You are invited to attend the Brock University Computer Science Department Seminar Series:
DATE: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
TIME: 11am to 12pm
LOCATION: H313
LECTURE: by Professor Andries Engelbrecht, South African Research Chair of Artificial Intelligence in the Computer Science Department, University of Pretoria who will be speaking on “Heterogeneous Particle Swarm Optimizers: Scalability, Self-Adaptive Behaviours and Dynamic Environments.”
The Brock University Alumni Association will present Tony Abou-Assaleh with the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Distinguished Graduate Award on September 16 during the Alumni Recognition Reception, held as part of Homecoming weekend. Abou-Assaleh is an innovative entrepreneur and intuitive researcher who distinguished himself as an undergraduate in Brock’s Computer Science program by excelling in both his academic studies as well as extracurricular and community pursuits.
He created his own award-winning company, TitanFile – widely recognized for providing the best-in-kind software for secure access to legal documents. Along with his personal success, Abou-Assaleh continues to give back to the community. Coupled with his warmth, humour and comradely, Tony exemplifies the ideal qualities of Brock alumni. He was, and continues to be, a role model, industry leader and the kind of graduate Brock University is immensely proud to both recognize and call its own.
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Durjay Chowdhury, a candidate in the Department of Computer Science, will present his Master of Science thesis defence on Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. in Mackenzie Chown H-Block 313.
His thesis is titled Approximation Algorithms using Allegories and Coq.
His examination committee members are Dr. Michael Bidochka, Chair; Dr. Martin Müller, External Examiner, (University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg); Dr. Michael Winter, Supervisor; Dr. Brian Ross and Dr. Ke Qui, Committee Members.
The Datathon is an educational conference that will provide students of any background with an opportunity to interact, network and learn about the increasingly important field of data analytics. Blending the experience and knowledge of our educators with hands-on learning, attendees will learn how big data is changing the world and how to think like a Data Scientist. Afterwards, you will be able to put this new knowledge into practice at our Interactive Workshops and in the Datathon Competition.
Dates: September 23 & 24
Location: Brock University
Further information and online registration here
It’s a chance to score a good deal while supporting students who want to help others.
The second annual Brock Bazaar will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Academic South hallway. The event raises money for the University’s Alternative Reading Week program, which allows students to participate in volunteer work both in the local community and abroad.
The community wide yard sale, hosted by the Brock Leaders Citizenship Society, allows Brock students, faculty and staff, as well as the broader public, to register and sell their items. The $20 registration fee for sellers is donated to the ARW program, while vendors get to keep whatever they make from selling their items.
Parking for the event is free in D Lot. Registration can be done online or by visiting Mackenzie Chown A-Block 204. Anyone who would like to donate items to the cause but is unable to attend can connect with organizers via the above link.
The Department of Earth Sciences and the Brock Geology Club would like to welcome you to our Department Orientation event on Tuesday, September 5, from 12:30-2pm in Mackenzie Chown D Block, room 319.
Do you have questions about classes, APGO considerations, summer jobs or special topics? The Orientation event provides an opportunity to ask them! Join your fellow classmates, graduate students, staff and professors for a presentation, meet and greet and department tour. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP [email protected] as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
All Earth Sciences, Environmental Geoscience and Combined Earth Science majors are invited and all Earth Science graduate students, staff and faculty are also welcome to attend.
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Colin Vendromin, a candidate in the Department of Physics, will present his Master of Science thesis defence on Thursday, August 29 at 1 p.m. in Mackenzie Chown H-Block 313.
His thesis is titled Numerical Solutions of Laplace’s Equation for Various Physical Situations.
His examination committee members are Dr. Michael Bidochka, Chair; Dr. Stephen Anco, External Examiner, (Brock University); Dr. David Crandles, Supervisor; Dr. Maureen Reedyk and Dr. Shyamal Bose, Committee Members.
All are welcome to attend.
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Saif Al-Silwadi, a candidate in the Department of Earth Sciences, will present his Master of Science thesis defence by video conference on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. in Welch Hall 147.
His thesis is titled Dinoflagellate cyst stratigraphy and paleoecology of the Upper Miocene and Pliocene, Rees Borehole, Northern Belgium.
His examination committee members are Dr. Brian Ross, Chair; Dr. Lucy Edwards, External Examiner, (US Geological Survey, Reston VA); Dr. Martin Head, Supervisor; Dr. Richard Cheel and Dr. Francine McCarthy, Committee Members.
Thomas Beniac, a candidate in the Department of Physics, will present his Master of Science thesis defence by video conference on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. in Welch Hall 147.
His thesis is titled Effect of Topological Morphology on Optical Filtering Properties of Porous Silicon.
His examination committee members are Dr. Vincenzo De Luca, Chair; Dr. G. Todd Andrews, External Examiner, (Memorial University of New Foundland); Dr. Thad Harroun, standing in for Dr. Maureen Reedyk, Supervisor; Dr. Fereidoon Razavi and Dr. David Crandles, Committee Members.
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The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a 30+ year old, peer-based, experiential instructional development program and is one of the most successful approaches to pedagogy in post secondary institutions. Held over 3 days, ISW is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness through teaching practice and feedback in small groups with peers and colleagues.
Participants are required to attend all 3 days and will receive a certificate upon completion.
Faculty & Instructors – 8:30am to 5pm on Tuesday, August 29 / Wednesday, August 30 / Thursday, August 31
Click here for more information and to register online
