Participants will learn about the various research opportunities available to students here at UBC. Topics covered include volunteer opportunities, paid positions, summer research opportunities, research abroad, research courses, and more. This workshop is geared towards those who wish to find or expand their research experiences on campus.

Do you know the difference between basic, translational, and clinical research? What does each entail? Which involves more “science” versus communications with patients? Learn all about it here.

Participants have the opportunity to ask questions to students who were or are currently in the MD, PhD, or MD/PhD programs here at UBC to talk about their experiences. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of going into these graduate streams. Participants are encouraged to prepare questions beforehand.

Communication in science with discussion on communicating science to the general public, the scientific community, and science in the media. 

Participants will be guided through an workshop on the UBC Co-Op program. Topics discussed will include the overview of the UBC Co-Op program and a detailed breakdown of the program application. This workshop is geared towards those who are considering participating in the UBC Co-Op program.

Participants will learn more about the general information regarding various graduate studies programs. Topics discussed will include the application process, letters of intent (LOI), funding options, and opportunities abroad. This workshop is geared towards those who are thinking of continuing their studies after they complete the undergraduate degree.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of current and past students who have had various undergraduate research experiences. Panelists from different research backgrounds will share their experiences ranging from volunteer and paid positions to Directed Studies, Honours thesis, and abroad experience. 

Participants will be guided through an detailed, interactive workshop on the Faculty of Medicine’s Student Summership Research Program (SSRP) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA). Topics covered will surround the thorough breakdown of these two summer research opportunities. This workshop is geared towards those who want to get a closer look at what to expect in regards to the SSRP and USRA. 

Participants have the opportunity to ask questions to professionals who have or are currently in three mainstream fields of research: industry and academia. Learn more about the career opportunities available to undergraduates after they have graduated and are looking for jobs involving research. Participants are encouraged to prepare questions beforehand.