This workshop will introduce you to Lakehead's OMNI search system, and other resource tools which will help fulfill your research needs at Lakehead University.

After attending this workshop, you will be able to:

• find books on your topic, and request books from other Ontario universities
• find peer reviewed scholarly articles
• seek further assistance from the library

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979412

myReadings is tool that has been designed to increase access and engagement with your course readings. The myReadings tool can be added directly to your D2L course site and has many options for customization, based on your course format and objectives.

After attending this workshop you will:

• Be familiar with how to install myReadings into your D2L course-sites.
• Know how to add sections to your myReadings list
• Understand the different ways to add citations to your myReadings list
• Know how to modify and customize section and citation information.

This session is designed for faculty and instructors teaching courses at Lakehead University, and is offered online via Zoom.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3980174

For anyone new to researching with primary sources (original documents or objects, including in digital formats). We’ll explore the nature of archival and primary source collections, share tips on locating sources online and in the physical world, and how to read and evaluate historical documents. This session is for anyone interested in doing historical research, regardless of your program.

By attending this workshop you will:

• understand the role of primary sources in research;
• be able to find documents that support your research;
• have practiced reading and discussing original documents.

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979613

Zotero is a free and convenient tool that can be used to help you manage information for your research, insert citations into your writing and easily create bibliographies. This session will provide an overview of how Zotero can support your work throughout the research process, with hands-on opportunities to practice using the tool.

After attending this workshop, you will have learned how to use Zotero to:

• save time with the research process
• create better citations and bibliographies
• organise all the books / articles you find during the research process
• use advanced features in Zotero

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979416

Covidence is a web-based tool that streamlines the screening and data extraction steps of an evidence synthesis project, such as a systematic or scoping review. Lakehead now has an institutional subscription to Covidence.

Attend this session to learn:

• how to join Lakehead's institutional Covidence account.
• the steps to starting a review in Covidence.
• how Covidence helps with the screening and data extraction process.
• where to find learning resources for Covidence.

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979718

In this 2-hour workshop we will explore digital collections of original documents. We will discuss the creation, selection, and preservation of archival records, and how you can read, ask questions of, and understand them in context. We will be exploring 19th and 20th Canadian and American history sources, though with advance notice the workshop can be modified to meet other particular interests. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about conducting archival research. (A larger screen, rather than a phone or tablet, is recommended if possible)

By attending this workshop you will:

• understand how archival documents are preserved, digitized, and shared with the public;
• be able to locate digital archival collections relevant to your research;
• have practiced reading and discussing original documents.

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979616

Title: "Aquatic Epiphytes as Bioindicators of Wetland Health: A Study From The Simcoe County Wetlands"

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. Nandakumar Kanavillil (Supervisor)
Dr. Kam T. Leung
Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery
Dr. Venugopalan V.P. (External)

Please contact Heather at biology@lakeheadu.ca for the Zoom link.

This workshop will introduce you to AI concepts, and together we will explore several AI tools for academic work. You’ll learn key terminology, discover different types of popular AI tools, including text generators, research assistants and see how AI is embedded in some library databases. This session will also cover essential skills like fact-checking GenAI outputs and employing "lateral reading" techniques to verify sources.

Learning outcomes:

• Clear understanding of AI fundamentals and terminology
• Exposure to AI tools relevant to academic work
• Foundation for responsible AI use
• Evaluate / Fact Checking AI Output

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979750

This workshop will cover the importance of literature reviews in the research cycle.

Learn more about:

• Selecting a topic
• Finding relevant sources using library databases
• Evaluating and assessing the research
• Structuring your literature review
• Organizing your research using software like Zotero

Note: This session will be held online via Zoom. A confirmation with a link to the session will be emailed to you after registration.

Register at: https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3979651

Mohammed Babazadeh will present his doctoral research on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. in ATAC 1007 and on zoom.

Dissertation Title: Total Oxidation of Naphthenic Acids by Catalytic Ozonation

Description:
This study investigated the complete degradation of the model naphthenic acid, 4-Methyl-1-cyclohexane carboxylic acid, which is representative of naphthenic acids found in oil sands process-affected water (OSPW), through heterogeneous catalytic ozonation. Among the catalysts evaluated, Cu/MgO demonstrated the highest and most consistent total organic carbon removal across multiple reuse cycles. To further enhance performance, novel copper–magnesium phosphate Cu x P y Mg (where x and y are the molar ratios of Cu and P over Mg, respectively) catalysts were synthesized, with the Cu 0.01 P 0.1 Mg formulation achieving the highest mineralization rates and exhibiting minimal metal leaching. Analysis of reactive species confirmed that hydroxyl radicals were the primary oxidants. Overall, the findings indicate that both Cu/MgO and Cu x P y Mg catalysts are highly effective for the heterogeneous catalytic ozonation of recalcitrant naphthenic acid–type compounds from OSPW, facilitating their complete conversion into harmless end products.

Committee Members:
Drs. Ebrahim Rezaei and Baoqiang Liao (co-supervisors)
Dr. Amir Azimi
Dr. Kang Kang
Dr. Ramin Azargohar (external examiner)

Everyone is welcome.

Please contact Brenda Magajna at phd.ses@lakeheadu.ca for more information.