LOGIC 2018
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The LOGIC 2018 event will present attendees with opportunities to network with like-minded individuals, enhance professional skills through a series of workshops, and be inspired by a panel of strong female role models from diverse chemistry careers. More information to come!
Schedule of the program can be found here.
Suggestions for accommodations can be found here.
The list of speakers and panelists can be found here.
Registration Fee: $60 (students), $80 (professionals). The registration fee includes all sessions and food (breakfast, lunch, and banquet dinner) during the entire event.
Registration Deadline: April 24, 2018​
Program
The complete program booklet can be found here: LOGIC 2018 Program Booklet
We hope you can join us for our exciting 2-day program:
Saturday
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)
8:00 – 9:00 : Registration L1-190 hallway
9:00 – 9:15 : Opening Remarks L1-190
9:15 – 10:00 : Plenary Lecture – Dr. Mita Dasog – L1-190
10:00 – 10:30 : Invited Talk – Dr. David Norman – L1-190
10:30 – 12:00 : Workshop A/B L1-140/L1-150
12:00 – 1:15 : Lunch
1:15 – 1:30: Group Photo outside ECHA
1:30 – 3:00 : Workshop B/A L1-150/L1-140
3:00 – 5:00 : Down Time various
Optional Activities: river valley/campus tour or sexual harassment bystander intervention workshop (L1-140)
Professional Development Workshops will be led by the talented individuals from the WinSETT Centre – Edna Dach & Kandis Neth
Workshop A: Introduction to Negotiation L1-140
Workshop B: Mentors vs Sponsors L1-150
Trained staff from the University of Alberta Sexual Assault center will lead the Bystander Intervention Workshop.
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University of Alberta’s Faculty Club – Saskatchewan Room
5:00 – 6:00 : Cocktails & Networking
6:00 – 9:00 : Banquet Dinner
7:00 pm : Keynote Address – Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour
Sunday
Shaw Conference Centre
9:30 – 9:45 : Opening Remarks – Salon 2
9:45 – 10:15 : Invited Talk – Dr. Raychelle Burks – Salon 2
10:15 – 12:00 : Panel Discussion – Dr. Jillian Buriak, Dr. Hayley Wan, Dr. Lisa Shipley, Dr. Reshma Singh – Salon 2
12:00 – 12:30 : Closing Remarks – Salon 2
12:30 – 2:00 : Lunch & Networking Session – Salon 1
2:00 – CSC Registration Begins
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour
Associate Dean of Diversity, University of Alberta
Plenary Speakers
Panelists
Workshop Facilitators
Accommodations
There are two options for accommodations:
The first is on campus, where the retreat will happen. We have booked a group of both single and double residence-style rooms at the Lister Centre for May 25th – May 27th.
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The booking form can be filled out here
Single room price: $52 per night + tax
Shared twin room price: $62 per night + tax
Check out the Lister rooms here!​
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Other accommodations would be close to the Shaw Conference Centre, where the CSC is happening. It is a short LRT ride from downtown to campus, and we will include a map inside our program materials. Bookings can be made through the CSC website with specific discounts for mentioning the national chemistry conference.
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Check out the CSC hotels here!
For the budget friendly traveller, we highly recommend the Lister Centre accommodations or sharing an airbnb apartment. If you would like any recommendations about a location, please email us at wic@ualberta.ca!
Other CSC Meetings
We would just like to highlight other meetings taking place during CSC which may be of interest. Please take a look below so you don’t miss out on any opportunities!
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Women in Chemistry & Friends Dinner
Tuesday May 29, 7:30 pm
The Hat on Jasper
Register here by May 10th.
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CSC President’s Event: Catalyzing Change – Diversity in Canadian Chemistry
Tuesday May 29, 12:15 – 2:15 pm
Westin Hotel, Devonian Room
Register via CSC registration form.
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Professional Development Track: Speed Networking Evening
Monday May 28, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
-offsite-
Register via CSC registration form.
Sponsors
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Other Sponsors
Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry CSC Division