1. 2017 NSERC USRA + LURA Orientation
Diana Frasca
Research/Awards Officer
Lassonde School of Engineering

2. Why participate in USRA/LURA program?
To gain hands-on research experience under supervision of one of Lassonde’s faculty members
To stimulate your interest in the natural sciences and engineering and encourage you to pursue graduate school and/or research-related industry careers

3. How to make this a great experience
The Dos and Don’ts
Student expectations
Supervisor expectations
Professional behaviour, confidentiality

4. Student expectations
Complete your assigned duties as per the direction of your supervisor
Keep your supervisor informed of your availability to work the agreed-upon hours
If you are unable to honour your commitment, speak to your supervisor immediately to arrange a more workable schedule
If you withdraw or take time off, inform your supervisor immediately
Take part in the Undergraduate Summer Research Conference in August
We will be requesting bios and headshots for the Undergraduate Research at Lassonde website (you can view highlights of last year’s conference at lassondeundergraduateresearch.com)

5. Student expectations Take the appropriate required safety training:
If working in a lab (wet or dry labs), you required to take WHMIS II training (Class on May 3rd: 2- 4:30 PM Kinsmen 117)
If working in an office/computational-only setting, you are required to take WHMIS I training (Online:
Obtain written permission from you supervisor first if you plan to take a course during the tenure of the award

6. Supervisor expectations
Provide a safe and nurturing environment including proper safety training
Ensure proper Health and Safety training is provided
Communicate expectations to students
Meet with students regularly to discuss assigned work and progress
Support students during the Undergraduate Summer Research Conference (e.g. covering poster printing costs, attending the event)

7. Workshops and Professional Development
How to make an effective presentation
How to write an abstract
More to come
How TO MAKE an effective presentation

8. Important Info Payment Contacts
Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers, Director, Research Priorities and Partnershipa
Christina Corre , Research/Awards Officer

9. Questions or Suggestions?