Are you interested in doing fun, hands-on STEM activities with children and youth? We have just the virtual volunteer opportunity for you! Volunteer with Let's Talk Science!
Register to become a volunteer! If you would like to know more before registering, please sign up for one of our info sessions (virtual) or email volunteers.letstalkscience@gmail.com for more info!
Registration: forms.gle/YjqtK1WzoUPPUod4A
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Take up the challenge of the uOGRADflix competition: present your research and its importance by creating an original 60-second video!
Demonstrate your communication skills and compete alongside other graduate researchers by enhancing your ability to present your research to a non-specialist audience.
Prizes:
Four prizes will be awarded during the uOGRADflix Live Showcase event:
One first-place prize: $1,000
One second-place prize: $750
One third-place prize: $500
One People’s choice award: $500
It’s easy!
1. Familiarize yourself with the eligibility and rules.
2. Complete and submit the online uOGRADflix Participant Registration Form by September 14, 2021, agreeing to the terms and conditions. You need to include:
a) a good quality portrait or headshot photo; and,
b) a short biography of approximately 60-100 words: this may include past degrees, research areas or interests, current program, research labs, interests or hobbies outside of research, etc. and we also encourage you to add some fun facts about yourself (e.g. your pets, favourite food or music, etc.)
3. Attend one of the drop-in sessions (optional). Staff will be on hand to provide feedback and to answer questions about video best practices.
4. Send the required material via wetransfer.com, using this email glaberg3@uOttawa.ca, by September 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EST.
Required material:
- video (saved as an MP4;720 p or higher). The title of the file should be uOGRADflix_name. For example: uOGRADflix_christyneauger.
- closed captions for the video.
5. Attend the virtual showcase or assign a delegate who can accept the prize on your behalf.
If you have any questions about submission requirements, please email ogps@uOttawa.ca.
For more information, visit:
www.uottawa.ca/graduate-studies/uogradflix ...
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Hi CMM/NSC,
Interested in pursuing a career outside of academia but not sure what is out there for you? Join us Thursday, May 27th at 11am as Aaraf Dewan, a former CMM graduate, talks about leaving academia and what it is like to pursue a career in law with a science background. See your emails to access the Zoom link for the event :) ...
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