Current Grad Students https://gradstudents.carleton.ca Carleton University Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:18:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 Our Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition is on March 28! https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2024/our-three-minute-thesis-3mt-competition-is-on-march-28/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:18:40 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56356 The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs invites students and faculty members to attend this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. It is our signature graduate student event of the year!

Our grad students participating will showcase their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less. Come cheer our participants on and hear about their fascinating research!

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Venue: Richcraft Hall second floor conference rooms (Rooms 2220/2224/2228)

Check out last year’s winners here!

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Graduate Co-op Student of the Year https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2024/graduate-co-op-student-of-the-year/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:04:19 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56350 Aidan Oliver-Burgess is a Master of International Affairs student and Winner of Carleton’s 2023 Graduate Co-op Student of the Year Award. Oliver-Burgess completed two co-op work terms as a Student Analyst with the International Security and Political Affairs Branch at Global Affairs Canada (GAC). She was nominated by Andrea Westcott-Lacoursiere, her Deputy Director.

Aidan Oliver-Burgess, Winner of Carleton University’s 2023 Graduate Co-op Student of the Year Award.

The Threat Assessment division is responsible for identifying and assessing threats to Canada’s diplomatic missions abroad. Oliver-Burgess supported the team by researching and analyzing issues to produce strategic and operational threat assessment products in collaboration with domestic and international partners. She worked closely with diplomatic staff posted overseas and was uniquely exposed to both the work of the Canadian security community and the work of Canadian missions throughout the region. Throughout Oliver-Burgess’s work terms, she displayed exceptional dedication and commitment to the safety and security of Canadian staff, citizens, and permanent residents abroad.

Says Westcott-Lacoursiere, “Whatever our team threw at her, Aidan rose to the occasion, while at the same time, always ensuring to seek guidance and clarification whenever necessary. This included serving as the lead and/or supporting analyst for over 20 missions in the region. As new colleagues joined the team, she also supported the onboarding and training of new team members.”

Oliver-Burgess’s ability to analyze complex geo-political issues and trends was complemented by excellent interpersonal skills that enabled her to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues in the Canadian security community, as well as with regional security managers and mission security officers abroad.

In addition to working and juggling academic requirements for her master’s program, Oliver-Burgess also voluntarily took on additional work, including 24/7 emergency response shifts to respond to urgent inquiries from Canadian citizens and permanent residents in distress. Westcott-Lacoursiere noted that this work is extremely difficult and emotionally draining, however, Oliver-Burgess continued to aptly manage her priorities within tight deadlines. She also joined extracurricular activities at GAC, including taking on a role within the executive committee of the Young Professionals Network, which works to ensure that the perspectives of young professionals and new employees are included in decision-making at the most senior levels.

“I am happy to report that as a result of her incredible work and performance, we have offered Aidan another contract and are looking to having her bridged into the division upon graduation.”

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Strength, Leadership, Dedication: Ravens Women Soar https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/iwd-ravens-women-soar/#new_tab Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:31:39 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56338 NPSIA Hosts International Women’s Day Panel of Ambassadors – March 8 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2024/npsia-hosts-international-womens-day-panel-of-ambassadors-march-8/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:26:33 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56331 The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) is hosting an empowering event in celebration of International Women’s Day. We are thrilled to host a distinguished panel featuring four accomplished women Ambassadors who have excelled in the field of international diplomacy. Our esteemed guests include H.E. Delia Beatriz Valle Marichal, the Honduras Ambassador to Canada; H.E. Heather Cameron, Former Canadian Ambassador;  Pinar YapiciCounsellor at the Embassy of Türkiye in Ottawa; and Myca Magnolia Fischer, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Philippines.

These inspiring women will share their unique perspectives and insights on the challenges and opportunities in the foreign service as women leaders. Gain valuable knowledge and inspiration as they discuss their experiences, achievements, and the evolving landscape for women in international affairs.

For details and to register, click here.

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International Women’s Day is March 8 https://newsroom.carleton.ca/international-womens-day/#new_tab Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:42:54 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56326 Carleton Grad Student Creates Canadian Culinary History Cooking Show https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/canadian-culinary-history-cooking-show/#new_tab Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:47:37 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56315 Grad Students and Postdoc from Connor Lab Researching Iron Deficiency to Improve Women’s Health https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/iron-deficiency-research-improve-womens-health/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Spotlight#new_tab Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:00:41 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56320 Campus Safety Notice https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2024/campus-safety-notice/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:24:06 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56299 Campus Safety Services (CSS) would like to make you aware of reports of individuals approaching Carleton students in various campus parking lots selling home theatre projectors, projector screens and televisions.

As part of their “sales pitch” they offer the items at very cheap prices. For example, they may claim the items are valued at $8,000 but are selling them for 90% off, and produce a fake receipt itemizing the items with prices. They use aggressive sales tactics to make you believe you are getting the best deal possible.

If you are approached by individuals attempting to sell any items, do not engage with them and immediately report the incident to Campus Safety Services at 613-520-4444.

Remember: If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Graduate Thesis Virtual Writing Retreats https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2024/graduate-thesis-virtual-writing-retreats/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:26:34 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56291 If you are looking for additional motivation to work on your thesis, register for one of the Paul Menton Centre’s Graduate Thesis Virtual Writing Retreats! During each retreat, graduate students working on their thesis will have the chance to introduce themselves and their project(s), set tangible goals, and be productive.

Retreat 1: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here to register for this full day session.

Retreat 2: Friday, March 22, 2024 from 9 a.m. until noon.
Click here to register for this half-day session.

Email Dr. Madison Bettle if you have further questions about the virtual retreats.

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Celebrating Black History Month https://newsroom.carleton.ca/black-history-month/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Spotlight#new_tab Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:19 +0000 https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/?p=56277