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PhD Defense, Faculty of Science - Matthew J. Dunlop
鈥淭owards the Scalable Isolation and Utilization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Tunicates鈥�
FULL ABSTRACT
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has a vibrant aquaculture community and is currently the largest producer of blue mussels in Canada. However, PEI aquaculture is threatened by the growing problems associated with tunicates, an invasive marine animal. To address invasive tunicates mitigation and containment strategies have been employed, but a long- term solution remains elusive. This work demonstrates a direct solution to the problem: treat the tunicates as a resource rather than as a nuisance, harvest them, and convert them to value added products. The value-added products which are the focus of this work are cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which are sustainable, highly crystalline, rod-like nanomaterials with a plethora of potential applications. The only CNCs currently available commercially in kilogram scale quantities are obtained from wood pulp (W- CNCs). While these W-CNCs have captured the interest of researchers, industries, and governments alike, they have a limited aspect ratio (AR = length/diameter) which is usually in the range of 10-20. Tunicate derived CNCs (T-CNCs) are a high aspect ratio CNC usually in the range of 50-100, which can complement commercially available W- CNCs in the growing global CNC market. This work demonstrates the isolation of T- CNC at three scales; the initial processing utilized 20 grams of tunicate input, this was then scaled up to 25 kilograms of tunicate input, and finally the largest scale demonstration used 100 kilograms of invasive tunicate as a process input. Various techniques were developed to facilitate the increasing scale of tunicate to T-CNC processing which are described herein. This work represents, to our best knowledge, the largest scale tunicate to CNC processing ever reported, and it moves us closer to directly addressing invasive tunicates on PEI. In addition, this work also utilizes the T-CNC isolated from these tunicates in novel ways. First the differences between W-CNC and T- CNC when dispersed within a polymer matrix were elucidated by preparing and characterizing polymeric nanocomposite materials. Additionally, dispersions of T-CNC and W-CNC are combined to form what are designated as 鈥榟ybrid鈥� nanocomposites, where multiple CNC sources are combined in a common polymer matrix. These nanocomposites were prepared by laboratory scale techniques such as solution mixing and film casting, but also industrial processes such as twin-screw extrusion. In this work the novel area of hybrid CNC nanocomposites is explored and is documented for the first time in both hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymer matrices. In the case of the hydrophobic polymer, the W-CNC and T-CNC were surface modified to induce hydrophobicity, which was the first time that the particular CNC surface modification had been used in nanocomposites of any kind. In all cases, as expected, T-CNC reinforces the polymer matrix at lower loading levels than W-CNC does. In the case of hybrid nanocomposites, unique mechanical reinforcement trends were documented and are further assessed herein. Also assessed here are the various findings developed throughout the iterative process of scaling up the isolation of tunicate CNC from 20 gram to 100 kilogram tunicate batches. In totality this work represents a significant step towards directly utilizing invasive tunicates for the benefit of local aquaculture, and also describes hybrid polymeric CNC nanocomposite materials, their unique properties, and their promising implications for the first time.
If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.
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The Workers Compensation Board is pleased to run the Safe Youth Award contest, for youth at work across PEI. Again this year, two $500 prizes will be awarded, one in each age category, 15-19, and 20-24. Young workers may apply for the award, or employers/supervisors may nominate workers. Follow the link for application/nomination details, and for a printable poster to display in your workplace. Please note the August 15 deadline.
For more information, please contact Clare at cbwaddell@wcb.pe.ca or (902) 368-6357.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Parasitology.
Our first candidate, Dr. Nina Gillis-Germitsch, is a veterinary parasitologist working at the Institute of Parasitology, University of Zurich, Switzerland. She obtained her veterinary degree from the Vetsuisse faculty, University of Zurich in 2015. She became passionate about parasitology during her veterinary master studies, which focused on lungworms of foxes. In 2017 she obtained her veterinary doctorate (Dr. med. vet. / DVM) by studying the epidemiology and detection of lungworms in canids. She continued her path in veterinary parasitology by conducting a PhD in molecular parasitology with a focus on host-parasite interaction. She has been a lecturer of parasitology for 4 years and recently finished her residency of the European Veterinary Parasitology College.
SEMINAR:
Clinical relevance of Angiostrongylus vasorum and how it interacts with host coagulation
Teaching seminar:
Angiostrongylus vasorum is a cardiopulmonary nematode of dogs, which is challenging to diagnose and treat. It can cause respiratory distress and bleeding disorders in infected dogs. If left untreated the infection can be fatal. A. vasorum has been present in Newfoundland for several decades. The parasite has recently spread to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and now poses a threat to dogs in the Maritimes.
Research seminar:
The pathophysiology of bleeding disorders caused by A. vasorum is still unclear. The proteomic characterization of A. vasorum excretory/secretory proteins (ESP) and in vitro approaches, including N-terminomics, rotational thromboelastometry, and cell stimulation assays evaluating the effect of A. vasorum ESP and parasite-derived proteases on host coagulation and fibrinolysis shed light on the pathogenesis of coagulopathies upon A. vasorum infection.
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Dear International Students of UPEI:
My name is Ye (Connie) Ding. As a part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education, I am conducting a study focusing on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education that they are not familiar with. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No: 6009055).
I am recruiting international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. One-on-one online interviews with 60 minutes for each one will be conducted. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
The AARMS CRG Online Workshop on Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science will be held August 6th, 2021 from 9:20 AM - 5:10 PM (Atlantic Time) in PEI, Canada. This workshop is mainly hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) and the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) at 69传媒 (UPEI), Canada.
The Workshop will be held over Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84602868888?pwd=VEpJM0YzOFpncXpIK0RoUlpCMi8wdz09
Meeting ID: 846 0286 8888
Passcode: 527604
For more information, please visit: http://www.smcs.upei.ca/wfmas2021/
The 69传媒Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas. Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.
Dear International Students of UPEI:
My name is Ye (Connie) Ding. As a part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education, I am conducting a study focusing on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education that they are not familiar with. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No: 6009055).
I am recruiting international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. One-on-one online interviews with 60 minutes for each one will be conducted. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
The AARMS CRG Online Workshop on Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science will be held August 6th, 2021 from 9:20 AM - 5:10 PM (Atlantic Time) in PEI, Canada. This workshop is mainly hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) and the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) at 69传媒 (UPEI), Canada.
The Workshop will be held over Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84602868888?pwd=VEpJM0YzOFpncXpIK0RoUlpCMi8wdz09
Meeting ID: 846 0286 8888
Passcode: 527604
For more information, please visit: http://www.smcs.upei.ca/wfmas2021/
This webinar will provide an introduction to the basics of using Moodle, whether you鈥檙e teaching an online course or using Moodle to help with your face-to-face course. This workshop will cover uploading files, course organization and navigability, and other useful features.
The AARMS CRG Online Workshop on Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science will be held August 6th, 2021 from 9:20 AM - 5:10 PM (Atlantic Time) in PEI, Canada. This workshop is mainly hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) and the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) at 69传媒 (UPEI), Canada.
The Workshop will be held over Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84602868888?pwd=VEpJM0YzOFpncXpIK0RoUlpCMi8wdz09
Meeting ID: 846 0286 8888
Passcode: 527604
For more information, please visit: http://www.smcs.upei.ca/wfmas2021/
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This webinar will provide an introduction to the basics of using Moodle, whether you鈥檙e teaching an online course or using Moodle to help with your face-to-face course. This workshop will cover uploading files, course organization and navigability, and other useful features.
Dear International Students of UPEI:
I am conducting a study as part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.
I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
The 69传媒Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas. Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.
As part of UPEI's network revitalization project, IT Systems and Services will be simplifying and securing the Wi-Fi experience for the campus community. Beginning August 4, 2021, we will be decommissioning Panthernet and Panthernet Open and moving to our existing 鈥渆duroam鈥� Wi-Fi service. If you are not already using eduroam, please visit for instructions on how to connect to "eduroam" Wi-Fi. It is important that you do this before August 4, in order to avoid an interruption to your Wi-Fi service.
For more information and assistance, please contact the ITSS service desk at helpdesk@upei.ca or 902-566-0465.
The deadline for Fall 2021 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2021. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in their timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of My69传媒under 69传媒Forms.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
Parking permits are now available for renewal for Faculty and Staff. Employees that do not have a permit will be assigned a general parking permit (Lot鈥檚 A, B, D, E).
To apply online, please go the 69传媒Security web page and click on 鈥淏uy a staff or faculty parking pass鈥� under Parking Services from the menu on the right and then select the Online Employee Parking Permit Application.
Users of Designated parking lots B (gated), C, F, and G must renew their permit yearly to maintain access to their assigned lot. You will be contacted when you application has been processed.
If you would like to be added to the wait list for a designated lot, please email parking@upei.ca with the following information:
69传媒ID #
Name (last, first)
Contact email
Phone number
Current lot
Requested lot
If you wish to move to payroll deduction, please select that option on the online application form.
Please address any questions to parking@upei.ca
Dear International Students of UPEI:
I am conducting a study as part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education. This study focuses on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education.
I am looking to connect with international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. I will conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom to collect data. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
I believe that your participation will bring valuable information about your different assessment experiences in your home country versus the new context, problems, or issues you have had in the Canadian academic context, and how you used rubrics in dealing with those problems. This information will be new to universities, faculties, and instructors. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No:6009055).
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
The 69传媒Homestay Program is looking for host families in Charlottetown and surrounding areas. Families receive $900/mth and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact Tyson at homestay@upei.ca.
