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RTC Annual Report 2014 - 2015
Rotman Research Institute Summer Student Program &
Summer Rounds Series
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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
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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
