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Saturday, March 9, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

March Break Open House 2019

Science student volunteers talks to two prospective male students about UW Science programs.
Join us for part of the open house or make a day of it! Please register if you plan to attend. The Faculty of Science will be hosting prospective students in our Science Teaching Complex (STC) with academic booths, a general information session, Faculty of Science tours, as well as program-specific tours. Come out and see what being a science student is all about!

Monday, March 11, 2019 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WiS Discussion Series: Academia or Industry?

Women in Science with club logo

Some students are pretty certain on their path after graduate school or postdoctoral fellowship, but many are still unsure. In this Big Kids on Big Problems session, we will share our thoughts on the merits of either path and some considerations in long term planning.

Monday, March 11, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Build a résumé that gets that interview

Laptop on desk with how to write a resume on the screen

In this workshop for Science students, you will learn how to showcase your assets for high-impact results. Through analyzing job postings, you will gain the skills to build effective bullet points that help you stand out to employers – and get that interview!

Monday, March 11, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Study strategies in Science

Asian female working on a blue laptop by a window.

Have you ever written a test or exam and then were surprised or disappointed by the mark you had received? Do you try to memorize course material but not actually "learn" it or remember it later? In Science courses, it can be challenging to learn mass amounts of information and learn the material at a higher level of learning (that is being tested)!

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Safeguarding science workshop

Faculty members, Research staff, Safety Office staff, Research Ethics staff, and Information Systems & Technology staff involved in research using biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear materials or technology are invited to join Public Safety Canada (PSC) for the Safeguarding science workshop.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

March Break Dinosaur Day

Albertasaurus skeleton

Visit us on Wednesday, March 13th for some March Break dinosaur fun beginning at 1:00 P.M. The program is free and all ages are welcome! 

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

GSA Faculty of Science Town Hall

Graduate Student Association Faculty of Science Town Hall March 13th 5-7 pm in NH 3407

Calling all Science graduate students. Attend the GSA Science Town Hall to share your opinions and concerns regarding graduate advisors/supervisors, TA experience, tuition and student services. 

Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:30 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Research Matters: Getting Published

Black and white image of a stack of books

This full-day event offered by GRADventurethe Librarythe Writing and Communication Centre and other campus partners will offer graduate students and postdoctoral fellows an overview of the world of academic publishing.