Come to beautiful Mount Allison University from July 2 - 10, 2011 to be a part of a scientific research team. During the intensive 9 day program you will learn to use some of the tools of modern science and develop your strengths in critical thinking, analysis, scientific creativity, and scientific communication. You will work in a research group which includes another high school student, university students, and Mount Allison faculty. In many cases you will be able to continue an electronic research association with your group following the one-week Go Global experience.

This is a highly selective program. Preference will be given to students who have completed grade 11 science courses.

Sample Research Opportunities from the previous year
When filling out the online application, you will indicate your research area preferences. Click here to browse a description of research projects.

You will receive safety training according to the lab environment(s) in which you will work.

While you will spend most of the week in research activities with your group, you will also have an opportunity to tour other research labs at Mount Allison, explore science in the surrounding area, interact with students in the other Go Global groups, and make use of fitness and athletic facilities at Mount Allison.

Age Group: This experience is designed for high school students in grade 11 with a keen interest science. Senior Mount Allison students will monitor residence life and will provide teaching and research leadership and assistance. The faculty coordinator is Dr. Bob Hawkes, Department of Physics and Dr. Khashayar Ghandi, Department of Chemistry at Mount Allison.

This program is partially sponsored by NSERC CRYSTAL Atlantique, as well as Mount Allison University.

To Apply: Please fill in the application form. Prepayment by Visa, MasterCard, or cheque will confirm your application.

Those with financial need or having to travel longer distances to attend Go Global can apply for Go Global: Science Research bursary to cover up to $500 of the cost of the program. This bursary is based on the quality of the applicant, the distance to travel and the financial need. To apply, email rhawkes@mta.ca. If you wished to be considered for financial aid, include your family's approximate gross combined salary, and any other factors which you consider relevant. We will keep this information confidential to the directors and coordinator of the program.

In addition, a Go Global Scholarship of $500 is automatically awarded to those who subsequently come to Mount Allison.

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