Undergraduate students from across the globe are expanding their learning at the University of Lethbridge this summer through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship program.

Mitacs Step alumnae Kit Chen and Neesha Desai are the recipients of the Third Place, $10,000 prize at the inaugural Mitacs Entrepreneur Awards for their company, Alieo Games.

"Investing in philosophy has produced a tremendous enhancement of the outcomes of our work.”

"Bringing PhDs in on postdoctoral fellowships like the ones provided by Mitacs helps give them working experience, while we get someone with a fresh perspective."

“Upon completion of my internship, I was offered a permanent position in the department. Accelerate enabled me to get my foot in the door and prove myself.

“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."

"The research experience... was a chance for me to familiarize myself with the facilities, knowledge-gaining opportunities, and international research scenarios at different universities."

“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.”

“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.”

When I arrived in Rio de Janeiro, I had no idea what to expect. It was my first trip to South America, I didn’t speak any Portuguese, and I only knew my Brazilian supervisor, whom I’d met once before.