TheGraduate@Carleton

March 30 Edition

Graduate Student News

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REMINDER:
Summer 2023 registration is open and the class schedule is available in Carleton Central.

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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Contest Winners!

On March 17, 2023, we hosted our first in-person Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition since 2019. First Place: Georgia Loewen, student in Master of Human-Computer Interaction. Second Place and People’s Choice Winner: Panashe Kupakuwana, student in Master of Science in Biology. Third Place: Jennie Siushansian, student in Master of Arts in Communication.

Congratulations to our winners and all the graduate students who competed!

We cannot show the first place presentation until the provincial competition results have been announced. For all the details, click here.

Watch Panashe's presentation, A Guide on How to Live Without Oxygen, below:

Deadline to Submit Supervisor-Approved Thesis - April 1

The official calendar states that the last day for graduate students to submit their supervisor-approved thesis, in examinable form to the department is March 1, 2023. This deadline has now been changed to APRIL 1, 2023.

Other Dates & Deadlines

April 1, 2023
Last day for receipt of applications from potential spring (June) graduates.

April 5, 2023
Last day for summative tests or examinations, or formative tests or examinations totaling more than 15% of the final grade, in late winter term undergraduate courses before the official April examination period (see examination regulations in the Academic Regulations of the University section of the Undergraduate Calendar/General Regulations of the Graduate Calendar).

April 7, 2023
Statutory holiday. University closed.

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.

When Will I Find Out if I Have Won an OGS or Tri-Council Award?

Students will be informed of their scholarship application status by the following approximate dates:

OGS: April 3 via Carleton Central
NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR CGS Master’s: April 1 via the Research Portal
NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR PhD: End of April
Vanier: End of April

If you are a successful recipient, please ensure you pay close attention to the details on how to accept your award.

Student EDI Research Award Applications Open

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is now accepting applications for the Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award, valued at $15,000 for one graduate student.

Students from all faculties are invited to submit a proposal for an EDI-related research project that they intend to work on during the summer in collaboration with a faculty member. The application deadline for this award is Monday, April 10, 2023.

Writing Support by CSAS

Join the final Academic Writing for English Language Learners session for the winter term on April 5, 2023 which will be open topic.

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) session is available both virtually and in person at 402 MacOdrum Library. For questions, email:
csas@carleton.ca

Virtual Career Services Workshop

From Campus to Career: Bridging the Gap with Workplace Etiquette

Looking to start your professional journey on the right foot? Join this virtual workshop about workplace etiquette to learn the dos and don’ts of appropriate behaviour and actions in the work environment (sometimes they aren’t that obvious!).

April 4, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.

At this session, you will:

Discover the importance of etiquette in the workplace and how it can positively impact your career growth;
Learn how to practice virtual workplace etiquette in the age of remote work;
Master the art of language in the work environment, both verbal and non-verbal;
Learn how to establish healthy boundaries in workplace culture.

If you require accommodations for a disability in order to attend this virtual event, please contact Career Services at career@carleton.ca.

International Student Services Office Info

Global Café - Final Session on April 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
https://carleton.ca/isso/events-2/

ISSO Licensed Immigration Advisors
The ISSO has licensed immigration advisors who are available to support international students. Our team of professionals will be hosting virtual drop-in sessions on March 31 and April 12 where students can have their questions addressed live. Students who have questions about their Post-Graduation Work Permits are encouraged to attend our April 17 information workshop to learn how you can remain in Canada after graduation and get Canadian work experience. For more information, click here.

CRIW's 2023 Early Career Researcher Conference: Call for Proposals

The Early Career Researcher Conference is an online, multidisciplinary conference hosted by the Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work (CRIW) to be held on June 19, 2023. Scholars exploring workplace inclusion-related issues among traditionally underrepresented populations, will come together to present their research and exchange ideas.

The deadline for proposal submission is April 26, 2023. Submissions should be sent to criw@carleton.ca with the subject line “Early Career Conference submission.”

Submission Requirements

Call for Senate Committee Nominations - Deadline is March 31

Looking for an exciting leadership opportunity where your involvement could influence the future direction of academics at Carleton?

Carleton University's Senate is looking for motivated graduate students to serve on a variety of their Senate Standing Committees for a period of one-year, starting July 1, 2023. Interested? Deadline for applications is March 31, 2023.

Learn More and Apply Today

ComSciCon Canada 2023

Are you interested in strengthening your ability to communicate your science to the general public? Would you like to meet other graduate students across the country who are passionate about science communication?

ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on enhancing communication skills and fostering an inclusive community that can effectively communicate scientific information to academic and non-academic audiences.

This year, ComSciCon Canada will be holding a National Workshop (ComSciConCAN) from July 28 to July 30 at McMaster University. The conference is offered at a low cost for selected attendees. The application deadline is April 2, 2023.

For More Info and to Register