RISE - Reactive Intermediate Student Exchange
RISE is a summer exchange program for undergraduate students in the 2nd or 3rd year of an Honours program in the chemical sciences at one of the 19 Canadian universities participating in the program. Successful applicants will be awarded summer employment in the research group of a RISE group member at one of the participating institutions (not their own), and a small travel allowance. Universities with Coop programs normally recognize the RISE summer placement as the equivalent of a Coop work term.
The RISE Group is a collection of scientists at twenty institutions across Canada, whose research emphasizes the study of chemical or biochemical reaction mechanisms. While the research interests of the individuals in the group vary widely, all group members are committed to providing dedicated undergraduate students with opportunities to carry out original research and gain hands-on experience in the use of modern instrumental and other experimental techniques for the study of reaction mechanisms and reaction intermediates.
Check out the official RISE website for a list of participating universities:
The RISE Group is a collection of scientists at twenty institutions across Canada, whose research emphasizes the study of chemical or biochemical reaction mechanisms. While the research interests of the individuals in the group vary widely, all group members are committed to providing dedicated undergraduate students with opportunities to carry out original research and gain hands-on experience in the use of modern instrumental and other experimental techniques for the study of reaction mechanisms and reaction intermediates.
Check out the official RISE website for a list of participating universities:
Students from Ottawa, please contact Dr. Hemmer (ehemmer(at)uottawa) or Dr. Scaiano (juan.scaiano(at)uottawa.ca) for further information.
Students' Comments on their RISE Summer
- It was eye opening! - Manjot Grewal from McMaster spent summer 2019 at uOttawa
- The RISE program was my first research experience, and thus, was a huge learning opportunity for me. With the added component of living in a new city and forming new relationships, the RISE program pushed me outside of my comfort zone and allowed me to do things I never believed possible. I am very grateful for the members of the Frenette Lab at UQÀM who taught me valuable skills over my four-month research term. I recommend the RISE program to anyone open to personal growth and gaining research experience. - Sami Sabbah from McMaster spent summer 2019 at UQÀM
- As cheesy as it sounds, the RISE program gave me direction and got me truly excited for my future studies in chemistry! - Paytan Robinson from St. F.-X. spent summer 2019 at UBC
- I was enlightened! - Charles Zhang from McGill spent summer 2019 at uOttawa
