Mentorship Café – July

CBSN members, feel free to join us for the next Mentorship Café ! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others, share opportunities, triumphs and challenges. Thursday July 6, 2023 4pm to 5pm ET If you are a CBSN member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet, you can get the registration link by emailing the CBSN Program ... Read More

Mentorship Café: On Leadership with Prof. Chibuike Udenigwe

This month, Mentorship Café is pleased to welcome a special guest who will speak on the topic of Leadership: Professor Chibuike Udenigwe, PhD Join us for an informative discussion! Thursday August 3, 4pm ET  Professor Udenigwe is the holder of the University Research Chair in Food Properties and Nutrient Bioavailability at the University of Ottawa. He holds his primary appointment ... Read More

Leadership Election 2023

The network's inaugural Leadership election is on now! Network members and Allies are invited to logon and vote! The polls will be open from: August 19, 2023 (noon, ET) to September 5, 2023 (midnight, ET) The following roles have a slate of talented nominees seeking to contribute to the work of the network as leaders: Vice President Elect Secretary Treasurer ... Read More

CBSN Career Chats: Preparing a Faculty Dossier

All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the first CBSN Career Chat September 13, 2023 4pm ET Topic: Preparing a Faculty Dossier with Professor Jennifer Adams, PhD University of Calgary Bio. Jennifer D. Adams is a Full Professor at The University of Calgary where she holds a primary appointment in the Department of Chemistry and is affiliated with ... Read More

Event Series CBSN Career Chats: New Program for Members!

CBSN Career Chats: 2nd Wednesday of Every Month

Please contact the CBSN Project Administrator if you are a member looking for the registration link! CBSN Career Chats (or C3) is a monthly, drop-in discussion series providing an opportunity for people exploring different career options to chat with experienced professionals for career insight, advice, and answers to their questions. Second Wednesday of each month September 2023 to April 2024 ... Read More

BE-STEMM Seminar: Control of Dynamic Supramolecular Systems

Zoom , Canada

Join us for our first seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. September 20, 4pm ET Dr. Burhan Hussein Post-doctoral Fellow, McGill University   Bio: Burhan was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He completed his B.Sc. (2014) and M.Sc. (2017) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), working under the supervision of Dr. Bryan Koivisto and focusing on the synthesis of novel ... Read More

CBSN Career Chats: Flourishing in Academia – Part I

All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the second CBSN Career Chat October 11, 2023 4pm ET Topic: Flourishing in Academia - Part I with Professor Adango Miadonye Cape Breton University Bio. Adango Miadonye, a distinguished professor with over 25 years of experience in academia, received his academic degrees in Chemical and Polymer Engineering at Loughborough University, United ... Read More

Event Series Career Panel: All are Welcome

Career Panel: All are Welcome

Curious about careers in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine/health (STEMM)? Want to support the STEMM aspirations of your students? Join the Canadian Black Scientists Network for an informative Career Panel to hear about the career paths, challenges, and triumphs of Black STEMM professionals in Canada. Panelists: Emmanuel Asante, MSc: PhD Candidate in Experimental Medicine at McGill University, Montreal Shoshanna ... Read More

BE-STEMM Seminar: Exploring the differences in carbohydrate binding coronaviruses that cause human disease

Zoom , Canada

Join us for our second seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. October 18, 4pm ET Zaky Hassan PhD Candidate, University of Toronto   Bio: Zaky is a fourth year PhD candidate in the Biochemistry department at the University of Toronto. He previously completed an HBSc in Biochemistry also from the University of Toronto. Outside of the lab, Zaky works with ... Read More

Event Series CBSN-Y Science Fair: Information Session

CBSN-Y Science Fair: Information Session

You’re invited to an information session on Oct. 21, 2023 for Black students in grade 7-12 who are interested in creating change through participation in the CBSN Youth Science fair competition! Attend this virtual information session to learn more about our two-phase science fair competition. Come hear from past participants and get your questions answered: CBSN Youth Science Fair Information ... Read More

CBSN Career Chats: Exploring Professional Careers – Digital Health in Canada

All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat November 8, 2023 4pm ET Topic: Exploring Professional Careers  - Digital Health in Canada with Mark Casselman & Nickiesha Linton Digital Health Canada   Bio: Mark Casselman is the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Health Canada, the national association that connects, inspires, and empowers the digital health ... Read More

BE-STEMM Seminar: The Use of Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Local Antibiotics for the Treatment of Infected Nonunions

Zoom , Canada

Join us for our third seminar of the 2023/2024 Academic year. November 15, 4pm ET Dr. Ikran Ali Analyst at Shift Health   Bio: Ikran Ali recently earned her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a specialization in Musculoskeletal Science from the University of Toronto. She is a scientist, community organizer and mentor. She is the co-founder of "Say Somaali," a ... Read More