Canadian Black Scientists Network / Réseau Canadien des Scientifiques Noirs

Join us for our final CBSN Seminar of 2024! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
⏰ Time: 4 PM ET
🎓 Speaker: Dr. Olamide Adebiyi DVM, PhD, 
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan 🔍 Topic:
Myelin Damage and Repair: Insights from toxicity-induced demyelination in murine models About the Speaker: 
Dr. Adebiyi is a trailblazer in neuroscience, with a focus on identifying therapies for remyelination and repair in neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases. Her accolades include the Young Investigator Education Enhancement Award and affiliations with the African Academy of Sciences and IBRO Early Career Committee. 📌 Don’t miss this exciting exploration into groundbreaking research as we wrap up the year! 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eP3NBx_r #CBSNSeminars #Neuroscience #STEMM #BlackInSTEM

Gender based violence is more than the harm it causes to individuals. It creates a culture of wariness, and of fear that becomes the background to our lives, our decisions, and our work. We need to work together to change this culture. Time to act. Our former president Maydianne Andrade has joined the global campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in STEM To find out more, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dwrzdvwz

Are you on the job market? Recently hired? Established in your field? Looking for a career change? We want to hear from you! Join us for an open-forum discussion about the highs and lows of the job hunt and career development, and help us pick future topics for CBSN Career Chats. Register now to ask questions, share advice, and listen in on the discussion. All CBSN Members are invited to join us for the next CBSN Career Chat 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 4pm ET 🔗 Need the registration link? LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/eFf6-ECp This Career Chat is only open to CBSN members and invited contributors. #CBSN #CareerChat #ScienceCommunity #DiversityInSTEM #ScienceLeadership #CBSNEvents

"You need to have a safe space in order to innovative and creative." Check out this teaser of our interview with Eva Wong. Full interview will be released here tomorrow Friday November 29th 2 pm EST, 11 am PST. From November 25 to December 10, we are recognizing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign, culminating on Human Rights Day. For those who understand the ongoing fight for human rights, many of us are asking - What’s Next? With STEM set to lead future job growth, it’s our responsibility to ensure workplaces are safe and equitable. Visit https://whatsnext.global/ and sign up for our newsletter to get involved. Thank you to Eva Wong, Imogen R Coe, Ph.D., Dr. Maydianne Andrade, Savanna Hamilton, and more for making this campaign possible. Produced by Red Label Collective. #LeadTheChange #16Days #EndGBV #HumanRightsDay #EquityInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #EquityMatters #FutureOfWork WAGE / FEGC Canadian Black Scientists Network / Réseau Canadien des Scientifiques Noirs

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4 PM ET for an inspiring presentation by Dr. Kayrel Edwards, a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at York University where she will be talking about *Developing Biophotonics Technologies using Melanin, Azo Dyes, and Natural Polymers* Dr. Kayrel Edwards, originally from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Edwards earned her PhD in Chemistry at McGill University and is a leader in biophotonics research. Her work includes erasing racism in optical technologies by designing skin phantoms and conducting brain studies with near-infrared light. This is a session you won’t want to miss! 🗓️ Mark your calendars and join us to explore groundbreaking STEMM research. Use the LINK IN BELOW to register for the session or simply scan the QR code. https://lnkd.in/eP3NBx_r All are welcome! #CBSNSeminars #STEMM #Biophotonics #BlackInSTEM

Join us for our first CBSN Career Chat of Fall 2024 on Wednesday, Nov 13 at 4pm ET for an inspiring session on making the leap from Engineer to Entrepreneur! Featuring: Ajoa Mintah , Founder of Four All Ice Cream 🍦 Get insights on building a business and breaking boundaries in STEMM! 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13, 4pm ET This Career Chat is only open to CBSN members and invited contributors. 🔗 Need the registration link? Check Our Slack or log into your CBSN membership account to access registration details. https://lnkd.in/e8nJi_kT Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from an industry trailblazer! #CBSN #CareerChat #PhDCareer #ScienceCommunity #DiversityInSTEM #stemmtoentrepreneur #ScienceLeadership #engineer #CBSNEvents

📣 Call for Nominations: Ontario Node Leadership Team 📣 The Ontario Node of the Canadian Black Scientists Network is seeking passionate leaders to help shape and drive our vision forward! If you or someone you know is ready to make an impact and strengthen our community, consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of these key roles: Swipe left to see list of Available Positions 🗓️ Nominations Deadline: November 25, 2024 Ready to lead, inspire, and create positive change? Visit our Ontario Node page https://lnkd.in/dKds6f23 for more details and nominate now https://lnkd.in/dvrkrEnv Let’s shape a strong future for Black scientists in Ontario! ✊🏽 #CBSNOntario #LeadershipOpportunity #BlackScientistsNetwork #STEMLeadership #CommunityImpact #OntarioElections

Emily Choy is a CBSN member and an accomplished Arctic biologist, now serving as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University. She completed her PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, where her research focused on beluga whales as sentinel species of ecosystem changes in the Beaufort Sea. Her work was part of a community-based monitoring project in partnership with Inuit communities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and was supported by prestigious awards such as the NSERC and The W. Garfield Weston Doctoral Award for Northern Research. Before her PhD, Emily earned her MSc in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology at the University of Ottawa. Her thesis focused on the transfer of contaminants like mercury, PCBs, and DDT via seabird guano to High Arctic food webs. She has been recognized for her outstanding research, including receiving the Early Career Research Award in 2023 for her work on the effects of climate change on seabirds. In addition to her research, Emily is deeply involved in science outreach and education. She previously worked as a Science Interpreter and web blogger for the Canadian Museum of Nature and holds a B.Ed in Outdoor and Experiential Education. #STEMMspotlight #MEMBERspotlight

Join Us for the First Seminar of Fall 2024! 🍂 We're excited to kick off the new season of our CBSN Seminar Series with a timely and insightful talk by Salma Sheikh-Mohamed, a 5th-year PhD candidate from the University of Toronto‘s Department of Immunology. 🔬 Seminar Title: Investigating Systemic and Mucosal Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination
 🗓 Date: October 16, 2024
🕓 Time: 4 PM ET
📍 Online Event – Open to All! In this talk, Salma will share her cutting-edge research on how COVID-19 vaccines interact with our immune system, particularly in the respiratory system. Learn how her findings could help us better understand viral spread, vaccine effectiveness, and immune responses in the nasal and oral mucosa. Salma’s research journey has led her to explore immune responses from HIV to SARS-CoV-2, and in her free time, she’s an advocate for Somali youth through the grassroots organization Say Somaali. 
Register here: https://lnkd.in/egP8bn9P
 Mark your calendars, and secure your spot now! Whether you're in STEMM or just curious, everyone is welcome! #CBSNSeminars #STEMM #Immunology #COVID19Research #CBSNCommunity #PhDlife #ScienceForAll #Fall2024

Looking for career advice or exploring different STEMM pathways? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for our drop-in discussions with seasoned professionals. Get career insights, ask questions, and build connections to help you navigate your professional journey. 
🗓 Next session: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
 🕓 4 PM ET 📍Open to CBSN Members and Allies For more information, checkout the CBSN Event Calendar https://lnkd.in/gN-8K3me