All Environmental Science students were invited to submit their photographs that promote awareness of the issues facing society and the natural environment in the world today. The contest deadline was February 29. A panel of judges has viewed the entries and the winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 13 at 1:30 pm in the Toyer Foyer. All are welcome. Winning entries will be on display in the Foyer from March 13 to 15.
You are invited to attend Carleton’s March Break Program for prospective students which takes place from March 10 – 17, 2012 (excluding Sunday, March 11). This is your chance to learn about the wide range of academic programs, student services and resources available at Carleton University.
In the spirit of Brain Awareness Week, the Society for Neuroscience is reaching out to local creative minds in order to explore our community’s perceptions and appreciation for the mind, brain, and mental health. The Brain and Mental Health Art Show is open to individuals of all ages, education and employment, and is intended to inspire creative learning. Take part in this fun and unique event by submitting a piece of art that encapsulates your vision of the mind, brain and/or mental health.
Carleton University has received an average of 7.2 per cent more applications from Ontario high school students this year compared with 2011, according to figures recently released by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. That’s considerably higher than the provincial average increase of 2.4 per cent.
Ontario high school applicants who picked Carleton as their top choice for their first year of university were up 8.3 per cent.
The eyes of the scientific community were on Geneva today as the particle physics lab at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) presented the latest results from the ATLAS and CMS collaboration in their search for the Standard Model Higgs boson.
The December 2011 issue of Canadian Geographic lists the top wildlife stories of the year and included among them is a story on the sockeye salmon population decline. The story quotes Biology and Environmental Science professor Steven Cooke and refers to a paper published in the prestigious journal Science which he co-authored.
These awards are available to currently registered undergraduate students and are valued at a maximum of $2,250 for up to 150 hours of internship work with a research grant holder at Carleton University. The work is for a minimum of eight weeks and can be undertaken in either the fall or winter terms or across both. Half of the total funding will be provided by the research supervisor and that will be matched by funding from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
November has descended upon Ottawa. My friends and neighbours feel the cold air blowing through their hair. But I feel the cold waters flowing past my toes. Not complaining, though.
November has descended upon Ottawa. My friends and neighbours feel the cold air blowing through their hair. But I feel the cold waters flowing past my toes. Not complaining, though.