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By: Andrei Szigiato and Hardik Bhatt
Tuesday September 20th, 2011
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NO NEED TO TAKE NOTES!! Slides will be posted on the SOS
website within a week
www.yorku.ca/sos
Click on the seminars link
Please listen and feel free to ask questions
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WHO WE ARE Andrei Szigiato
4th Year Kinesiology Student Summer NSERC Projects & Lab Volunteering Currently doing an Honours thesis and
Independent Study
Hardik Bhatt 3rd Year Kinesiology Student President of South Asian Alliance An Organizer for Miracle for Sick Kids
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AGENDA
OVERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES BY AREA OF INTEREST
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CAREER CENTRE
•Career Centre Online Job Posting System
•TIP Program
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ONLINE JOB POSTING SYSTEM
Search for Jobs (full or part time), internship, summer and volunteer opportunities
Register for career centre workshops, events, and get email notifications regarding upcoming events
http://www.yorku.ca/careers/onlinesystem
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TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (TIP)
Internships for 4, 8, 12 or 16 month paid internship
Students interested in participating in TIP must be 3rd or 4th year Honours students majoring on one of the following areas:
http://www.cse.yorku.ca/csinternship_program/index.html
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WORK/STUDY PROGRAM
Broad range of jobs from which to choose. Primarily Jobs are available from
September to April for full time students Students who are awarded a Work/Study
position cannot hold another Work/Study, RAY, CLAY or YES position concurrently
Must be considered financially in need, fill out SFP at: http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/sfp/
http://sfs.yorku.ca/employment/clay/
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CLAY (College Life at York) PROGRAM
Enhancing the student experience within the college system (Bethune, Stong etc)
Provide undergraduate students with opportunities to establish new programs or provide services to fellow students within the college
Contain less than 20% clerical work. Primarily available during the September
to April academic session Also available in the summer
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YES (York Engaged Students) PROGRAM
Similar to CLAY program, but not college specific
Provide undergraduate students with opportunities to establish new programs or provide services to fellow students at York.
http://sfs.yorku.ca/employment/yes/
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Volunteering With Bethune Many ways to get involved with your
college in SOS! Peer Tutoring Program Peer Mentoring Class Representatives PASS leaders SOS Academic Advisors
Student Government (BCC, BAC)http://www.yorku.ca/sos/http://www.yorku.ca/bethune/
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RESEARCH AT YORK (RAY) PROGRAM
Get introduced to the research environment Paired with a professor and work on a project
http://sfs.yorku.ca/employment/ray/
To be considered you must demonstrate financial need
Need to fill out a student financial profile (SFP) at:
http://sfs.yorku.ca/services/sfp/
Pays minimum of $15.00 per hour, but max ~ 15h work week.
Approach professors individually (more on this later)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
NSERC is a federal academic granting agency
It offers summer research assistant scholarships for undergraduate students NSERC - USRA
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NSERC REQUIREMENTS Be a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident of Canada
Be registered at the time you apply in a bachelor's degree program at an eligible university
Completed all the course requirements of at least the first year of university study
Accumulated at least a B average, (6.0 / 9.o on York’s GPA Scale)
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NSERC INFORMATION Apply for Undergraduate Student
Research Award (USRA)
Application deadlines are usually near the end of January; they’re set by the university
Pays $4500 over 16 weeks of research plus minimum 25% stipend
You can do an NSERC at any University, don’t feel limited to York
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
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HOW TO APPROACH PROFESSORS Start looking into Professors’ research as
soon as possible
Take an interest in projects that fascinate you
Approach the Professors through e-mail, office hours or during class
Be courteous and prepared to market yourself
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How To Address a Professor Sample email:
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LINKS TO FACULTY PROFILES Physics & Astronomy
http://www.physics.yorku.ca/people/faculty_grad_area.html
Biologyhttp://science.yorku.ca/View-users-list/Biology.html?search=0
Kinesiologyhttp://www.yorku.ca/gradkahs/faculty.html
Chemistryhttp://www.yorku.ca/gradchem/faculty/index.html
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RESEARCH PRACTICUM/PROJECT Usually zero credits courses
Taken part time while taking courses
Must make arrangements with a professor before enrolling
Evaluation on a pass/fail basis
Submit personal essay/report on what you did
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HONOURS THESIS Offered by the Biology, Kinesiology and
Psychology Departments
Select it as a course and must make arrangements with a Professor to work out project details
Grading system is determined beforehand with professor Usually on Lit review, thesis paper,
defense.
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PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY OPPORTUNITIES
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PHYSICS NSERC PROJECTS FROM SUMMER 2010
1. Laser Spectroscopy and Ultracold Atom Laboratory. (Professor William van Wijngaarden)
2. Determining the value of the fine-structure constant from precise measurements of transitions in atomic helium. (Professor Eric Hessels)
3. Positron physics research, atomic physics with exotic atoms. (Professor Cody Storry)
4. Atom interferometry with laser cooled atoms. (Professor A. Kumarakrishnan)
5. Improving theoretical models and numerical calculations of atomic collision processes. (Professor Tom Kirchner)
6. Studies of proton-proton collisions on the ATLAS particle physics experiment at the CERN LHC. (Professor Wendy Taylor)
7. ArgoNeuT - Neutrino physics with a liquid argon time projection chamber.
(Professor Scott Menary)
8. Development of Methods for Improved Quantum State Preparation for the NRC Single Ion Experiment. (Dr. Alan Madej)
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Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics, located in Vancouver, BC
Research groups in:
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TRIUMF CONTINUED...
www.triumf.ca
Posting Schedule:
Work Term Work Period Jobs Posted
Fall September - December May
Spring January – April September
Summer May - August January
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TRIUMF CONTINUED... How to apply:
You may apply to as many jobs that interest you.
Each job requires a University transcript, cover letter and resume
E-mail applications to [email protected]
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TRIUMF JOBS FROM SUMMER 2010Job
Number(Date
Posted)
Title of Project Period of Work
Application
Deadline
TR10-2-4(2010-01-13)
Title: TRIUMF Neutral Atom Trap for beta decay Student Research Assistant Project: TRIUMF Neutral Atom Trap for beta decay: Search for new interactions
May-August 2010 ( possible 4-month extension )
2010-01-25
TR10-2-18(2010-01-13)
Title: Summer Research Student Project: Looking for Dark Matter with Particle Colliders.
May - Aug 2010
2010-01-25
TR10-2-22(2010-01-13)
Title: RadonEDM student Project: polarisation tests within the RadonEDM experiment
May - Aug 2010
2010-01-25
TR10-2-29(2010-01-13)
Title: Electronic board layout and construction, microprocessor and FPGA programming, documentation. Project: Beam Diagnostics Electronics Development
May - Aug 2010 ( possible 4-month extension )
2010-01-25
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The US Department of energy National Laboratory
Home of the world’s second largest particle collider, the Tevatron
Carries out research in high-energy particle physics
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FERMILAB CONTINUED
Offer summer internships for undergraduate students
https://interns.fnal.gov/ipm-2022-internship-for-physics-majors
Deadline for summer 2010 was February 15th
Contact: [email protected]
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PHYSICS/ASTRONOMY PROJECT
Physics & Astronomy Department offers PHYS 4310
worth 3 credits
Enrol in final year of program
Arrange project details with a professor
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THE OBSERVATORY Work/study positions for research in
variable stars and stellar evolution
Volunteer positions to host public viewing nights
Contact Professor Paul Delaney, the observatory coordinator
www.physics.yorku.ca/observatory
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NEUROSCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Center for Vision Research at York SickKids Summer Student Research
Program RAY and Work/study
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VISION RESEARCH AT YORK York has a vibrant research center in
vision and brain research
www.cvr.yorku.ca
Some research areas include:
Human Visual Performance Visual Human-Computer Interaction, Graphics and Virtual
Reality Visual Psychophysics Eye Movements and Hand-Eye Coordination Computational Modeling and Computer Vision Electrophysiology Clinical and Developmental Studies Brain Imaging
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SICKKIDS SUMMER PROGRAM http://www.sickkids.ca/Research/Studenta
ndFellowResources/The-SickKids-Summer-Research-Program/
Accept students in years 1 through 4
Jobs usually posted in mid December
Application deadline typically around late January
APPLY EARLY!!!
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SICKKIDS CONTINUED... Sample jobs from summer 2009 posted below:
Investigator Title of Project Research Program
Dr. Yigal Dror The role of SBDS in hematopoiesis Cell Biology
Dr. Cecil Hahn Clinical research on the utility of continuous EEG monitoring for seizure identification among critically ill children in the intensive care unit.
Neuroscience & Mental Health, Neurology
Dr. Clifford Lingwood
Regulation of glycosphingolipid biosynthesis by use of exogenous alternative substrates.
Molecular Structure & Function
Dr. Brian H. Robinson
Isolation of genes responsible for mitochondrial defects using single chromosome transfer.
Genetics & Genome Biology
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BIOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES
•Research Practicum
•Hospital Volunteering
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RESEARCH PRACTICUM Zero credit course
BIOL 1601 (Fall) or BIOL 1602 (Winter)
Student must make arrangements with a faculty member before enrolling in this course
Submit personal essay/report on what you did
Good chance to get “your foot in the door”
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VOLUNTEERING
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HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERING
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BEFORE YOU START VOLUNTEERING...
Make sure you’re up to date with all your immunizations, see your family doctor
GET YOUR TB SHOT ASAP!!!
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YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Orientation in August for the school year program and one in April/May for the summer program
Attend the orientation & Complete the forms
www.yorkcentral.com
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Visit the volunteer services department on the second level
Be prepared to talk briefly yourself and the reasons why you would like to volunteer
Bring a resume and one reference letter
Once accepted as a volunteer, you will be required to attend a 2-hour orientation session
http://www.mountsinai.on.ca/patients/volunteer/volunteer-services
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Throughout the year, Volunteer Resources posts opportunities that become available (link below)
http://www.sickkids.ca/CareersVolunteering/Vounteer-Resources/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunities.html
Application process occurs in 3 steps (link below)
http://www.sickkids.ca/CareersVolunteering/Volunteer-Resources/how-to-apply/index.html
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Three hospitals: Etobicoke general hospital, Brampton civic hospital and Peel Memorial hospital
Pick up an application form available from the Volunteer and Community Resources department at the hospital
Require 1 reference letter
http://www.williamoslerhc.on.ca/body.cfm?id=61
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For winter session must attend information session on January 13, 2010 and February 18, 2010 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Application form available online
Require 2 reference letters and completion of health clearance form
For more information visit :http://www.trilliumhealthcentre.org/
volunteers/opportunities.html
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CREDIT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Must attend information session to pick up student application packages
Please contact 905-813-1585 for upcoming dates and times
For more information visit:http://www.cvh.on.ca/admin/
volunteers.php
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KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Muscle Health Research CentrePhysiotherapy/Chiropractic clinics
Nursing Homes
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Muscle Health Research Centre
Research focused on the importance of skeletal muscle on overall health and well being Effects of exercise on:
Diabetes Cancer Aging Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
http://www.yorku.ca/mhrc/
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PHYSIOTHERAPY/CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS
Call clinics nearby and ask if they have volunteer opportunities
Visit in person and drop off your resume
York Lanes Chiropractic Clinic (416) -736 -5414
Hospitals
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NURSING HOMES
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Nursing Homes
Leisureworld http://www.leisureworld.ca/jobs/
volunteer.asp
Oakwood Retirement Communities http://www.oakwoodretirement.com/
contact-us
Great opportunity for 1 on 1 care, developing empathy, and even research (RIA).
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CHEMISTRY
•Research Practicum
•Pharmacy Opportunities
•Volunteer Opportunities
•Sanofi Pasteur
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RESEARCH PRACTICUM
Research Practicum in Chemistry
SC/CHEM 2200 0.00 Research Experience
Similar to other research practicum courses
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PHARMACY OPPORTUNITIES
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Good opportunities to get involved with clubs on campus
Chemistry Society at York http://www.yorku.ca/csy
Biochemistry Association at York: http://www.yorku.ca/bchm
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• The largest company in the world devoted entirely to vaccines
• Sanofi Pasteur seeks to protect and improve human health through vaccines and increasing access to immunization
• Located at the corner of Steeles & Dufferin
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HOW TO APPLY Summer Student Opportunities are
available and can be further explored at:
http://www.sanofipasteur.ca/sanofi-pasteur2/front/index.jsp?siteCode=SP_CA&codePage=PAG_51_1202904820734&lang=EN&codeRubrique=51
Currently none are available but check back during summer time
Also try calling them at: 416-667-2700 (local) or1-800-268-7263
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IN SUMMARY There are plenty of opportunities available
Use the time now to get your resume, cover letters and reference letters ready
Start searching for projects that interest you
Approach professors early to see if they have positions available
Get good grades!
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THANKS FOR LISTENING!
Contact Information:
Andrei Szigiato [email protected]
Hardik Bhatt [email protected]