BE-STEMM Beyond Borders. Introductory Remarks & Keynote with Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science)

Join Prof. Jennifer D Adams (University of Calgary) as she welcomes you to the final day of BE-STEMM 2023  and provides an introduction to the leadership summit.  The BE-STEMM Beyond Borders Initiative fosters cross-border collaborations and sharing of promising practices for addressing racial equity in STEMM. Keynote: Dr. Gilda Barabino (President, American Association for the Advancement of Science) is the ... Read More

BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent Panels on Policy & Post-secondary education

Panel on Policy In what ways can social sciences and educational research on race and education in STEMM support policy aimed at increasing Black students’ participation and flourishing? In what ways could governmental funding agencies develop policies and structures to support equitable funding of Black scientists and projects that support equity in STEMM? Co-Chairs Karine Morin Michelle McFarlane Panel on ... Read More

BE-STEMM Beyond Borders: Concurrent panels on Leadership & K-University Pathways

Panel on Leadership What are promising practices in leadership for the inclusion, retention and success of Black faculty and students in STEMM? How do we support the successful advancement of Black faculty through the leadership pipeline? How can we plan and support provincial, national and cross-border initiatives aimed at understanding and fostering the success of Black faculty and students in ... Read More

BE-STEMM Closing Celebration & Awards Ceremony

Join us to celebrate four days of outstanding research and new connections! We are honoured to welcome two special guests: Hon Arielle Kayabaga, MP London West will provide introductory remarks. Wakefield Brewster, Calgary Poet Laureate, will share his spoken word poetry as we continue to connect the Arts to STEMM in STEAM. We will also recognize and celebrate all of ... Read More

To be rescheduled: Incorporating empirical survey data into mathematical modeling of COVID-19

Zoom , Canada

Join us for this online seminar where Dr. Sarafa A. Iyaniwura will present their work: Incorporating empirical survey data into mathematical modeling of COVID-19 TBA: To be rescheduled Dr. Iyaniwura completed their PhD at UBC, and is currently a Post-doctoral Research Associate at the Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico, USA. Learn more ... Read More

Mentorship Café

CBSN members, feel free to join us at the first Mentorship Café ! Thursday March 16, 4pm to 5pm ET If you are a member but you have not registered for the mentorship program yet, you can get the link by emailing: can.blacksci@gmail.com

CBSN-Y / RCSN-Jeunesse Science Fair

For more information see: https://youthscience.ca/cbsny/ This second phase of the CBSN-Y / RCSN-J science fair will be held in person in Nova Scotia and hosted by the Imhotep's Legacy Academy. Students will be selected to represent CBSN-Y/RCSN-J at the Canada-wide science fair! Time: 8:30am - 3:30am AST Venue: ILA Learning Centre (1360 Barrington St., Room J134, Halifax, NS)  

BE-STEMM Seminar: Regulation of Epithelial Cell Function by ESRPs

Join us for this online seminar where Dr. Natoya Peart will present their work: Regulation of Epithelial Cell Function by ESRPs April 13, 2023. 5pm - 6pm ET Description: RNA processing includes many highly regulated process that contribute to the biogenesis, maturity and eventual turnover of the RNA, and these processing events are mediated by the actions of RNA binding ... Read More

BE-STEMM Seminar: Welcome to the wild wild west in metabolomics – a peek into Metabolomics workflow.

Zoom , Canada

Dr. Ainsely Lewis, PhD Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Biology, Trent University "Welcome to the wild wild west in metabolomics - a peek into Metabolomics workflow." Learn more about their work : Google Scholar profile You  must register to attend this free online webinar:  Date: May 18, 5 to 6pm ET ABSTRACT: All organisms go through metabolism. All cells go through ... Read More

Mentorship Café

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 June 1, 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 ... Read More

CBSN-Quebec / RCSN Québec

A group of colleagues from your region are creating/consolidating a CBSN-Quebec Node. We are inviting you to join us at a Hybrid or Virtual meeting to discuss this newly created node on June 6th, 2023, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST. If you are interested in attending this meeting and learning more about the node, please register here by by June 5, 2023. --------------- Avec ... Read More

CBSN-Ontario Regional Node Meeting

The goal of CBSN Regional nodes is to provide local connections, support regional programming, and provide opportunities for in-person or hybrid events. Regional programming will be supported by the network’s national office and be aligned with the broad vision and mission of the CBSN.   The Ontario Node Formation Committee is inviting all members in Ontario to a virtual meeting to ... Read More