Developing Talent
Strategic collaborations with industry, government, institutions and partner organizations provide opportunities for our students to build skills, gain hands-on experience and create profession-related networks.
Mitacs provides undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral researchers across all academic disciplines with fellowships or internships at host organizations from across Canada in the private or public sector. These work-integrated learning experiences help nurture students to become highly qualified personnel (HQP) and improve their workforce opportunities while creating robustness and competitiveness in Canada’s innovation ecosystem. These are just a few of the recipients of Mitacs Accelerate Fellowships in the 2018-19 year.
Adisa Julien, a Master’s student in Environmental Applied Science and Management, worked with a team of research scientists, land use planners and climate change experts at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to develop and improve knowledge of the impact of climate change and land use on the Great Lakes watersheds. Professor Stephanie Melles (Chemistry and Biology) is the principal investigator of the project, which aims to evaluate the best approaches to increase resiliency of the Greater Toronto Area watersheds.
Jessie Ma, a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, was one of nine Ryerson students on a project led by professor Bala Venkatesh (Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering) in partnership with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The research team employed algorithms to optimize the forecasting, planning and operations relating to transactive electric distribution systems.
Christina Mutschler, a PhD candidate in Psychology, worked on an impact study of the “clubhouse” model of mental health recovery which emphasizes support and opportunities for employment, education and social interaction. Professor Kelly McShane (Psychology) led the project in collaboration with Progress Place, a founding member of the national coalition Clubhouse Canada.
Farah Samouh, a Master’s student in Applied Science, worked with professor Bilal Farooq (Civil Engineering) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers on a project that leverages Big Data to manage the successful integration of electrified vehicle shuttles (e-LSA) in a municipal transportation network.