Virtual Project Interns in Applied Physics, Technology and Engineering
Timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
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July 8, 2020Mid-term report
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August 29, 2020Final report
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August 30, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
The student should discuss their general goals and expectations for the work experience, in particular in relation to the specific details of the project being undertaken and also the general development of skills over the period of the project.
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July 8, 2020Mid-term report
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a report describing what they've worked on to date. The student should also reflect critically on their work to date and compare what has been achieved so far with what they wrote in their initial proposal.
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August 29, 2020Final report
This report should be reflective as well as technical. It should include details of the work carried out, as well as self-assessment of the progress achieved and skills acquired over the course of the project.
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August 30, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
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research data analysis problem solving technical writing computer programmingVirtual Internship Opportunity
Bring on one more 3rd year students from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the Physics for Modern Technology program to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students are available for up to 490 hours of placement from May 1st to August 28th.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
Learners
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. The student can complete up 490 hours with your organization by August 28th, 2020.
Project timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
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July 8, 2020Mid-term report
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August 29, 2020Final report
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August 30, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
The student should discuss their general goals and expectations for the work experience, in particular in relation to the specific details of the project being undertaken and also the general development of skills over the period of the project.
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July 8, 2020Mid-term report
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a report describing what they've worked on to date. The student should also reflect critically on their work to date and compare what has been achieved so far with what they wrote in their initial proposal.
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August 29, 2020Final report
This report should be reflective as well as technical. It should include details of the work carried out, as well as self-assessment of the progress achieved and skills acquired over the course of the project.
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August 30, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Project examples that students can complete while working from home may include, but are not limited to:
- Circuit simulation (students have experience with Multisim, but could also learn to use LTSpice, for example)
- Computer programming for various applications (using Python, C/C++)
- Projects involving microcontrollers (students have experience with PIC and Arduino). Some experience with Raspberry Pi also.
- Data analysis
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the student's primary supervisor over the duration of the virtual placement. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact on a daily basis, or as needed.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Placements are for credit and preferably paid, with students expected to earn $7500 in total over the 500 hours.
Be available for 3-4 check-ins with the instructor over the course of the project.
Timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
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July 8, 2020Mid-term report
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August 29, 2020Final report
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August 30, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 6, 2020Experience start
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June 10, 2020Initial proposal
The student should discuss their general goals and expectations for the work experience, in particular in relation to the specific details of the project being undertaken and also the general development of skills over the period of the project.
-
July 8, 2020Mid-term report
Confirm the number of hours completed to date. The student should provide a report describing what they've worked on to date. The student should also reflect critically on their work to date and compare what has been achieved so far with what they wrote in their initial proposal.
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August 29, 2020Final report
This report should be reflective as well as technical. It should include details of the work carried out, as well as self-assessment of the progress achieved and skills acquired over the course of the project.
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August 30, 2020Experience end