“I would just like to thank everyone for all the hard work they had put into this program. You all were a pleasure to work with and made this experience one to remember. I have gained many skills that will help me in the future and I am extremely glad I was able to have this opportunity. Thank you to everyone again and best wishes for the future”
Dante Marchione
“Thank you Lindsay and Lauren from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to grow and improve. The first time doing this is a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget!”
Anonymous
“My experience has been wonderful with IRES, I learned a lot from my research as it has helped me better plan for my business and what to look forward to”
Atiya Williams
“My experience at IRES was invaluable and something I will not soon forget. The skills I built at the placement, the habits I developed, and the growth I experienced (both personal and academic) will continue to benefit me for years to come. I am grateful that I came across a gem like IRES amid all the uncertainty and confusion around co-op during the pandemic.”
Aisha Siddiqui
"My experience in Online Research Co-op has been one of the most beneficial and positive opportunities I've had in my high school career. I've learned various skills which will give me the upper hand in secondary education. Most notably, my capabilities in reading, interpreting and using scientific literature will help me greatly in future endeavours, both in high school and university. It was a perfect introduction to the research world for me, which was amplified by the guest speakers featured in industry sessions. These speakers not only gave me a glimpse into my potential academic and professional future, but also taught me that my opportunities are wider than I had originally thought. I was able to collaborate with like-minded students in a subject area I'm interested in, and explore relevant issues. Overall, I'm very fortunate to have been a part of this program."
Sofia Bordignon
"My name is Quinn Campbell and I got the opportunity to experience the IRES co-op program. I learned a lot about immunology, psychology and biology. I learned a lot about pandemic and I thought that was really useful because we're currently living through one. I can say that I have become more confident in my writing, speaking and presentation skills through this program. I feel really accomplished in the work that I've completed and more mature. Being able to write a research proposal at 16 is not something that everyone can say, and that makes me feel more mature. My supervisors were amazing and were really supportive. I couldn't ask for a better co-op placement."
Quinn Campbell
"My experience with the Online Research Co-op was absolutely amazing and I'm very happy to have participated in the program. I've learned so much about myself as well as the possible careers I want to pursue and it was a very fun experience that I would recommend to many people. Through this program, you can learn so much about science and research and it is a fantastic co-op opportunity. Thank you for this amazing opportunity and I'm very glad to have participated in the program!"
Hana Zamani