1. On-Line Research Co-op Program What is it Why Participate? Student Profile Future Opportunities for Students

2. What is it? Overview Goals Where it takes place Persons involved

3. OVERVIEW Traditional Co-op Curriculum expectations (with an electronic twist) - One semester/1 High School Credit - Pre-placement phase (résumé; cover-letter; job interview; workplace safety & etiquette instruction; etc.) - Occasional meetings for in-class learning through group discussions and cooperative activities

4. OVERVIEW [Continued] One-on-one tutelage from leading Canadian scientist in chosen field of current research - Deepen knowledge in chosen field of knowledge - Gain professional experience within the field of scientific research

5. OVERVIEW [Continued] Development of scientific article writing & reviewing skills - In-class discussions of scientific articles - In-class writing and reviewing of scientific articles - Assignments: Article report/Grant Proposal/video Abstract/etc.

6. GOALS Familiarity with format for both scientific articles and scientific reviews: - Language level - Format (introduction; abstract; materials; procedure; results; discussion; conclusion; tables; etc.)

7. GOALS [Continued] Familiarity with professional standards for electronic work environments - electronic safety, privacy, etiquette, etc. - time management skills for dealing with loose schedules

8. GOALS [Continued] Greater understanding of professional options within the academic world - Research opportunities - Familiarity with laboratory work - Better understanding of area of interest Ultimately, better preparation for university

9. WHERE IT TAKES PLACE Interview Mentor Tutelage Assignments

10. WHERE IT TAKES PLACE Interview - SKYPE

11. WHERE IT TAKES PLACE Mentor Tutelage – SHAREPOINT SHAREPOINT Log in page SHAREPOINT Log in page

12. WHERE IT TAKES PLACE Assignments - In-class: article review/report/grant proposal/video abstract/etc. - SharePoint: mentor assigned tasks

13. PERSONS INVOLVED School Co-op Teacher: - recruits students - receives initial information from students (résumé/cover-letter/etc.) and passes it on to Liaison - supervises occasional cooperative meetings between students - Supervises SharePoint interactions - Assesses student progress

14. PERSONS INVOLVED [Continued] Liaison/Program Coordinator (Lauren Sykes): - mediates initial communication between Students and Mentor - monitors SharePoint site interactions together with local school Co-op teacher - escalation contact person

15. PERSONS INVOLVED [Continued] Mentors: - provides access to their current research information and procedures - shares information about the basic functions within his/her laboratory - provides students with research materials (primary articles and reviews) - assigns laboratory related tasks to students

16. WHY PARTICIPATE? Better University Preparation Better E-Workplace Preparation

17. WHY PARTICIPATE? Better University preparation - Better understanding of and familiarity with scientific articles and reviews - More concrete concept of laboratory work - More comprehensive knowledge of professional options within the academic world

18. WHY PARTICIPATE? Better E-Workplace Preparation - Knowledge of familiarity with different electronic tools, procedures and protocols (SharePoint sites; electronic etiquette/safety/privacy concerns; SKYPE; etc.) - Time management skills when working within a loose/flexible work schedule

19. STUDENT PROFILE Grades 11 & 12 Highly Academic & Motivated Sciences/Computer Sciences - Assistance in recruitment and support throughout the program from science and computer sciences departments Can include social sciences such as psychology, as well as any area of study that involves scientific research

20. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS CYS Journal Publication - Hard copy and on-line Laboratory Summer Assistant Position Influential connections

21. WHERE TO FIND HELP science.gc.ca/course - Course information - Suggestions for in-class activities, Assessment strategies, Assignments, etc. Contact: Liaison/Program Coordinator – Lauren Sykes - E-mail: liaison@cysjournal.ca - Phone: (416) 735-8654liaison@cysjournal.ca