This site hosts information on CBS’ Graduate Student Symposium (GSS), Careers in Biology (CIB), and Graduate Mentorship Program (GMP). Please click on the links below to access more information on each opportunity.
If you have any questions about the content of this site, please send an email to cbsadr@uoguelph.ca.
Graduate Student Symposium (GSS)
The GSS showcases graduate student research taking place across the college. Students present their research in the format of their choice (oral presentations or posters) and practice their communication skills in front of a diverse audience from HHNS, MCB, and IB. There is an abstract submission process like in other conferences, and students can sign up to have their presentations judged for the chance to win prizes. This event takes place during an entire day and includes lunch and usually a student social at the end.
Careers in Biology (CIB)
CIB offers graduate students an opportunity to interact with professionals who also have graduate degrees in the biological sciences and who work in various sectors (e.g., government, scicomm, education, research and development, management). Students attend the sessions they’re interested in to learn more about the skills needed for various roles. CIB also features either a series of professional development workshops or student discussions around #AltAc. The different sessions of CIB are usually spread out across two or three days.
Graduate Mentorship Program (GMP)
The GMP is an opportunity for career-focused mentorship that brings together graduate students and alumni to explore career paths, develop professional skills, and build networks and professional relationships. Students are carefully matched with mentors based on background, career interests, and/or skills to encourage the exchange of ideas, experiences, and advice.
