please join us for bianca boboc's phd dissertation proposal defense. this is a hybrid defense, should you wish to attend in person it will take place in atac 5033.

title: symptoms of attentional-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd), and facial emotion detection across the menstrual cycle

supervisor: dr. kirsten oinonen

second reader: dr. josephine tan

gsc rep: dr. amanda maranzan

please email admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca for zoom link and passcode

everyone is invited to join us in li 5014c (teaching commons large meeting room) to experience some rarely-seen image projections using older technology kept in the archives. it’s also a great opportunity to hear more about the student projects that have made these projections possible. drop in any time between 2:30 and 4 p.m.; bring drinks and snacks, enjoy, and discuss!

featuring:
glass plate “magic lantern” slides, 1910s
35mm slides, 1950s-1990s

contact sjanes1@lakeheadu.ca for more details.

department of geography and the environment celebrates gis day 2024 at agora, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , thunder bay campus on november 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm.

this year’s theme: mapping minds, shaping the world, highlights how geographic information system (gis) technology has changed the way we understand, navigate, and shape our world. together, human creativity and technology help us discover hidden trends, spur sustainable growth, and make smarter decisions.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is proud to announce the return of its giving tuesday fundraiser, an inspiring annual tradition that encourages alumni, friends and supporters to come together in support of student financial aid. first launched in 2016, this event has become a meaningful opportunity for our community to create lasting impacts for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in need.

when: tuesday, dec. 3
where: donations can be made online at https://donate.lakeheadu.ca

giving tuesday is more than a fundraiser—it’s a chance to transform lives. many 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 face financial challenges that impact their ability to pursue higher education. donations raised during this year’s giving tuesday will go directly towards scholarships, bursaries and awards providing critical financial aid to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 striving to achieve their academic and career goals.

how to participate:

1. make a donation: contribute online at donate.lakeheadu.ca. the first $50,000 dollars raised will be matched 1:1 (to a maximum of $2500) for any new gifts received in support of student financial aid. the matching incentive is made available by the alumni association of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

2. spread the word: share this initiative on social media using the hashtag #lakeheadproud to encourage others to join the effort.

the faculty of science and environmental studies proudly presents

dr. olivia di matteo, canada research chair in quantum software and algorithms

monday, nov. 25
1 to 2:30 p.m.
uc 1017 (across from security)

expectation values: what can quantum computers actually do?

quantum computing is an emerging technology that has been experiencing significant hype. however, we still do not know when (or whether) it will live up to our expectations. in this presentation, i will explain what quantum computers are and how they work, and survey the field's progress in both hardware and software. i will demystify what quantum computers will (and will not) be able to do, and how our society stands to benefit from them.

about the speaker:

dr. olivia di matteo is an assistant professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at ubc, and the tier 2 canada research chair in quantum software and algorithms. she holds an hbsc in mathematical physics from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , and a phd in physics (quantum information) from the university of waterloo and institute for quantum computing. prior to joining ubc, she was a quantum information science associate at triumf (canada's particle accelerator centre), and a quantum computing educator and researcher at the toronto-based quantum startup xanadu. at ubc she leads the quantum software and algorithms research lab, whose work focuses on developing quantum programming tools and using them to solve physics problems. she is dedicated to making quantum computing accessible to everyone through the development of open-source software and freely-available educational resources.

dr. martha dowsley will be presenting as part of the natural resources management seminar series.

dr. dowsley's main research focus is the interaction of culture and the natural environment. many projects in her sshrc-funded research group include partnerships with indigenous communities. theoretical frameworks typically involve common property theory, complexity, and biocultural conservation to examine social-ecological systems. 

dr. dowsley holds a phd in geography from mcgill university and master of forest conservation and bachelor of science from the university of toronto.

coffee/tea beginning at 9am. all are welcome!

zoom-cast at: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/97532903824

❄️join us for our 2nd annual home for the holidays vendor market! ❄️
🗓 date: november 23rd, 2024
📍 location: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - faculty lounge
⏰ time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
discover handmade goods and one-of-a-kind products while supporting local talent. bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day!

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 thunderwolves are pleased to announce the 3rd annual indigenous cultural celebration night presented by the lakehead achievement program, which will be held on saturday, november 23rd, 2024.

lakehead’s women’s volleyball team will face off against the uottawa gee-gees at 6 pm in the thunderdome.

as part of the celebration, the thunderwolves women’s volleyball team will wear special uniforms designed by joseph lane nindishnikaz, a member of couchiching first nation located just outside of fort frances on and who resides in thunder bay, ontario, nindoonjiba.

the jerseys will be sold by auction with proceeds going to black indigenous and people of colour (bipoc) athletic scholarships at lakehead.

in designing these unique uniforms, the artist collaborative with team members to discuss philosophies, values, and culture, from which inspiration was drawn for the design.

elder beatrice twance-hynes from biigtigong nishnaabeg first nation will open the event, with ogden school choir singing o’canada in ojibway. drumming and dancing by the thunder mountain singers and dancers will take place immediately after the conclusion of the women’s game. please stick around for this celebration of culture.

welcome to timeless fusion! join us at the outpost for a night of unforgettable music and dance. get ready to experience a blend of different genres that will transport you to another dimension. mark your calendars and come ready to be amazed!

time and date nov 15th 9 pm -2 am

please join us for chelsea noel's phd dissertation proposal defense. this is a hybrid defense, should you wish to attend in person it will take place in atac 5033.

title: describing cannabis novel products and multimodal use in ontario youth: early implications for impacts on public health

supervisor: dr. deborah scharf

second reader: dr. michel bédard

gsc rep: dr. amanda maranzan

please email admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca for zoom link and passcode