SPEAKER: Mitchell Moore, Pathology and Microbiology TITLE: Defining gene expression in female American lobsters (Hlmarus americanus) by DNA microarray analysis SPEAKER: Angela Douglas, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Using Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Behavior to estimate the Efficacy of Morphine as an Analgesic

At March’s Research on Tap, join a UPEI chemist who will defend both the honour of his profession, and the much-maligned so-called enemy of the environment: plastic. The discussion starts at 7 p.m., March 9, in the bar at Mavor’s in the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Dr. Michael Shaver is an assistant professor of chemistry with a focus on “green” chemistry. His lab is developing biodegradable, plant-based polymers to replace conventional plastic. “There are bad plastics out there,” argues Shaver. “But the benefits of using plastic—the right plastics—can’t be ignored.” Shaver will also help dispel misconceptions people have about his chosen profession. “Chemists take their name from ‘alchemy,’ so we’re partially to blame,” says Shaver. “People consider chemistry to be a mysterious black art. But we’re working to change that image.” Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI’s researchers in a comfortable environment. Every month of the winter we bring a UPEI researcher to a local pub—in this case, Mavor’s—to discuss his or her area of expertise. For more information, call (902)620-5117, or e-mail datkinson@upei.ca. Research on Tap is presented by UPEI’s Office of Research Development.

Presented by: Dr. Michael Arfken Topic: Yo Prof! Defining Educational Relationships Through Electronic Communication Few technological innovations of the last few decades have transformed student/teacher relationships as much as electronic mail. To what extent does this technology increase our accessibility? How have our relationships with students changed both qualitatively and quantitatively? What sort of expectations do our students have about this form of communication and what happens when our expectations diverge? 12-1:00pm

Presented by: Dr. Richard Lemm Topic: Laptops, Cellphones, and iStudents: Dealing with Electronic Gadgets in the Classroom We've come a long way from reading our Mad Magazine inside a propped-up textbook and passing notes under desks. Now, the laptops are open and students are taking notes or... on the internet, doing work for another class, playing Hearts, watching movies. There's still activity under the tables: texting and tweeting. What will Apple et al. bring us next? What strategies, attitudes, and protocols concerning electronic devices do we have for our classrooms and course outlines? Bring your serious concerns and pet peeves, and especially your views and solutions, to this session. Hosted by Richard Lemm, who lost his iPod and Wii virginity last Christmas.

"Bringing Chemistry to Life" Presented by: Dr. Nola Etkin In a project designed to engage students' imagination and creativity, groups of students were asked to act out or otherwise creatively present a chemical reaction. What did they come up with? Did they rise to the challenge? How much did they learn? How much did *I* learn? Did they love it or hate it? Let's find out... No need to register, just show up! Time: 12-1:00pm Location: Webster Centre Boardroom, RL 234F

Faculty Time Hosted by the Webster Centre Main Building Faculty Lounge All faculty and sessional instructors are invited to celebrate the end of the month with colleagues at Faculty Time. Enjoy the food and a complementary drink, courtesy of your hosts, Barb Campbell and the Webster Centre staff. For more information, please contact Krystal Mayne, kmayne@upei.ca

Do you have a career in mind but not sure if it’s right for you? Need a job? Come to UPEI’s Career Showcase and Job Fair on Wednesday, March 10th from 10-2 in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The Career Showcase is your chance to talk with someone who is in a career you would like to pursue or would like to find out more about. While the Job Fair is a great opportunity to meet with different employers are wanting to hire UPEI students and graduates. And don’t forget to fill out a ballet for your chance to win a Notebook, ITouch, printer and other great prizes!

Come help us celebrate the "best of the best" of students' project work in the University 100 Program. The Showcase will be opened by one of UPEI's favourite story tellers Dr. Ed MacDonald. Dr. MacDonald will highlight the history and heritage of post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Individual students will then present their work. The Showcase will conclude with refreshments and presentation of student recognition awards.

The next session of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Management course begins April 1, 2010. The dates for this Spring session are April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and May 6, 13 and 27. The full-day retreat day will be Saturday May 8th. The location for the course will be Mount St. Mary's, Thursday evenings from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Cost for the session is $410 + GST and includes all course material. Please note that registration is limited and seats fill up quickly. Please contact Kelly McEntee, CLLL for more info. email: kmcentee@upei.ca or phone 566-6035. For more information please visit our website: http://www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/professionaldevelopment/mbsm

SPEAKER: Jessica Livingston-Thomas, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Studying the effects of forced use movement therapy on functional recovery and post-ischemic neuroplasticity