Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships – Apply By Nov 25, 2024
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program 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. At least 12 doctoral Scholars are selected each year and receive generous funding for their studies. The Foundation […]
Soccer headers briefly slow brain activity, study shows
Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of B.C. reveals that even mild heading has some measurable effects on the brain. The study revealed that impacts from heading the ball are followed by a momentary slowing of brain activity, producing brain waves that are more typically associated with sleep and drowsiness.
Dr. Adam Clare elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
UBC Mechanical Engineering faculty member Professor Adam Thomas Clare has been elected Fellow of the United Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering, one of 71 new members recognized for “outstanding and continuing contributions to the profession.” The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together a community of experts in their field to provide leadership in engineering […]
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation Grant – Apply by Sep 30, 2024
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation offers a research grant worth $10,000, available to graduate students (PhD and Masters) who are Canadian or permanent residents, with projects within the broad scope of clean and alternative energy. The grant is awarded annually and depending on the calibre and worthiness of applicants and projects, as many as three […]
Oct 3 | Distinguished Seminar – Dr. Petia Vlahovska: Harnessing active matter for biomimetic micro-robotic systems
In our first fall 2024 Distinguished Seminar, Dr. Petia Vlahovska (Northwestern University) explores how mimicking the movement and navigation strategies of active particles like bacteria could used to advance micro-robotic systems.
NSERC 2024 – Doctoral Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships Q&A sessions
NSERC is hosting the following question and answer sessions for the doctoral scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships programs. These sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. They are supported by a series of informational videos available on the NSERC YouTube channel. These videos are intended to completely replace the presentation portion of the […]
IODE War Memorial Scholarships – Apply by Oct 1, 2024
The IODE War Memorial Scholarships support PhD scholars whose research makes important contributions to Canada and the world. Up to three scholarships of $15,000 for study in Canada or for study within the Commonwealth will be awarded. Applicants are judged on academic attainments and promise as well as personal character and career goals. Eligibility: Applicants […]
Call for Nominations: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Due by Sep 20 (8 AM)
ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January 1, 2014 all winning […]