The Saturday Program is an important program for many of Toronto's high school students and is also a great lesson in mentoring for students at the University of Toronto.
Apart from his prominent publications in several different fields, what distinguishes Lu from most of his scientific peers is the unpretentious joy he takes in science.
Maybe the worst part about the job search is sending out an application for a job you just know you're well suited for and getting an unceremonious rejection, or even a nonanswer.
Over the past 6 years, the Ontario government has moved decisively to lay the foundation for the development of a two-tiered system of postsecondary education.
"While graduates can easily head into an industry career because of the network connections they make, their science is deemed "worthy" enough to keep them on the academic ladder as well."
A PhD does not usually yield a salary advantage, and companies or public authorities that acknowledge a PhD or even look explicitly for it are an exception.
"One thing the co-founders would like to see happen is the creation of SBN chapters at other universities, which would allow interaction on a national and perhaps even global scale."