Biological Sciences

Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 a.m., M 137 Biological Sciences Building
Rajinder Dubb, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
“UNRAVELLING THE ROLE OF BACTERIAL N-LINKED PROTEIN GLYCOSYLATION”
Micro 606-607 & 406

Friday, November 20, 2009, 12:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Keith Tierney, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
“FISHES SWIMMING IN CHANGING WATERS”
Bio 631

Monday, November 23, 2009, 3:00 p.m., G 114 Biological Sciences Building
Genaro Hernandez, Visiting Professor
“EARLY EVOLUTION OF CONIFERS”
Biol 506/507

Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 11:00 a.m., M 137 Biological Sciences Building
Boon-Fei Tan, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
“METHANOGENIC BIODEGRADATION OF CRUDE OIL”
Micro 606-607 & 406

Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12:00 p.m., M145 Biological Sciences Building
Berhanu Nono, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"SENESCENCE PHASE IN VITRO-DERIVED TELEOST FISH MACROPHAGES PRODUCE ENDOGENOUS SOLUBLE FACTORS THAT NEGATIVELY REGULATE PROLIFERATION"
Biol 642

Thursday, November 26, 2009, 4:00 p.m., TBW1 Tory Breezeway
Marla Schwarzfeld, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
“THE IMPACT OF FOREST MANAGEMENT ON A BOREAL ICHNEUMONID COMMUNITY”
Ent 601

Friday, November 27, 2009, 12:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Ralph Cartar, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary
"FORAGING BEHAVIOUR AND LIFESPAN IN BUMBLE BEES: IS WING WEAR A USEFUL LINK?"
Biol 631

Friday, November 27, 2009, 3:30 p.m., M145 Biological Sciences Building
Paul La Pointe, Department of Cell Biology, University of Alberta
"GENETIC AND BIOCHEMICAL DISSECTION OF CANCER'S ACHILLES HEEL- THE Hsp90 CHAPERONE COMPLEX"
Gen 605

Monday, November 30, 2009, 3:00 p.m., G 114 Biological Sciences Building
Warren Gallin, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
“COMPARATIVE ANALYSES OF FUNCTIONAL EVOLUTION IN VOLTAGE-GATED POTASSIUM CHANNELS”
Biol 506/507   

Thursday, December 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Room 204A Environmental Engineering
Dr. Edward Burton, MD, DPhil, FRCP, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Attending Physician, Neurology
"DEVELOPING NOVEL ZEBRAFISH MODELS TO INVESTIGATE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES"
Biol 642

Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Eva Enders, Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central & Arctic Region, Freshwater Institute, Environmental Science, Winnipeg, MB
"EFFECTS OF TURBULENCE ON THE SWIMMING PERFORMANCE OF FISH"
Biol 631; A seminar in support of an application for Adjunct Status

Friday, December 4, 2009, 3:30 p.m, M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Stefan Pukatzki, Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Alberta
"Vibrio cholerae AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL PREDATORS: THE ROLE OF THE TYPE VI SECRETION SYSTEM AND ONE OF ITS SUBSTRATES"

Gen 605

Friday, December 11, 2009, 3:30 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Mario Feldman, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"GLYCOPROTEINS AND MEMBRANE VESICLES - BACTERIA DO THAT TOO"
Gen 605

Financial Contact for Grant Applications

Many funding agencies require the name of a financial contact/officer to be listed in the application form.  Please provide the following:

Name: Julie Stephens
Title: Assistant Director, Natural and Social Sciences
Institution: University of Alberta
Address: Research Services Office
222 - 8625 – 112 St
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Telephone: (780) 492-9189
Fax: (780) 492-0949
E-mail:  julie.stephens@ualberta.ca

Department Deadlines
Dec. 1 - Alberta Prion Research Institute (APRI) SRM Target Area  http://www.prioninstitute.ca/index.php?page=webpages&menucat=80&id=76&action=displaypage&side=1

Dec. 1 – Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowships  http://www.postdoc.ualberta.ca/fundingfellowship/uofafellowships.htm

Dec. 7 – Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta – Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP)  NOTE:  University Researchers must have Industry Partner as Principle Applicant  see  http://www.agfoodcouncil.com/funding/caap.aspx

Dec. 8 – University Conference Fund   www.rso.ualberta.ca/forms.cfm#internal

Dec. 8 – Self-Funded Research Grant   http://www.rso.ualberta.ca/selffundedresearch.cfm

Dec. 9 – Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation – Development Initiatives  http://tpr.alberta.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/dip/index.asp

Dec. 9 – Minister’s Special License  Alberta’s Conservation Collaboration http://www.huntingfortomorrow.com/HFTF_Home/What's%20New.htm  (scroll down, way down – it is there about ½ way down the page )

 Jan. 4 – Boone and Crockett Club – Conservation Research Grants Program

see http://www.boone-crockett.org/educationPrograms/education_gia.asp?area=educationPrograms&ID=F435541F&se=1

Jan. 4 – Association of Field Ornithologists – E. Alexander Bergstrom Memorial Research Award and Pamela and Alexander F. Skutch Research Award  http://www.afonet.org/grants/index.html

Jan. 4 – Alberta Cancer Research Institute – Bridge, Pilot, Limited Term Grants and Research Equipment Grants see http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca/Research/GrantsAndAwards/CompetitionDeadlines/

Jan. 18 – Northern Alberta Chapter – Safari Club International – Hunting Heritage Fund Applications  see http://www.sci-northern.ab.ca/grants.htm

Jan. 18 – Wilson Ornithological Society – Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award, George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Award, Paul A. Stewart Awards  see http://www.wilsonsociety.org/awards/

Feb. 1 – Society of Canadian Ornithologists – The Taverner Awards, The James L. Baillie Award, The Fred Cooke Award, Junco Technologies Award  see http://www.sco-soc.ca/studentawards.htm

Feb. 1 – Shell Environmental Fund see http://www.shell.ca/home/content/can-en/responsible_energy/shell_in_society/social_investment/social_investment_areas/environment/shell_environmental_fund/

Feb. 2 – Canada School of Energy and Environment – Proof of Principle program – see http://canadaschoolofenergy.com/

Feb. 15 – CIHR Operating grants see  http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/38202.html

Feb. 15 – Alberta Heritage for Medical Research – Post-Doctoral Fellowship applications  see http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/grants/FT-fellow.php

Killam Annual Professorships – see http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/vpresearch/nav03.cfm?nav03=11106&nav02=11103&nav01=11097 for complete details.  As a departmental letter of support is required, please submit your application, along with a draft letter of support to the department/Peggy Poholko no later than Feb. 8, 2010.       

CIHR Operating Grants – CIHR’s Deadline to register is February 1, 2010 see   http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/35672.html

Funding Opportunities

·       Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong offers fellowships to PhD students studying at Hong Kong institutions. Application deadline is December 1, 2009. For details, see http://rgc.edu.hk/hkphd

·       London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) Scholarship Program
The LGAC awards scholarships to Canadian students pursuing graduate studies in London, England. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. For details, see http://www.lgac.ca

·       John W Davies Memorial Award
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers offers a $1,500 award to a full-time graduate student who exemplifies academic excellence and is conducting research which will contribute to the development of arctic or cold ocean resources. Specifically the research may be in the areas of: 1) marine transportation, 2) exploitation of offshore resources, 3) eco-systems that impact or may impact the exploitation of Arctic/cold ocean resources, or 4) special areas of research for Arctic/cold ocean environments. Application requires an abstract of 500 words explaining the objectives of the research being undertaken, progress to date, and how this research is to be applied in the Arctic or to cold ocean environments. In addition, the selection panel requires: 1) a resume, 2) a transcript of marks and 3) three letters of reference, two of which must be from former or current professors. Application deadline is January 22, 2010.
Applications can be sent to: John W Davies Memorial Award c/o Karen Muggeridge, ConocoPhillips Canada, PO Box 130 Station M, 401-9^th Ave SW, Calgary Alberta T2P 2H7

CIHR Conference

ALBERTA INGENUITY FUND
VALUE:  MSc -$23,000, PhD -$26,000 (plus $1,500 Research Allowance)  Eligibility: Students entering a MSc or PhD  graduate program IN SCIENCE or engineering.   

Master’s students

As of December 31, 2009, eligible students will have completed not more than 12 months of a master’s program.

Doctoral students

As of December 31, 2009, eligible students will have completed not more than 24 months of a doctoral program.

For doctoral students who transfer from a master’s program prior to completing the master’s degree, eligibility is calculated starting from the first academic session in which you were registered in a doctoral program.

Term of Award

Master’s students

Master’s funding will not extend beyond the 28th month of a master’s program.

1. New master’s student (at deadline, student is not registered in a master’s program)

Award term: 24 months

Funding can be extended if the student registers in a doctoral program during the first 24 months of funding. Support is available for a total of 48 months.

2. First year master’s student (at deadline, student is registered in an master’s program and has completed up to 12 months)

Award term: 12 months

Funding can be extended if the student registers in a doctoral program during the first 12 months of funding. Support is available for a total of 48 months.

Doctoral students

1. New doctoral student (at deadline, student is not registered in a doctoral program but has completed a master’s degree prior to starting PhD or was admitted directly into PhD after completing a bachelor’s degree.)

Award term: 48 months

2. First year doctoral student (at deadline, student has completed up to 12 months of PhD program)

3. Second year doctoral student (at deadline, student has completed between 12 and 24 months of PhD program)

Award term: 24 months

Award terms for students who transfer from a master’s program into a doctoral program without completing a master’s degree will be based on the start date of the master’s program.

An additional  $7000 is available if you hold a concurrent major award (NSERC for example).  Information and forms are available at the website:  www.albertaingenuity.ca. 

Department Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in CW 312, Graduate Student Services Office.

AFI NANOTECHNOLOGY

VALUE:  MSc –up to $30,000, up to PhD -$36,000 (plus $5,000 Research Allowance) 

The award is open to candidates entering or currently in a full-time graduate program at an Alberta university in a science or engineering-related discipline working towards a research-based master’s or doctoral degree.

Master’s students

As of December 31, 2009, eligible students will have completed not more than 12 months of a master’s program.

Doctoral students

As of December 31, 2009, eligible students will have completed not more than 24 months of a doctoral program.

For doctoral students who transfer from a master’s program prior to completing the master’s degree, eligibility is calculated starting from the first academic session in which you were registered in a doctoral program

Term of Award

Master’s students

Master’s funding will not extend beyond the 28th month of a master’s program.

1. New master’s student (at deadline, student is not registered in a master’s program)

Award term: 24 months

Funding can be extended if the student registers in a doctoral program during the first 24 months of funding. Support is available for a total of 48 months.

2. First year master’s student (at deadline, student is registered in an master’s program and has completed up to 12 months)

Award term: 12 months

Funding can be extended if the student registers in a doctoral program during the first 12 months of funding. Support is available for a total of 48 months.

Doctoral students

1. New doctoral student (at deadline, student is not registered in a doctoral program but has completed a master’s degree prior to starting PhD or was admitted directly into PhD after completing a bachelor’s degree.)

Award term: 48 months

2. First year doctoral student (at deadline, student has completed up to 12 months of PhD program)

Award term: 36 months

3. Second year doctoral student (at deadline, student has completed between 12 and 24 months of PhD program)

Award term: 24 months

Award terms for students who transfer from a master’s program into a doctoral program without completing a master’s degree will be based on the start date of the master’s program.

Information and forms are available at the website:  www.albertaingenuity.ca.

Department Deadline: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in CW 312, Graduate Student Services Office.

FGSR Travel Awards

The FGSR offers the following travel assistance awards so students can expose their research results and conclusions to peer review, test ideas with acknowledged experts, etc.

·        Mary Louise Imrie Graduate Student Award

·        J Gordin Kaplan Graduate Student Award

·        Profiling Alberta’s Graduate Students Award

The awards are offered at a maximum value of $1,300 for master's students and to a maximum value of $1,500 for doctoral students depending on the travel destination and the estimate of eligible expenses.

Funds for the Imrie and Kaplan awards are provided from endowments and funds for the Profiling Alberta’s Graduate Students Awards are provided by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology on an annual basis.

The trip should be a highlight of the student's research program and will involve attendance at a major national or international research gathering where the student must be actively participating by presenting a paper or poster session, exhibiting work, or participating in a panel discussion.

Travel awards are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The FGSR will offer as many travel awards as the endowments and the annual funding will support.

If all available funds have been spent prior to the end of the fiscal year, no additional applications will be accepted. Eligible students may receive a maximum of one travel award during a graduate program.

Consult the application form (see below) for complete eligibility requirements.

How to Apply: 

Please visit: http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/scholarships/travel/index.htm

Biological Sciences TRAVEL Subsidy

Biological Sciences Travel Support for Graduate Students.  Value:  $300

The Department provides a conference travel subsidy to full-time students who are presenting a paper or poster.  Available once during program.  For application see the Grad Student “Documents for Download” website:

http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/programs/graduate/?Page=2649

AHFMR FULL-TIME STUDENTSHIPS 

VALUE:  $20,000 (plus $1,500 Research Allowance)  Eligibility:  Full-time graduate program in a health related discipline and a record of superior academic performance in studies relevant to the objectives of the Foundation.  There are no citizenship requirements.  Candidates must be sponsored by a faculty supervisor with a record of productive health oriented research and sufficient competitively acquired research funding to ensure the satisfactory conduct of the student's research during the term of the award.  The supervisor must agree to provide direct and continuous supervision of the student.  Successful applicants for a major award (NSERC or CIHR for example), who are also successful in the AHFMR competition will be expected to take up the major award.  AHFMR will pay up to $7000 in addition to the major award held concurrently, and offer a full AHFMR once the previous major award is terminated.   Information and forms are available at http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/grants/FT-student.php  

Undergraduate Help in the Lab Needed
Looking for undergraduates interested in working in a research laboratory. Duties can range from laboratory maintenance to participation in research projects. No prior research experience required. Hourly positions (5-10 hours per week; $12-14/hour based on experience). Please contact Debbie McKenzie (debbie.mckenzie@ualberta.ca or 780-248-1721).

Basement Suite for Rent
Sunny 1 bedroom basement suite for rent.  Full kitchen, private door, laundry, bike storage, 2 blocks from Safeway and Bonnie Doon Mall, 3 blocks to trails, direct bus to U of A.  $600/month plus a percentage of utilities.  Avail Nov 1.  Contact Carmen at carmen.allen@ualberta.ca

Room for Rent
One room available in comfortable bright (windows everywhere!) fully furnished shared 2 bdrm basement suite w/ separate entrance.  Located in a beautiful and quiet neighbourhood. Steps to Whyte Ave, biking and walking trails in Mill Creek Ravine.  5 minute walk to bus (Whyte Ave. or 99^th St. - both go directly to university).  $445 per month - includes utilities (heat/electricity/water). Laundry available. No smoking. No pets. Please email s.koh@ualberta.ca for more information. 

Basement Suite for Rent 

1 Bedroom, basement suite (shared accommodation).  Walking distance to Kingsway and NAIT. Female only. Must be a student or working. $750/m including utilities (except cable, internet and phone).  Call 982.7728”

The basement unit is available for September 1^st, 2010.

For Rent – Newly Renovated Basement Suite

2 large Bdrms, Lvg Rm, Study, Kitchen, Bath Furnished!!  Shared laundry with home owner

prefer quiet, mature, female  graduate students 2 minutes from bus/LRT terminal-Southgate Mall

$450 each plus share of gas and electricity bills Or $600 for one person plus share of gas/electricity

Owner is university ESL instructor and willing to tutor for masters or doctoral thesis papers.

Call  780-264-8522 or reply to sharon.strong2@gmail.com  

For Sale

Wireless White Macintosh Keyboard (Bluetooth).

Older style, but still in original box.

Were $79.00, asking $50.00 OBO

If interested call Tony 780-492-1066 or acornish@ualberta.ca

Seeking Room Mate

Seeking a mature single non-smoking female to share a 2 bedroom condo.  All inclusive for $550.00.  Perks include 10 minute bus ride to South Campus and Southgate shopping centre, on site fitness facilities including lap pool, easy access to Whytemud Creek’s extensive trail system.  I have 2 cats, 1 thinks He is my daemon and the 2^nd is everyone’s best friend. If interested, please e-mail me at Pamela.cheyne@ualberta.ca

Basement Suite For Rent
Available immediately, 2 bedroom basement suite near Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre on 77th St & 81st Ave.  Monthly rent is $800 for the entire suite (or $400 per room), plus 40% of the household utilities.  The suite has a private entrance, large backyard with many trees and gardens, and includes a brand new washer/dryer (shared with upstairs tenants).  On direct bus route to the University of Alberta (or 20 min bike ride).  Graduate students or senior undergraduates preferred.  For more information or to receive pictures of the suite contact Barry Robinson: (780)-217-7650 or bgrobins@ualberta.ca. 

Faculty of Science Christmas Craft Sale

Just a reminder that the Faculty of Science office is having a 2^nd Annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale on Friday, November 20^th, from noon ‘til 1pm.

Please come by and say hello!  We would love to see you.  It will be in the Student Services Office, in the CW223 Boardroom.

Annual Celebration of Social Sciences and Humanities Research at the University of Alberta
Please join us for our second annual celebration of social sciences and humanities research at the University of Alberta.

TOPIC: “WHY MARKETS FAIL”

Date and time: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 3-4:30 pm

Location: Maple Leaf Room, Lister Conference Centre, University of Alberta

About Dr Randall Morck

Keynote speaker Dr Randall Morck is the Stephen A Jarislowsky Distinguished Chair in Finance in the School of Business and a University Professor at the University of Alberta.

He is also the Director of the Canadian Corporate Governance Institute, a Senior Research Associate at the Harvard Law School, and a Research Associate at both the US National Bureau of Economic Research and the European Corporate Governance Institute in Brussels.

A panel discussion moderated by Dr Linda Hughes (Chancellor of the University of Alberta) and featuring distinguished U of A researchers from various faculties will follow Dr Morck’s presentation.

Please RSVP online at http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/vpresearch/details.cfm?ID_event=21249

Belgravia Holiday Gift Show
4th Annual Belgravia Holiday Gift Show will take place
Where: St. Paul's United Church (11526-76 Ave)
When: November 28th, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Church located 2 blocks west of the Belgravia/McKernan LRT station

Featuring unique items from local artisans such as silver jewellery, specialty foods, paintings, mohair wool and mohair products, pottery, bags of all sorts and much more!
Come have fun and pick up some unique gifts!

Forest Society Christmas Tree Sale
The Forest Society will be selling Christmas Trees, Corbett Hall lot. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the campus United Way Campaign. Weekday shifts will be from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. and weekends from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 – Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Where: Corbett Fields

Two friends were standing in line at a fast-food restaurant, waiting to place an order.

There was a big sign posted. "No bills larger than $20 will be accepted."

The woman in front of them, pointing to the sign, remarked, "Believe me, if I HAD a bill larger than $20, I wouldn't be eating here."