Program

Updated February 2

9:00 - Light Breakfast + Networking Mixer (informal meet-and-greet)

9:30 - Welcome and Icebreaker

10:00 - Keynote - Working at the Speed of Trust: Community and Policy Intervention Evaluation - Jean Buckler, Associate Professor, Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (University of Victoria)

11:00 - CBITN Mentee Presentations

12:00 - Lunch

12:30 - Walking Campus Tour (optional)

1:00 -The Use of AI in Research: Round table Discussion

How AI research tools are currently being used by researchers in their daily workflow and how they can be applied more efficiently and ethically in research. Highlight on emerging tools and real-world applications in behavioural science.

2:15- Talking to the Media about your research workshop 

The workshop, featuring UVic’s Communications and Marketing team, will focus on how to effectively speak with the media about your work and translate research into real-world settings. Mentees will gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to practice communicating their research for a broader public audience. 

3:30 - Closing Remarks & Networking Invitation

5:30 PM Downtown Network Event (optional)