TheGraduate@Carleton

June 22, 2023 Edition

Graduate Student News

Congratulations Graduates!
Convocation was held from June 12 to 16, 2023.
Congrats to all!

Newsletter Schedule
TheGraduate@Carleton will be on hiatus for the summer and return in late August. To view previous editions, click here.

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Dates & Deadlines!

June 19-25, 2023
Final examinations in early summer courses and mid-term examinations in full summer courses will be held. Examinations are normally held all seven days of the week.

June 23, 2023

Final summer term payment deadline. Any balance owing on your student account will prevent access to registration for future terms.
Holds will be placed on unpaid summer accounts, which will prevent access to marks and/or registration for 2023-24 Fall/Winter term courses. Payment of fees is due by the posted deadlines.

June 25, 2023
All final take-home examinations are due on this day, with the exception of those conforming to the examination regulations of the General Regulations of the Graduate Calendar.

July 3, 2023
Statutory holiday (July 1 observed). University closed.

July 4, 2023
Late summer courses begin. Full summer courses resume.

For a complete list of all official academic and financial dates and deadlines, please go to the Registrar’s website. For all financial matters, go to Student Accounts.

Fall/Winter 2023-2024 Class Schedule Available

The fall/winter 2023-2024 class schedule and registration course planning tool is now available in Carleton Central (access by logging into Carleton360).

July 7-12, 2023
Carleton Central opens for registration for new and returning graduate students. Be sure to visit Step 1 of Registration in Carleton Central to view your registration start time.

Convocation Spring 2023: Master’s Student Creates Prototype Weather GIS for Inuit Hunters

Read the Article Here

Convocation Spring 2023: PhD Grad Wins Both Governor General’s Gold Medal & University Medal

PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate David Luong is this year’s Governor General’s Gold Medal winner and University Medal winner for Outstanding Graduate Work (Doctoral Level).

The Governor General’s Gold Medal is awarded to the graduating PhD student at the head of the graduating class. The University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work (Doctoral Level) is awarded to a graduating PhD student with an outstanding thesis.

Thesis: Quantum Radar Signal Processing

“Winning these medals means a lot to me. The awards vindicate the hard work that my supervisor, Prof. Sreeraman Rajan, my co-supervisor, Adjunct Prof. Bhashyam Balaji, and I have put into advancing—or creating—the field of quantum radar signal processing. The idea of applying quantum technologies to radars is about two decades old, but most research into quantum radar was highly theoretical. The world’s first quantum radar experiment was only done very recently, in 2019, and my involvement in that experiment was the impetus for me to begin my PhD. Since then, my supervisors and I have been laying the foundations needed to use quantum radar in everyday life. Winning these medals for my PhD thesis, which literally bears the title, Quantum Radar Signal Processing, means that at least a few people think we really are helping to bring practical quantum radars closer to reality. That’s simultaneously humbling and thrilling, and I’m extremely happy and grateful for those votes of confidence.”

Luong also competed in this year’s Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs’ Three Minute Thesis Competition.

Convocation Spring 2023: University Medallist for Outstanding Graduate Work (Master’s Level)

This year's University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work (Master’s Level) was awarded to Lisa Sarraf, Master of Arts, Psychology.

Thesis: The Mediating Effect of Coping on the Relationship Between High School Victimization and Psychological Distress in Early Adulthood: Does Social Support Reduce Maladaptive Coping?

“I am greatly honoured to be selected for this medal and for the opportunity to pursue my master’s studies in the Department of Psychology at Carleton—an environment that is intellectually stimulating and rewarding. My master’s experience was a pleasant and unforgettable journey in my life. I am profoundly thankful to my remarkable supervisor Associate Prof. Tina Daniels and my master’s thesis committee members Prof. Shelley Brown and Associate Prof. Dale Spencer for their guidance, support, and encouragement. Receiving this university medal is truly a recognition of my work and dedication, which encourages me to continue my research and help the vulnerable in my community.”

International Student Services Office (ISSO)

New Immigration Advising Booking System
Current Carleton students may now book an appointment with one of the ISSO’s licenced immigration advisors.

Booking a half-hour timeslot is recommended for more complex issues or support with an application. ISSO immigration advisors continue to be available on a walk-in basis; and students may email the advising team at any time or attend one of our numerous information sessions taking place over the summer.

Upcoming Events
June 24 – Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

June 30 – All About Post-Graduation Work Permits

July 4 – Ask an Advisor: Immigration Q&A

July 6 – Canadian Museum of Nature

Grad Student Summer Event Hosted by Paul Menton Centre

Library Research Support for Grad Students
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Zoom
Join a virtual session with Martha Attridge Bufton (Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian) for a conversation about library-based research and the ways that the library can help you with your research projects and thesis.

Please note that registration for each event closes two days prior to the event date. If you have missed the deadline but would still like to register, please email Laura at: LauraHnatiw@cunet.carleton.ca.

MacOdrum Library Floor 1 Closed for Renovations (Spring/Summer 2023)

Floor 1 (tunnel-level) will be closed this summer as we undertake renovations to student spaces as well as the construction of a new computer lab.

Floor 1 will reopen later this summer in time for the start of the Fall semester.

During this time, the floor for the most part will not be accessible to visitors.

For Details, Click Here

Industrial Design Grad Show

The 45th Annual Grad Show is an exhibition by the Industrial Design graduating class showcasing their final product designs. The exhibition highlights the application of design principles in the graduating students’ capstone design projects. The exhibition shows students’ research, product iteration through design, and product design solutions for user problems.

See the Online Exhibit Here

Tri-Agency Doctoral Award Annual Progress Report

Any PhD student who holds a tri-council multi-year award must fill out an annual progress report in order to receive the next three terms of their award. Reports should be submitted directly to jenna.mcconnell@carleton.ca for processing. The timing of the report is based on the start date of your award.

April 1 – May anniversaries
July 1 – September anniversaries
December 1 – January anniversaries

Forms can be found here: NSERC, SSHRC. For full details on policies regarding holding a tri-agency award, please review the Tri-Agency Award Holder’s Guide.