The three-day event was attended by 30 science and associate deans from universities across Canada, and featured talks by experts on topics including: research data storage and security; the emergence of AI (artificial intelligence) and its effect on academic integrity; student and employee mental health and well-being; equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in science education; an update on NSERC (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) funding mechanisms; and internationalization strategy.

鈥淥ur CCDS AGM presented a critical opportunity to build relationships with deans and associate deans in science education across our country,鈥� says Rui Wang, dean of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Science and CCDS president.

Several 91亚色 community members played a role in guiding the AGM鈥檚 conversations. Provost & Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps provided opening remarks, highlighting the rapid pace of change in academia, the need for administrators to be nimble and responsive and to promote ample dialogue with colleagues about a shared vision. Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation, addressed attendees at the conference banquet, highlighting the recent successes of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Science, including its prowess in infectious disease modelling, spectroscopy, and astronomical exploration, and calling for continued collaboration amongst CCDS member institutions.

The event also included a networking reception and tour of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory.

As a result of the AGM, moving forward the CCDS has committed to several united initiatives that will bolster the advocacy of science education, including:

• strengthening its effort to present an organized and united voice for science education and research across the nation, raising public awareness of the critical importance of science education and research, positioning science and research as a national priority, and working together with tri-council and other funding mechanisms to increase funding to science research program and the training of highly qualified personnel;
• continuing to facilitate institutional collaboration and communication via multiple channels for science education and research among all Faculties of Science in Canada;
• exploring channels to enhance its organizational functions to include leadership training possibilities for deans and associate deans of science; and
• promoting best practices and strategies, including but not limited to EDI, accessibility, student and employee well-being and mental health, international collaboration, emerging AI challenges on academic integrity, and research data storage and security among membership Faculties of Science of CCDS.

鈥淲e were successful in our objectives: to learn from each other, share knowledge about pressing issues and challenges in science education, and further our collective voice to help drive positive change by advocating for science education and research as a national priority,鈥� says Wang.

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During academic year 2022-23, Bethune College launched a successful new speaker series called "Coffee with Profs," which wrapped up in March. Professors and instructors from the Faculty of Science and Lassonde School of Engineering were invited to share their insights and experiences on a range of academic and professional topics with students.

In the fall term, Bethune College Head Paula Wilson kicked off the series by hosting first-year Professors Stephanie Gora (Civil Engineering), Chris Jang (Biology) and Andrew Skelton (Mathematics & Statistics) to talk with students about preparing for midterms and exams. Students had the opportunity to connect with instructors, learn about their own study strategies, and share tips for navigating the pressure that accompanies the first round of midterms. A second session was held later in the term for students who felt the need to reflect and regroup as they headed into exams, with Professors Stephanie Domenikos (Chemistry / Science, Technology & Society/ Natural Science), Nicole Nivillac (Biology) and Pam Sargent (Mathematics & Statistics).

As part of the "Writing Edition" sessions, Kathryn Allyn, director of the Bethune Writing Centre discussed with Professor Tanya Da Sylva (Biology) about paraphrasing and engaging with sources, and with Professor Mark Bayfield (Biology) about strategies for crafting effective narratives and presenting scientific content convincingly.

The start of the winter term featured sessions on research opportunities: Professors Ozzy Mermut (Physics & Astronomy) and Robert Tsushima (Biology) led a session for Science students, and Professors Regina Lee (Earth & Space Science & Engineering) and Suprakash Data (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science) led a session for Lassonde students. In March, Professor Jude Dzevela Kong (Mathematics & Statistics) spoke with students about what it鈥檚 like to be a professor and his own path to becoming one. Additionally, Professors Carol Bucking (Biology) and Gloria Orchard (Physics & Astronomy) held sessions to share important insights on lab report structure and writing process. Finally, PhD student Yohana Solomon (Mathematics & Statistics) and Kathryn Allyn discussed editing and the importance of building supportive peer editing networks for strong writing.

Bethune College would like to thank Kathryn Allyn for her lead in conceptualizing this series, Emily Fiorini for conceiving the name, and all of the speakers for generously taking the time to connect with the students.

The initiative will continue for the 2023-24 academic year. If you'd like to take part in a talk or have an idea for a session topic, please contact Paula Wilson (bchead@yorku.ca) or Kathryn Allyn (travis10@yorku.ca).

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Batool Barodi

Health equity advocate
BSc 鈥�19, Faculty of Science

In 2016, Batool arrived in Canada as a Syrian newcomer. Upon graduation from 91亚色, Batool was selected to represent Canada as a youth delegate at the Open Government Partnership Global Summit 2019. Following her selection, she received a scholarship to start her master鈥檚 degree in Global Affairs and Justice at the University of Toronto where she received the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Award to study the impact of the Canadian medical, economic and social policies to promote successful integration of refugees and newcomers. Batool is currently a second-year medical student at Central Michigan University where she focuses her research on heart transplant surgeries with an emphasis on developing measures to improve outcomes of heart primary-graft dysfunction. She was awarded the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research scholarship in 2022 by the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre due to her extensive work on heart research in Canada and US. Batool creates videos documenting her journey of becoming a doctor and supporting students who don鈥檛 have access to mentorship opportunities. Her goal is to make the journey accessible to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion or socioeconomic background.

Clarelle Gonsalves

Health equity advocate
BSc 鈥�18, Faculty of Science

Clarelle is a first-year paediatrics resident at the University of Toronto based out of The Hospital for Sick Children. Clarelle is dedicated to standardizing and optimizing health outcomes for children who do not readily have access to tertiary paediatric centres through research and clinical practice. She completed her MD at McMaster University where she co-developed a quality improvement and patient safety workshop for health professionals and trainees aimed at recognizing and speaking up against racism in healthcare and medical education. During her time in medical school, she worked closely with local organizations to develop resources for children new to Canada to connect them with primary and preventative healthcare and ensure food security. Her research work has been featured in leading paediatric journals and has been cited in the Canadian Paediatric Society position statement on protecting adolescents against the harms of vaping. Clarelle is also a passionate mentor to students pursuing careers in medicine. She is currently involved in working towards removing systemic barriers and increasing equity in the medical school application process as well as developing medical education curricula that fosters sustainable and equitable healthcare delivery.

Shalini Iyer

Scientist, STEM educator and EDI advocate
BSc 鈥�20, Faculty of Science
MSc 鈥�22, Faculty of Health

Shalini is a scientist, leader and equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) advocate. One of Shalini's goals is to help break down systemic biases and barriers in the scientific community and to provide equitable opportunities for marginalized communities in Canada. At 91亚色, Shalini was dedicated to increasing accessibility to STEM education for youth across Canada through her work with Let's Talk Science. As the former site coordinator for 91亚色, Shalini increased the site's outreach to marginalized communities by organizing hands-on STEM workshops catered towards different learning styles. She helped establish several large STEM events and obtained several sponsorships to help break down socioeconomic barriers for less affluent communities. As the program assistant for Let's Talk Science, she developed online STEM workshops to increase accessibility in the pandemic. She also helped design STEM activity kits which were delivered to the homes of youth from communities where online content was not accessible, such as low-income, Indigenous and rural communities. Shalini had also been actively involved in increasing science accessibility for Black youth in the Jane and Finch community, where she conducts weekly STEM workshops and organized career workshops highlighting people of colour. Following her MSc in Neuroscience at 91亚色, she began her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia and looks forward to continuing her advocacy work.

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Bo Cheng (BSc '17, Faculty of Science; MMAI '20, Schulich School of Business)

Manager in Data Science, Rogers Communications

It was curiosity that led Bo Cheng to enrol in the specialized honors degree in biophysics at 91亚色. Now, he鈥檚 a manager in data science at Rogers, where he leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real world problems for millions of people across Canada.

Cheng, who graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science, and went on to achieve a Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence from 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business, says his time at the University helped him to grow both personally and professionally. Now, he鈥檚 paying that back into his community.

鈥淲hen I look back at my time at 91亚色, I not only learned math and physics, I also learned what it means to take responsibility for my own actions, to grow up,鈥� says Cheng. 鈥淏eing in the biophysics program was like attending a small and intimate university. You become lifelong friends with your peers and professors, who are like a family that help each other to grow professionally, and personally.鈥�

Cheng participates in AI events where he applies his quantitative skills in AI and machine learning to build solutions for the benefit of society.

In the summer of 2019, he implemented a flood warning application to help Canadians nationwide predict and monitor natural disasters, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada. He helped to promote and drive traffic to underutilized Toronto community stores through the Data for Good initiative. And, in the midst of the COVID pandemic, he collaborated on an app to help elderly people cope with social and physical isolation. The app enables volunteers to assist with daily errands without risking exposure to the virus.

Cheng is the recipient of a Top 30 Under 30 Award from 91亚色, reserved for alumni who are exemplary leaders in creating positive change and impact, at home and abroad.

鈥淢y education at 91亚色 gave me confidence and served as a great opportunity for my future success,鈥� Cheng says.

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Details

Dates

Background

Researchers at German Universities of Applied Sciences will be meeting virtually with researchers from Canada and the USA to share project ideas and research priorities, develop joint project ideas and identify potential cooperation partners.

The following themed spaces will be offered:

• Transformation of the Energy Sector in the Wake of Climate Change
• Health Care and Social Medicine throughout the Life Course
• Secure Digitalisation of Industrial Engineering
• Smart Cities
• Innovative Materials 鈥� from Synthesis to Application

For more information, see the official booklet.

Required Materials

For those interesting in presenting at the matchmaking event, there are two ways to do so:

1. Present your project (idea)

If you would like to present your research project in a 5-minute slot followed by 10 minutes of discussion with other participants at the fair on October 18, or if you have a concrete project idea and are looking for potential cooperation partners, register by August 31 submitting:

• An abstract that briefly describes your project, and
• A poster that will be displayed during the fair.
  • The poster should not exceed one page and contain as little text as possible. Please use charts, infographics, diagrams etc. to illustrate your presentation.

2. Present your research focus

If you do not have a concrete project idea but are interested in expanding your network, meeting other researchers in your field, and looking for potential project partners for future cooperation, please submit a brief description of your work focus by August 31. In a dedicated networking room, you will have the opportunity to present yourself and your research focus and to connect with your peers.

Attachments

Registration

To join either event (the information session or matchmaking event), sign up by August 31, 2022.

For those interested in presenting at the matchmaking event, certain materials must be prepared by the deadline. It is also possible to participate in the meeting without presenting a project or work focus.

Contacts

For questions about this opportunity, please contact udif-haw@dfg.de.

For specific questions, please contact your FSc Research Officer:

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The CCDS is a national association of senior academic leaders who have responsibility for post-secondary science faculties and schools at Canadian universities.

CCDS aims to facilitate national discussion of issues that concern all science deans in Canada, and to provide opportunities for networking and information sharing. The group hosts an annual conference, which is usually held in May. Wang previously held the role of vice-president & secretary of CCDS from 2020-22.

鈥淚 look forward to continuing my work with CCDS in the role of president,鈥� says Wang. 鈥淐ollaboration and information sharing across institutions and with government and funding agencies at all levels are key to our success in promoting science education and research in Canada, and CCDS plays an important role in facilitating these.鈥�

Wang has been the dean of the Faculty of Science at 91亚色 since January 2020. Previously, he was 91亚色鈥檚 interim vice-president of research and innovation, and inaugural deputy provost Markham Campus. Before joining 91亚色, he held the position of vice-president of research at Laurentian University from 2015-18 and vice-president of research, economic development and innovation at Lakehead University from 2004-14. He was a professor of physiology and leader of both the Cardiovascular Research Group and the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Network at the University of Saskatchewan from 1997-03.

Wang is an international leader in the biomedical study of a group of small molecules of gas known as gasotransmitters, a category that includes nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). His research has been supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and over the course of his career he has received more than $13 million in research funding.

He has published 300 peer-reviewed papers and edited three books. His publications on H2S biology and medicine have received the highest total citations in this field in the world. He is also one of world鈥檚 top two per cent scientists for career impact (out of a total of eight million scientists). He has been invited to give 173 lectures and keynotes around the world. He has trained more than 125 graduate students, post-doctoral Fellows, visiting scientists and other research personnel.

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Launched in 2021, the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list recognizes inspiring young alumni who are working to right the future in a variety of fields, and highlights the many career and life paths made possible with a 91亚色 degree. These alumni are applying the education, skills and experiences they received at 91亚色 to meaningful careers and community service endeavours demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the public good.

Our three honourees and their outstanding achievements are highlighted below.

Tarnem Afify (BSc '21) is a scientist, leader, and advocate. While pursuing a bachelor of science in biophysics, she worked as a president鈥檚 ambassador at 91亚色 and an advisor as well as representative of the Canadian Association of Physicists in the International Association of Physics Students. She led by example and aimed to be a role model to encourage and inspire female scientists to break any barriers that impede their progress. Alongside being a research assistant, she founded Future Women in Physics (FWiP). As FWiP鈥檚 president for three years she advocated for a diverse and inclusive academic environment in the physics field that permits equal access to opportunities, enhances students鈥� success, and encourages them to reach their fullest potential. She is looking forward to returning to 91亚色 again as a master鈥檚 student this September to study artificial intelligence. Her goal is to continue learning about ways of applying science to serve our society as well as advocating for the social causes she is passionate about.

Yaakov Green (BSc 鈥�17) is a fifth-year MD/MBA student at Yale University who is dedicated to solving structural issues in healthcare. He recently served as a data, analytics, and research intern for the U.S. Federal COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, where he drafted policy recommendations on national data infrastructure and research priorities for mitigating inequities exacerbated by the pandemic. During his MBA, he worked for McKinsey & Co, where he consulted on health equity strategy for the private sector. At Yale, he has conducted research on social determinants of health, led quality improvement projects within the hospital, and sits on the board of Yale鈥檚 innovation center. This year, he will begin medical residency training at Columbia University, specializing in psychiatry.

Sarah Laframboise (BSc 鈥�18) is a scientist and passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). During the final year of her PhD in biochemistry at the University of Ottawa, Sarah co-founded the non-profit Next Generation Women, an online resource for women entering classically male-dominated industries. By increasing the visibility of women in these fields, Sarah hopes to grow the organization to provide girls with mentorship opportunities and leadership training. Sarah adores spreading her love for science with others and communicates this through published pieces and graphic design; she is chair of the Editorial Committee at the Canadian Science Policy Centre, where she has created the last two editions of the Centre鈥檚 magazine. Most recently, Sarah founded the Ottawa Science Policy Network at the University of Ottawa with the goal of promoting the use of science and evidence in decision-making, both at the government and university level.

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Co-op Program Application Process

Self-assess your eligibility. Review the co-op program terms and academic requirements.

Attend a Science Co-op Information Session. (Register on ).

Complete required sessions: Resume Fundamentals for co-op; Interview Fundamentals for co-op. (Register on ).

Submit the co-op Program application form (Passport 91亚色 login required)

Eligibility

The Faculty of Science currently offers co-op opportunities for students who are full-time students with at least 18 credits remaining before they enter their work term, in one of the following programs of study:

BIOCHEMISTRY

BIOLOGY

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS (BIOPHYSICS)

BIOTECHNOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

MATHEMATICS FOR EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS

DATA SCIENCE

STATISTICS
(Newly Added)

APPLIED MATHEMATICS
(Newly Added)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY (Newly Added)

NEUROSCIENCE
(Newly Added)

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
(Newly Added)

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