August 29, 2018 Share widely!
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 Message from Dr. Nicole Vaugeois, AVP Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity
Welcome all VIU faculty, staff and students as you gear up for the Fall semester! This bi-weekly e-news is our way to keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, announcements and news items so watch for it in your inbox and contribute to it as well (see above). We also recently revamped our website including:
- A new internal awards structure aligned with the new SRCA Strategic Plan to provide a wider variety of grants to support you to move ahead on some of the initiatives you have been thinking about or already have on the go.
- A new map of community engaged scholarship highlighting some of the many projects that researchers and students are engaged in throughout the region.
- An events calendar including Lunch & Learns, the Community Partner Series, Research Week, the Annual Faculty Research and Creative Activity Symposium, and other training events.
VIU Student REACH Award Winners Updates
The REACH awards provide VIU undergraduate and graduate students with a stipend to enable them to conduct their own original research under a faculty mentor. Student Research Engagement Coordinator Kendra Stiwich followed up with some of the 2018 award winners to find out what they were up to. The next deadline is Oct. 31 st and students can attend an info session on Sept. 26th (see events below).
- Carmen Zimmer is researching the use of Circle Time Check-Ins in secondary schools for creating a sense of belonging and improving students’ social and emotional skills.
- Melynda Bergen is making a number of novel compounds (chemicals), and testing them to see if they have antimicrobial properties.
- Katie Eichar is interested in whether or not gratitude and spirituality influence an individual's degree of resilience in adults 70 years and older.
- Evan Hessels is trying to determine if there are genetic differences between Vancouver Island’s wolverines, and those living on the mainland.
- Misha Zvekic is examining the absorptive properties of various chemicals onto different plastics to contribute to the research on micro-plastics and marine environments,
- Kimberley Barrett is doing a genetic analysis of the Vancouver Island Marmot to analyze the overall health of the species.
- Sean Andrew is researching how reproductive performance is impaired in Pacific Whiteleg shrimp to contribute to the stay and development of this young food industry.
- Sue Street is identifying the barriers and constraints to women's participation in recreational ice hockey programs.
USRA Award Winners Updates
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are administered through the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop student potential for a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. Student Research Engagement Coordinator Kendra Stiwich caught up with some of VIU's 2018 award winners to find out what they were up to including:
- Bernadette Alvarez is investigating the identity of lectins in white sturgeon blood plasma with Spencer Russell.
- Joseph Monaghan is working with Erik Krogh and Chris Gill on the quantitative detection of Naphthenic acids (the toxic component of all those huge tailing ponds in Alberta) by direct mass spectrometry using a membrane interface.
- Trevor Dickinson is working with Bill Floyd at the Coastal Hydrology & Climate Change Research Lab on a snow mapping project including an in-depth literature review and field data collection.
- Arden Hessels has been working on developing new methods of sampling for mass spectrometry with Chris Gill, as well as continuing paperspray mass spectrometry.
 Welcome Dr. Virginia Drywater-Whitekiller, Fulbright Canada Jarislowsky Foundation Visiting Research Chair
Dr. Drywater-Whitekiller will spend her time at VIU working on her research, titled “Indigenous Cultural Resilience: Supporting Higher Education Pathways”, to shed light into the cultural factors and mechanisms of Canada’s Indigenous peoples in college retention and completion. She will be here until December, based in the Department of Social Work. Read full story.
 Request for Participation in Student Research Study
Students in VIU’s department of computing science are doing a study that involves evaluating developed fonts for a new kind of digital display being developed by a Canadian company that will replace conventional flip charts and digital projectors commonly used in meetings and classroom. Open to all. Contact sarah.carruthers@viu.ca
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 Fall 2018 Bring Your Lunch & Learn Schedule
This noon-hour series aims to build a culture of sharing research, scholarly and creative activity in a supportive environment, while you enjoy your brown bag lunch. All sessions are held on scheduled Tuesdays from 12 to 1pm in B305 Room 440 (SRCA Grad Lounge). Read full descriptions on InViu.
- Sept. 25, Ross Deprez, The Continuing Tradition of Folk Music as a Tool of Historical Archive and Community Builder
- Oct. 2, Glenda Hunter & Janet Sinclair, The Lower Cat Stream Ecological Region of VIU is a Great Outdoor Classroom
- Oct. 23, Terri Doughty, Exploring the Roots of Environmentalism and Equity in the Picture Books of Swedish Illustrator Elsa Beskow
- Oct. 30, John Predyk, Enhancing visitors experiences at artisan businesses: A case study of the Econmusee Business Model in BC
- Nov. 6, World VIU Days, Global Engagement Travel Grant “Story Slam”
- Nov. 20, Darren Everleigh, Re-Thinking IT Leadership - A Science Based Approach to Team Engagement
 Fall 2018 Community Partner Series
Learn, Discuss, Connect! This series brings leaders from local organizations onto the campus to share insights and information about their initiatives and explore opportunities for increased collaboration. All sessions are held on scheduled Thursdays from 12 to 1pm in B305 Room 440 (SRCA Grad Lounge). Read full descriptions on InViu.
Student Reach Awards and Conference Travel Info Session
All students are welcome to the this info session led by Kendra Stiwich, Student Research Engagement Coordinator
- When: Wednesday Sept. 26th from 12 to 1pm
- Where: SRCA Lounge B305 Room 440
- What: Bring your lunch and find out about research and conference travel funding opportunities.
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Webinar: The Upstream Project - The Canadian Pilot
September 4th, 2018 from 7-8am
Learn about a Canadian adaptation of a successful Australian initiative that works to prevent youth homelessness and improve school engagement. In conjunction with the release of a project evaluation report, this webinar will bring together key stakeholders from the project to discuss their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Register.
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CAG2018 is the 47th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Canada’s premier association of those who work, research or have an interest in the field of aging. This year's focus is Making It Matter: Mobilizing Aging Research, Practice & Policy.
Workshop Presentation: Practical & Policy Tools for Protection & Respectful Use of Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom.
How do public post-secondary institutions in BC respect and protect Indigenous knowledge and wisdom (and the associaed cultural heritage and intellectual property) that is sued in research, curriculum development, partnerships and teaching and learning? Powerpoint slides from a workshop created for the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association Conference, June 2018 by Dr. Kelly Bannister.
Save the Date for Congress 2019: Circles of Conversation.
June 1-7, 2019, at UBC in Vancouver
A convergence of over 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. The theme will emphasize the deep, two-way relationships between the university and the communities it serves: local, provincial, national, and globa with a focus on productive scholarly relations with Indigenous communities. Includes space for dialogue, debate, and dissent, and will showcase creative critical engagements — in literature, visual arts, and music — with topics as diverse as sustainability, accessibility, global mobility, health, culture, and, of course, education.
Report: Compensating Research Participants: A Survey of Current Practices in Toronto.
This report marks the first Canadian-based research on equitable compensation practices for research participants from marginalized groups. These findings are particularly useful for research conducted in the homelessness sector, which relies heavily on insights from individuals whose experience of marginalization has led to homelessness. Practical guidelines for determining appropriate compensation are discussed.
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The SRCA Office has compiled a list of internal and external funding opportunities for faculty, staff and students to engage in scholarship, research and creative activities, some with fast approaching deadlines. Please note that any funding applications to external organizations require signatures and approvals at least one week prior to the deadline. Contact our helpful SRCA staff including Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca (Science, Technology, Health & Human Services), Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca (all other Faculties) and Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca (students).
VIU Faculty & Staff: Internal Funding Opportunities
NEW! SRCA Internal Awards to Support Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity at VIU. Includes:
- Explore Grant: up to $2,000 for applications that aim to explore and create new knowledge outputs where at least one undergraduate or graduate student is involved in the investigation in a paid role. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Engage Grant: up to $2,000 for projects aimed at building or expanding collaborative projects with community or industry partners. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Innovate Grant: up to $5,000 for applications to support research and creative activity that results in innovative or creative outputs or applications. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Inquiry Grant: up to $5,000 for applications to support investigator led inquiry and research. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Gather Grant: up to $3,000 to enable researchers to host events. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Amplify Grant: up to $2,000 for the development of web, social media, and digital sharing of research knowledge. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Travel and Conference Grant: up to $800 for conference travel. Deadline: Nov. 15th
- Publish Grant: up to $1000. Open deadline.
- Regional Initiatives Fund – up to $20,000 for partnerships with a community entity on a project of regional significance. Deadline: Oct. 15th
VIUFA Research, Scholarly Activity, and Curriculum Development Funding: includes a) release sections – available to regular faculty; b) research funding of up to $1,000 available to regular and temporary faculty; and c) conference attendance funding of up to $1,000 for for temporary faculty. Deadline: Nov. 19th. Contact: Elizabeth.Brimacombe@viu.ca
CUPE Training & Development: Supports professional growth and development including credit and non-credit courses; workshops, conferences and funds to cover expenses associated with professional development activities. Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: CUPEtd@viu.ca
Global Engagement Grants: designed to support faculty and staff with travel and program development funding as they work towards VIU's internationalization goals. Contact: Darrell.Harvey@viu.ca or Danielle.Paydli@viu.ca Includes:
- Program Development Grants: up to $10,000 to support faculty and staff to develop curriculum and programming that is international in nature. Deadline: Sept. 30th
- Travel Grants: up to $2500 to assist VIU faculty and staff to explore or develop international teaching and learning opportunities that benefit the VIU community. Deadline: Sept.30th
- International Work Opportunity Grants: up to $5000 to engage VIU faculty and staff in high-quality, international, workplace-based experiences that support development projects. Deadline: Sept. 30th
- Leave for Change: Opportunity to participate in a 3-4 week volunteer assignment in the Global South. Deadline: Sept. 30th
NEW! Faculty Mobility Program: a new funding opportunity to support Canadian professors and researchers to teach or conduct research, for three to eight weeks, at post-secondary institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. If you are interested in submitting a proposal. Contact Darrell.Harvey@viu.ca Deadline: October 18, 2018.
VIUFA Professional & Scholarly Development Funding: up to $2,000 for VIUFA regular employees for professional development. Deadline: Nov. 15th. Contact: Denise.Hook@viu.ca.
VIUFA Non-Regular Professional Development Fund: $2,000 for VIUFA non-regular employees for conference travel or research/scholarly activity. Deadline: ongoing. Contact: Kathleen.Reed@viu.ca
VIU Faculty & Staff: External Funding Opportunities
SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals: Application form and revised program details go live in July. Internal deadline: September 4, 2018. Sponsor deadline: September 10, 2018. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant: Short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization. Internal deadline: Sept. 8, 2018 Sponsor deadline: Sept. 15, 2018. Amount: $7,000- $25,000 over 1 year. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
SSHRC Insight Grant: Long-term support (2-5 years) for research in the social sciences and humanities addressing complex issues pertaining to individuals and societies. Internal deadline: October 1, 2018. Sponsor deadline: October 15, 2018. Amount: $7,000 - $100,000 (Stream A) and $101,000 to $400,000 (Stream B). Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
Island Health’s Collaborative Grant Competition seeks to build and sustain research collaborations with academic and community partners, and to support innovative projects that respond to health care priorities and improve quality of life for the residents we serve. Registration deadline October 1, and application deadline is November 5, 2018. Up to $15,000. One of the research co-leads must be an Island Health employee. Contact Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca ASAP if you are interested.
Gov't of Canada Faculty Mobility Program: aims to increase the number of institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between Canadian, Latin American and Caribbean post-secondary institutions. Canadian post-secondary academic institutions can now submit applications, on behalf of professors and researchers, in the form of a proposal detailing the proposed teaching opportunity or research project in eligible countries. Up to $7,000. Deadline: October 18, 2018. Contact Darrell Harvey, Coordinator, International Projects & Internationalization.
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction call for proposals to the ICLR Quick Response Program ($5,000-$10,000). This program supports researchers’ quick deployment to a disaster-affected area in the aftermath of an extreme event to collect perishable data. Applications accepted now. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
NSERC Engage Grants: Short term research projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem in a new university-industry partnership. Continuous intake Amount: Up to $25,000 over 6 months. Contact: Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca
NSERC Connect Grants: Level 1 Grants provide up to $5,000 for domestic travel to develop new academic-industry partnerships in natural sciences or engineering research. Level 2 Grants provide up to $25,000 to develop or promote new academic–industry partnerships, student–industry training opportunities, and/or the goals of NSERC’s 2020 Strategic Plan. Continuous intake. Contact: Roisin.Mulligan@viu.ca
Canada Council for the Arts Explore and Create Grant: up to $50,000 to support the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Continuous intake. Contact: Bettina.Ruhstein@viu.ca
Student Opportunities:
VIU Student Travel & Conference Fund, Jessica Wilde Fund and Stephanie Buckingham Fund: Funding for participation or attendance at conferences, workshops, and colloquia. Deadline: October 31, 2018 Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
VIU Reach Award: Up to $2,000 to enable VIU undergraduate and graduate students to conduct their own original research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Deadline: October 2018 (exact date TBC). Contact: Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca
Milner Gardens & Woodland Undergraduate Research Awards: $1000 intended to foster student research at Milner Gardens & Woodland. The project may be primarily student driven or one that is associated with a faculty member’s research program. Deadline: October 31, 2018 Contact: geoff.ball@viu.ca
Mitacs Accelerate Graduate Student Internship: Apply at any time to receive $15,000 towards a four-month internship with an eligible industry or community partner.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award: $6,000 for travel costs of senior undergraduate or graduate student to conduct a research project overseas. Now with expanded list of eligible countries. Watch Mitacs Globalink introduction videos . These videos are specifically designed for university contacts who work with Globalink. Continuous intake.
Environment of Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship Program: for young scientists and post-secondary grads to gain hands-on experience under the mentorship of experienced scientists and program managers. Maximum of $15,000 per year. Continuous intake.
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program - Science Horizons supports green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers to hire interns in environmental and clean technology sectors. Interns must be recent college or university graduates eligible to work in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Check out the website for more info for both potential employers and interns.
Canadian Journal of Undergraduate Research: CJUR welcomes a variety of article formats from all academic disciplines written by Undergraduate students. Graduate students are invited to act as reviewers. Deadlines: Winter issue – September 30th;
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