Imani Stone

As a Fulbright Canada Mitacs Global Link awardee Imani will assist with research at the University of Montreal on a computational neuroscience project to examine how social norms and hierarchy impact brain function and processes. “I wanted to gain research experience, and the fact that the research would be international was a major draw for me. I'm excited to explore an area of interest and connect with experts in the field,” says Imani. With collaboration being a cornerstone of working in a scientific field, the opportunity to work on a global team will be especially fruitful. “It's important to work with people who have different perspectives, and I think it will help me become a better scientist,” she says. "Because this internship focuses on neuroscience and behavior, I will come away with a greater understanding of both neuroscience and with an idea of what it's like to work in a lab and what career opportunities there are," says Imani.

The Fulbright Canada Mitacs Global Link program provides undergraduate students from universities in the United States with the opportunity to be part of a 10 to 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in various academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

RIT students interested in applying for a Fulbright Canada Mitacs Globalink fellowship should contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad & International Fellowships.