Here I'll be posting some other information, for general interest more than anything. Things here are not necessarily math related.

Shown here:

• Careers in Foregin Services
• CSEC meeting
• Summer School in Quantum Computing
• Health Canada
• ISM Scholarship
• Sunstainability Symposium

Careers in Foreign Services

Mar. 1, 2011 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

• Stewart Biology Building, Room S 1/4 , 1205 Dr Penfield Avenue

Looking for answers with regard to testing and interviews with the Foreign services?  Want to know what career opportunities are available to you within the Foreign Services?  What are the recruitment procedures?   Come hear from the expert Martial Pagé and learn all about the ins and outs.

Guest Speaker
Martial Pagé (BA [Economics], McGill University, 1981) has served abroad as attaché (customs) at the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo and as counsellor (justice and home affairs) at the Canadian Mission to the European Union in Brussels. In Ottawa, he has held various positions at Revenue Canada, notably senior officer in the Assessment Program Division, manager for the Americas, Africa and Middle-East in the International Relations Coordination Office, and acting director in the Management and Services Division. At Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, he has occupied the positions of fisheries relations officer and, upon his return from Brussels in 2000, of deputy director responsible for the Baltic States, the European Free Trade Association countries and the Council of Europe. He then became deputy director responsible for the Baltic States, Turkey, Cyprus and Malta before taking the position of counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara in 2003. On his return to Ottawa, he assumed the position of director of the Assignments and Pool Management Division. He is married to Akiko Onozuka and they have three sons. Martial Pagé succeeds Louis de Lorimier.

Registration required throughmyFuture. From your homepage, click on the Events tab followed by the Workshop tab and keyword FOREIGN SERVICES.

CSEC Meeting

Feb. 17th 1pm - Frank Dawson Adams Building Room 5. Registration through
myFuture.

Can You Keep a Secret?

CSEC will be on campus to present a brief video and provide information to computer science, electrical and computer
engineering, and math students interested in applying for a student or full-time position at the Communications Security
Establishment Canada (CSEC).

The Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Canada's national cryptologic agency, offers a dynamic,
stimulating workplace where specialists from diverse backgrounds share expertise and a commitment to national
security. CSEC's role is to provide both the means to ensure the safety of the federal government's information
infrastructures and a service of signals intelligence to meet the government's intelligence requirements.

The work environment is stimulating, state of the art and offers employees an unequalled opportunity to make a
difference.

Here is a sample of positions we are hiring for at the moment:

Software Systems Analysts
Software system analysts at CSEC develop systems for various fields of operations, including cryptanalysis, engineering
support, business automation, communications security and other communications-related areas. Applicants should
have:

• an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical/Computer Engineering
• a strong interest in operating system level development, networking protocols, computer and network security,
• and/or vulnerability analysis;
• Developers must be able to work with a variety of programming languages ranging from assembly and C, to
• scripting languages such as Perl and Python;

Cybersecurity Analysts
Cybersecurity analysts have a detailed understanding of fundamental Internet protocols, architecture, and security
considerations. They are responsible for the analysis and interpretation of technical information on cyber security threats
to Canada. Applicants should have:

• a background in technology such as a university degree in computer science or computer engineering;
• an in-depth understanding of cyber security issues and fundamental Internet architecture and protocols;
• network security skills such as packet, vulnerability, or exploit analysis;
• research and report-writing skills; and
• a demonstrated interest in international affairs (e.g., international relations, strategic studies, international
• development).

Student Mathematician
As a mathematician at CSEC, you will be part of a team applying your math and problem solving skills to challenges in
communication systems, information processing and security systems. You will help provide innovative tools, techniques
and/or recommendations to a wide variety of clients both within CSEC and from other organizations.

A student mathematician will have the opportunity for one or more of the following types of work:

• Analyse a dataset to determine its properties, model it and then devise a strategy to take advantage of its

properties

• Design/program/test/optimize algorithms in a wide variety of domains such as statistics, algebra and discrete

mathematics

• Isolate the mathematical content of real world problems in communications systems, information processing or

security systems

For more opportunities in the field of Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, you can visit
CSEC’s website @ www.cse-cst.gc.ca !

For full time positions, see CSEC’s Current Employment Opportunities at:
http://www.recruitingsite.com/CSBSites/CSE/English/careers.asp?CategoryC...

For student positions, see CSEC’s Student Employment Opportunities at:
http://www.recruitingsite.com/CSBSites/CSE/English/careers.asp?CategoryC...

To apply at CSEC, you must be a Canadian citizen.

Summer School in Quantum Computing

Attention Undergrads:
 
Delve into the cutting-edge laboratories at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing during an innovative summer program that puts you at the forefront of science and technology.
 
The Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing (USEQIP) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work with the tools to harness and exploit the quantum world. You’ll learn from leading experts in the field at the Institute for Quantum Computing — one of the world’s largest research facility devoted to quantum information processing.
 
The seminars and workshops of USEQIP are aimed at undergraduate students of engineering, physics, chemistry and math, though all interested students are invited to apply.
 
Fifteen students will be accepted to the two-week program, with all travel and housing costs funded by the Institute for Quantum Computing.
 
The program will include introductory lectures and hands-on workshops about such topics as: nuclear magnetic resonance, quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, quantum optics, quantum algorithms and much more.
 
The deadline for applications is Feb. 21, 2011.
 
Access the application form here:
go.iqc.ca/useqip
 
Hope to see you at USEQIP 2011!

Message from Health Canada

Attention Undergraduate Students!

Health Canada is looking for recent or soon-to-be graduates with bachelor degrees to staff various entry-
level positions in the Health Products and Food Branch. We are looking for science graduates with degrees
in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, bio-medical engineering, biostatistics, medicine and other related fields.

This Branch is home to high calibre scientific staff working to help increase timely access to safe and
efficacious health products that include but are not limited to pharmaceutical drugs, biotherapeutics,
vaccines and medical devices. Before being offered for sale, these products are assessed for clinical efficacy
and quality. After products are on the market, they continue to be monitored for their safety, quality,
and effectiveness. Scientific evidence submitted to Health Canada is reviewed to determine whether the
benefits of a product outweigh any risks associated with its use. An increase in numbers of health products
submitted for approval to Health Canada as well as technological advancements in the field of product
development and testing has created a challenging, stimulating and rewarding work environment. Health
Canada currently has opportunities for exciting careers in health product regulation such as post-market
surveillance, compliance and enforcement.

To meet current and future needs, Health Canada is creating an inventory of candidates, which managers
will be able to access as needed for further assessment, and possible job offers. Current opportunities
exist in the National Capital Region. Preference may be given to Canadian Citizens. Please indicate on your
resume, the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident
status or work permit. If you wish to apply, please e-mail your resume and a one-page cover letter clearly
indicating why you would be suitable for a position (e.g. education and any other related experience).
Questions and your application should be sent to: Undergraduates-Recruitment@hc-sc.gc.ca. Please note
that candidates who have completed the necessary requirements for their degree by December 2010 may
be considered for employment opportunities prior to those who anticipate completing their degree in April
2011. In keeping with our commitment to diversity, we encourage all persons with disabilities to apply.
Only those candidates considered for further assessments will be contacted.

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you in advance for your interest in working at
Health Canada. We wish you the best of luck in your career search!

Undergraduate Summer Scholarships:
Undergraduate Research Supervised by Postdoctoral Fellows

Deadline: The deadline for submitting an application is March 18, 2011.

Funded by the ISM and the Centre de recherches mathématiques (CRM), the Undergraduate Summer Scholarships give undergraduate students the opportunity to acquire research experience in a university or industrial environment while offering postdoctoral fellows the chance to gain experience in research supervision.

 
Description: ISM Summer Scholarships are offered to undergraduate students in mathematics and statistics who are registered in one of the ISM member universities. They allow selected candidates to do research under the supervision of a postdoctoral fellow affiliated with one of the ISM member universities.
 
Duration of the scholarship: 2 to 4 months
 
Salary: $1,250 per month for the duration of the scholarship
 
Financing: The combined CRM-ISM contribution is $625 per month for the duration of the scholarship. The remainder of the financing is provided by other research funds (individual researchers, research laboratories, etc.).
 
Required documents: 
The following documents should be submitted to the ISM:
 
* A description of the research project with a calendar indicating how and when the work will be carried out. The duration of the scholarship must be clearly specified on the application.
 
* University transcripts.
 
* A letter of recommendation from the proposed supervisor or the sponsoring professor attesting to the ability of the candidate to carry out the research project.
 
Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to provide a second letter of recommendation.
 

Other conditions:

* The scholarship recipient is committed to working full time on the research project.
 
* The recipient will present a research report at the end of the project.
 
* If the candidate wishes to work on a research project in an industrial environment, a postdoctoral fellow affiliated with a university must co-supervise the work.
 
* Exceptionnally, a professor who does not have an NSERC grant may supervise a student.

A Message from the McGill Sustainability Symposium

McGill's first annual Sustainability Symposium will take place on March 4th, 2011.

The Sustainability Symposium is an initiative to encourage discussion of current research in the field of sustainability.  We welcome faculty, students, alumni, and the general public to this all day event.  The research symposium will feature inspirational guest speakers, a poster session for graduate and undergraduate students to showcase current research or class projects, and a "world-cafe" discussion.  The keynote speaker for the event is Jonathan Foley, current director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, whose work focuses on the complex global environmental systems and their interaction with human societies.

The field of sustainability crosses all departmental lines, and we welcome a diversity of approaches to sustainability.  Graduate and undergraduate students from all faculties and departments are encouraged to submit a poster.  If your work addresses any aspect of sustainability (environmental, economic, or social) on any scale, this is a wonderful opportunity to share your research with other members of the McGill community who share similar interests.  Note that there will be three $200 cash prizes for poster winners.

Registration for the symposium is now open!  To register for the event, to submit a poster, or to simply learn more about us, please visit our website at www.mcgillsustainabilitysymposium.wordpress.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/McGill-Sustainability-Symposium/180604355287773.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at sustainability.symp@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,
Camille Ouellet-Dallaire, Alexandre Poisson, Laura Bryson, and Sarah Wilson
(The MSS Team)