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Periodic Table Project adds collaborative timeline
byJean Hein, editor, CHEM13 News.
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements, and the Faculty of Science is celebrating by creating a new Timeline of Elements.
The initiative is based on the success of our Periodic Table Project for the UN International Year of Chemistry in 2011, where we had students from around the world design elemental tiles. The result became the Periodic Table Project poster, freemobile app, and the iconic wall mural at the entrance of the Centre for Environmental and Information Technology'sEarth Science Museum.
This year we decided to take a different approach to the table and deconstruct it into the years the elements were discovered. Our goal is to have chemistry students from around the world join together to create an original and imaginative version of theTimeline of Elements, again with an artistic tile for each element. This project encourages students to learn about the the elements and what led to their discovery.
You can sign up to design an element tile or forward this message to your high school. The timeline will be displayed in the Science Teaching Complex for all to see. If you missed out on participating in our 2011 Periodic Table Project, this is your opportunity to have your home school celebrate and be part of a worldwide initiative. Please take time to reconnect with your high school science teacher and let them know.
Sign up until August 7and submit artwork by March 2019. Read more information and.
Sign-up for Lean Process Improvement Workshop
A message from Human Resources.
In order to foster a culture of continuous improvement at the University of ݮƵ, we are developing a shared understanding and common framework for Lean across campus. With this in mind, Human Resources will be offering Lean workshops in June, July, October and December.
The next workshop, facilitated by Kimberley Snage, Director of HR Projects, Technology & Analytics and Shona Dunseith, HR Process & Administration Manager, will take place on Thursday, June 21and will guide employees through process mapping activities. Examining daily processes within the workplace can reveal opportunities for improvement and help eliminate activities that take up too much time and provide little value.
In this workshop, attendees will learn the following:
- How to create a current state and desired future state process map.
- How to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the process.
- How to take action to close gaps between current and desired future state.
If you’re interested in attending, pleaseregister.
The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21 in DC 1351.
What is Lean?
Supporting the University'sRobust Employer-Employee strategic themeandExcellence Canada initiative, Lean provides a consistent framework and set of tools for improving processes at ݮƵ. It is founded on the principles of continuous improvement and respect for people, and empowers employees to become effective problem-solvers.
If you have any questions about the Lean Process Improvement Workshop, please contactRaghda Sabry, Projects Coordinator Human Resources orKimberley Snage, Director of HR Projects, Technology & Analytics. You can find out more about Lean on theݮƵ Lean website.
Take the ݮƵ Region Wellbeing survey
Is your quality of life all that you want it to be?Do you wish you could contribute your ideas to improve it for ݮƵ Region residents?
The CanadianIndex of Wellbeing, based in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, is conducting a large-scaleݮƵ Region well-being surveyon behalf of 16 partner agencies in the region, with results helping to develop policies and shape services and supports for all residents.
It’s a great chance to share your insights about how to improve your life and the lives of people in our community. The survey closesJuly 6.
Get geared up for Bike Month; other notes
June is Bike Monthat ݮƵ! In partnership with TravelWise, the Sustainability Office is hosting a cycling challenge and events throughout the month to promote and celebrate active transportation on campus. Whether you’re an avid biker or interested in trying out biking this month, we would encourage you to get involved, and there are prizes to be won!
For more information, please visit the Bike Monthweb page.
If you're a faculty member or graduate student who has received Tri-Agencyfunding and are curious about the Tri-AgencyOpen Access Policy, your rights as an author, and how to make your research Open Access using, the the Library has the perfect workshop for you.
The Library is hostingTri-Agency Open Access Policy - From Author's Rights to UWSpaceon Tuesday, June 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
What's it all about?In early2015 the Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC andSSHRC) announced its, which states "Grant recipients are required to ensure that any peer-reviewed journal publications arising from Agency-supported research are freely accessible within 12 months of publication."
The policy applies to NSERC or SSHRC grants awarded on or after May 1, 2015 and CIHR grants awarded on or after January 1, 2008.
At this workshop, librarians will discuss the policy and its requirements, present an introduction to author’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrate how to use UWSpace and itscopyright review and deposit serviceto easily comply with the policy. ݮƵ researchers who have received grant funding or have an interest in making their research Open Access are encouraged to attend.
The workshop takes place in the Dana Porter FLEX Lab (LIB 329).
The ݮƵ Centre for German Studies isestablishing a Book Prizefor first-time authors who have published a book in 2017 on any aspect of German Studies (culture, language, history, geography, and the like). The winner will receive $2,000 and will be invited to give a talk.
The nomination deadline is June 30,2018.
The Registrar's Office has sent a message to undergraduate students notifying them that thespring 2018final examination schedulehas been posted. Exam room information is expected to be added to the schedule by June 18. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the final examination schedule website.
The dates for Fall 2018 Convocation areFriday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27.Note that these dates have been revised from October 19 and 20, 2018. Mark your calendar. More information on Fall convocation ceremonies can be found on.
For all information on ݮƵ Convocation visit.
Office closures this week
The Centre for Extended Learning front desk will be closed today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Link of the day
When and where
Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing (USEQIP), Monday, May 28 to Friday, June 8, Institute for Quantum Computing.
NEW -Bike Month, Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30, across campus.
NEW -IT seminar featuring Andrew Ward, "Duo Two-Factor: The Sequel,"Friday, June 1, 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., MC 2009.
Keystone Picnic,Friday, June 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the DC Quad. Or for those on campus in the evening, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the SLC.
,Friday, June 1, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fed Hall Columbia Room.
Discovery: A Comic Lament,Friday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College.
Transforming Space: Immerse, interact and imagine in Philip Beesley, School of Architecture, Saturday, June 2 toMonday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Royal Ontario Museum.
UWAG and Fine Arts present "This Could Be The Place: Performance Art Symposium,"Monday, June 4 to Saturday, June 9, University of ݮƵ Arts quad.
Design, Construction and Operation of PIT Tag Monitoring Systemsfeaturing Warren Leach, Oregon RFID, Monday June 4, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. For more information contact Bruce MacVicar atbmacvicar@uwaterloo.ca.
ݮƵ Centre for Microbial Research presents "CRISPR IP & Patenting Life,"Monday, June 4, 11:00 a.m., QNC 1506.
QPR Training, Monday, June 4, 1:30 p.m.
, Monday, June 4, 4:30 p.m., TC 1208.
NEW -Procurement and Contract services annual trade show, Tuesday, June 5and Wednesday, June 6, DC fishbowl.
safeTALK training, Tuesday, June 5, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., NH 2447.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy - From Author's Rights to UWSpace, Tuesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m., Library FLEX Lab.
, Tuesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Board of Governors meeting, Tuesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m., NH 3407.
(undergraduate students only), Tuesday, June 5, 6:00 p.m., TC 2218.
(graduate students and postdocs only), Wednesday, June 6, 9:00 a.m., TC 2218.
Annotated bibliography using RefWorks, Wednesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Library FLEX Lab.
(graduate students and postdocs only), Wednesday, June 6, 1:00 p.m., TC 2218.
, Wednesday, June 6, 1:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Gustav Bakos Observatory public tour, Wednesday, June 6, lecture 9:00 p.m. in PHY 313, telescope viewing 9:30 p.m.
“Learn how to create a lean business model canvas”, Wednesday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2ndFloor.
(graduate students only), Thursday, June 7, 1:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Retirement celebration for Laura Johnson, Friday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., EV3-3rdFloor Patio. RSVP to Tiffany Chen,tiffany.chen@uwaterloo.ca.
Presidential Lecture featuring Professor Eric Mazur, Harvard University, Friday, June 8, 2:00 p.m., Federation Hall..
Nukes and the Nobel: A Conversation with Setsuko Thurlow,Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., reception at 6:45 p.m. in Atrium, Conrad Grebel University College Great Hall.
Spring 2018 Convocation, Tuesday, June 12 to Saturday, June 16, Physical Activities Complex.
University Club Spring Convocation Luncheon, Tuesday, June 12 to Saturday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., University Club.
(for employees only), Wednesday, June 13, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., TC2218.
“Learn about topics related to market validation,” Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 p.m., Velocity Start, SCH 2ndFloor.
ROM Daytime: Transforming Space: Can Architecture Come Alive?, Speaker: Philip Beesley, School of Architecture, Thursday, June 14, 11:00 a.m.,Royal Ontario Museum.
Design and deliver I: Presentation Essentials, Thursday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Competition, Thursday, June 14, 7:00 p.m., AL 105.
PhD oral defences
School of Planning.Michelle Lee, "Barriers to Growth Management: Local Challenges Implementing the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe." Supervisor, Pierre Filion. On display in the Faculty of Environment, EV1 335. Oral defence Monday, June 4, 1:00 p.m., EV1 221.
Physics & Astronomy.Clement Delcamp, "Gauge models of topological phases and applications to quantum gravity." Supervisors, Bianca Dittrich, Lee Smolin. On deposit in the Science graduate office, PHY 2013. Oral defence Monday, June 4, 1:00 p.m., B1 266.
Physics & Astronomy.Dusan Sarenac, "Structured Beams as Quantum Probes." Supervisor, David Cory. On deposit in the Science graduate office, PHY 2013. Oral defence Monday, June 4, 1:30 p.m., RAC 2009.
Biology.Sarah Poynter, "DsRNA-mediated antiviral immunity in fish cells: visualization, sensors, and innate immune responses." Supervisors, Brian Dixon, Stephanie DeWitte-Orr. On deposit in the Science graduate office, PHY 2013. Oral defence Tuesday, June 5, 10:00 a.m., B1 266.