WISE Ottawa Chapter February 2003 Newsletter

This Month:

  1. Upcoming Event: February 26th Social/Networking Dinner
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  2. WISE-NSERC Graduate Student Lunch – February 28th
  3. Biomedical Engineering Career Event – March 13th
  4. WISE-Ottawa's Melek G. Akben Memorial Scholarship – Accepting Applications

1. Upcoming Event: Wednesday, February 26, Social/Networking Dinner

You are invited to WISE’s Social/Networking Dinner!

Come socialize and network with other WISE members in a relaxed environment while enjoying authentic Indian cuisine. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet new friends, give input into upcoming WISE events and suggest directions to explore in the future. Feel free to invite anyone who is interested in learning more about WISE!

WHEN: Wednesday, February 26

TIME: 6.00PM

WHERE: Buffet at Nagina Indian restaurant 217 Rideau St, Ottawa.

($11.95 each includes appetizer, Main course and Dessert)

RSVP: Please RSVP to Anita abpathak@yahoo.com so that she can make reservations.

Note: For the bus route please check the schedule of Bus route no. 2 and 7, stop 140 going east or stop 135 going west. The restaurant is located west of Cumberland st. near Hakim Optical. For free parking information please call Nagina at 562 0060.

2. WISE-NSERC Graduate Student Lunch – February 28th

Organized by the former NSERC/Nortel Joint Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (ON) and WISE Ottawa

WHEN: Friday, February 28th

TIME: 12 noon for lunch, followed by a few presentations

WHERE: Carleton University, Minto Centre Board Room (MC2014)

WHO: Women professors/graduate students/undergraduate students with potential to enter graduate studies at Carleton University and University of Ottawa

RSVP: The lunch is free but please send an e-mail to Safaa Mohamed

safaa@sce.carleton.ca to conform your attendance

The lunch is informally known as the 'mentor-mentee' lunch, meaning that it is for undergraduates AND graduate students. If you are an undergraduate this is a great chance to learn more about graduate school: how to get accepted, how to get funding, how to choose a supervisor, what it's like to be a graduate student, and most other things you would want to know - bring your questions!

If you're already in graduate school this is your chance to come out, have a free lunch, and share your knowledge. Please invite anyone you think may be interested in this event!

Note: There is a shuttle bus between both universities with a schedule at: http://www.carleton.ca/prinfo/shuttle.htm

3. Biomedical Engineering Career Event- March 13th

Guest speakers from the following Ottawa area biomedical companies:

Learn about exciting careers in the expanding field of biomedical engineering

    • demos of healthcare-applications of engineering
    • details about required educational experience
    • outlook for future of biomedical engineering

WHEN: Thursday, March 13

TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHERE: Carleton University, Senate Room (Room 608 Robertson Hall)

For more information contact Christina Catley cc@engsoc.org or 520-2600 x5586

4. Melek G. Akben-WISE Memorial Scholarship

WISE’s new scholarship for WISE student members is finalised and we have started accepting applications - if you know of a student member who has helped to promote the entry of women into the fields of science and engineering, please encourage them to apply.

For more information contact Christina Catley cc@engsoc.org or 520-2600 x5586

PURPOSE OF FUND

The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to WISE students (women or men) registered in Engineering at the University of Ottawa or at Carleton University.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

The applicants must:

  • Be registered in Engineering at the University of Ottawa or at Carleton University;
  • Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Office of the University of Ottawa;
  • Be WISE student members;
  • Have demonstrated leadership as role models for women in the fields of science and engineering.

Level of the Award: Undergraduate and Graduate

Application Contact: Director, Financial Aid and Awards Service

Value of Award: $500 minimum (varies annually)

Application Procedures:

Applications must be made to the Director of Financial Aid and Awards Service at the University of Ottawa and should include:

  • an application form available at the Financial Aid and Awards Service. The Student Budget Section must be filled out if the candidate has not submitted an OSAP application for the year the scholarship is granted;
  • a copy of applicant's academic transcript;
  • a proof of WISE membership;
  • a letter from the applicant describing the role she or he has taken to promote the entry of women into the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship was established by the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Ottawa Chapter in memory of Dr. Melek Akben who passed away on September 18, 2002 after a valiant battle with cancer. Dr. Akben joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1987 as an Associate Professor. She was an accomplished researcher in the field of metallurgy and welding, with numerous publications, grants and contracts to her credit. She was also very engaged in volunteer work both in the academic community and outside; Melek was an active WISE member since 1997. Her colleagues in the Department remember her as a true friend and a very active colleague, who contributed much to the Department. Her sense of humour and outgoing nature made her a welcoming presence for staff and students alike, and helped her greatly in her battle with cancer.