IgNITE Medical Case Competition | Search for Graduate Student Mentors

Throughout the coming months, our bilingual online science/medical case competition will be attended by high school and university students from across Canada and the USA. IgNITE offers an opportunity for students to get involved in research by submitting a research proposal. The competition entails an abstract, elevator pitch video and poster submission spread across two rounds.

Some key things we provide competitors to ensure their success not only in the competition but in their future endeavors are:

• A comprehensive case package - outlining the field of interest and 3 lab techniques;
• Mentors - honours/grad/med students and;
• Workshops - such as how to critically appraise research.

Our main goal at IgNITE is to create an opportunity for students to learn valuable skills and build key connections so they can become the scientists they hope to be. Mentors play a key role in this goal as they offer insight and guidance to our competitors throughout the competition.

We are looking for individuals who have a strong grasp on science and medical research concepts and experimental design and a passion for mentoring less experienced students to reach their goals.

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IgNITE Mentor Program 2021/22 Video
IgNITE website

QUESTIONS?  Contact Daniyal Khan, Western University Co-Assistant Branch Coordinator | Email: western@ignitecompetition.org

JOB POSTINGS: 15 tech startups with Hundreds of Jobs | August 2021

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) is an agency of the Ontario government which brings evidence-based research to the continued improvement of the province’s postsecondary education system.

People at all levels of seniority can take advantage of the surge in jobs across Canada right now.

There’s a hiring spree happening across Canadian tech startups, as many companies look to staff up this fall. Whether you’re looking to develop life-changing technologies, help improve supply chains or build workplace food programs, there is a broad range of industries looking for talented, driven candidates.

Browse some of the highlighted roles by clicking the link below and view even more openings on the MaRS Tech Job Board.

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JOB POSTING: Research Interns | The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)

The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) is an agency of the Ontario government which brings evidence-based research to the continued improvement of the province’s postsecondary education system.

RESEARCH INTERNS (up to four)
Part-time contract position (up to 20 hours per week at $23.50 per hour)

• Location: Remote, with possibility for some in-person meetings in Toronto
• Duration: 2021–22 academic year (fall and winter terms), with possibility of extension into summer

HEQCO is seeking skilled postsecondary students or recent graduates to join its small and dynamic research team. We will help you develop knowledge and skills that will be useful for your career success and provide you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the current landscape of public policy research in Ontario’s postsecondary sector. You will bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a new and diverse perspective to our organization.

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