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44 people are interested
Online Research Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Foundation for Student Science and Technology
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44 people are interested
WHAT IS THE FSST?
The Foundation for Student Science and Technology is a Canadian national non-profit organization that was known as the Canadian Young Scientist Journal until 2014. The organization’s goal is to inspire and motivate young students in fields of science and technology. The foundation is almost completely run by volunteers and is comprised of three main programs: Student Science and Technology Online Research Coop, The Journal of Student Science and Technology and the Ambassador Team.
WHAT IS THE RESEARCH CO-OP PROGRAM?
The FSST’s Online Research Co-op Program (www.fsst.ca) was developed by the Foundation for Student Science and Technology (FSST) and the Federal Science and Technology Cluster (www.science.gc.ca/course) to help students transition into post-secondary studies. The course is currently available to all public and public Catholic high school students in the province of Ontario as our program's funding comes from the Ontario Ministry of Education.
This course matches highly motivated grade 11 & 12 students with a researcher in a field of their interest. Students work on a research project under the guidance of their mentor for which they will receive 1 to 2 high school credits. During the course, students will learn skills in scientific literacy and writing, as well as achieve higher competency in literature searches and other research skills. They also have the opportunity to develop essential skills and explore career and educational options. Students will write a scientific manuscript as a culminating project, which they can submit for publication consideration to The Journal of Student Science and Technology (FSST’s award-winning, peer-reviewed academic publication).
WHAT ARE THE VOLUNTEER ROLES?
Volunteer roles for the Research Co-op Program are focused on supporting our students throughout all stages of their experience. A few of the roles can include: helping to find appropriate mentors, guiding literature searches, assistance with scientific writing and manuscript editing support.
If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more information, please email your resume and a description of your educational background and any research experience to Lindsay.Woo@fsst.ca.
Volunteer Teams - We are currently recruiting for the Co-op Research Help Team and Editorial Team.
More opportunities with Foundation for Student Science and Technology
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Foundation for Student Science and Technology
Location:
141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702, Ottawa, ON K1P5J3, CA
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to Connect ideas and people across the spectrum of education, public and private enterprise and science and technology; Invest in the early career development of gifted students of science and technology; and Build programs that emulate real world circumstances and help improve students’ chances of career success.
Description
The Foundation for Student Science and Technology (FSST) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the career potential of gifted high school, college and university students for leadership roles in the science community.
The Foundation aims to cultivate tomorrow’s science leaders by advancing their early knowledge of career demands and challenges.Since 2008, the Foundation has helped gifted students develop leadership potential in the realm of physical and life sciences, engineering, mathematics and informatics, biology and environmental studies, social sciences and humanities, and more.
The Foundation’s structured programs include the award-winning Journal of Student Science and Technology, the Student Science and Technology Online Research Co-op and more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Research
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Internet Research
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- up to 10 hours per academic term
- Stable internet connection, computer