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Department of Biological Sciences Newsletter
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No. 34
October 24, 2014
Announcements
Congratuations to Corey and Nicole Flynn on the birth of their son
Clark Braedon Flynn
Born Oct 3rd at 9:00am.
10 lbs 3 oz and 54.6cm in length
We are happy to report that after spending his first 7 days in the Neonatal intensive care unit, Clark is healthy and happy at home.
Recent Publications
Liao, W.-J. and L.D. Harder. 2014. Consequences of multiple inflorescences and
clonality for pollinator behavior and plant mating. American Naturalist 184: 580592.
Seminars
EEB seminar - Friday at Noon in BI211
Oct 24 - Felix Sperling - University of Alberta
Butterly biodiversity and operational species
EEB 601 seminars - Monday at 12h00 in BI 211
Oct 27 - Ramon Nagesan - Neck Flexibility of a Mesozoic Marine Reptile
BCEM 601 seminars - Monday at 16h00 in BI 211
Oct 27 - Miguel Torres - Structural Studies of a Pavine N-methyltransferase from
Thalictrum flavum
Important Dates
28 October. Graduate student supervision workshop - 15h00 - 17h00 BI 211
1 November. University Open House
5 November Faculty Council Meeting 13h00 - 15h00 BI 587
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12 November Faculty of Science Unit Review meeting 13h00-14h00 BI 587
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Micro 601 seminars - Wednesday at 12h00 in BI 211
Oct 29 - Ilona Ruhl - Transcriptional response of silver-shocked
Pseudomonas aeruginosa growing in human serum
ICB 601 seminars - Thursday at 13h00 in BI 211 (schedule)
Oct 30 - Abeer Alhawsawi - TBA
Travels @ Lunch - Thursday at 12h00 in BI 211
Nov 30 - Robert Barclay
A glimpse of Rwanda and mountain gorillas
ICB seminar - Tuesday at 13h00 in BI 211
Nov 4 - Jim Karagiannis - University of Western Ontario
Molecular Genetic Analysis of the Regulatory Networks Governing
Cytokinesis: From Theodor Boveri to the Modern Age
Graduate Student Affairs
Research Proposals
The M.Sc. Research Proposal for Mathew Frankel, in the area of “Energy and
Environmental Systems”, was accepted by his Supervisory Committee on October 16, 2014.
The M.Sc. Research Proposal for Sibapriya Chaudhuri, in the area of “Biochemistry”, was
accepted by her Supervisory Committee on October 21, 2014.
The M.Sc. Research Proposal for Deborah Buhlers, was accepted by her Supervisory
Committee on October 23, 2014.
The M.Sc. Research Proposal for Abeer Allhawsawi entitled “The Role of GnIH in Paracrine/Autocrine Control of Gonadal Function and Development in Zebrafish”, will be held
on October 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Biological Sciences room 312.
Ph.D. Candidacy Oral Examination - Candidacy Exams are Closed Exams.
Ilona Ruhl (Supervisor: P. Dunfield), will be holding her Candidacy Examination, in the
area of “Environmental Microbiology” on December 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in BioSciences
room 246. (Neutral Chair: S. Vamosi).
Sabine Scandola (Supervisor: M. Samuel), will be holding her Candidacy Examination, in
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the area of “Developmental Biology”, on December 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in BioSciences
room 389. (Neutral Chair: H. Habibi).
Yan Liu (Supervisor: J. Vamosi), will be holding her Candidacy Examination, in the area
of “Evolutionary Biology” on December 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in BioSciences room 312.
(Neutral Chair: D. Hansen)
Navreet Suri (Supervisor: G. Voordouw), will be holding her Candidacy Examination, in
the area of “Environmental Microbiology”, on December 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in BioSciences room 312. (Neutral Chair: John Cobb).
Jessica Duong (Supervisor: D. Storey), will be holding her Candidacy Examination, in the
area of “Host Pathogen Interacations”, on December 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in BioSciences
room 389. (Neutral Chair: M. Samuel)
Thesis Oral Examinations - Exams are “Open” unless otherwise noted.
Please note: Pre-defense seminars are a degree requirement for all M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in
Biological Sciences. Typically, the seminar will take place immediately preceding the Oral Defense Exam.
Room bookings for Student Meetings - It is the student’s responsibility to book the necessary
com-media equipment with either Carol (403-220-5261 biorecep@ucalgary.ca) or David (403220-8307) for their examination. Please book the equipment as soon as you have the date set
for your exam/proposal meeting. (defense seminars are held one hour before the stated defense
time in BI 211 unless noted otherwise)
Lindsay Clothier (Supervisor: L. Gieg), will be holding her M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination,
in the area of “Environmental Microbiology”, on November 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in BioSciences room 499. (Neutral Chair: D. Hansen).
Yuan “Fiona” Xue (Supervisor: G. Voordouw), will be holding her M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Environmental Microbiology”, on November 25, 2014 at 10:00
a.m. in BioSciences room 499. (Neutral Chair: G. Chua).
Mitra Mojtahedi (Supervisor: G. Chua/S. Huang), will be holding her Ph.D. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Developmental Biology” on November 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in
MLT 215. (Neutral Chair: J. Theodor). Mitra’s exit exam will be held in MLT 215 at Noon.
Ji Huang (Supervisor: M. Fraser), will be holding his M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination, in
the area of “Biochemistry”, on December 2, 2014 at 14:00 p.m. in BioSciences room 389.
(Neutral Chair: G. Voordouw).
Elysabeth Reavell-Roy (Supervisor: D.K. Ro), will be holding her M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Biochemistry”, on December 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in BioSciences
room 312. (Neutral Chair: W. Wildering).
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Stanley Neufeld (Supervisor: J. Cobb), will be holding his Ph.D. Thesis Oral Examination,
in the area of Developmental Biology on December 4, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in BioSciences
room 312. (Neutral Chair: C. Shemanko).
Dawson Fogen (Supervisor: S.-L. Wong), will be holding his M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Molecular Microbiology” on December 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in BioSciences room 389. (Neutral Chair: R. Cartar).
Stefano Liccioli (Supervisor: K. Ruckstuhl/A. Massolo), will be holding his Ph.D. Thesis
Oral Examination, in the area of “Ecology”, on December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in BioSciences room 389. (Neutral Chair: L. Jackson).
Donald Dinsmore (Supervisor: P. Facchini), will be holding his M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Molecular Microbiology”, on December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in BioSciences room 499. (Neutral Chair: K. Ng)
Guillaume Beaudoin (Supervisor: P. Facchini), will be holding his Ph.D. Thesis Oral Examination, in the area of “Biochemistry”, on December 16, 2014 at 10:00 am. in BioSciences
room 246. (Neutral Chair: R.Turner).
Sarah Akierman (Supervisor: A. Buret), will be holding her M.Sc. Thesis Oral Examination,
in the area of “Host Pathogen Interactions”, on January 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in BioSciences room 389. (Neutral: TBA).
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Positions / Opportunities
Assistant Professor Agricultural Systems Modeler
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University is seeking applicants for an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position to develop a world-class research
(75%) and teaching (25%) program in the field of agricultural systems modeling and
agroclimatology.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications include: i) a Ph.D. in crop, soil, or atmospheric science or related
field with emphases in agricultural systems modeling and agroclimatology, ii) excellence
in English language written and oral communication, iii) a record of publication in quality
peer-reviewed journals, and iv) a demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary, team environment. Preferred qualifications include: i) previous experience with
integrated agricultural systems modeling at regional, national, or global scales, ii) familiarity with climate and water related risks facing agricultural systems in the US Southern
Great Plains, iii) experience teaching agroclimatology or related subjects, and iv) a demonstrated ability to develop successful proposals for extramural funding.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 1, 2014, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE
July 1, 2015
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and official transcripts to: Tina Johnson, Department of Plant and Soil
Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 368 Agricultural Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-6028.
Phone: 405-744-6130, Fax: 405-744-0354, E-mail: tina.r.johnson@okstate.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the same
address.
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer
committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is
a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its
openings. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.
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Temporary Aquatic Invasive Species Technician. This is a an exciting opportunity to get
some experience in an ever-expanding field and make a difference in the prevention of
harmful aquatic invasive species! Please send on to any interested professionals or students you may know. The job will be posted until October 30th.
On the Government of Alberta jobs page (https://www.jobs.alberta.ca/jobs-dynamic.
html) search for aquatic invasive species to find the post and apply online.
Position profile: https://www.jobs.alberta.ca/pprofile/pp1026988.htm
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UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
DVM ADMISSIONS & INFORMATION SESSION
WITH DR. ALASTAR CRIBB, DEAN
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Date:
Time:
Place:
Monday, November 17th
5:00pm-6:00pm
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P: 403.210.3961| F: 403.210.8121
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