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New Faces at NSAC
Dr. Zhou Tao, Visiting Scientist Food Science & Technology
Dr. Zhou Tao, an Associate Professor with the Department of Food Science, Nanjing Normal University in Jiangsu, China, is conducting a six month sabbatical leave at NSAC. Dr. Zhou is investigating antimicrobial properties of isolated essential oils and isoprenoid compounds from fruits and aromatic plants to extend the shelf life of value-added food products. There is growing interest in identifying natural antimicrobial agents with minimal or no impact on minimally processed fresh produce and other food products. Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe of the Department of Environmental Sciences is providing Dr. Tao with research facilities and guidance.
Dr Naciye Erkan, Post-Doctoral Fellow Food Chemistry
Dr. Naciye Erkan completed her Doctoral degree (2008) at the Department of Chemistry, Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey. Since September 2008, she has been working as a postdoctoral fellow of the Tree Fruit Bio-product Research Program under the supervision of Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Department of Environmental Sciences. Dr. Erkan is investigating specific antioxidant properties of flavonoid and triterpenoid compounds isolated from tree fruits and their processing wastes. She has established extraction and isolation processes for some unique phytochemicals using column chromatography and crystallization techniques. Identification of the compounds is being conducted using mass spectrometry. Characterization of their antioxidant activity is being performed using various in-vitro assays and food model systems.
Ajit Pal Kaur Joshi, AIF Research Project Manager
Ajit Joshi has been hired by the Tree Fruit Bio-product Research Program as Research Project Manager of the AIF-funded project, “Value-added fruit products from the Annapolis Valley.” The project will examine new food and bio-products for the promotion of human health and wellness from underutilized bioresources. Assisting Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Project Director, Joshi is responsible for coordination and facilitation of five research and development projects in collaboration with five rural industry partners. In 2008, she completed her M.Sc. at NSAC and completed a research project on development and evaluation of non-fried apple snacks. Joshi also holds a M.Sc. (Food Technology) from Punjab Agricultural University and a B.Sc. (Food Science & Technology) from Guru Nanak Dev University, India.
Chute Animal Nutrition Centre Opening
Staff and faculty are invited to the grand opening for the Chute Animal Nutrition Centre at 21 Farm Lane. The opening will take place on May 27th at 1:00 p.m. A reception and guided tours will follow.
Staff Wellness Conference Evaluation
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted evaluation sheets on last week’s conference. Your feedback is appreciated and will be used in planning future health and wellness events.
If you haven't completed the evaluation, please fill out the attached Staff Wellness Conference evaluation sheet and fax to 895-4464 or send by interdepartment mail to Beth Hingley, Marketing Services, Harlow Institute, Truro.
Planning Your Summer Vacation?
NSAC staff and alumni are eligible for preferred rates at Nova Scotia's Signature Resorts.
For more information click here.
New Awards
The Awards Office is pleased to announce the recent approval of two new awards. The first presentations of these awards will take place in fall 2009.
Donald McInnes Award
A $1,000 scholarship is being sponsored by Pictou Mutual Insurance Company to commemorate Donald McInnes’ 40 years of service on their Board of Directors. This award is open to all students at NSAC. Selection criteria include commitment and involvement in the community, as well as leadership provided in student activities, academic performance and financial need. A student cannot be selected for this award more than once. Applications must be submitted to NSAC’s Awards Office no later than September 21.
Operation Red Nose Bursaries
Two bursaries are being sponsored by NSAC Students’ Union from donations received during
last year’s Operation Red Nose (ORN) campaign. A $200 bursary will be awarded to a new student at NSAC who participated in ORN or was active in MADD/SADD or a similar organization in their high school or community. A $400 bursary will be awarded to a returning student active in their home community and at NSAC. Secondary consideration will be given based on academic performance and financial need. Applications must be submitted to NSAC’s Awards Office no later than September 21.
Scholarship Spotlight
Atlantic Land Improvement Contractors Association Bursary
John Higgins, representive of ALICA, is pictured here with Shauna Berkvens, a fourth year B.Sc.(Agr) Bio-Environmental Systems Management student from Antigonish, NS. Berkvins received an $800 bursary sponsored by ALICA at the scholarship banquet held this past fall. The bursary is awarded to an engineering student with a demonstrated ability and interest in soil, water and land improvement. Shauna was also the recipient of a renewable $5,000 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Scholarship and a $1,000 Michael Whidden Memorial Bursary.
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