ROPES 2008
| Focus: | Math and Science, Multidisciplinary |
| Opportunity Type: | Program |
| Location: | Greater Toronto Area |
| Student Grade: | 11, 12 |
| Available to students from: | Ontario |
| Time of year: | Summer |
| Prerequisites: | N/A |
| Cost: | N/A (Paid job) |
| Website: | Click here |
| Contact: | See website |
| Application Deadline: | See website |
This program is open to students in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who have just completed their Grade 11 year. Students will be paid to work for six weeks as a research assistant in a science or engineering university research laboratory. During that period students will have the chance to:
- Gain unique first-hand research experience that may encourage them to pursue diverse career opportunities
- Gain exposure to university environment, research groups, technical laboratories and latest research tools.
- Learn about the different fields of study in engineering and science
- Gain research experience from direct interaction with graduate students and collaboration with other research assistants
- Develop analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills
- Develop teamwork, communication, and presentation skills which will be beneficial in post secondary studes
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