Fwd: CfA Internship at Arctic Council Secretariat

Perhaps of interest to some?

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From: Sebastian Knecht <sebastian.knecht@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:18 AM
Subject: CfA Internship at Arctic Council Secretariat
To: "social-science@apecs.is" <social-science@apecs.is>

Hey everyone,

the Arctic Council Secretariat will hire an intern (BA/MA student) in early 2015 for a period of 4-6 months. The internship will be paid, deadline for applications is 28 December. Applicants from one of the Arctic states probably have slightly better chances. See more details here.

Best of luck!

Sebastian

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Jennifer Provencher

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CHARS launches its first Call for Proposals - Deadline for Submission: February 9, 2015 - La SCREA lance son premier appel de propositions – Date limite pour présenter une proposition : 9 février 2015

(La version française suit)

  
The CHARS' pan-northern S&T program is now launching its first Call for Proposals (CfPs). This first CfP's will initiate elements of the CHARS pan-northern S&T Program by requesting proposals that will: strengthen monitoring in northern Canada; and fill research gaps in northern regions of significant resource development.
 
The total approximate funding available is $2 million for 2015-2016, $2.5 million for 2016-17 and $2.5 million for 2017-2018. The deadline for proposal submission is February 9, 2015 at 11:59 AM (noon) Eastern Standard Time.
 
For further details, please refer to the CHARS CfPs documents attached. If you have any questions concerning the CHARS Call for Proposals, please contact the following people at the CHARS Secretariat:
 
General Enquiries
Martin Tremblay
E-mail: Martin.Tremblay@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (819) 934-1152
 
Strengthening Monitoring in Northern Canada
Donald McLennan
E-mail: Donald.McLennan@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (819) 934-1156
 
Research in Northern Regions of Significant Resource Development
Mike Gill
E-mail: Mike.Gill@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca or Phone (613) 402-4935
 
Best regards,
 
Dr. Martin Raillard
Chair
CHARS Management Committee
 
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Dans le cadre de son programme de S et T du Nord, la SCREA lance son premier appel de propositions, qui permettra de mettre en branle des éléments du programme de S et T du Nord de la SCREA. Les activités faisant l'objet de ces propositions viseront à renforcer la surveillance dans le Nord canadien et à combler les lacunes en matière de recherche dans les régions nordiques ayant trait aux grands projets de mise en valeur des ressources.
 
Le financement disponible est d'environ 2 millions de dollars en 2015-2016, 2,5 millions de dollars en 2016-2017 et 2,5 millions de dollars en 2017-2018. La date limite pour présenter des propositions est 9 février 2015 à 11 h 59 (midi), heure normale de l'Est.
 
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter les documents relatifs à l'appel de propositions de la SCREA ci-joints. Si vous avez des questions concernant l'appel de propositions, veuillez communiquer avec le Secrétariat de la SCREA::
 
Questions d'ordre général
Martin Tremblay
Courriel : Martin.Tremblay@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 819-934-1152
 
Renforcer la surveillance dans le Nord canadien
Donald McLennan
Courriel : Donald.McLennan@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 819-934-1156
 
Recherche dans les régions nordiques ayant trait à des grands projets de mise en valeur des ressources
Mike Gill
Courriel : Mike.Gill@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca ou téléphone : 613-402-4935
 
Sincères salutations,
 
Martin Raillard
Président
Comité de gestion de la SCREA

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Jennifer Provencher

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APECS-PYRN-ASA-ACERA mixer at the Arctic Change Meeting

Hi Everyone, 

 

APECS, ASA, PYRN and AECRA are joining forces to host a social networking night as the ArcticChange conference kicks off. 

 

On Tuesday December 9th, 2014 the above early career researchers groups will be hosting a mixer event at Patty Boland's pub near the conference (http://pattybolands.com/). The goal is for mentors and members to meet and socialize in a casual laid back atmosphere. 

 

The mixer will start at 7pm, directly after the poster session. The evening will include games and prizes. The first 150 participants to arrive will get a free drink ticket (bring your name tag)!  And mention ArcticChange at the venue and you will receive 10% food.

You can find more information here:

http://apecs.is/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6682:arctic-change-social-networking-event&catid=796&Itemid=942&lang=en

 

Alexandre

On behalf of
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS),
The Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN),
The ArcticNet Student Association (ASA), and
The ADAPT Early Career Researchers Association (AECRA)

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Salut à tous,

APECS, ASA, PYRN et AECRA unissent leurs forces et vous propose une soirée de réseautage pour débuter la conférence ArcticChange.

Le mardi 9 décembre, 2014 les groupes de chercheurs de début de carrière mentionné ci-dessus seront les hôtes d'un événement au pub Patty Bolands, tout près de la conférence (http://pattybolands.com/). Avec comme but que les mentors et ceux de débuts de carrière se rencontre et socialisent dans une atmosphère décontractée.

L'évènement débutera à 19 heures, immédiatement après la session d'affiches. La soirée comprendra des jeux et des prix. Les 150 premiers participants arrivés se verront obtenir un billet pour une boisson gratuite (apporter votre étiquette de nom)! Et mentionne ArcticChange sur le site et vous recevrez 10% de rabais sur la nourriture.

Vous pouvez trouver plus d'informations ici:
http://apecs.is/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6682:arctic-change-social-networking-event&catid=796&Itemid=942&lang=en

Au plaisir !

Alexandre

Au nom de
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS),
The Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN),
The ArcticNet Student Association (ASA), and
The ADAPT Early Career Researchers Association (AECRA)

PDF posting at Laval

Hello Everyone, 

Here is another job posting that may be of interest to some - biophysical coupled modelling of Arctic phytoplankton communities at Laval University. 

See attachments for more details. 

Jenn

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Jennifer Provencher

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Spatial analysis job posting

Hi Everyone, 

Please find attached a job posting for a spatial analysis Arctic research assistant that may be of interest.

Jenn

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Jennifer Provencher

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Fwd: SAON Canada Results Bulletin

From the Canadian Polar Commission:

Hello:    Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) Canada is pleased to release the first issue of the SAON Canada Results Bulletin (please see below), which highlights results from monitoring initiatives occurring across the Canadian North, along with their links to policy.  This Bulletin was developed in partnership with the Canadian Polar Com­mission and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Canada.   Sincerely,   SAON Canada Website: http://www.arcticobservingcanada.ca Contact: contact@arcticobservingcanada.ca

Volume 1 Issue 1 — 19 November 2014

Long-term warming and sea ice loss lead to large-scale reductions in ice shelves along Ellesmere Island The Petersen Ice Shelf along Ellesmere Island, Nunavut has lost 61% of its total area in the last decade alone. Using long-term monitoring rec­ords, the Laboratory for Cryospheric Research at the University of Otta­wa has determined dominant factors driving these large losses including decreases in multi-year landfast sea ice, warming air temperatures, and the lack of ice inputs from upstream glaciers. It is estimated that the total loss of Petersen Ice Shelf will occur around the 2040s, thus leading to large-scale change in Arctic ice extent. Continued monitoring is nec­essary, given accelerating melt trends and the need to mitigate collision risks for shipping and offshore development.   More Details

Petersen Ice Shelf Photo Credit: Luke Copland

Diversity and distribution of Arctic marine ben­thos: Implications for sustainable development                                    ArcticNet's Marine Biological Hotspots project and the Canadian Healthy Oceans Network jointly monitored marine benthos in the Canadian Arctic to understand which factors drive the abun­dance and distribution of benthic fauna. Results suggest local­ized complexity of benthos, with the Beaufort Shelf region being a hotspot for biodiversity. In addition to informing baseline ref­erence levels, these results suggest the need for measures to promote continued biodiversity in the region in the face of in­creasing development.  More Details

Sampling sediments in Arctic Ocean Photo Credit: Martin Fortier/ArcticNet

Long-term monitoring essential to understanding links between climate change and tundra wildlife Over the past two decades, researchers from the Centre d'études nordiques have recorded a clear warming trend in Canada's Arctic tundra.  Species further up the food web (predators) can be affect­ed by changes to lower food web species (plants) as a result of cli­mate warming, as has been observed in the snow goose and Arctic fox populations. For example, earlier than normal snow melt can lead to decreased growth in goslings as they hatch before their main food source, graminoid plants, are at their peak growth and highest nutrient content.  This study highlights the importance of ensuring that monitoring and conservation efforts address a broad range of ecosystem components, rather than individual species over long periods of time.  More Details

Fox in Canada's Arctic Photo Credit: Dominique Berteaux

Determining polar bear population trends in M'Clintock Channel, Nunavut using genetic mark-recapture   The polar bear subpopulation in M'Clintock Channel experienced a marked decline leading to a moratorium on hunting activities in the region. A recent survey was initiated using new genetic meth­ods, which are less invasive than conventional survey methods. Initial results indicate 155 bears in 119 groups, of which 127 were sampled. Further analysis and ongoing surveys will provide im­portant information regarding the polar bear population to inform future management plans. More details

Polar bear in Nunavut Photo Credit: Markus Dyck

Circumpolar Working Group assessing emerging climate-sensitive infec­tious diseases    Infectious diseases transmitted between humans and animals are expected to increase in the Arctic due to warming. The Climate Change and Infectious Disease Working Group, formed in 2011, is assessing the potential health impacts of these emerging diseases in the circumpolar Arctic.  An article released by the Working Group identifies potential diseases that warrant increased monitor­ing efforts. Results will assist public health, wildlife and food security organizations in managing and communicating health risks.  More details

Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) aims to enhance Arctic-wide observing activities by facilitating partnerships and synergies among existing observation and data management activities, and promote sharing and synthesis of data and information. This Results Bulletin is an initiative of Canada's SAON National Coordinating Committee (SAON Canada) to increase awareness of monitoring and assessment results and their policy linkages. For more information about SAON Canada, please visit http://arcticobservingcanada.ca

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Join us TODAY for an APECS Webinar: CPC-CHARS Update

News for the North: A CPC-CHARS Update
Nov 18 (TODAY!), 2:00 EST Time

Join us for a live update of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) and its Science & Technology (S&T) Program. In this interactive webinar, Dr. David Scott, Executive Director of the Canadian Polar Commission (CPC), and Dr. Martin Raillard, Chief Scientist of CHARS will update us on current activities and future plans at CHARS.

How to participate? Register and reserve your spot here https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/814911232

 

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees-  Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Serve

Mac®-based attendees- Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer

 

Sponsor: 

GoToWebinar has been provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket.

 

 

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Leah Beveridge, B.Sc., M.M.M.

Research Assistant

Maritime Activity and Risk Investigation Network

Dept. Industrial Engineering, Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia

www.linkedin.com/in/leahbeveridge

tel: 902.494.8499

email: leah.beveridge@dal.ca

 

Fulbright Arctic Initiative -- Competition Now Open

Fulbright Arctic Initiative US$40,000

 

Competition Now Open

 

Canadian Applicants: February 2, 2015

American Applicants: February 16, 2015

Contact: Brad Hector, Fulbright Canada Program Officer (Scholars)

The Fulbright Arctic initiative, a regional network for applied research, brings together scholars, professionals and applied researchers from the United States, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden. This Initiative will create a network to stimulate international scientific collaboration on Arctic issues using a collaborative method to translate theory into practice. Sixteen outstanding scholars will address public-policy research questions relevant to arctic nations' shared challenges, in four focus areas including Health, Infrastructure, Water and Energy. Selected scholars will receive a US$40,000 grant and will participate in an individual Fulbright exchange of a minimum of six weeks up to three months, as well as in-person seminars and ongoing virtual communication. Scholars will focus on collaborative work in multidisciplinary and multinational research teams, and will propose and carry out an individual exchange element.

Co-Lead Scholars Dr. Michael Sfraga and Dr. Ross A. Virginia will provide intellectual leadership throughout the Program, in addition to mentoring program participants and facilitating discussion and collaboration among the Arctic Initiative Scholars. Program activities will commence in spring 2015 and conclude in fall of 2016.

The Fulbright Arctic Initiative is supported by the US Department of State, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and by partner governments in the Arctic Council region.

More information

Apply Now

 

Kind Regards,

 

Brad Hector

Program Officer

2015-350 rue Albert Street Ottawa, ON, K1R 1A4

t  613-688-5511

bhector@fulbright.ca

fulbright.ca

Facebook: fulbright.canada

Twitter: @FulbrightCanada

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Jennifer Provencher

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Fwd: Community-collaborative research - APECS Canada Resources

Hi Everyone,

Over the past couple of years, a few APECS Canada members got together to summarize a workshop session that focused on community-collaborative research during the IPY 2012 conference for publication in Arctic as in InfoNorth essay. In this article, APECS Canada members reflect on their experience working with northern communities, summarize key themes that are essential for building northern relationships, and provide recommendations for other early career researchers to carry forward community-collaborative research.

As part of this essay, members from APECS Canada have put together several resources to help early career researchers in Canada interested in community collaborative research navigate the many resources available. A special resource page was created on our website to provide access to these resources.  http://www.apecs.is/en/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada-sp-1927085779/canadian-resources/ccr-resources

The article is attached, please distribute to those that you know who are working with northern communities.

Cheers,

Jana

General Invitation for “Pan-Arctic Science & Policy: How can Early Career Researchers shape the future?” at Arctic Change, Ottawa, 2014

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to attend and/or submit your abstract to our session entitled "Pan-Arctic Science & Policy: How can Early Career Researchers shape the future?" to be held at the Arctic Change Conference in Ottawa (8-12 December 2014). Please find the session description below this message.

The general deadline to submit your abstract is Oct. 3, 2014 and registration deadline is Oct. 31, 2014.

To submit an abstract, please visit the following links:

Link to abstract submission: http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/call_abstracts.php

Link to meeting: http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/index.php

For the full list of sessions click at: http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/topical-sessions.php

 

Also, please note that:

• No funds are available to support presentations (you must cover all costs associated with the conference attendance).
• We cannot guarantee that abstracts will eventually appear in this session.

Personal invitations to experts in the field/topic have been sent, including our Invited Co-chair, John Crump, a senior advisor with the Climate Change, Polar & Cryosphere Division at UNEP/GRID-Arendal, Norway. We hope that you will be able to participate, attend or present your work in our session at Arctic Change.

Best regards, 

Nikolaus & Adam

Arctic Change, Ottawa, 2014, Session:

Title of session / Titre de la session: Pan-Arctic Science & Policy:  How can Early Career Researchers shape the future?

Session description / Description de la session: The circumpolar Arctic is undergoing rapid environmental, social, and geopolitical change. For example, scientific evidence is pointing to increases in ice free conditions, leading to extended shipping routes and greater access to natural resources. These rapid developments affect Arctic communities and ecosystems, making it important to engage in discussions regarding the future of science and the role that research can play in the Arctic policy process. Today's circumpolar Arctic research is driven by a large group of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) studying social, political, and natural science issues. These ECRs often work directly within communities on locally relevant issues.  The wealth of knowledge accumulated by ECRs often extends beyond their graduate thesis, making it vital to harvest these experiences by engaging in cross-disciplinary knowledge exchanges. Several global networks unite these active young minds in an aim to increase communication and interaction between researchers in a sparse Arctic setting – e.g. the international Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), with an increasing number of national committees; and the national level ArcticNet Student Association. These networks often permeate beyond researchers and have increasingly reached out to existing Arctic communities and organizations in order to effectively build ECR capacity to engage in research relevant to northern interests. Indeed, today's ECRs will be future partners for Arctic communities, leaders in non-academic research organizations, and Principal Investigators and supervisors for the next generation of student researchers.  Thus, policies and decisions of today will be of the greatest importance to ECRs as they progress in their careers, making it important to include their perspectives in the policy process. This session aims to push the envelope of ECRs by asking presenters to share ideas on the future of Arctic science and the repercussions for Arctic policy and decision making. We thus encourage submissions by community leaders, ECRs, mentors, and 'established' PIs. Submissions of original research as well as new ideas or proposals that identify gaps in Arctic science policy are invited. Presentations should cover geopolitical, natural sciences, and social challenges and how these disciplines can be integrated. Thought provoking presentations on topics that lead to 'big-picture' discussion amongst participants are encouraged. -- Dr. Nikolaus Gantner Ecosystem Science and Management Program (ESM) Northern Analytical Laboratory Services (NALS) University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC Canada, V2N 4Z9 Voice: +1 (250) 960 5168 eMail: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca Adam Houben PhD Candidate Chemical and Environmental Toxicology Department of Biology University of Ottawa 30 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON Canada, K1N 6N5 Voice: (613) 562-5800 ext-6341 eMail: ahouben@uottawa.ca APECS-Canada - Board of Directors ---

Fwd: Register Now: Transatlantic Science Week 2014 - Oct 27-29, 2014

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Date: Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Subject: Register Now: Transatlantic Science Week 2014 - Oct 27-29, 2014
To: "council@apecs.is" <council@apecs.is>

We are pleased to invite you to register for the Transatlantic Science Week 2014! This year marks the 13th conference of its kind aimed at promoting collaboration between Canadian, American and Norwegian stakeholders in research, innovation and higher education.The conference will take place in Toronto, Canada and will center on the main theme of challenges and opportunities in the Arctic, with a focus on Arctic societies, sustainability and safety.   When Monday, October 27, 2014 - Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Where  MaRS Conference Centre 101 College St, Toronto ON M5G 1L7, Canada      On our mobile-optimized website you will find detailed information about the conference including a personal greeting from the Ambassador of Norway to Canada, Her Excellency Mona E. Brøther, and a link to online registration. To review the draft TSW14 program, please click the agenda section link below. Under the agenda section you will also find information on events occurring in conjunction with TSW14 on Wednesday, October 29. Please make sure to register for these events by following the instructions provided under the Wednesday, October 29 agenda tab. View Event Summary View Event Agenda Hotel Reservations at the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville  You may reserve a room online by selecting the link below or by calling the hotel at 416-324-5890 or 1-800-267-0010. When making your reservation, please identify that you are attending TSW14, or you can use the room block code of KK5 at the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville. After October 6, 2014 or whenever the group block is sold out, the hotel will not be able to guarantee the availability of rooms. .  Reserve Your Room Now!    RSVP Please respond no later than Monday, October 6, 2014 by clicking one of the buttons below. Registration will close on this date.

Having trouble with the link? Simply copy and paste the entire address listed below into your web browser: www.tsweek.net   If you no longer want to receive emails from TSW14 Secretariat please click the link below. Opt-Out

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DEADLINE extended: APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2014

Dear Arctic colleagues,

Please be advised that the submission deadline for this years APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award was extended by one week to Monday, September 22nd 2014 (Midnight PDT).

Please pass this information on to your colleagues and networks!

Not sure how to submit? The application procedure, guidelines, and all other relevant information is available here:  http://www.apecs.is/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada-sp-1927085779/apecs-asa-mentor-award

We look forward to receiving your submissions by the new deadline.

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award Chair (2013-2014)

>>> Nikolaus Gantner 09/09/14 1:36 PM >>>

Dear Arctic colleagues,

Nominations for the 2014 APECS Canada ASA Mentor Award are due in less than a week's time!! The due date is September 15^th 2014 (Midnight PDT).

All details regarding the submission can be found below or at http://www.apecs.is/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada-sp-1927085779/apecs-asa-mentor-award.  We look forward to receiving and reviewing your submissions!

This year's award winner will be announced at the international Arctic Change2014 conference in Ottawa, ON in December.  

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award Chair (2013-2014)

  From: Nikolaus Gantner [mailto:nikolausgantner@trentu.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 10:30 AM
To: canada@apecs.is; jennifpro@gmail.com
Cc: Nikolaus Gantner
Subject: 3rd Call for Nominations: APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2014

 

Dear Arctic colleagues,

Please be reminded that the APECS Canada ASA Mentor Award is up for grabs again in 2014!

Nominations are due September 15th 2014 (Midnight PDT).

APECS Canada and the ArcticNet Student Association (ASA) recognize and honor the efforts of their mentors within the polar science community of Canada. This award has been created to acknowledge the time and energy that mentors dedicate to early career researchers each year, and their efforts in building a supportive community.

Do know of a worthy mentor and wish to complete a nomination? The application procedure, guidelines, past recipients, and all other relevant information is available here:  http://www.apecs.is/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada-sp-1927085779/apecs-asa-mentor-award

This year's recipient will be announced at the Arctic Change 2014 meeting (http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/) from December 8-12^th 2014 in Ottawa, ON.

Contact Jennifer Provencher (jennifpro@gmail.com) or Nikolaus Gantner (nikolausgantner@trentu.ca) for more information.

Please distribute widely among your Canadian Arctic research and community networks.

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award Chair (2013-2014)

 

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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

Trent University

1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON

K9J 7B8 Canada

Email: nikolausgantner@trentu.ca

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University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Office: Laboratory Building, Room 4-257

Lab: NALS 4-234 and 4-330
Phone: +1 (250) 960 5168
Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca