Canadian Black Scientists Network / Réseau Canadien des Scientifiques Noirs

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

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

We’re thrilled to announce that CBSN's Career Chats and Seminar Series are returning in October! Whether you’re exploring career options or seeking insights from STEMM professionals, or you want to dive into engaging STEMM scholarship, these programs are for YOU! CBSN Career Chats (C3) Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for casual, drop-in discussions with seasoned professionals who can help guide your career journey. 💼 🕓 4 PM ET 🗓 Next session: October 9, 2024 📍 Open to CBSN Members and Allies. CBSN Seminar Series On the third Wednesday of each month, tune in to our monthly online seminar series featuring exciting research and scholarship across STEMM disciplines. 🕓 4 PM ET 🗓 Next session: October 16, 2024 📍 Open to all! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful fall with CBSN! For more information, checkout the CBSN Event Calendar https://lnkd.in/gN-8K3me

To our amazing volunteers, thank you for your time, energy, and dedication at BE-STEMM 2024! You were the backbone of the conference, helping every step of the way and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Your efforts helped create a welcoming and inspiring environment for all participants. We’re so grateful for your contributions! #ThankYouVolunteers #BESTEMM2024 #CommunitySupport #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM #tbt #throwbackthursday

Throwing it back to the incredible work behind the scenes! 🙌🏾 Our heartfelt thanks go out to the CBSN Steering Committee for their tireless efforts in organizing BE-STEMM 2024 and ensuring its success. But their work doesn’t stop here — they continue to steer CBSN forward, making sure our organization runs smoothly, supporting Black excellence in STEMM every step of the way. Thank you for all you do! #ThankYou #CBSNLeaders #BlackExcellenceInSTEMM

Reminder: The CBSN Job Board is Live & Active! Don’t miss out on amazing career opportunities or the chance to showcase openings at your organization! 🔍💼 CBSN Members: Log in to post jobs directly and support our growing community. Organizations: Reach out to us at careers@blackscientists.ca for information on how to advertise your positions. Visit the job board HERE: https://lnkd.in/d3ifmmkw #CareersInSTEMM #CBSNJobs #JobBoard

Are you a CBSN member, ally, or friend? Join a Regional Node in your area to engage in activities that align with our mission of supporting Black inclusion in STEMM. Our Regional Nodes foster strong local connections through in-person and hybrid events, helping to create mentorship opportunities and making visible the incredible contributions of Black researchers in each region. 💬 Why join? Be part of a supportive community, gain access to research opportunities, and connect with role models who inspire and motivate. Together, we can address the challenges of racism and exclusion in STEMM. 📍 Find your Regional Node and start making an impact today! https://lnkd.in/e-WruMYT #CBSN #RegionalNodes #BlackInSTEMM #Community #Mentorship

May your week be as bright as the smile on our former president, Dr. Maydianne Andrade , when she received this beautiful painting from the CBSN steering committee. This token of appreciation symbolizes all the amazing work she has done for CBSN and continues to do. Here’s to a week filled with joy and accomplishment! On behalf of the entire Canadian Black Scientists Network, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Andrade for her unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion. Her contributions have been invaluable, and we are immensely proud of the legacy she has built. Thank you, Dr. Andrade, for inspiring us all to reach new heights.