Science Mentorship Program

If you are accepted please let me know as you can use this mentorship for work experience credits.                     pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca 

 The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Synapse Mentorship program is underway again this year. We have many mentorship opportunities available in a wide range of research areas including: biology, genetics, chemistry, neurosciences, cancer, immunology to name a few.

The goal of the Mentorship program is to connect youth interested in health and science with the world of professional scientists — to help them learn more about how science really works and what scientists do. A mentorship can involve:   

      helping young scientists with their science fair projects, ideas or problems;

      providing laboratory training and experience;

      giving advice through an on-line mentorship—scientists sharing their stories, passion and experiences to inspire and to challenge youth to achieve new goals; and,

      exploring science career and education options.

Students should submit a brief (1-2 page) resumé and send it by email to j.mckenzie@xittel.ca or to synapse@cihr-irsc.gc.caOnce we receive the resumé, we will begin to match you with an appropriate mentor. The resumé should include key information such as:

      name, contact information, level of study and school;

      academic and non-academic awards/accomplishments;

      a description of their scientific interests; and,

      information about why they would like a mentor.  

Please join us on our new Synapse Connection Facebook page by clicking "like" on our page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/SynapseScienceConnection

Janet Weichel McKenzie
CIHR Synapse Youth Mentorship Initiative
613-808-4642

CIHR Synapse Youth Zone
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32390.html

CIHR Synapse Overview
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/32399.html