On the Menu
On the Menu is an interactive lunch and learn series at the Faculty of Science, where guest speakers are invited to share information and helpful resources on various topics ranging from Research funding, grant applications, professional partnerships, student support, etc. Check below for more information about the next session.
2025 Session
What's on the menu? TBD
Who is coming to dinner? TBD
Who is invited? Make a reservation!
Past Sessions
NSERC Research Tools & Instruments (RTI) 2024
Presented by:
Lynn Frizzell, Jennifer Major, Grants Facilitation Officer, Faculty of Science
Joined by Past Evaluation Group Members:
Stephanie Curnoe, Fran Kerton, Yildiz Yilmaz, Faculty of Science
NSERC Discovery Grant 2024 Session II
September 6, 2024
Presented by:
Lynn Frizzell and Jennifer Major, Grants Facilitation Officers, Faculty of Science
Joined by Past EG Members:
Robert Bertolo, Ivan Booth, Valerie Booth, Christina Bottarro, Janet Brunton, Mary Courage, Sherri Christian, Matt Hamilton, Mikhail Kotchetov, Lourdes Pena-Castillo, Eric Vander Wal
STRAC Policy Info Session and Q&A
July 10, 2024
STRAC DG Slides July 10, 2024
Presented by:
Jacqueline Blundell, Lynn Frizzell, Jenn Major and Phillip MacCallum
Grants Facilitation Officers, Faculty of Science
Paula Clarke, Associate Director, Pre-Award Services
NSERC Discovery Grant 2024 Session I
June 19, 2024
Presented by:
Dr. Lynn Frizzell and Dr. Jenn Major
Grants Facilitation Officers, Faculty of Science
Discovery Grants - 2024 Competition Cycle
June 20, 2023
Presented by:
Dr. Lynn Frizzell and Dr. Jenn Major
Grants Facilitation Officers, Faculty of Science
Research and Innovation Fund
April 26, 2023
Presented by:
Christopher Percy
Economic Development Officer
Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Three Pillars of Communication for Knowledge Translation
March 9, 2023
Presented by:
Dr. Dawn Henwood
Clarity Studios
Presenting Your Research to a Non-Expert Audience
Nov. 17, 2022
Presented by:
Julie Bowering
Academic Program Officer (Graduate)
Faculty of Science
NSERC Discovery Grants Q&A
Aug. 24, 2022
With presentations by the Faculty of Science Grants Facilitation Team
Tips and Tricks for Preparing Your Application
June 20, 2022
With presentations by the Faculty of Science Grants Facilitation Team
How Do I Find External Partners?
March 23, 2022
With presentations by:
Dr. Len Zedel, Physics & Physical Oceanography
Dr. Matthew Hamilton, Computer Science
Dr. Stephen Piercey, Earth Sciences
As well as:
Dr. Jenn Major, Grants Facilitation Officer, Faculty of Science
Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Karen Follett & Jon Canning, Research Grant and Contract Services
Libby Carew, Mitacs NL
Dr. Paula Mendoca, Technology Transfer & Commercialization Office
Mitacs Programs
Nov. 24, 2021
With presentations by:
Libby Carew, Mitacs NL
Jon Canning, Research Grant and Contract Services
Student Supports at Memorial University
Sept. 29, 2021
With presentations by:
Andrew Kim, Director, Graduate Enrolment Services, School of Graduate Studies
Important Links:
www.mun.ca/become/graduate/webinars/
www.mun.ca/edge
Contact: sgs@mun.ca
Jason Geary, Manager, Blundon Centre
Important Links:
www.mun.ca/student/
www.mun.ca/student/about-us/units-and-contacts/
Contact: jgeary@mun.ca
Dr. Natalia Barykina, Graduate Studies Librarian, QEII Library
Important Links:
www.library.mun.ca
www.library.mun.ca/researchtools/databases/
www.library.mun.ca/usingthelibraries/libraryinstruction/tutorialsguides/
www.library.mun.ca/askus/
www.library.mun.ca/qeii/contactus/bysubject/
Contact: nbarykina@mun.ca
Dr. Ken Fowler, Director, Student Wellness and Counselling Centre
Important Links
https://www.mun.ca/studentwellness/
Valeri Pilgrim, Manager, Indigenous Student Resource Centre
Important Links:
https://www.mun.ca/indigenous/students/isrc/
Contact: isrc@mun.ca or vpilgrim@mun.ca
Dr. Sonja Knutson, Director, Internationalization Office
Important Links:
www.mun.ca/international
Jessica Whalen, (Undergraduate) Career Development Coordinator, Faculty of Science
Important Links:
https://mun.ca/science/undergraduates/career-advice-for-science-students/
Contact: jessica.whalen@mun.ca
Alicia Wall, Academic Success Coordinator, Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Important Links:
www.mun.ca/asc
blog.citl.mun.ca/resourcesforstudents/
citl.mun.ca/support
Incorporating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) into NSERC Discovery Grants
August, 17, 2021
Presented by:
Dr. Kris Poduska, Professor and Head, Physics and Physical Oceanography
Dr. Jennifer Stevens, Strategic Institutional Research Initiatives, Office of the Vice-President (Research)
*Note: This session was not recorded due to privacy concerns. However, please see the links below for presenter slides and resources.
- EDI in Research Grant Applications: Introduction by Dr. Jennifer Stevens (Slides)
- Incorporating EDI into NSERC Discovery Grants: Presentation by Dr. Kris Poduska (Slides)
- EDI Resources
Top Tips for Preparing an NSERC Discovery Grant Application
June 23, 2021
Presented by:
Dr. Kris Poduska, Professor and Head
Physics and Physical Oceanography
Dr. Kris Poduska presents the top tips for a successful NSERC Discovery Grant application. In addition, several NSERC panel members, the Faculty of Science grants facilitation officers and the associate dean, research and graduate studies, help answer questions.
Tips for Preparing an Application to the Memorial University Seed and Multidisciplinary Funds
May 12, 2021
Presented by:
Dr. Jacqueline Blundell, Acting Associate Dean
(Research and Graduate)
Faculty of Science
This talk will explain the differences between the two funds and provide tips on completing proposals, review upcoming deadlines and where to go for help.
(FAQ for questions raised during the talk.)
Tips & Techniques for Effective Scientific Presentations
March 31, 2021
Presented by:
Dr. Sherri Christian, Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry
This talk includes strategies on how to put together an effective scientific presentation, dos and don'ts for creating presentation slides, techniques for effective delivery of a talk and dealing with nervous habits.