Book Publication: Phase 1 (Medical/Health) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12 We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 1 of this initiative, students will focus on medical health topics. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work with team pod of students to help write two books, one book each week write 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective document upload documents for publication as books onto research sites keep with schedule and work as book writing team This project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students can apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.
Book Publication: Phase 2 (History) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12 We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 2 of this initiative, students will focus on history topics. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work with team pod of students to help write two books, one book each week write 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective document upload documents for publication as books onto research sites keep with schedule and work as book writing team This project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students will apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.
Book Publication: Phase 3 (Human Sciences) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12 We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 3 of this initiative, students will focus on human sciences topics. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work with a team (pod) of students to help write two books, one book each week write 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective document upload documents for publication as books onto research sites keep with schedule and work as book writing team This project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students will apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks. Book 1 will be submitted to "Milestone 1". Book 2 will be submitted to "Final Submission".
Book Publication: Phase 4 (Natural Sciences) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12 We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 4 of this initiative, students will focus on natural sciences topics. To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will: work with team pod of students to help write two books, one book each week write 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective document upload documents for publication as books onto research sites keep with schedule and work as book writing team This project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students will apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.
Antarctic Institute of Canada - Research + Writing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPTION DU PROJET: The Antarctic Institute of Canada has trained and mentored 100s of students over the last 20 years. Most of our students choose to work with us on an ongoing basis, from their first year of undergraduate studies to Ph.D. and beyond. Your main mentors are well experienced in the difficulties of navigating education and transitions. The founder, Dr. Austin Mardon, is a Member of the Order of Canada, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, in addition to dozens of other professional and scientific organizations. Dr. Catherine Mardon is a retired attorney from the United States, a recognized social justice advocate, and a bioethics expert. Both are approachable and hands-on, and former students continue to include them in their successes well after the end of their internships. KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Writer of book-length manuscripts as part of a team. Research an important/timely topic for the writing project. IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:* Channel a thirst for knowledge into a project of a lifetime. Get a jump on your peers by working as part of a collaborative team to take a topic, research your aspect of the topic, and produce a book-length manuscript for publication. Learn to edit your own work and the work of other members of your team. There are also opportunities to foster leadership abilities, conflict resolution, and remote work skills. FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET: At the end of the project, you will be a published author, showing your research and writing abilities, and your ability to see a large and important project through to completion.
Antarctic Institute of Canada - Graphic Design
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Antarctic Institute of Canada has trained and mentored 100s of students over the last 20 years. Most of our students choose to work with us on an ongoing basis, from their first year of undergraduate studies to Ph.D. and beyond. Your main mentors are well experienced in the difficulties of navigating education and transitions. The founder, Dr. Austin Mardon, is a Member of the Order of Canada, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, in addition to dozens of other professional and scientific organizations. Dr. Catherine Mardon is a retired attorney from the United States, a recognized social justice advocate, and a bioethics expert. Both are approachable and hands-on, and former students continue to include them in their successes well after the end of their internships. We're looking for a student to help us with ongoing graphic design tasks. KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Graphic designs for book-length manuscripts as part of a team. Coming up with color themes and media kits that match our marketing and communications guidelines.. Creating designs for our marketing material, website, and applications (desktop, web, mobile). Creating designs for print (e.g. T-Shirts, mugs) Creating digital art such as isometric drawings, infographics, or hand-drawn art. Formatting manuscripts, and designing book covers. IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:* Please note appropriate projects can accommodate most students, regardless of the field of study or experience. We may not be able to fill these roles exactly. Channel a thirst for creativity into the project of a lifetime. Get a jump on your peers by working as part of a collaborative team to use your creative talent to design book covers and to learn to format manuscripts digitally for publication. Learn to edit your own work and the work of other members of your team. There are also opportunities to foster leadership abilities, conflict resolution, and remote work skills. FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET: At the end of the project, you will be a published designer, showing your creative abilities, and your ability to see a large and important project through to completion.
Golden Meteorite Press - Board Game Designer
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPTION DU PROJET: The Antarctic Institute of Canada has trained and mentored 100s of students over the last 20 years. Most of our students choose to work with us on an ongoing basis, from their first year of undergraduate studies to Ph.D. and beyond. Your main mentors are well experienced in the difficulties of navigating education and transitions. The founder, Dr. Austin Mardon, is a Member of the Order of Canada, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, in addition to dozens of other professional and scientific organizations. Dr. Catherine Mardon is a retired attorney from the United States, a recognized social justice advocate, and a bioethics expert. Both are approachable and hands-on, and former students continue to include them in their successes well after the end of their internships. We're looking for a student to help us with ongoing board game design tasks. KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Game Designer/Writer for board games as part of a team. The design of a board game, including the graphics for the game board and box, the player’s pieces, rules, and the game story. Producing an outline for game structures and outlines for rules and game mechanics. Coming up with color themes and media kits that match our marketing and communications guidelines. IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:* Please note appropriate projects can accommodate most students, regardless of the field of study or experience. We may not be able to fill these roles exactly. Channel a thirst for creativity into the project of a lifetime. Get a jump on your peers by working as part of a collaborative team to use your creative talent to design a board game, write the background story, and the rules of play. Learn to use digital design, and to work with other members of your team. There are also opportunities to foster leadership abilities, conflict resolution, and remote work skills. FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET: At the end of the project, you will be a published designer, showing your creative abilities, and your ability to see a large and important project through to completion.
Audio Engineer & Narrator Phase 1 January: Audiobook
Our students will work on creating & publishing medical health sciences material. Our Audio Engineers bring texts to life by narrating, recording, and publishing audiobooks. Each Audio Engineer will be assigned a specific medical health focused audiobook to record. We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. Audio Engineers will finish narrating, recording, and editing two (2) medical health sciences audiobooks in phase 1 (80 hrs). Receipt of the Level UP honorarium is contingent upon full completion of this outcome in the allotted 80 hours. With guidance from the program manager, assistant program managers, and creative directors, the Audiobook Narrator and Audio Engineer will work in small groups (1-2 people) to narrate and record medical health manuscripts for the purpose of audio-book production.
Article Writing 2022 January Phase 1
We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. The Antarctic Institute of Canada runs a program called Sharpen the Quill. The goal of the project is to develop student's writing and publication skills. Students will be expected to write 4 articles for us. These can be blogs, newspaper, or peer-reviewed articles. We have places to publish the articles for free on peer-reviewed publications.
Article Writing 2022 January Phase 1B
We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. The Antarctic Institute of Canada runs a program called Sharpen the Quill. The goal of the project is to develop student's writing and publication skills. Students will be expected to write 4 articles for us. These can be blogs, newspaper, or peer-reviewed articles. We have places to publish the articles for free on peer-reviewed publications. Students will be expected to: Research topics Write articles for a specific journal Peer-review articles for other students Submit their articles for approval and revisions before publication
Article Writing 2022 January Phase 1C
Positions available: 4 We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization. The Antarctic Institute of Canada runs a program called Sharpen the Quill. The goal of the project is to develop student's writing and publication skills. Students will be expected to write 4 articles for us. These can be blogs, newspaper, or peer-reviewed articles. We have places to publish the articles for free on peer-reviewed publications. Students will be expected to: Research topics Write articles for a specific journal Peer-review articles for other students Submit their articles for approval and revisions before publication
Interdisciplinary Authors
This project will begin November 7 following a kick-off meeting and orientation for all student-hires. The end-date for the project and deliverable submission deadline is December 5 at 11:59 PM MST. The Antarctic Institute of Canada (AIC) is a non-profit organization that conducts research activities, academic mentorship programs, and equity building through a variety of government-funded work initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students. The AIC is seeking 100 (one hundred) post-secondary students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program to author a variety of texts for publication. Topics and guidelines will be determined following the kick-off meeting. Participants will produce a finalised deliverable of a minimum 3000-word article. Applicants must be comfortable writing according to a variety of conventions and formats and within diverse topic-areas.
Interdisciplinary Authors - March 2023
This project will begin March 1st following a kick-off meeting and orientation for all student-hires. The end-date for the project and deliverable submission deadline is March 31st at 11:59 PM MST. The Antarctic Institute of Canada (AIC) is a non-profit organization that conducts research activities, academic mentorship programs, and equity building through a variety of government-funded work initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students. The AIC is seeking 100 post-secondary students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program to author a variety of texts for publication. Topics and guidelines will be determined following the kick-off meeting. Participants will produce a finalised deliverable of a minimum 3000-word article. Applicants must be comfortable writing according to a variety of conventions and formats and within diverse topic-areas. Applications will only be accepted if the team name is your first and last name. Do not apply in teams.