LFS Today Dec 24, 2021

 News  

Happy Holidays!

The Faculty would like to thank everyone for all their hard work this past year.  We wish everyone a much deserved holiday break. Please note administrative offices will be closed at noon today and for those who are working remotely, we encourage you to unplug. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  Stay healthy and stay safe!

Building and Lab Holiday Shutdown

This holiday season, help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which lowers the temperature in buildings over the winter break to reduce energy use and emissions on campus.

Before you leave for the holidays…

• Switch off electronics
• Turn off the lights
• Unplug small appliances
• Close windows and blinds
• Report any air or water leaks

Shut fume hood sashes and shut down non-essential lab equipment

Sustainable Fridays

Your sustainability tip of the week is

Have a sustainability initiative you want to implement? Reach out to the LFS Operations group for support with funding and setup.

Do you have a sustainability tip to share with your colleagues? Send it to mcm-lst@lists.ubc.ca and lfs.today@ubc.ca! Tips can cover a range of settings, from lab work to your community to working from home.

 Events  

Jan. 11 – Getting Started Teaching Online with Zoom

Are you new to teaching or facilitating online with Zoom or need a refresher? Join us for this introductory online session exploring some of the basics of teaching online with Zoom.

There is an optional 30-mins practice time from 1:00-1:30 pm after the presentation. Feel free to stay to practice using Zoom.

Session Topics:

• Set up your Zoom sessions
• Share lecture slides and online content
• Use polls, breakout rooms and non-verbal communication for interaction
• Good practices in synchronous teaching

Facilitator: Lucas Wright, Educational Consultant: Learning Technology, Teaching and Learning Professional Development, CTLT

Tuesday, January 11
12 – 1pm

Register here

 Deadlines  

Jan. 10 – Genome BC Societal Issues Competition – Intake 3

Genome BC is proud to announce the third intake of its Societal Issues Program. The focus of Societal Issues – Intake 3 is how to increase adoption of genomic tools in Pacific Salmon fisheries. Projects will investigate the knowledge lifecycle (creation, translation, adoption) and bridging of Traditional Knowledge with Western science related to these technologies. By identifying opportunities and barriers of technology adoption, the aim is to establish practical and realistic recommendations for the uptake of genomic tools for resource management of these vital species.

Projects may request up to $130,000. There is no co-funding requirement. Projects must have a term of between 12 and 18 months and be led by researchers in social sciences, humanities, and related areas of study.

Statements of interest must be submitted by January 10, 2022. The form and guidelines can be found here.

For more information and to apply please contact societalissues@genomebc.ca