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Summer Student Workshop Series

Summer Student Handbook 2024

ACHRI, the Owerko Centre, HBI, Libin, McCaig, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, and Snyder Institute have teamed up to provide summer students with outstanding opportunities and resources to enrich your summer research experience. 

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Upcoming Symposium

ACHRI/ Owerko Summer Student Research Symposium

Date: Monday, August 28, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Location: Conference: Libin Theatre / Reception & Awards: HRIC Atrium
 

 

Further information

Summer Student Workshop list for 2024

Note: All workshops will be available to trainees who sign up using the general registration form located above. Trainees do not have to individually register to each workshop.

May 28

EDI Summer Student Welcome Event - HMRB Atrium - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

May 29

Orientation and Workshop Series Kick-off - Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

June 6

Voices, Words and Numbers Matter: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) in Health Research -  Online - 9:00am to 10:00am 

June 12

How and Why Sex and Gender Need to be Incorporated into Research - In-Person - 12:00pm to 1:00pm  - Theatre 4

June 26

Enhancing Critical Thinking in Scientific Inquiry: Exploring Beliefs, Observations, and Ethics - Online - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

July 3

How to Prepare a Literature Review -  Online - 10:00am to 11:30am 

July 17

How to write a scientific abstract - Online - 12pm to 1pm 

July 24

Everything I needed to know about biostatistics I learned from a pack of M&Ms - Hybrid - 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Theatre One

Aug. 7

The Art of Science Communication and how to prepare an award-winning presentation - 12:30pm to 1:30pm - G500

2024 Summer Student Research Symposiums

McCaig Summer Student Research Day

August 14

HBI Summer Student Symposium

Date: August 19, 2024
Format: In-person (no online option available)
Place: HRIC Atrium, Theatre 4, Libin Theatre
Presentations: Posters and oral presentations

Further information

Snyder Summer Student Research Day

Date: August 20, 2024
Format: In-person (no online option available)
Place: HSC Theatre One & HRIC Atrium
Presentations: Posters and oral presentations

Further information

OIPH Summer Research Symposium

August 21

ACHRI/ Owerko Summer Student Research Symposium

Date: August 28, 2024
Format: In-person (no online option available)
Conference: Libin Theatre
Reception and Awards: 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm - HRIC Atrium, Health Research Innovation Centre

Further information and registration

Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program (SUMP)

The CSM institutes are looking for graduate and undergraduate students to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program (SUMP) for Summer 2024. SUMP pairs first-time summer students with experienced graduate students, or undergraduate students who have previously completed a summer studentship.

The objectives of the pairings are:

  1. To engage in the topics or material of interest to the mentee
  2. To learn about research opportunities
  3. To provide feedback on writing or presentations
  4. To support students throughout the summer studentship and facilitate networking

If you are interested in participating, please complete the one of the following surveys by Wednesday, May 29, 2024 @ 5pm 

 

The time commitment should be reasonable. Student mentees will meet with their mentor at least once a month and will be able to contact their mentor via email as needed. The time frame will be from June to August. 

If you are a graduate student or experienced summer student looking to make connections and build leadership skills.

Sign-up

If you are a new summer student looking for connections and guidance as you progress through your research

Sign-up

To get in touch with our team with any questions, please use our central email