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SUMMARY:All Day: Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! \nVisit the Career fair page and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! \n\nLeave your resume\nSet up an appointment\nNote the ‘Meet Live’ schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests.\n\nAlthough the Career fair is available all day\, every day\, you are more likely to find representatives available to ‘meet live’ at: \n\nWed\, Feb 1 – 4:30pm-630pm\nThur\, Feb 2 – 10-11am and 5:15-6:30pm\nFriday\, Feb 3 – 10-11am\nSat\, Feb 4 – 10-11:30am\n\nLog in to the conference website and click ‘Career Fair’ to enter the exhibit hall. \nThe Career Fair is only available to registrants of BE-STEMM. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/career-fair-3/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:All Day: 'On Demand' research talks
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the conference\, a wide range of research talks will be available for viewing ‘On demand’! \n\nLightning talks are a a great way to learn about a wide range of research topics\, and they’re available for viewing throughout the conference!\n\nPlan to attend the networking session at 4pm ET on Feb 3\, when you can connect with speakers\, or schedule a 1:1 conversation through the conference directory.\nView Abstracts here\n\n\nLast year’s Keynote talks. Missed a keynote talk at BE-STEMM 2022? A variety of the keynote talks from the 2022 conference are available to view.\n\nLog in to the conference website and click ‘On Demand’ on the menu to access these pre-recorded talks. \nOn Demand content is only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/career-fair-2/
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SUMMARY:All day: Check out 2022 Science Fair Projects and 2023 Proposals!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first phase of our youth science fair. Students have worked hard\, on top of their schoolwork\, to create research proposals that answer their questions in STEMM. \nYour comments on project proposals and offers of mentorship will help these emerging scientists to create polished projects that may win them a spot in the Canada-wide science fair! \n\nTo join the science fair\, log in to the conference website \, go to the agenda\, and click on Science Fair\nCheck out the video by actor and budding high school neuroscientist Arista Arhin\, who will give you tips on how to provide constructive input!\nHave a look at the 4 projects from last year and find the link to check out this year’s developing projects\nAre you interested in mentoring? Leave your contact information on the project board to be connected to a student scientist.\n\nPlan to come back to learn more about the science fair\, and meet our emerging young scientists and network with mentors\, LIVE on February 4 at 10am ET. \nThe Science fair is only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/all-day-check-cbsn-youth-science-fair-proposals/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
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SUMMARY:Leaderboard & Conference Participant Prizes
DESCRIPTION:We will spin the wheel to award 3 prizes on each of 3 days – Feb 2\, Feb 3 and Feb 4 \n\nThroughout the conference\, engage with different conference elements to gain participant points!\nThe top 100 participants on our leaderboard will be entered to win $100 participants prizes thanks to our generous sponsors.\n\nLog on to the conference site\, and visit the career fair\, the science fair\, and the sponsor page\, then use the navigation bar to find the leaderboard by clicking ‘Get Connected’!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/leaderboard-conference-participant-prizes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T093000
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SUMMARY:Networking: CBSN Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join this program launch for the Canadian Black Scientists Network mentorship program. All CBSN members are invited to join the program (registration here)\, and all BE-STEMM attendees are invited to join this session\, learn more about our program\, and share insights and thoughts on effective mentorship. \nLog in to the conference website and enter the networking session by clicking on the event in the agenda. \nNetworking session are only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/networking-cbsn-mentorship-program/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T110000
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM 2023 Feb. 2 Opening Remarks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Day 2 of BE-STEMM 2023. \nOur day starts with remarks from Prof. Kiven Erique Lukong (University of Saskatchewan)\, Vice President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network. \nJoin us for an overview of the day’s to come\, and our first round of participant prizes! \nEveryone is eligible\, but only the top 100 attendees according to our engagement leaderboard will be entered to win a $100 prize\, courtesy of our generous sponsors. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/opening-remarks-2/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Dr. André McDonald. 'Advanced Thermal-sprayed Coatings for Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. André McDonald\, PhD\, PEng  is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Vice President (Strategic Research Initiatives and Performance) at the University of Alberta. His current research involves the development of multi-functional coatings that provide wear and erosion resistance\, heating\, and structural health monitoring to a variety of structures. \n\nModerator: Iretomiwa Olukiyesi\, P.Eng\, President\, Black Engineers of Canada\n\n  \nLog in to the conference website and click on ‘Main Stage- LIVE!’ on the menu to join the session. \nKeynote talks are only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/morning-keynotes-2/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Dr. Nicola S. Smith. 'Addressing the challenges of overexploitation\, invasive species\, and climate change to ocean sustainability'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nicola S. Smith is a Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries\, University of British Columbia\, Canada\, and incoming Assistant Professor of Biology at Concordia University\, Quebec\, Canada\, starting in May 2023. She is also an Associate Editor for NeoBiota\, a peer-reviewed\, open access\, online journal on biological invasions. Her current research focuses on the interactions between climate change and marine invasive species\, and its implications for ocean sustainability. \n\nModerator: Dr. Emily Choy\n\nLog in to the conference website and click the ‘Main Stage- LIVE!’  on the menu or the conference agenda to join the session. \nKeynote talks are only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/intro-keynotes/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T150000
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SUMMARY:Réseau Francophone
DESCRIPTION:Programme \nAnimateur: Dr. Olivier Leogane \n\nLa mission et la vision du Réseau (Dr. Erique Lukong)\nDéveloppement du réseau francophone à travers le Canada (Dr. Mabel Carabali)\nMulticulturalisme du Québec – partage d’expérience (Mme Mariloue Daudier\, Mme Bibiana Pulido et Dr. Pascale Caidor\nUne période de questions conclue par le mot de la fin.\n\nConnectez-vous au site Web de la conférence et accédez au 2 février dans l’agenda de la conférence\, puis cliquez sur la session de réseautage. \nLes sessions de réseautage ne sont disponibles que pour les inscrits. Si vous n’êtes pas encore inscrit\, il est encore temps de vous inscrire et d’accéder au riche contenu de recherche\, au réseautage et aux opportunités de carrière !
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/networking/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T170000
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SUMMARY:BE-STEMM 2023 Feb. 2 Concurrent Talks
DESCRIPTION:Log on and visit the conference agenda to join your session of choice: \n\nCell and Developmental Biology\,\nPublic health and epidemiology\,\nMicrobiology\, Virology\, and Immunology\n\nClick  here for Feb 2 Talk Schedule \nClick here for Abstracts \nEach session includes a set of talks with live Q&A followed by several Lightning talks. \nLightning talks are also available as ‘On Demand’ content. Plan to join the Lightning talk networking session on Feb 3 to connect with speakers\, or schedule a 1:1 meeting through the conference directory. \nLog in to the conference website \, go to the conference agenda\, and click the session you wish to join. \nConcurrent research sessions are only available to registrants. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/concurrent-talks-2/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T183000
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SUMMARY:Meet Live! Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Career Fair is open all day on every day of the conference! \nVisit the Career fair page from the conference navigation menu and click on a virtual booth to see the opportunities being offered by over 20 exhibitors! \n\nLeave your resume\nSet up an appointment\nNote the ‘Meet Live’ schedule for each booth to meet with a representative to discuss your interests.\n\nAlthough the career fair is open every day\, you are most likely to find booth attendants ready to meet live on: \n\nWed\, Feb 1 – 4:30pm-630pm\nThur\, Feb 2 – 10-11am and 5:15-6:30pm\nFriday\, Feb 3 – 10-11am\nSat\, Feb 4 – 10-11:30am\n\n  \nLog in to the conference website and click ‘Career Fair’ to enter the exhibit hall. \nThe Career Fair is only available to registrants of BE-STEMM. If you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain access four days of rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities!
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/meet-live-career-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T183000
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SUMMARY:Black STEMM Newcomers: Building pathways or squandering talent?
DESCRIPTION:This panel examines the employment challenges experienced by skilled newcomers to Canada\, particularly in STEMM\, with a focus on Black women and other women of colour. Underemployment relative to expertise is common\, with newcomers struggling to overcome biases related to ‘Canadian experience’ and stereotypes related to identity. What types of changes are needed in terms of organizational hiring\, professional development practices or government policies to change the current landscape? Join us for this important conversation. \nPanel introduction: Ingrid Um Nlend\, MSc \n\nOmo Akintan\, JD (moderator)\, Chief People Officer\, University Pension Plan\nCatalina Lopez-Correa\, PhD\, MD\, Vice-President\, Research and Innovation/Chief Scientific Officer\, Genome Canada\nSaadia Muzaffar\, CEO\, Tech Girls Canada\nIretomiwa Olukiyesi\, PEng\, President\, Black Engineers of Canada\n\n\nThis panel will be livestreamed for the public. These links will go live at the scheduled time:\n\n                   \nOnly registrants will have access to ongoing chat with other audience members and live Q&A with the panelists. Log in to the conference website \, go to the Main Stage\, LIVE! on the menu\,  or click on the panel entry in the conference agenda. \nIf you haven’t registered yet\, there is still time to register and gain full access to rich research content\, networking\, and career opportunities! \n  \n\nWant to learn more? \n\nView this Video and find other resources from Tech Girls Canada\nReview this Report from Immigrant & International Women in Science
URL:https://blackscientists.ca/be-stemm-event/black-stem-newcomers-building-pathways-or-squandering-talent/
CATEGORIES:National Virtual Conference
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