Shyamal Bose is passionate about seeing the next generation succeed.
And, as the new Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs for the Faculty of Mathematics and Science, his goal is to provide as many opportunities as possible to help students enter the workforce with confidence. Read about Shyamal here
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Aryan Alavi Razavi Ravari’s love of numbers recently led him on a journey nearly 10,000 kilometres from home. The 14-year-old math whiz travelled with his parents from Tehran, Iran, to Brock University in mid-August to participate in a two-week math camp hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Read the full story here
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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More West Nile virus coverage: More news outlets picked up the research story released earlier by the Brock News about Professor Fiona Hunter and PhD candidate Bryan Giordano. Among the more high-profile stories on the issue included CBC’s The National and Global News.
With the 2017 grape harvest just weeks away, the time has also come to make plans for attending the 30th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting.
The 2018 event will be held Friday, March 23 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Online tickets will be available at cuvee.ca on Oct. 1, when wine afficianados can take advantage of early-bird prices.
This marks the fourth year that Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) has taken the lead in organizing Cuvée, a weekend-long celebration of VQA wines and local cuisine in the heart of Ontario wine country. Brock, through CCOVI, produces the Cuvée program to support the future of the grape and wine industry. Read more here
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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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Ontario this summer is headed for one of its worst outbreaks of West Nile virus in the past 15 years, according to research by Brock University scientist Fiona Hunter and PhD student Bryan Giordano. Read the full story here
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
The Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series marked its 10th event of sharing industry insight by bringing together a record crowd to learn between the grape vines. Grape growers and wine industry professionals rang in the 10th instalment of the series in the heart of Ontario wine country on Aug. 3 and 4, and in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley on Aug. 8 and 9. More than 200 people attended over the four days, making this one of the most successful years for the series since it began in 2004.
Organized by Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), this year’s instalment featured Stefano Poni, Professor of Viticulture and Chair of the Instituto of Frutti-Viticoltura of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Piacenza, Italy. Read the full story here
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