TheGraduate@Carleton

November 16, 2023 Edition

Graduate Student News

SSHRC Storytellers Contest
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has launched its next Storytellers contest!
FGPA will host an information session for grad students interested in entering the competition. All submissions must be based on SSHRC-funded research. The info session will be held online on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register here!

Fall Convocation Diploma Pickup at FGPA Office
If you were unable to attend the fall ceremony, diplomas can be picked up at our office (512 Tory Building) until Nov. 24, 2023. After Nov. 24, your diploma will be mailed to the mailing address listed on Carleton Central. Please review your address on Carleton Central via Carleton360 to ensure it is correct. If you are the recipient of a medal and you were unable to attend your graduation ceremony, your medal will be available for pick up with your diploma as outlined above. Unclaimed medals will be mailed out.

TAs to Complete Fall Pedagogical Training Hours
by Nov. 30
The last day for TAs to complete any Fall 2023 pedagogical training hours (voluntary training) is Nov. 30, 2023. More information on training can be found here. For any questions, please email: TASupport@cunet.carleton.ca.

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Two Carleton Grad Students Win
Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence

By Malavika Sajan

Carleton University master’s students Benjamin Faveri (Political Economy) and David Clarabut (Civil Engineering) have each been awarded a Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence. Valued at $17,500, this scholarship is awarded to top students pursuing an AI master’s in Ontario and is offered by the Vector Institute, one of Canada’s three national AI labs.

Read the Entire Article Here

Dates & Deadlines!

Nov. 24, 2023
Last day for summative tests or examinations or formative tests or examinations totaling more than 15% of the final grade in the full fall or fall/winter before the official examination period.

Nov. 25, 2023
Winter Term Fee Payment Deadline.
Late charges may be applied to the student account any time after this date. Important fee payment information is available at the Student Accounts website.

Nov. 30, 2023
Last day for receipt of applications from potential winter (February) graduates.

Dec. 1, 2023

Last day for graduate students to submit their supervisor-approved thesis in examinable form to the department.
Last day for summative tests or examinations or formative tests or examinations totaling more than 15% of the final grade in the late fall before the official examination period.

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.

Thank Your Favourite Professor!

Nominations are now open for our annual Faculty Graduate Mentoring Awards! We love to hear about how a professor has impacted your experience at Carleton and tell others how valuable mentors can be! For more information click here.

Check out previous recipients here!

Nominations are open until Dec. 8, 2023.

Nominate Your Favourite Professor Today!

The 2024 Carleton University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Is On!

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at Carleton is a university-wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an accessible and compelling way, with the assistance of only one static slide. Click here for more information and to register!

Participants will compete for the following prizes:
First place: $1,000
Second place: $500
Third place: $250
“People’s Choice” prize: $150

Watch below ↓ the video of last year's 3MT winner!

Awards and Funding Info and Deadlines

For full details on all scholarship and funding opportunities, please visit: https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/awards-and-funding/

Mitacs-JSPA Summer Program 2024 – Call for Applications
The Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program, offered in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to pursue collaborative research in Japan. This program allows graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to advance their own research while promoting scientific progress in both Japan and Canada. Full details can be found here.

2024 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship Competition
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Scholarship competition recognizing excellence in the humanities and social sciences. The PETF Scholarship offers a three-year leadership program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world. Full details can be found here.

Canada Graduate Scholarship Master’s Program (CGSM) Deadline Dec. 1, 2023 before 8:00PM EST

Women in STEM Career Fair

Join Carleton University and 21 leading industry and government partners at our Women in STEM Career Fair on Nov. 23, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The event is for women students in STEM who want to establish and grow their professional network. Attendees will get to speak to representatives who work at leading engineering and IT organizations. Participants will learn: what these organizations do, future employment opportunities, and how to establish employability skills.

In this safe, exclusive environment, you will have the chance to speak with up to 40 representatives from CAE, Gastops, Alstom, CIRA, CGI, Ciena, CNSC, DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., Leonardo DRS, Lockheed Martin, PCL Construction, Ross, Amdocs, Blackberry QNX, EllisDon, Ericsson, Fullscript, Hydro Ottawa, March Networks, Solace, and Nokia.

International Student Services Office (ISSO)

Through a Global Lens Photography Contest – Vote For the 2023 Winner!

This year's theme is "Scenes from Around the World." Carleton Community members are encouraged to vote for their favourite student-submitted photograph before Nov. 17, 2023 at midnight.

Winning photo to be announced on Nov. 22, 2023.

Vote Here!

Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s program
(CGS M) Q&A Sessions

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will be hosting online Q&A sessions for the CGS M program:

Nov. 21, 2023 (in French)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) with SSHRC staff joining
Join Webex Link Here

Nov. 23, 2023 (in English)
Time: 10 a.m. to noon (ET) with CIHR staff joining
Join Webex Link Here

Watch below ↓ a series of informational videos by NSERC. These videos are intended to completely replace the presentation portion allowing tri-agency staff and applicants to engage in a more in-depth and detailed Q&A session. Participants should watch the videos in advance and come to the Q&A session with specific questions in mind.

Call for Mini-Courses Program (MCP) Proposals are Now Open!

The MCP provides students from grades 8 to 11 with the chance to engage with Carleton for a one-week enriched learning experience. The Undergraduate Recruitment Office is looking for enthusiastic faculty, staff, and graduate students interested in teaching an MCP course to a group of bright, young students from April 29 to May 3, 2024.

Applications are due by Dec. 1, 2023.

For more information about the position, including remuneration details, and to access the application, please visit the Carleton’s MCP website.

If you have any questions, please contact the MCP Committee at mcp@carleton.ca.

Ottawa Science Policy Network (OSPN) Annual Science Policy 101 Event Series

Featuring presentations from experts at the Council of Canadian Academies, Institute for Science Society and Policy (ISSP), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Support Our Science (SOS), and more, this event provides a platform for networking, Q&A sessions, and discussions addressing inquiries into science policy in Canada and career pathways in the field.

Introduction to Science Policy: Nov. 17, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Science Policy Analysis: the What, the How, and the Why: Nov. 23, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Science Diplomacy: Nov. 30, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Science Advocacy: Dec. 7, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The free seminar series will be presented in a hybrid format, offering in-person lectures at the University of Ottawa STEM Building (uOttawa main campus, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private) or online attendance via Zoom. Secure your spot by registering for in-person or virtual attendance.

Log onto Carleton Central Here to Fill out Survey!

Writing Support by CSAS

Join the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) this Fall 2023 term for their Academic Writing for English Language Learners sessions on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pick and choose the session that works for you or join all of them!

Next session on Nov. 22, 2023 will review noun phrases.
Sessions are available both virtually and in person at 402 MacOdrum Library. For questions, email: csas@carleton.ca

TA Hub

Upcoming Workshops for Teaching Assistants: To register: Log into Carleton Central (TA Management)

Grading Made Easy: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Introduction to Self-Care for TAs: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Ask Me Anything About Being a TA: End of Fall Term Check In: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Zoom)

Carleton Model NATO 2024 in Ottawa

Carleton Model NATO 2024 is taking place at the Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel on Feb 22-25, 2024. The 2024 conference theme is, Modernizing NATO on and off the Battlefield.

Every year since 2002, hundreds of students from universities across North America descend upon the nation's capital to take part in invigorating and thought-provoking simulation of NATO decision-making and crisis management. The conference is hosted by the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and supported by NATO.

Apart from discussions and negotiations at various committees, the conference includes visits to embassies of NATO countries, renowned keynote speakers, reception, and other opportunities to expand professional networks within the political and military community of Ottawa.

Registration is now open. Please, register as a delegation of your university/college, or as an individual participant. Early Bird registration rate is available until Nov. 30, 2023.