Volunteer with Toronto Western Hospital!

PSAResearch Assistant, Volunteer

Volunteer research assistant needed: Energetic and enthusiastic volunteer research assistant needed to help with transcribing interviews, filing, and administrative tasks in the Bariatric Surgery Program at the Toronto Western Hospital. The Bariatric Surgery Program is a dynamic department consisting of a team of health professionals from a variety of disciplines including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychometrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, surgeons and dietitians. The team conducts pre-surgical assessments of patients considering bariatric surgery and post-surgical follow-up for five years after surgery. *The eligible candidate will be a responsible, conscientious and quick-learning individual who ideally is familiar with SPSS (individuals who are not […]

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Psychology Research Opportunity Program: Info Session

PSAOther Opportunities, Research Assistant

Are you a first year thinking of applying to a psychology ROP? Come out to the PSA’s ROP info session! We’ve invited Alison Chasteen, a past research project supervisor, and past ROP students to speak on their experiences including: what labs are looking for in a ROP applicant, the role of students in the research project, how students’ participation was marked and how students can achieve academic success with the project. RVSP on our Facebook Page! The event will take place Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at 2-4pm, room TBA. https://www.facebook.com/events/1181770838606503/ For more information about the ROP series please visit http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/rop

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MEng Info Session

PSAGraduate School

MEng Info Session. Monday, February 27th 5:00pm-6:00pm, BA1160   Thinking about grad school?  Not an engineer, but you have a background in math or science or perhaps social science, and an interest in applying your knowledge and skills to producing creative solutions to real world problems? You might consider a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from the University of Toronto.  You’ll take advanced technical courses, and be able to choose from a variety of specializations that take you well beyond what you learned as an undergraduate. Plus, we offer a professional development curriculum you won’t get from any other school.  […]

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Backpack to Briefcase b2B Opportunity

PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities, Volunteer

Dear students,   There’s still time to register for the upcoming Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) Industry Night on February 15th. This b2B Industry Night happens only once per term and each one focuses on different industries, so don’t miss out on this one!  There will be two separate rooms, one for those interested in careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and one for those interested in careers in government, social justice, or not-for-profit. Mix and mingle with alumni at this networking reception at Hart House. Make connections and speak with multiple alumni who graduated from the Faculty of Arts & […]

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Ontario Science Games 2017

PSAOther Events, Other Opportunities

Hello everyone, Are you enrolled in a science program? Think UofT has the best science faculty in Ontario? Want to represent UofT? Then come compete in the Ontario Science Games! What are the Ontario Science Games? The Ontario Science Games (OSG) is an annual University competition that takes place in McMaster. The competition involves schools from across Ontario to compete in academic, athletic and school spirit oriented events in order to determine which University has the best science students in Ontario! This year, the OSG 2017 has invited UofT to form a delegation to go compete. Here is your chance! […]

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Looking for Project Members!

PSAOther Opportunities, Research Assistant, Volunteer

Dear fellow students from Faculty of Art and Science,       If you’re interested in doing psychological research project directly address current issue in China to make a meaningful, real-world impact, we’re looking for project members who are experienced in either data analysis or psychological experiment. Or, ideally both.  We will welcome both graduate students and higher grade undergraduate students. Our project aim to address the issue of existential crisis among Chinese undergraduate students in China through meditation practice.       We will prepare for the challenge through a series of workshops, gaining feedback and guidance from faculty and advisers […]

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