APECS Canada: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Reminder: APECS Canada Webinar, April 1, 12:00 EST time: Bridging Careers: From Science to Policy

Guest Speaker: Eva Kruemmel and Aynslie Ogden

Bridging Careers: From Science to Policy

When: April 1, 12:00 Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/697052289

Webinar ID:697052289

In the third and final webinar of our Science & Policy series, we will discuss how careers in science can lead into policy development.

Our first guest speaker is Dr. Eva Kruemmel, PhD Biology Specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology, University of Ottawa. Eva will discuss how her contaminant research made her realize importance of ensuring scientific research is actually contributing to policy development. Her past research has led to working for the Inuit Circumpolar Council, relaying relevant research to international policy development such as the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Her research topics have been the importance of Pacific salmon as vectors of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), the relations of diet, contaminants and diabetes in two Native communities in northwestern Ontario, and the origin and fate of mercury in the Arctic. Eva started working for the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada Office in June 2008, and currently holds a position there as a Senior Policy Advisor on Environment & Health. In this capacity, she has been representing ICC in various international fora, for example at United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC) meetings on Mercury, and meetings of the Stockholm Convention on POPs. She attended those meetings either as an independent observer for ICC, or as part of the Canadian delegation representing ICC. Eva also represents ICC Canada in the Research Management Committee of the Northern Contaminants Program (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) and in Arctic Council working- and expert groups, such as the Arctic Monitoring Assessment Programme (AMAP). She represents ICC as a board member to the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON), and is also a member of the SAON

Executive Committee.

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Friday, March 28, 2014

Fwd: [IASSA.Net] Attn Northern Canadian Residents: Invitation to Visioning Session, May 21st (before ICASS VIII)

Hi all,

Northern Canadian Residents planning on attending ICASS VIII in Prince George, BC could be interested in this opportunity below.

Cheers,

Gerlis

Dr. Gerlis Fugmann
Director - Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)

APECS International Directorate
University of Tromsø
Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE)
Hyperboreum 102
9037 Tromsø
Norway

Phone (office): +47 776 45 103
Phone (mobile): +47 930 05 841
Email: gerlis.fugmann@apecs.is
Skype: gerlis.fugmann
Website: http://www.apecs.is/

Begin forwarded message:

From: Ashlee Cunsolo Willox <ashlee_cunsolowillox@cbu.ca>
Subject: [IASSA.Net] Attn Northern Canadian Residents: Invitation to Visioning Session, May 21st (before ICASS VIII)
Date: March 28, 2014 2:07:12 AM GMT+01:00
To: iassa.net@lists.uaf.edu

*Attention Northern Canadian Residents attending ICASS VIII*

Are you interested in issues of *sustainability and climate change across
the North?*

If so, the *Sustainable Canada Initiative *is pleased to invite you to
a *one-day
visioning workshop* on *May 21, 2014, *the day before the ICASS VIII
conference in Prince George.

The Sustainable Canada Initiative is a new cross-Canada working group led
by Dr. Catherine Potvin (McGill University), which is dedicated to
developing evidence-based sustainability principles and processes into
federal policy. We are conducting visioning workshops with diverse
multi-sectoral stakeholders across Canada to develop tangible, non-partisan
recommendations for the 2015 Federal Election and the UNFCCC climate change
summit.

*We are looking for your valuable input on what you want for the future for
Northern Canada, and what Canada can do to meet these goals and
priorities. *

For more information, or to register, please contact Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo
Willox at ashlee_cunsolowillox@cbu.ca by *May 9, 2014*.

Please see the attached document for more information.

With kindest regards,
A.
--
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox, PhD
Canada Research Chair, Determinants of Healthy Communities
Assistant Professor, Community Health
Department of Nursing, Cross-Appointed with Indigenous Studies
Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS, B1P 6L2
Phone: 902-563-1949
Email: ashlee_cunsolowillox@cbu.ca
Website: ashleecunsolowillox.ca
Twitter: @CunsoloWillox

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Fwd: APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2014 - 2nd call for nominations

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nikolaus Gantner <Nikolaus.Gantner@unbc.ca>
Date: Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Subject: APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2014 - 2nd call for nominations
To: "canada@apecs.is" <canada@apecs.is>
Cc: "jennifpro@gmail.com" <jennifpro@gmail.com>, Nikolaus Gantner <nikolausgantner@trentu.ca>

Dear Arctic colleagues,

The APECS Canada – ASA Mentor Award is up for grabs again in 2014!

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

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

This year’s recipient will be announced at the Arctic Change 2014 meeting (http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/) in Ottawa in December.

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

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

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

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Re: APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2014 - 2nd call for nominations

Dear Arctic colleagues,

The APECS Canada ? ASA Mentor Award is up for grabs again in 2014!

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

This year?s recipient will be announced at the Arctic Change 2014 meeting (http://www.arcticnetmeetings.ca/ac2014/) in Ottawa in December.

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

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner

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

FW: posting a job on your website

Hi,

Maybe the attached job posting is of interest to some of you.

Cheers,

Gerlis

Dr. Gerlis Fugmann

Director – Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS)

APECS International Directorate

University of Tromsø

Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE)

9037 Tromsø

Norway

Phone (office): +47 776 45 103

Phone (mobile): +47 930 05 841

Email: info@apecs.is

Website: www.apecs.is

From: Lucette Barber <Lucette.Barber@umanitoba.ca>
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:42 PM
To: Gerlis Fugmann <info@apecs.is>
Subject: posting a job on your website

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Lucette Barber, M.Env.
Manager of Communications & Outreach
Centre for Earth Observation Science
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Earth, Environment and Resources
460 Wallace Bldg
University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2N2

Tel: 204-474-9158
Cell: 204-799-7328

www.umanitoba.ca/ceos
www.asp-net.org

Polar Week Blog Posts on Science Borealis, Number 5

Hi Everyone,

Even though Polar Week has officially ended, APECS Canada members continue to write about polar science on Science Borealis, making it more like a polar month!

See Samantha Darling's most recent post about science in north communities.

http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/science-and-community-connecting-the-dots/

Jenn

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

APECS Canada Webinar: April 1, 12:00 EST time: Bridging Careers: From Science to Policy

Guest Speaker: Eva Kruemmel and Aynslie Ogden

Bridging Careers: From Science to Policy

When: April 1, 12:00 Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/697052289

Webinar Id:697052289

In the past two webinars we have discussed the need for more Sceintists and Engineers in the policy processes, and discussed Arctic Science policies. In this webinar we will speak to two Scientists that that use their science to inform policy in both the national and international forum.

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

call for abstracts: APECS Canada Online Conference, April 24, 2012

Please note from our previous email that is is an APECS Canada event and will be our last webinar of 2013-2014.

The first APECS Canada Online Conference will be taking place April 24, 2014 using GoToWebinar platform (so you can enjoy the conference behind your desk or from your couch!). The conference provides a great opportunity to present current Arctic or Antarctic research in Canada, engage in scientific dialogue, and form collaborations with graduate students from other universities. The conference is open to advanced undergraduate students, masters and PhD students, post-docs, research assistants, others.

Please send your abstract (200 words max) to chavarie@ualberta.ca before April 8.

cheers

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

call for abstracts: APECS Online Conference, April 24, 2012

The first APECS Online Conference will be taking place April 24, 2014 using GoToWebinar platform (so you can enjoy the conference behind your desk or from your couch!). The conference provides a great opportunity to present current Arctic or Antarctic research, engage in scientific dialogue, and form collaborations with graduate students from other universities. The conference is open to advanced undergraduate students, masters and PhD students, post-docs, research assistants, others.

Please send your abstract (200 words max) to chavarie@ualberta.ca before April 8.

cheers

Louise

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Monday, March 24, 2014

Reminder: APECS Canada Webinar,March 25, 12:00 EST time: Arctic Science Policy

Guest Speaker: Marc-André Dubois and Bob Van Dijken

Arctic Science Policy

When: March 25, 12:00 Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/123518576

Webinar Id:123518576

Last week, APECS Canada launched their Science & Policy webinar series in honour of Polar Week. The bridge between science and policy is a growing focus in our society. Early career researchers are often asked to frame their science in a policy-relevant format but are not equipped with the knowledge or tools they need to effectively accomplish this. This webinar series aims to ignite conversation about this important subject.

Our second webinar will focus on defining the science/ policy interface and outline the role of science in developing ecosystem-based Arctic policies. Northern communities are in a state of flux facing multiple political and environmental pressures that lead to a complex policy landscape. Historically science has played a key role in Arctic policy and decision making. Trans-boundary scientific research and collaborations have been on the main agenda of the Arctic Council, an international ?soft- power? governance body. International science has had a decision-shaping influence at the Arctic Council, which uses its scientific knowledge to inform its policy-frameworks. These international policy frameworks set the stage for decision-making at national and regional levels. However, policies in northern Canada face added regional pressures from development, climate change, devolution, and land claims agreements. It is important to recognize that Canada?s northern communities demand new perspectives in policy that take a community-centered approach based on science that is relevant and accessible. In this webinar our speakers will outline some important science policy documents that will help young scientists understand how to conceptualize the relevance of their science to regional, national, and international policy priorities.

Speakers:

1) Marc-André Dubois coordinates the WWF Global Arctic Programme?s engagement with the Arctic Council and other international organisations. He has a background in political science with degrees from Université de Montréal and the Institut d`Études Politiques de Lille. His current research interests lie in the field of circumpolar international governance and the interface of science and policy.

2) Bob Van Dijken has lived in Canada?s north for the last 33 years and is currently working for the Council of Yukon First Nations as Director of Circumpolar Relations. Bob has a BSc in Physical Geography and has spent many years working in environmental consulting, science communication and bridging the science and policy divide.

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Thursday, March 20, 2014

APECS Canada Webinar, March 25, 12:00 EST time: Arctic Science Policy

Guest Speaker: Marc-André Dubois and Bob Van Dijken

Arctic Science Policy

When: March 25, 12:00 Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/123518576

Webinar Id:123518576

Our second webinar will focus on defining the science/ policy interface and outline the role of science in developing ecosystem-based Arctic policies. Northern communities are in a state of flux facing multiple political and environmental pressures that lead to a complex policy landscape. Historically science has played a key role in Arctic policy and decision making. Trans-boundary scientific research and collaborations have been on the main agenda of the Arctic Council, an international ‘soft- power’ governance body. International science has had a decision-shaping influence at the Arctic Council, which uses its scientific knowledge to inform its policy-frameworks. These international policy frameworks set the stage for decision-making at national and regional levels. However, policies in northern Canada face added regional pressures from development, climate change, devolution, and land claims agreements. It is important to recognize that Canada’s northern communities demand new perspectives in policy that take a community-centered approach based on science that is relevant and accessible. In this webinar our speakers will outline some important science policy documents that will help young scientists understand how to conceptualize the relevance of their science to regional, national, and international policy priorities.

Speakers:

1) Marc-André Dubois coordinates the WWF Global Arctic Programme’s engagement with the Arctic Council and other international organisations. He has a background in political science with degrees from Université de Montréal and the Institut d`Études Politiques de Lille. His current research interests lie in the field of circumpolar international governance and the interface of science and policy.

2) Bob Van Dijken has lived in Canada’s north for the last 33 years and is currently working for the Council of Yukon First Nations as Director of Circumpolar Relations. Bob has a BSc in Physical Geography and has spent many years working in environmental consulting, science communication and bridging the science and policy divide.

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Monday, March 17, 2014

Call for Applications - Arctic Climate Change Emerging Leaders Fellowship

Hey APECS Folks!

This is an amazing opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students:

The Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is pleased to announce that

it is currently accepting applications for the ACCEL Program, a summer fellowship for undergraduate

and graduate students in Europe and North America as well as recent graduates that blends policy and

public relations. Fellows will work at the nexus between policy and communications, helping to create

and curate a portfolio of online content while thinking strategically about how to package and market

policy analysis to key audiences and increase awareness of Arctic issues in the public consciousness.

Program participants will play a crucial role as part of a core startup team charged with launching this

new program. As such they will help set strategic direction and acquire a range of professional

administrative skills and access to unparalleled networking opportunities through frequent interaction

with ELEEP's international network of over 100 energy and environmental experts.

http://www.smalltimegermany.de/Eleep/ACCEL%20Fellowship%20Program%20-%20Call%20for%20Applications%20-%20Kopie.pdf

Jenna Gall

Loran Scholar 2010

University of British Columbia Okanagan

BSc Honours, Earth and Environmental Science

jennagall@hotmail.com

1-250-826-7571

Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:57:59 -0400
Subject: CMOS meeting in Rimouski in June 1-5, 2014
From: jennifpro@gmail.com
To: canada@apecs.is; Melany.Belzile01@uqar.ca

Hi Everyone,

Just a final check as the meeting approaches, is anyone attending the CMOS meeting in Rimouski in June 1-5, 2014?

http://www.cmos.ca/congress2014/index.php/en/

If you are, just let me know at jennifpro@gmail.com and I will connect you with some of the early career researchers who are helping organize the event.

Thanks!!!

Jenn

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

CMOS meeting in Rimouski in June 1-5, 2014

Hi Everyone,

Just a final check as the meeting approaches, is anyone attending the CMOS meeting in Rimouski in June 1-5, 2014?

http://www.cmos.ca/congress2014/index.php/en/

If you are, just let me know at jennifpro@gmail.com and I will connect you with some of the early career researchers who are helping organize the event.

Thanks!!!

Jenn

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Reminder: APECS Canada Webinar,March 18, 1 pm EST time: Is there a role for science in policy?

Guest Speaker: Diane Freeman and Harry Borlase

Is there a role for science in policy?

When: March 18, 1pm Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112358153

Webinar ID: 112358153

APECS Canada, in collaboration with the Air and Waste Management Association, is launching their Science & Policy webinar series this March, 2014 in honour of Polar Week. The bridge between science and policy is a growing focus in our society. Early career researchers are often asked to frame their science in a policy-relevant format but are not equipped with the knowledge or tools they need to effectively accomplish this. This webinar series aims to ignite conversation about this important subject.

Our first webinar will be on the role of “science in policy”. Increasingly, scientists are asked to enter the policy arena, but is there a role for science in policy? If so what is it? And how can scientists use their skills and knowledge to influence and inform policy makers? We will start the discussion by having two invited speakers make some comments about how they use science within their roles as policy makers. Then we will open the floor to participant questions.

Speakers:

1) Diane Freeman, who has over 20 years of environmental engineering background, will discuss her perspective as an engineer working in municipal politics. Diane believes there is a role for scientists in the policy arena. She has found her training in science and engineering has given her a unique set of tools that have helped her in her tasks as a municipal Councillor.

2) Harry Borlase, an APECS member, works for the Nunatsiavut Government and has ran in Labrador's Federal by-elections in May 2013. Harry will comment about his use of science during his political candidacy. Harry will also shed light on how science and scientists can influence political parties.

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Happy Polar Week!!

To help celebrate the polar regions this week APECS Canada members have taken over Science Borealis, a central meeting point for Canadian science bloggers.

http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/polar-week-1-why-do-science-at-the-poles/

This week check out how Arctic zooplankton will be affected by climate change on the guest post by APECS members Jordan Grigor and Moritz Schmid over on Science Borealis where APECS Canada has taken over for Polar Week!

http://blog.scienceborealis.ca/arctic-zooplankton-and-climate-change/

And remember if you are doing anything for polar week (like reading this Science Borealis posts!!!) remembers to launch a Polar Week pin for yourself!!!
http://www.apecs.is/outreach/polar-week/polar-week-march-2014/pwpin

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Monday, March 10, 2014

Re: APECS Canada Webinar, March 18, 1 pm EST time: Is there a role for science in policy?

Hello All,

Thank-you Louise for distributing this! Attached is a poster that can be posted in public areas!

Ann

On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 4:42 PM, Louise Chavarie <chavarie@ualberta.ca> wrote:

Guest Speaker: Diane Freeman and Harry Borlase
Is there a role for science in policy?
When: March 18, 1pm Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112358153

APECS Canada, in collaboration with the Air and Waste Management Association, is launching their Science & Policy webinar series this March, 2014 in honour of Polar Week. The bridge between science and policy is a growing focus in our society. Early career researchers are often asked to frame their science in a policy-relevant format but are not equipped with the knowledge or tools they need to effectively accomplish this. This webinar series aims to ignite conversation about this important subject.

Our first webinar will be on the role of “science in policy”. Increasingly, scientists are asked to enter the policy arena, but is there a role for science in policy? If so what is it? And how can scientists use their skills and knowledge to influence and inform policy makers? We will start the discussion by having two invited speakers make some comments about how they use science within their roles as policy makers. Then we will open the floor to participant questions.

Speakers:

1) Diane Freeman, who has over 20 years of environmental engineering background, will discuss her perspective as an engineer working in municipal politics. Diane believes there is a role for scientists in the policy arena. She has found her training in science and engineering has given her a unique set of tools that have helped her in her tasks as a municipal Councillor.

2) Harry Borlase, an APECS member, works for the Nunatsiavut Government and has ran in Labrador's Federal by-elections in May 2013. Harry will comment about his use of science during his political candidacy. Harry will also shed light on how science and scientists can influence political parties.

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

--
cheers

Louise Chavarie
PhD Student, Ecology
University of Alberta
(780) 492-1298

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Ann Balasubramaniam
PhD Candidate
Water Lab
200 University Ave
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1
519-888-4567 ext.36540
annbala@gmail.com

APECS Canada Webinar, March 18, 1 pm EST time: Is there a role for science in policy?

Guest Speaker: Diane Freeman and Harry Borlase

Is there a role for science in policy?

When: March 18, 1pm Est time

Register link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112358153

Speakers:

GoToWebinar / GoToMeeting has bee provided as an in-kind contribution from Bredbåndsfylket (http://www.bredbandsfylket.no/)

cheers

Louise Chavarie

PhD Student, Ecology

University of Alberta

(780) 492-1298

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Fwd: The Arctic Data Explorer Needs Your Help

Of interest to some....

The Arctic Data Explorer (ADE) is looking for your opinions and expertise. The ADE is an interdisciplinary data search tool that lets you find data across many data centers at once. It was created by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) and the Advanced Cooperative Arctic Data and Information Service (ACADIS). We are looking for volunteers for a one hour, online interview to look through a series of webpages. No experience necessary - just bring your opinions, hopes, and dreams (for data search that is). APECS members are especially sought after because of your dedication, experience, and Arctic knowledge. We would like to thank you for your volunteer service by providing a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Your feedback will be used to make immediate and longer-term changes to the ADE. Please contact us via email at toni.rosati@nsidc.org. Thank you!

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http://about.me/allenpope

http://www.twitter.com/PopePolar

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Fwd: FW: Post Doc Opportunity AINA

Of interest to some....

From: Maribeth Murray <murraym@ucalgary.ca>
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:21 PM
To: Gerlis Fugmann <info@apecs.is>
Subject: Ph.D. Opportunity

Hi there,

Can you please distribute this PhD opportunity (attached) to the APECS list serve and post on the APECS site. The timeline for application is very short and I'd like to see it go to the widest possible audience.

Thanks so much,

Maribeth S. Murray, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Arctic Institute of North America

University of Calgary

ES 1040, 2500 University Drive

Calgary, AB, Canada

T2N 1N4

Email: murraym@ucalgary.ca

Main Tel: (403) 220-7515

Direct Tel: (403) 220-7516

Fax: (403) 282-4606

Web: http://www.arctic.ucalgary.ca

For information about the International Study of Arctic Change please visit www.arcticchange.org or contact info@arcticchange.org

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Thursday, March 6, 2014

World Weather Open Science Conference - in Montreal!

Hi everyone,

Perhaps of some interest to you!

http://wwosc2014.org/welcome_e.shtml

Also, the organizers have asked APECS about some ways to involve early career researchers, so if there is anyone who is interested in getting involved in the planning of this conference, let me know and I can pass on your name.

Have a good day everyone!

Jenn

Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com