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Research Training Centre Annual Report 2014-2015

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10 RTC Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Rotman Research Institute Summer Student Program & Summer Rounds Series 1 The RRI Summer Student Program is a 12 - week, paid research internship for undergraduate students to work in the laboratory of an RRI scientist conducting active research. Key objectives for the program include: providing hands - on research experience to un dergraduates providing educational and career mentorship in cognitive neuroscience research 2 expanding trainee research capacity at the RRI In 2014, a total of 25 students were selected to work with 16 participating scientists. As part of their educationa l experience, a special 8 - week Summer Rounds Series was held, focused on providing expert advice and insight into a career in academia and research. In 2014, Dr. Signy Sheldon, a research trainee, developed and coordinated the rounds series. Baycrest Speaker Presentation Title Dr. Maria D'Angelo* & Deborah Schwartz * A how - to guide to graduate school: practical tips and tricks for applications Dr. Melissa Pangelinan* & Ayan Dey* To be or not to be: Deciding if graduate school is for you Dr. Jean Chen & Dr. Joyce Chen The secrets behind becoming a scientist Dr. Nicole Anderson & Dr. Jed Meltzer How to design a research program Dr. Lisa Goos & Sana Mulji Dutt How to talk about science: Best practices in knowledge translation Dr. Kate Dupuis & Dr. Susan Vandermorris Research with clinical populations Dr. Deirdre Dawson & Dr. Emily Nalder* What does an academic do besides research? Dr. Carrie Esopenko* & Dr. Signy Sheldon* Tips and tricks for giving an effective presentation The 2014 Summer Rounds sessions included: Rotman summer students: Kevin Gitau (l) and Rachel Downey (r) R ounds speaker, Dr. Carrie Esopenko (l) and s ummer rounds coordina tor, Dr. Signy Sheldon (r) * Baycrest trainee

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