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  • September 16: Tony Abou-Assaleh to be honoured at alumni reception

    Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | By

    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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  • Mathematics and Statistics graduate student among first group of International Student Ambassadors

    Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | By

    This year, 1,777 international students – including 1,160 undergrads and 617 students in graduate programs – have chosen Brock.

    Second-year Mathematics and Statistics graduate student, Evans Boadi is among the first group of 10 ambassadors introduced at the International Open House including, part of the newly created Brock International Student Ambassadors program, which launched this year.

    Selected students become ambassadors for the University and in exchange, the students get to pay domestic tuition rates, rather than international. Read the full story here

     

     

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  • Brock researchers awarded $3.8 million NSERC funding, up $1.4 million from last year

    Friday, September 08, 2017 | By

    Almost two dozen Brock researchers – the majority from the Faculty of Mathematics & Science – received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The $3.8 million in funding under NSERC’s 2017 competition for the Discovery research programs, is more than $1.4 million over last year’s results.

    Brock’s funding includes Discovery Grants, Discovery Development Grants, Discovery Accelerator Supplements and the Northern Research Supplement, as well as master’s and doctoral student awards. Read the full story and the names of all recipients here

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  • September 11: Master of Science thesis defence

    Friday, September 08, 2017 | By

    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.

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  • Childhood Passion Becomes Reality Through STEM Degree

    Friday, September 08, 2017 | By

    Combining her love of weather with a degree in physics from Brock University helped CBC North’s on-camera meteorologist achieve her life-long dream. Read Ashley Brauweiler’s full story here

     

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  • September 23-24: DATATHON Conference 2017

    Thursday, September 07, 2017 | By

    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

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  • Brock scientists helping growers closely track ripening grapes

    Thursday, September 07, 2017 | By

    As harvest season quickly approaches, Niagara’s grape growers and winemakers are keeping a steady eye on the grapes ripening in their vineyards. They can now also turn to scientists at Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) to help them make informed harvest decisions. Read the full story here

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  • Chantal Buteau awarded SSHRC Insight Grant

    Wednesday, September 06, 2017 | By

    Congratulations to researcher, Chantal Buteau (Department of Mathematics) for being one of several Brock University researchers awarded an Insight Grant. In the federal government agency’s 2017 competition, Brock received a total of $2.2 million from SSHRC’s Insight Grants, Insight Development Grants, Partnership Development Grants and student research awards. Read the full story here

     

     

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  • September 9: Brock Bazaar

    Wednesday, September 06, 2017 | By

    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.

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  • Student Code of Conduct launches with restorative justice practices

    Wednesday, September 06, 2017 | By

    Brock University is beginning the school year with substantial changes to its Student Code of Conduct.

    In addition to a revamped and more user-friendly look, the document has headed in a new direction by introducing restorative justice practices to address misconduct. Under the restorative justice conferences, students will need to consent to the process and take ownership of their actions before the harmed parties are invited into the conversation. Read the full story here

     

     

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