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October 2015In discussions with my supervisor, I learned about the deep cultural histories of the Himalayan region, and aimed to bring together my interest in visual anthropology with a field-based ethnographic study of a social phenomenon. - 0
September 2015I collaborated with two of Dr. Zhang's senior undergrads, who have been working on similar problems. Their resulting thesis proposal has been selected as one of the key undergraduate projects at NWPU. - 0
August 2015Laise Barbosa gets a glimmer in her eye when she reflects on her research at Simon Fraser University this summer. - 0
July 2015After getting his Master’s degree, Yang Liu left his native China in 2011 to attend the University of British Columbia, one of the best universities in Canada, where he is working on his thesis. - 0
July 2015Mitacs Elevate participants from Alberta, BC, and Manitoba came together recently for a three-day professional development workshop. - 0
June 2015Laura and her fellow UBC researchers are integrating robotic assistance and social media gaming into rehabilitation exercises. This integration provides a rewarding and fun user experience for patients, while tracking their progress in the comfort of their homes. - 0
May 2015“When we do a study like this, it lets us answer the question of how our rivers and forests are doing, it lets us know what our company’s water footprint looks like, and it gives us opportunities to be a good corporate citizen." - 1
May 2015Mitacs Accelerate alumnus Clayton Hiles was the recipient of an Honourable Mention at the inaugural Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards. - 0
April 2015"With these new, shorter tests that are easier to administer, family doctors will have access to a quick snapshot of what a patient’s mental or cognitive health is like, allowing them to provide support and get into prevention a lot earlier.” - 0
April 2015“Step workshops teach important skills that are directly applicable to any job... It’s about how to prepare for your future, regardless of your field of study." - 0
March 2015“The funding was key to developing my academic career, my relationships, and my understanding of the use and transfer of my research for real-life and business situations.” - 0
January 2015“The hiring process came down to me and another person, and — in addition to my scientific expertise — what tipped the balance in my favour was my participation in Mitacs Step. The skills I learned from the workshops are what employers are looking for.”
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