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Student Opportunities

The Lab strives to create opportunities for students each year. Below is a list of opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Graduate Student Supervision

Dr. Laffier is an approved graduate supervisor for students working towards their M.A. or Ed.D. in education. Each year she takes a maximum number of students to supervise/co-supervise.  Dr. Laffier’s background is in psychology and mental health. She is pleased to supervise students working in Mental Health with a focus on education and technology. For a description of Dr. Laffier’s supervision qualifications, topic areas, research methodology experience, and support strategies, please click here

Research Assistants (Graduate or Undergraduate)

There are various research opportunities throughout the year for students based on approved funding. These projects are tied to the theme of mental health in the digital age. R.A. positions can be short- or long-term positions

Graduate Student Writing Collaborations

Each year Dr. Laffier works in collaboration with students to publish papers on topics related to the labs mission; supporting individuals mental health in a digital age. Past or present students may reach out to Dr. Laffier for research collaboration ideas and further discussion. Writing collaborations give students an opportunity to become published and build their academic profile. Dr. Laffier may also reach out to past students to collaborate on research papers that they demonstrated an interest in throughout their program. Contact: Jennifer.laffier@ontariotechu.ca

High School Student Volunteer Positions 

The lab is always interested and happy to host Highschool students looking for volunteer hours! High school students can volunteer on a variety of projects such as 1) camps for children (virtual or in person), 2) social media initiatives 3) conference committee, 4) art workshops for children and parents 5) focus groups, 6) survey and data collection, or 7) gaming or VR research. If interested students should reach out to the lab manager Aalyia Rehman at mhda@ontariotechu.ca

The Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab team is based across Turtle Island, the traditional lands of many diverse Indigenous Nations and Peoples. We acknowledge and express deep gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for and continue to protect the lands, waters and resources on which we live, work, and learn. As a team committed to well-being, equity, and community flourishing, we are dedicated to ongoing learning, unlearning, respect, and action in support of truth and reconciliation. We encourage everyone engaging with our work to learn about the Indigenous territories they are on and consider how they can support Indigenous communities. Click here to learn more.

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