on-line research co-op program what is it why participate? student profile future opportunities for...
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On-Line Research Co-op Program
• What is it• Why Participate?• Student Profile• Future Opportunities for Students
What is it?OverviewGoalsWhere it takes placePersons involved
OVERVIEWTraditional Co-op Curriculum expectations
(with an electronic twist)
- One semester/1 High School Credit
- Pre-placement phase (résumé; cover-letter; job interview; workplace safety & etiquette instruction; etc.)
- Occasional meetings for in-class learning through group discussions and cooperative activities
OVERVIEW [Continued]One-on-one tutelage from
leading Canadian scientist in chosen field of current research
- Deepen knowledge in chosen field of knowledge
- Gain professional experience within the field of scientific research
OVERVIEW [Continued]Development of scientific article
writing & reviewing skills
- In-class discussions of scientific articles
- In-class writing and reviewing of scientific articles
- Assignments: Article report/Grant Proposal/video Abstract/etc.
GOALSFamiliarity with format for both
scientific articles and scientific reviews:
- Language level
- Format (introduction; abstract; materials; procedure; results; discussion; conclusion; tables; etc.)
GOALS [Continued]Familiarity with professional
standards for electronic work environments
- electronic safety, privacy, etiquette, etc.
- time management skills for dealing with loose schedules
GOALS [Continued]Greater understanding of professional
options within the academic world
- Research opportunities- Familiarity with laboratory work- Better understanding of area of interest
Ultimately, better preparation for university
WHERE IT TAKES PLACEInterviewMentor TutelageAssignments
WHERE IT TAKES PLACEInterview - SKYPE
WHERE IT TAKES PLACEMentor Tutelage – SHAREPOINT
SHAREPOINT Log in page
WHERE IT TAKES PLACEAssignments
- In-class: article review/report/grant proposal/video abstract/etc.
- SharePoint: mentor assigned tasks
PERSONS INVOLVEDSchool Co-op Teacher:
- recruits students- receives initial information from students (résumé/cover-letter/etc.) and passes it on to Liaison- supervises occasional cooperative meetings between students- Supervises SharePoint interactions- Assesses student progress
PERSONS INVOLVED [Continued]Liaison/Program Coordinator (Lauren Sykes): - mediates initial communication between Students and Mentor
- monitors SharePoint site interactions together with local school Co-op teacher
- escalation contact person
PERSONS INVOLVED [Continued]Mentors:
- provides access to their current research information and procedures- shares information about the basic functions within his/her laboratory- provides students with research materials (primary articles and reviews)- assigns laboratory related tasks to students
WHY PARTICIPATE?Better University Preparation
Better E-Workplace Preparation
WHY PARTICIPATE?Better University preparation
- Better understanding of and familiarity with scientific articles and reviews
- More concrete concept of laboratory work
- More comprehensive knowledge of professional options within the academic world
WHY PARTICIPATE?Better E-Workplace Preparation
- Knowledge of familiarity with different electronic tools, procedures and protocols (SharePoint sites; electronic etiquette/safety/privacy concerns; SKYPE; etc.)
- Time management skills when working within a loose/flexible work schedule
STUDENT PROFILEGrades 11 & 12
Highly Academic & Motivated
Sciences/Computer Sciences- Assistance in recruitment and support throughout the program from science and computer sciences departments
Can include social sciences such as psychology, as well as any area of study that involves scientific research
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
CYS Journal Publication- Hard copy and on-line
Laboratory Summer Assistant Position
Influential connections
WHERE TO FIND HELPscience.gc.ca/course
- Course information- Suggestions for in-class activities, Assessment strategies, Assignments, etc.
Contact: Liaison/Program Coordinator – Lauren Sykes- E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (416) 735-8654