MENT0RSHIP

PROGRAM 2010 /11

 FACULTY OF
ARTS & SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

2010-11 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Mentorship Program is for students in grade 11
and 12 who show considerable academic promise and
are interested in learning more about research being
conducted at the University of Toronto. The goal of
the Mentorship Program is to support and enhance
exceptional academic ability in high school students,
while exposing them to the work of our faculty and, in
some cases, providing students with an opportunity to
become directly involved in research and/or lab work.
Projects take different formats; format is as important
as content when the applicant is deciding which project
might be the best fit. Some projects involve lab work,
some are a series of lectures with some independent
reflection in between talks, some involve small group
work focused on a particular topic or series of topics.
We are not able to accommodate all applications.
Some projects are highly competitive – these
projects are marked with an asterisk (*). Please
advise your students of this when they are
making their choices.
U of T is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from
visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual
minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
In the selection process, we consider a student a

1 Please read the project descriptions carefully as project

format and content varies widely.
qualified candidate if they have demonstrated a
keen interest in, and general knowledge of, the field
of interest and a capability for independent study.
Mentorship projects best serve students who have the However, please be advised that we receive many
interest and commitment to explore learning beyond qualified and excellent applications for a limited
the classroom. Please refer to the summary of our number of positions.
expectations for the program, listed on page four. We
request the support and recommendations of teachers
throughout the selection process in order to identify
students who are best suited to the program.

This Mentorship manual lists the areas of research of U

of T professors, primarily from the Faculty of Arts and
Science, interested in acting as mentors. The manual
includes opportunities in the humanities, life sciences,
physical and mathematical sciences and engineering.
We are not able to accommodate requests in areas of
interest that are not listed in the manual.

The goal is to challenge students to explore areas of

interest on a deep level, exposing them to the exciting
research that U of T faculty are involved in.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND 6. All components of the application must arrive TIME COMMITMENT INSURANCE POLICY
together. Applications whose components arrive
INFORMATION separately will be disadvantaged.
The amount of time the student is expected to devote The university’s insurance plan covers the university
7. Completed applications must be forwarded to: to the project is flexible and will be discussed with the and faculty member in case of an accident in the lab
Due to the high volume of applications submitted we
must implement the guidelines outlined below. The mentor during the interview process. In some cases due to negligence on the part of the mentor. There
Mentorship Program students will be working during specific restricted is no coverage in cases where an accident is due to a
application form is included at the back of this manual.
Office of the Faculty Registrar hours due to the nature of the project and required student’s negligence. A release form, which will be sent
If you require more forms please photocopy the one
Faculty of Arts and Science supervision. Other projects may allow students total to all selected candidates, must be signed and returned
provided or you may download one from our web site
University of Toronto flexibility and independent work schedules; it really to the Mentorship Program Office by January 1, 2011.
at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/futurestudents/academics/
Rm. 1046, 100 St. George Street depends on the nature of the research. If the student is under 18 years of age, the form must be
hsprograms/enrichment. Please refer to it as additional
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 signed by the student’s parent or guardian.
projects may be listed.
Most projects will meet after school, between
The application consists of a three-part form. Parts 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. To maximise the experience,
I and II are completed by the student. Part III is After an evaluation of applications, qualified students it is important that students be available on ORIENTATION AND PIZZA PARTY
completed by the sponsoring teacher. Do not send this will be contacted for interviews with the mentor(s) weekdays at 3:30 pm. In some cases, you will be able
portion in a separate envelope. Please staple it to Parts I concerned. Not all students will be selected for to work on campus during a spare/lunch hour, and On December 14, 2010, the Mentorship Program
and II. There must be one sponsoring teacher for each interviews. The interview is part of the selection the ability reach campus quickly will be important in Office will host a program orientation and pizza party
student, but Part III may include statements from more process and determines an appropriate match. Selected order to take advantage of this opportunity. We regret for all accepted mentorship students and Mentors.
than one teacher. In addition we require an up-to-date students will be contacted for interviews during that this program is not ideal for students who live a This party will be an opportunity for students and
transcript and a résumé. The student and teacher(s) October and November. Final acceptance in the significant commuting distance (e.g. more than 30 professors working on all the different projects to
should relate their comments as much as possible to program will be based on the recommendation of the minutes) from campus. meet, learn more about program expectations, and
the specific mentorship project(s) that the student is mentor, after the interview, and will be confirmed socialize with other program participants. Invitations
interested in pursuing. by the Mentorship Program Office. Any enquiries will be forwarded in late November, along with your
during the application process should be directed LENGTH OF PROGRAM acceptance to the program.
1. The application deadline is Friday, October 22,
2010. Applications that are post-marked by the
deadline will be accepted.
to the Faculty of Arts and Science, Office of
Student Recruitment, at (416) 978-4272. Do not
send applications electronically.
2 3 Selected students will begin their mentorship projects
in January 2011. Most projects will end in late April POSTER SESSION AND RECEPTION
or May. Students are expected to complete their
2. Students may only apply to ONE PROJECT During the interview the mentor and student will mentorship project. Those who wish to withdraw In May 2011 the completion of the Mentorship
ONLY. Separate applications listing additional discuss their roles, define their tasks, and discuss from the program must notify their mentor and the Program will be celebrated at a reception at which
choices will not be considered. their timetables. After each mentor has completed Mentorship Program Office immediately. In some interested students display posters illustrating their
the interview process, students will be advised by the cases, students and mentors agree to continue their research. Parents, teachers, mentors and other members
3. Applications must include completed Parts I, II, Mentorship Program Office whether or not they have work over the subsequent summer months. This of the university community will be invited to attend.
III, a transcript and résumé. Supplementary letters been accepted. Due to the unique schedule of each is an optional arrangement. Invitations will be forwarded in late April/early May.
from teachers or references are NOT required. mentor, the time required for the completion of the
Sealed letters from teachers are NOT required. selection process varies from project to project. All
Please do not send transcripts in an envelope but applicants will be notified of their status, in writing, CREDIT FOR WORK IMPORTANT DATES:
stapled to PART I and PART II of the application. by November 30, 2010.
This program was designed as an academic enrichment October 22, 2010 – All applications due.
4. Applications must be submitted in duplicate and opportunity. The university will not award credit for
collated in the original application order (two the Mentorship Program. Students will not be paid for November 30, 2010 – All applicants will be notified
copies of the cover form, followed by two copies their work in the Mentorship Program nor for the time of status.
of the student statement, etc. will not be accepted). spent on campus in the labs or libraries. All students
Please staple, not paperclip, the original and each receive a certificate of achievement upon completion December 14, 2010 – Orientation and Pizza Party
copy of application separately. of their project work.
January – May 2011 – All projects to meet regularly
5. Applications must be typewritten or printed
clearly. May 2011 (TBA) – Poster Session
SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS HUMANITIES 3. ENGLISH (DICTIONARY OF OLD Requirements: No particular academic background is
required.
ENGLISH)
Estimated Number of Hours: The student group
Our Expectations of the Mentor: 1. ENGLISH Location: St. George Campus
will meet for 90 minutes once a month. Students will
Mentor: Professor Toni Healey be expected to read at least six texts and also do some
• To arrange a program involving regular contact Location: St. George Campus
observation and research relating to the subject of the
with the student. Mentor: Professor Andrew Lesk Area of Research and Nature of Project: The role of gender in novel reading.
• Commitment to sustain interest and challenge in student will help with the data collection of a major
the program. Area of Research and Nature of Project: This humanities research project, the Dictionary of Old Number of Students: Up to 20 students will be
• A degree of flexibility. project focuses primarily, though not exclusively, on English. S/he will be involved in basic bibliographic accepted.
• Willingness to handle minimum but necessary the historical background of Louis Riel, as he is found research, helping to update a bibliography of Old
record keeping and documentation. in literature and ephemera. The student will learn how English word studies. The student will learn how to
• Willingness to confer with the student’s teacher. to use the libraries and the electronic databases at use the electronic records of the major research library
U of T in order to conduct research, gather information in Canada. The basic principles of research learned
5. ENGLISH LITERATURE/POPULAR
and evaluate results. The student will acquire a deeper will be: how to gather, evaluate and index information. CULTURE: READING THE NEW
Our Expectations of the Student: knowledge of aspects Canadian aboriginal and non- As a result, the student will acquire some knowledge GENERATION
aboriginal literature and history. A solid background in of the history, language and material culture of the
• Genuine desire to study at a depth and breadth Canadian literature written in English and/or French, Anglo-Saxon world. A good background and interest Location: St. George Campus
beyond the senior division curricula. with an interest in history, would be ideal. The ability in English and languages is essential. Courses in Latin Mentor: Professor J. Barbara Rose
• Willingness to participate in an application to read French would be a definite advantage. and/or German would be an advantage.
process. Area of Research and Nature of Project: Over
• Support from teachers. Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of the past five years, the act of reading has changed,
• A degree of flexibility. two hours per week. Specific times are flexible and to two hours per week. Specific times are flexible and to particularly for members of the so-called “Y”
• Commitment to complete the program as be negotiated with the mentor. be negotiated with the mentor. generation. How do they read? What do they read?
outlined by the mentor. If the student fails to meet


this expectation then the school will be informed
and the student withdrawn from the program.
Number of Students: One or two students will be
accepted. 4 5 Number of Students: One student will be accepted. In this research project, we will not only investigate
and examine how the physical act of reading has
changed (on-line, e-books, Kindle, Kobo, iPad), but
4. ENGLISH LITERATURE also the types of books that are read. We will explore
Our Expectations of the School: 2. ENGLISH what could constitute the list of the top five “great
Location: St. George Campus books” for this cohort.
• Sponsoring teacher as a responsible agent who Location: St. George Campus Mentor: Dr. Theresa Moritz
establishes a selection and administrative process. Mentor: Professor Andrew Lesk Students will also be invited to look at recent trends
• Recognition of possible timetable and workload in literature – Harry Potter, Twilight, and Watchmen
Area of Research and Nature of Project: A
adjustment for student. Area of Research and Nature of Project: Students – to come to an understanding whether their appeal
commonplace of popular culture is that men and
• Responsibility for handling of necessary will examine a number of comics/comix/graphic is compelling or merely fashionable. We will also
women differ strongly in their tastes with respect to
application papers and any credit documents as novels with the aim of expanding a database of compare some of the film adaptations of these “book”
cultural objects such as books and movies. We will
required. information, focusing primarily on Canadian texts. S/ versions.
explore this idea, particularly whether it plays a role in
• Periodic conferring with student and mentor. he will learn how to use the libraries and the electronic student academic choices. We will concentrate on prose
databases at the University of Toronto in order to Estimated number of hours: The student group will
fiction, although in some instances of a book with a
conduct research, gather information and evaluate meet for 90 minutes twice a month to be determined
movie version, we may discuss the movie as well.
results. The student will acquire a greater knowledge by the students and mentor. Additional sessions will be
LIST OF MENTORSHIP PROJECTS of the world of visual arts. A background in Canadian Our work will consist of reading at least six novels that
negotiated with the mentor.
literature or history is helpful but not necessary. The are spoken of as appealing more strongly to one gender
The following list outlines the projects available for the ability to read French would be a definite advantage. Number of students: Five to seven students will be
than to the other, collecting popular culture references
2010-2011 academic year. Students should carefully accepted.
to this gender split, and considering how the topic
review all of the projects before indicating their project Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of would be approached in university research. The novels
choice on the application form. Only one application two hours per week. Specific times are flexible and to will cover at least three different periods of literature
per student may be submitted. Choice of project be negotiated with the mentor. in English from the 18th century to the present. Each
should be indicated by noting the discipline and project period will be represented by a male-centered and a
number (e.g. Astronomy and Astrophysics; 8) on the Number of Students: One or two students will be female-centered text.
application form. accepted.
6. ETHICS, SOCIETY and LAW
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor John Duncan
Area of Research and Nature of Project: The
goal of this project is to examine Canada’s role in
the Afghanistan intervention. What is the social and
political context in Canada of the intervention, and
what are its normative implications? The project will
involve the critical examination of relevant elements
of Canada’s social and political formation. Research
will consist largely of searching for official, scholarly,
mainstream, and alternative documents and analyses of
the intervention. Prospective students should be willing
and able to search for and prepare initial assessments of
such material.
Estimated Number of Hours: Flexible.
Approximately a one hour-long meeting with the
professor every two weeks and a few of hours of actual
research each week.
Number of Students: Up to four students will be
accepted.
7. FRENCH
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Dr. Marie-Anne Visoi
Area of Research and Nature of Project: The
theme of self-discovery in Sartre, Huis clos and Camus,
L’étranger . This program is intended for motivated
students who have an intermediate level in oral and
written French and a strong interest in literature and
culture. The seminars will be devoted to close reading
of two major literary texts: Huis clos (No Exit) and
L’étranger (The Outsider ) and in-depth discussion of
existentialist key concepts such as “self-quest”, “human
freedom” and the “absurd”. The students will:
• learn basic principles of textual and electronic with students as co-authors. Depending on their
research
• conduct guided research activities on French
existentialism and the works of Sartre and Camus
at University of Toronto Libraries: http://www. Recommended Background: Interest and ability in
library.utoronto.ca/home/
• “Apprentissage expérientiel”
• analyze and interpret specific theme-related
passages
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• present brief oral and written reports in French
Estimated Number of Hours: 3 hours per month;
additional sessions will be negotiated with the mentor.
Meeting times to be determined by student and
mentors.
Number of Students: Five students will be accepted.
PHYSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCE
8. ASTRONOMY and ASTROPHYSICS
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor John Percy
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Students
will have an opportunity to study the nature and
evolution of stars by analyzing archival ground-
based or space-based measurements of the changing
brightness of variable stars. Projects normally result in
a conference presentation and/or research publication
interests, students may also have an opportunity to
participate in other astronomical activities.
the physical and mathematical sciences; good computer
skills.
Estimated Number of Hours: Flexible
Number of Students: One to three students will be
accepted.
9. MATHEMATICS
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor George Elliott
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Exact
nature of the project will be determined by the
students and the mentor.
Estimated Number of Hours: Times are flexible.
Number of Students: 10 to 15 students accepted.
LIFE SCIENCE
10. *BIOCHEMISTRY
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor Emil Pai
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Suitable
projects in the lab include protein purification and
crystallization with the aim of elucidating the three
dimensional structures of medically relevant proteins.
For standard lab procedures or some graphics
applications, a good background in chemistry, physics,
and/or programming would be a definite advantage.
Estimated Number of Hours: Times flexible but at
least one full afternoon per week. Close collaboration
with other lab members is required.
Number of Students: One to two students will be
accepted.
11. *BIOLOGY
Location: Mount Sinai Hospital/downtown
Mentor: Dr. Katherine Siminovitch
Area of Research and Nature of Project:
Immunology and genetics. This project involves
working in our research laboratory at Mount Sinai
Hospital. The lab is interested in defining the
genetic and cellular events that cause immunologic
diseases. The project involves exposure to many of
the major technologies used in contemporary genetic
and immunology research including sequencing,
genotyping, cell culture and cloning.
Estimated Number of Hours: Times are flexible,
one day a week (any day).
Number of Students: Two students will be accepted.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor Brad Bass
Area of Research and Nature of Project:
Explorations in Adaptation to Environmental Change
Adaptation is emerging as an important issue for
governments with the changes in the climate that are
expected to occur over the next 100 years. Students
can study adaptation in a number of different ways
in this research program. Most students approach the
study of adaptation by studying a virtual complex
system using Complex Organization and Bifurcation
Within Environmental Bounds COBWEB software.
Students may design and conduct experiments or to
develop insights into specific issues such as climate
change, urban sprawl, the spread of disease, decline in
food quality and invasive species. This year, the student
can reprogram the “brain” of the agents to examine
specific strategies for adaptation or the genetics of the
agents in the simulation to examine the role of specific
biological factors on the ability of a population to adapt
to change.
Students with knowledge and programming experience
in Java might be able to assist the programmers who
develop COBWEB.
Programming projects typically involve changes to the
visual interface, the environment, the information
produced by the program, the agents’ “brain” or
behaviour or the architecture. Students will also assist
with arranging workshops in their schools and in
other locations. Students accepted to this project will
be expected to spend some time running the software
either at home or on our computers at the university.
Students also study adaptation through the study of real
ecosystems that are designed to fit into urban spaces
such as walls and rooftops. The study of technologies
might involve monitoring the water, fish and plants,
constructing new systems and conducting other
experiments or demonstrations. Students who are
experienced in small-scale construction projects may
be able assist in implementing new designs. In the fall,
all students will be involved in the collection of mosses
and other plants that can be used through the winter to
maintain the machines.
Students in this area of research may have an
opportunity to assist a school in New Orleans with
the construction of breathing walls and black water
remediation systems.
Students with skills in photography and other visual
arts can become involved in this project as well,
through the monitoring of green roofs through
seasonal changes and graphic design to support other
activities of the group.
For those students who are interested in educational
opportunities, there are opportunities to become
involved in organizing and assisting with workshops
that are offered to elementary and high school students.
All participants will be able to organize an adaptation
workshop at their school.
Requirements: This program requires a sense of
exploration and a sense of humour. Students have to
work well with other students, but at times will be
expected to work independently.
There are no prerequisites for using the COBWEB
software, although access to a computer would be
an asset. Experience in conducting and reporting
experiments (typical for most science courses) would
be an asset for working with COBWEB or the living
machine.
Programmers require programming experience and
knowledge of the Java language. Other programmers
may be able to work on other projects depending on
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need.
Students who are interested in building living
machines should have had some experience in small-
scale construction and access to their own tools.
Students who are proficient in French are needed to
translate promotional material and documentation into
French.
Students interested in photography should have access
to their own camera.
Estimated Number of Hours: The student will
be required to meet with the mentor and the project
team every week, although some teams may schedule
fewer meetings as depending on the project. The
workload may vary depending on the project team and
the status of the project. Project workloads are flexible
to cope with exam periods and other workloads, but
on average, your commitment will not exceed five
hours per week on average. Students working with
COBWEB will occasionally be expected to run
experiments between meetings.
Number of Students: The number of students is not
limited. Students are accepted based on their written
application, the interview, their skills, experience and
enthusiasm for the project.
13. INJURY PREVENTION
Location: Injury Prevention Research Office/ Division
of Neurosurgery, St. Michael’s Hospital
Mentors: Dr. Michael Cusimano
Area of Research and Nature of Project: The
Injury Prevention Research Office is interested in
developing collaborative models for study of safety
and communication of research findings. Our works
include evaluation, quantitative methods, education,
injury prevention. Our main research projects include
Smart Hockey Video Evaluation and Think First for
Kids Curriculum Evaluation. In addition to these,
students can be involved in several other small research
projects.
Estimated Number of Hours: Four to six hours per
week. Flexible hours but must be between 9 am to 5
pm, Monday to Friday.
Number of Students: Two students will be accepted.
14. *GENOMICS and PATHOBIOLOGY
Requirements: A recommended academic
background of biology and chemistry.
Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of 15
hours per week.
Number of Students: One student will be accepted.
15. *NEUROGENETICS
Location: St. George Campus / Surrey Place
Mentor: Prof. Maire Percy
Area of Research and Nature of Project:
Over Surrey Place Centre is a university-affiliated
institution located in downtown Toronto that provides
coordinated service, education and research for people
with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and
their families, in order to improve quality of life. One
of the major unresolved scientific issues of our time
is the identification and management of the effects of
environmental contaminants on human health which
are polluting even the blood of newborn babies. The
Neurogenetics Laboratory at Surrey Place Centre
16. *NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Location: St. George Campus / St. Michael’s Hospital
Mentor: Professor Vladimir Vuksan
Area of Research and Nature of Project: A series
of lectures and practical activities will focus on the
following topics: diet and health, complementary and
alternative medicines (medicinal plants) related to
management of diabetes, obesity, appetite regulation,
cancer and heart diseases. In addition, there will be
discussions about new dietary recommendations and
food industry and retailers perspectives. Practical lab
work will include diet calculations, anthropometric
measurements and health risk appraisal. Each student
will be asked to conduct independent research project
in their school, analyze data and prepare results for
a poster presentation at the end of the Mentorship
Program.
Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of
two hours per week.
Number of Students: Approximately 60 students
will be accepted.
18. *PHARMACOLOGY
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Professor Peter McPherson
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Over
This laboratory project’s goal is to identify and
characterize factors and molecular transactions that
protect and safeguard our DNA from damage. Defects
in these molecular transactions are now not only
believed to contribute to the development of cancer,
but also can compromise efficacy of chemotherapy
regimens that kill through activation of DNA damage
pathways. Students will be exposed to and gain
experience in experimental techniques used by this
professor’s laboratory including DNA cloning, protein
expression, microscopy and cell culture.
Estimated number of hours: Up to 10 hours per
week. Timing is flexible.
Number of students: One student will be accepted.

Location: St. George Campus / Sunnybrook Hospital
Mentor: Dr. Arun Seth
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Breast
Cancer Functional Genomics and Predictive Molecular
Pathology. Over the past decade, our laboratory
has focused on studying breast cancer genome
anatomy to characterize molecular targets that have
diagnostic and therapeutic applications. We have
isolated a number of novel genes associated with the
ubiquitin mediated protein degradation pathway. The
ubiquitin-proteasome pathway plays a major role in the
degradation of many proteins involved in cell cycle,
proliferation, apoptosis and progression and metastasis
of breast cancer. Currently, we are characterizing
the role of two RING E3 ligases BCA2 and RNF11
that appear to affect the regulation of key tumour
suppressors and oncogene proteins via the ubiquitin-
proteasome pathway. Our molecular analyses have
shown that RNF11 also has important roles in TGF-ß
signaling and BCA2 is involved in EGFR mediated
signaling. Ongoing characterization of targets of
BCA2 and RNF11. E3 ligases will provide potential
therapeutic targets for breast cancer treatment.
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studies factors, both environmental and genetic, that
result in disabilities of the intellect and development,
including dementia. Under the supervision of the lab 17. *PATHOLOGY
director, students will learn about these disorders,
participate in research activities to identify the Location: St. George Campus / St. Michael’s Hospital
hazardous factors that cause them and help to develop
Mentor: Prof. Kalman Kovacs
strategies for preventing them. The mentorship
experience also will involve interaction with The
Area of Research and Nature of Project:
Centre for Global Research and Education on the
Pathology of pituitary tumours. Histology,
Environment and Health (CGREEH), an organization
immunohistochemistry and transmission electron
that is committed to promoting a common
microscopy will be used to assess the morphologic
understanding of the relation between environment
characteristics of the surgically removed tumours. The
and heath in a way that is useful for all.
results will be correlated with clinical, imaging and
laboratory findings.
Estimated number of hours: A commitment of
approximately two or more hours per week, at the
Requirements: No particular academic background is
mutual convenience of the student and professor
required.
(before 6 pm).
Estimated Number of Hours: A commitment of
Number of students: Two students will be accepted.
two to six hours per week. Specific times are flexible.
Number of Students: One student will be accepted.
19. PSYCHIATRY ENGINEERING
Location: St. George Campus
Mentor: Dr. Lori E. Ross
20. ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER
Area of Research and Nature of Project: The
ENGINEERING
student will work in the Social Equity and Health
Location: St. George Campus
Research section at the Centre of Addiction and
Mentor: Professor Olivier Trescases
Mental Health (CAMH) on a research project that
explores the relationships between experiences of
Area of Research and Nature of Project: Students
marginalization and mental health with a focus on
will be involved with a research project that deals
lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) health. The
with electrical power conversion for a variety of
student’s tasks will involve searching, organizing,
applications such as solar power, automotive modules,
checking and the management of journal articles;
high-efficiency lighting, etc. The goals and deliverables
reviewing ethics applications and data entry. The
will be adjusted to suit the background and skills of
student will be invited to attend team meetings and
the team. Team members will be exposed to advanced
will be encouraged to participate in other aspects of
laboratory equipment, design tools and integrated
the research.
circuits. Any experience in electronic circuits,
soldering, printed circuit boards or programming will
Estimated Number of Hours: Four hours per week.
be helpful. For further information, please consult
www.ele.utoronto.ca/~ot.
Number of Students: One student will be accepted.
Estimated Number of Hours: Four to ten hours per
week.
Number of Students: One to three students will be
accepted.
21. MECHANICAL and INDUSTRIAL Students will work under the supervision of a graduate
student or a post-doctoral fellow. The research goals
ENGINEERING and ways will be set by the supervising Director of the
Centre for Advanced Diffusion-Wave Technologies
Location: St. George Campus
(CADIFT) and there will be informal lab meetings
Mentor: Professor Andreas Mandelis
with the student during the course of the project.
Students will be selected based on academic excellence,
Area of Research and Nature of Project: A
computer familiarity, desire to think and act as
Advanced Diffusion-Wave Science and Technologies:
an experimental scientist, enthusiasm and skills as
determined by an interview of selected candidates.
1) Laser-based non-invasive diagnostics of dental caries
.
in human teeth
Estimated Number of Hours: Four to six hours per
2) Optoelectronic quality control of solar cells using
week between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
lock-in imaging.
PLEASE NOTE:
3) Experimental and computational aspects of probing
This project will commence shortly after
hardened steels with laser beams
accepted students are notified, in the fall. Full
details regarding first meetings will be discussed
4) Opto-electronic monitoring of residual or process
with potential candidates.
damage in semiconductors using laser photocarrier
radiometry.
Number of students: One student per project.
Academic excellence, enthusiasm and skills as
5) New blood glucose monitoring photonic biosensor
determined by an interview of selected candidates
will determine the successful candidates.
6) Bone integrity assessment toward a novel
12 13 osteoporosis biophotonic sensor.
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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM 2010-11 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM 2010-11
PART I PART II

APPLICANT INFORMATION STATEMENT FROM THE STUDENT APPLICANT

Applicants must submit the completed application form (Parts I, II, and III), their most recent school transcript
and résumé. We require two copies of this information. Submit the original plus a photocopy. Staple each copy
together. Read the instructions for completing the application in this manual. Incomplete applications will not be Name:
accepted.
Please state what you expect to gain and learn from the Mentorship Program. Why are you interested in the
particular Mentorship project you have indicated? Describe any activities you have been involved in that
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY demonstrate your ability to pursue independent study in this project


Surname: Preferred First Name:

Address:

City/Town: Postal Code:

Home Phone: ( ) Gender: M F

E-mail Address: 14 15
Birth Date: Grade Level:

School:

School Address:

City: Postal Code: School Phone:

Sponsoring Teacher: Position:
(first and last name)

Sponsoring Teacher Email:

Courses Currently Enrolled In:

Estimate Hours of Availability (e.g. Mondays 2-5pm):

Project Choice (include number):

Name of Mentor:

Return two (2) stapled copies of the completed application (Parts I, II, III transcript and résumé)
to: Mentorship Program, Office of the Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of
Toronto, Rm. 1046, 100 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3.

DEADLINE: October 22, 2010 Student Signature: Date:

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Summary judgement of motivation and work ethic:
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM 2010-11

PART III

ASSESSMENT FORM

STUDENT:

TEACHER:

PROJECT APPLIED FOR:

Please rate the student in the following categories on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest. Summary judgement of intellectual capability:

Category 1 2 3 4 5 16 17

Intellectual capacity

Initiative

Ability to learn

Problem-solving ability

Acceptance of criticism
How long have you known this student?
Completion of school work
In what capacity?
Maturity

Integrity Signature:

Reliability Teaching Position:

Character Phone:

Written communication skills Email:

Oral communication skills

Analytical ability

Team-building skills
MENT0RSHIP
PROGRAM 2010 /11
The Faculty of Arts and Science at the For more information call the
University of Toronto offers opportunities Faculty of Arts and Science,
for senior high school students to work UofT, at 416.978.4272 or email
with professors on a research project tammy.pecoskie@utoronto.ca
for the 2010/11 academic year. Ideal
candidates will be in grade 11 or 12 and
possess strong academic credentials.

Applications due
October 22, 2010