New Student Orientation 2018

Beginning on September 1, New Student Orientation (NSO) is an important part of the success of students at university, and is a perfect time to meet new friends, talk to upper-year students, learn about the campus, and have fun! The tight-knit community at UPEI is here to support you and welcome you to the campus. Take part in all of the opportunities given to you through NSO and start your UPEI career off on the right foot. Visit the New Student Orientation website to register and find out more.

Everything you need to know about publishing your research

Are you interested in publishing your research in academic journals? Have you heard of predatory journals? With the increase in open access journals, illegitimate publishers have emerged on the academic publishing scene and understanding what defines a predatory journal and/or conference has become an essential skill for graduate students. This workshop will discuss predatory publishing, scholarly metrics that impact a journal’s reputation (e.g. journal impact factor), and review resources on these topics. There will be also a time for Q&A and open discussion.  All are welcome to attend this workshop by Meghan Landry and Kim Mears. This workshop is a part of the 2018 UMGRC.

Communicating your research to the public

Traditional scientific training typically does not prepare scientists to be effective communicators outside of academia. However, funding agencies and research institutions are increasingly encouraging researchers to extend beyond peer-reviewed publishing and communicate their results directly to the greater public. As Albert Einstein once wrote: Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone. This workshop will examine some real-world examples of communicating scientific research results to formal and informal audiences, with discussions around what makes for compelling scientific communications and how to make your research results resonate with the public.  All are welcome to attend this free workshop by Dr. Adam Fenech and Dave Atkinson, which is a part of the 2018 UPEI Multidisciplinary Graduate Research Conference.

The Clean Label Movement: Using Natural Preservatives

Everyone is invited to attend the UPEI Multidisciplinary Graduate Research Conference's keynote presentation by Dr. Tanzina Huq (UNB).  The keynote presentation is at 10 am in MCDH 242. In this presentation, Dr. Huq will speak about natural preservatives, specifically chitosan which can be found in mushrooms and other fungi, and can be produced by using an eco-friendly method. Refreshments will be served beforehand at 9 am in Market Square (MCDH).