School of Kinesiology and Health Studies

Are you a new Kinesiology graduate or entering your fourth-year in the Fall? Stand Your Ground is hiring ASAP for a Fit Expert in their Kingston clinic!

Please see the posting below to apply, and direct all enquires to Amy Chapman at [email protected].

Kasie Murphy, PhD candidate in the SKHS, spoke with the Kingston Whig-Standard about their research examining how lager bodies can find joy in movement. Read more about Kasie's work by following the link through our website, and consider participating in their survey if you're eligible!

Kasie Murphy, SKHS PhD Candidate, examines how larger bodies can find 'joy in movement' | School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Queen's researcher examines how larger bodies can find joy in movement | The Kingston Whig Standard (thewhig.com)

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: SKHS PhD candidate, Kasie Murphy, is recruiting participants for a project about organized physical activity for adults living in larger bodies in Kingston, ON!

To access the survey and learn more about the project, visit the link: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6WnVvHPamODQCW?Q_CHL=qr

If you have any questions, please email Kasie Murphy at [email protected].

Congratulations to SKHS faculty member, Dr. Chris McGlory, for receiving funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund's Exploration program!

"The NFRF Exploration program inspires high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. Researchers supported by the program are encouraged to think outside of the box and undertake research that would defy current paradigms, brings disciplines together in unexpected ways, and has the potential to be disruptive or deliver game-changing impacts. The funded projects from Queen’s will receive the maximum value of support, $250,000 over two years."

To read more about the funding program and Dr. McGlory's work, visit the Queen's Gazette article, linked here:

Advancing high-risk, high-reward research | Queen's Gazette Queen's researchers receive $1 million to pursue innovative ideas that could lead to game-changing impacts for health research.

CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Drouin, who was awarded a Governor General's Gold Medal for his PhD dissertation!

Patrick's dissertation (The Role of Oxygen Delivery in Mediating Voluntary Excitation Contraction Coupling: An Oxygen Conforming Response of Muscle Contraction Force) was completed in September 2023, and supervised by Dr. Tschakovsky.

The Governor General's Gold Medal is the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive, and they recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of students at secondary, post-secondary, and graduate levels.

This is an incredible achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of Dr. Drouin!

Publication and mentorship opportunity for current undergraduate students! See the attached flyer from USRNCST to learn more about mentored paper competition, or use the link below:

https://www.urncst.com/index.php/urncst/mentored_paper

Conference opportunity: NeuraSeed BCI invites students and faculty from the SKHS to attend the NeuraSeed BCI Expo '24 free of charge via a 3D virtual environment on the afternoon of August 2nd, 2024.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in medicine, material sciences, engineering, computer science, biotechnology, psychology, philosophy and much more. Attendees will be able to network with leaders in industry and research, explore virtual exhibitions, participate in Q&A sessions, and enter an essay competition for a grand prize. Researchers in the field are also able to share their work in a virtual poster showcase. The Expo will be recorded and available to registrants in the virtual environment after the event has concluded.

Students and faculty can register here: https://neuraseedbciexpo.vfairs.com/

Deadline approaching soon:

For students wanting to make a difference! Consider applying for the Disability and Physical Activity Certificate (DIPA)- a certificate program recognized by Queen’s University. DIPA is for students interested to learn more about and participate in community-based programming for persons experiencing a disability. Students in the certificate program will get an opportunity to work closely with persons from a variety of populations who attend the Revved Up exercise program. If you are considering a career in healthcare or working with persons experiencing disability you will gain valuable experience in addition to academic skills through participation in DIPA.

Applications for students in Faculty of Arts and Sciences programs are open between May 27 – June 7. Application details can be found here: https://skhs.queensu.ca/certificate-in-disability-and-physical-activity-dipa/D

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Heejun Lim, a PhD candidate in the In Situ Population Health Research Group, is recruiting undergraduate research participants for his doctoral research project.

Survey participants are entered in a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! For more information, see the poster and access the survey here: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41wd9SvYTqsrJlA

Are you thinking about applying to Medical School? The Princeton Review has got a week full of immersive virtual events that would be perfect for you!

MCAT Week

BIO Session
• Learn more about the bio section of the MCAT and applying to med school!
• Get detailed explanations on how to properly analyze and assess bio questions on the MCAT.
• Date and Time: Monday, May 13th, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST
• Registration ID: 541902

CARS Session
• Learn more about the CARS section of the MCAT and applying to med school!
• Get detailed explanations on how to properly analyze and assess CARS questions on the MCAT.
• Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST
• Registration ID: 541903

Psychology/Sociology Session
• Learn more about the Psychology/Sociology section of the MCAT and applying to Med school!
• Get detailed explanations on the dos and don’ts in your preparation and learn how you can make your score stand out!
• Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST
• Registration ID: 541904

To register for these events, please visit: https://www.princetonreview.com/partner/medicaleventscanad

Questions? Call (800) 273-8439, ext 5573 or email [email protected]

Call for Applications from Undergraduate students: the Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology Journal has issued an open call for applications for undergraduate students to participate in their research and writing competition, where they will learn about ethical and responsible uses for artificial intelligence chatbots.

Visit https://urncst.com/index.php/urncst/encyclopedia_entry_initiative for more information!

Looking for ways to get involved in the community this summer? Revved Up is in need of volunteer coaches! Reach out to [email protected] with a statement of interest to get started.

📣Summer job opportunity with Cycle Kingston, Inc.! Cycle Kingston is looking for TWO Cycling Ambassadors. These are paid positions, for May-August 2024.

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 22. Send a resume and one-page cover letter to Andy Mills (Treasurer) at Cycle Kingston! More information in the posting below.

Part-time job opportunity with the Ontario Kinesiology Association! This could be a great fit for recent Kinesiology grads with some research experience. See the attached posting for more information!

Interested in research at the SKHS? Considering an independent study? Come on out to the SKHS poster day at Mitchell Hall on Friday April 5th!

Kingston summer job alert! CORK-Sail Kingston is hiring an Events Coordinator and a Summer Student (Event Assistant). See the posting below for more information! Applications close April 5th.

https://cork.org/uncategorized-en/winter-training-opportunities/

SKHS in the news: Dr. Courtney Szto speaks with CBC journalist Shireen Ahmed about why we should care about women's histories in hockey:

"Some might say that we need to know our history so we don't repeat it," Szto told me over text. "I am starting to feel more like we need to know our history so we understand how much it takes to create any movement of the needle, and how easily that can be undone.

"I think history is about connecting struggles across time, geography, and political contexts so that we have bigger pools of hope from which to draw."

Access the whole article through our website!

Dr. Courtney Szto Discusses the Importance of Histories in Women’s Hockey – Queen's School of Kinesiology and Health Studies The School’s mission is to promote well-being from cell to society, through teaching, research, and active engagement in our communities. We pursue our aims while fostering an inclusive, caring, and respectful School environment.

Come on out to the Revved Up Club first annual Walk N’ Roll-a-thon THIS SATURDAY at the Queen's University ARC! MP Mark Gerretsen & MPP Ted Hsu will be joining us at 1:00 PM for the opening remarks!

LGRU is fundraising for a new recumbent stepper, a vital piece of Revved Up adaptive gym equipment. Check out Revved Up Club for more information about the event, and watch the Global News Kingston interview with LGRU co-chairs & a Revved Up participant to learn more about why this fundraiser and Revved Up are so important!

https://skhs.queensu.ca/skhs-in-the-news/lets-get-revved-up-co-chairs-discuss-importance-of-revved-up-fundraiser-on-global-news-kingston/

Don't forget to apply! Hiring for these positions will be closing soon.

This is an excellent opportunity for eligible students!

Revved Up is excited to launch a student-focused training program for Queen’s students with disabilities! Students with mobility impairment, chronic pain or chronic fatigue resulting from a chronic health condition, intellectual disability or neurodivergence (e.g. autism, ADHD) are eligible. Students can self-refer using the link provided and will be contacted by our team. School of Kinesiology and Health Studies https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WT3wZPG2rGokcu

Job alert for both new and soon-to-be KIN grads! Stand Your Ground is hiring for Pedorthists and Fit Experts. See the job posting for more information:

Congratulations to Health Studies student and Football player, Ashton Miller-Melancon, on his achievement of being named a U Sports Top 8 Academic All-Canadian! This recognition celebrates the eight best and brightest university student-athletes from across Canada.

Read more about Ashton's achievement, here:

Queen's Football player named a U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian | Queen's Gazette Ashton Miller-Melancon earned this prestigious recognition for demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom.

Are you a Queen's student interested in neurotech? Check out the micro-credential program's capstone project course! More information here: https://neurotechmicrocreds.com/

The annual SKHS Student Awards are now open! To learn more about the awards and access the application forms, visit https://skhs.queensu.ca/current-students/ .

The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2024.

Are you an undergraduate student involved in health-related research? Consider submitting an abstract to present at the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration Program's 2024 Conference! Presentations can be in any of the following areas: kinesiology, psychology, nursing, global health, neuroscience, health policy, and any other research regarding human health and factors affecting it.

For application links and more information, see UHRE's website below:

2024 — UHRE: CUHR The Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR)Canada’s first Health-Focused undergraduate research conference.Thank you for your interest in the 2024 CUHR! Applications are now open! UHRE is excited to announce that our third annual Conference for Undergraduate Health Research will be hap...