Volume
23
No.
27
Volunteer Opportunity in Community Science Outreach: Summer 2019
Science 101 is a non-credit, barrier free Science community outreach program offered to adult residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and other inner-city communities. The program includes a variety of lectures, tutorials, and field trips to inspire curiosity and appreciation for science.
Volunteers are an important part of Science 101 and are given a variety of responsibilities both inside and outside the classroom such as:
• Engaging adult students through one-on-one personal and scientific discussions
• Facilitating participation in small group activities
• Helping students with project conceptualization, organization, and preparation
Requirements:
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Science
• Attend at least one of the 3-4 activities per week, for 3 months from May 6th – August 8th
• Experience working with diverse adult populations is an asset
How to apply:
Complete an application form: http://science.ubc.ca/community/101 and bring it to one of our information sessions:
Wednesday, March 13th: 1-2 pm (Earth Science Building 5106)
Tuesday, March 19th: 3-4 pm (Earth Science Building 4009)
Poster Corral 2019
Please join us on Thursday, March 28th, from 5 to 7 pm at the ESB Atrium for this year's edition of the EOAS Poster Corral!
This will be an evening of research communication with the aim to highlight the work done by students, researchers, and faculty in the department. Everyone is welcome to attend!
The event will include posters showcasing the exciting research done in the department. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be prizes for the best poster submissions in the following categories: most exciting research, people's choice, and best design.
Please fill out this form by Friday, March 22nd to showcase your poster.
https://goo.gl/forms/OhpXHot8iQ0BrSbG2
We encourage anyone who has produced a poster recently to bring it to the Corral and share their work with everyone! This is also a good opportunity to dust off a past poster, or simply attend to chat about research and grab a snack.
We hope to see you all there!
8th Developing International Geoarchaeology Conference
The 8th Developing International Geoarchaeology (DIG) conference will be hosted by the Archaeology Department at Simon Fraser University, Canada on
June 17th - 21st, 2019
We invite submissions for paper and poster presentations on any area of geoarchaeology, from landscape to artifact characterization. Submissions which integrate multidisciplinary scientific analysis with robust archaeological interpretation are especially encouraged. Oral presentations will be allocated 20 minutes.
Submit an Abstract by April 15th 2019
If interested, please visit the conference website, fill and send the Abstract Submission Form to dig2019.sfu@gmail.com before April 15th, 2019
Information
For general inquiries, please, visit our website, write to dig2019.sfu@gmail.com or contact the DIG 2019 conference organizers
Please also follow us on Twitter.
DIG 2019 Keynote Speaker
We have the pleasure to announce that the Keynote Speaker of DIG2019 is Professor Charly French. Charles Andrew Ivey French is Professor of Geoarchaeology and the Director of the McBurney Laboratory for Geoarchaeology at the Department of Archaeology of University of Cambridge in the UK.
Paper and Poster Prizes.
One student paper and one student poster will be selected and awarded the prize for best DIG 2019 submissions.
Conference Workshops
As is traditional for DIG, there will be a petrographic thin section micromorphology workshop at the end of the conference. This is an informal workshop that will take place in the Petrography Teaching Lab of the Department of Earth Sciences, equipped with a series of Nikon Eclipse microscopes. The Geoarchaeology Lab Thermo-Nicolet iN10 MX FTIR image microscope will be also available. A selection of petrographic reference slides and sediment thin sections from archaeological sites around the world will be available to look at. As usual delegates are encouraged to bring their own slides for discussion.
Conference Field Trip
British Columbia has a rich archaeological heritage, from prehistory through the colonial period. As part of the conference there will be the opportunity to take part in a field trip to explore parts of what is arguably one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world and home of ancient populations, first nations and “Transformers”. We will leave SFU in the morning and travel north on the Sea-to-Sky highway to Squamish. Guided by Dr Rudy Reimer/Yumks we will stop at large scale geological features and pictographs to learn about a narrative regarding an ancient and epic battle between a Squamish Nation warrior and a two headed serpent.
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner on the evening of the 18th June will be at Nuba Lebanese Restaurant. Please, use the registration online form to inform us of any dietary preference or allergy.
Registration
The online registration for the conference is now open.
Please note, items which are included in the registration are the welcome reception, coffee breaks and workshop, but you will need to tick the box when booking so we know how many people to expect.
Deadlines:
Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline April 15th, 2019
Late Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline May 31st, 2019
Early Bird Registration Fees (Before April 16th, 2019):
Day 1, 18th June: $50 (standard), $30 (student)
Day 2, 19th June: $50 (standard), $30 (student)
Day 3, 20th June: $25 (standard), $15 (student)
Optional extras:
Welcome reception (17th June): free
Conference dinner (18th June): $35
Workshop (20th June): free
Fieldtrip (21st June): $50
Late registration Fees (April 16th – May 31st, 2019)
Registration fees received after April 15th are as follow:
Daily registration = 80$ per day; Full meeting registration = $200; Conference Dinner = $40; Field Trip = $100
Registration Payment
Registration and payments have to be done online via DIG2019 website.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received before and on May 31st will be reimbursed. Cancellation fees will apply.
GAC®-MAC-IAH/CNC 2019 JOINT MEETING — REGISTRATION NOW OPENED
Beautiful historic Quebec City hosts GAC®-MAC-IAH/CNC 2019 from May 12 to 15. This is the top geoscience conference in Canada, where scientists from around the world gather to share their ideas and research.
Registration is now Opened. Enjoy gorgeous surroundings as you share your science with the world. Take part in fascinating Field Trips, intriguing Short Courses, enlightening Scientific Sessions, and fun-filled Social Events. You may also register for a Short Course or Field trip only.
The Early Bird deadline is fast approaching, don’t delay and Register Now, so you won’t miss the reduced rate. A reminder that GAC, MAC and IAH members in good standing will be eligible for the discounted member rate.
If you have questions, please contact the Meeting organisers at gacagm@mun.ca
For full details, visit our website