring career possibilities, gaining experience, and job searching. No appointment required, just show up!
2023 MDDC BC Student Biomed Awards
This is a reminder to all BPK students and student teams about the upcoming MDDC Medical Device Development Centre of British Columbia (‘the MDDC’) student awards (see attached announcement materials). SFU students have done well at this competition in the past securing spots as finalists and winners.
The MDDC is pleased to announce the renewed and increased endowment of up $19,000 to the MDDC Student Awards to encourage and recognize student innovators in technologies relating to medicine and health care, including medical devices, systems, software, apps, and assistive technologies.
Important dates:
Award applications deadline midnight Sunday April 2nd, 2023
Finalists will be notified on or before Monday April 10th, 2023
Finalists will demonstrate their project/prototypes on Saturday May 6th, 2023
Information related to applying and terms and conditions is available at www.mddc.org
For more information email awards@mddc.org
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.
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
On-Campus Job Opportunity for Students
Come work for us! The SFU Annual Giving Call Centre is looking for student fundraisers to join our team. We offer career-building experience and great friendships. Deadline: March 12th.
Volunteer Tutor and Admin Needed for the Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program
ITMP is recruiting Tutors, Blog Writers, and Admin volunteers!
The Indigenous Tutoring & Mentoring Program (ITMP) is recruiting volunteers to join our program! ITMP is a volunteer organization that provides free 1-on-1 Zoom tutoring and mentoring to Indigenous youth (K-12) across British Columbia, and was founded by SFU students to increase educational attainment through friendly, student-focused and culturally-relevant services. Our program is expanding, and we’d love to have you on our team. Indigenous students are especially encouraged to apply, though all applications are welcome!
Tutors are required to complete a Canvas tutor-training module, attend an in-person Indigenous Cultural Safety Workshop, and complete a Criminal Record Check. After training, we’ll carefully match you with students whose grades and subjects you can easily handle, and you can then flexibly meet with each student 1-2 hours per week (online), at whatever time works best for you and your student(s). You’re also welcome to take on as many/few students as you like: even if you only have time to pair with one student, those 1-2 hours that you spend with them each week can make a big difference (and you will receive credit on your co-curricular record for taking part)!
If you are interested in tutoring/mentoring, please complete this form by midnight March 10th: https://forms.gle/WihMMnXL3ksZ4FwBA
We are also particularly in need of blog writers for our website (https://www.itmp.ca) and data administrators. In addition to our other roles, we are recruiting for other admin positions to help run the program. All roles have a minimum commitment of 2 semesters, and full descriptions of admin roles can be found at: Admin Role Descriptions. Admins do not require the steps mentioned above for tutors, though we do recommend all admins attend the Indigenous Cultural Safety Workshop, which is typically held once a semester.
If you are interested in joining the team as a blog writer or admin, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/rWSSvXEJNdxJacySA
If you have any questions, please reach out at indigenoustutoring@gmail.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.
Adapt, evolve, elevate: ChatGPT is calling for interdisciplinary action
Times Higher Education - Feb 22, 2023
Leanne Ramer, BPK senior lecturer, writes an article.
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