Judging by this photo I took in High Park a few weeks ago it would seem that spring has sprung here in Toronto. That can only mean that it is conference season! Paul has agreed tell you all about a few summer conferences we are supporting here at PVL.
by Dr. Paul Godin
Summer is typically considered a productive time for
research on university campuses. With courses typically done, professors and
students have more time to dedicate towards research. PVL has the addition of 3
undergrads working in the lab full time for the summer (plus one undergraduate
volunteer).
But it’s not just research that gets a boost during the
summer months. Academic conferences to present our research are also more frequent
in the summer. Attending conferences is a valuable part of academic life; it
provides an opportunity to present your research and develop public speaking
skills. But that’s not all: even if you’re not presenting your research
conferences are a great opportunity to meet others working in your field, share
ideas to help improve your research, and even discover employment
opportunities.
