In addition to the standard graduate student program requirements, the following 3DPTM program requirements are mandatory for all trainees:
- Coursework – Completion of 2 interdisciplinary courses for 3DPTM graduate students:
- 3D Printing (CHEM 588A)
- 3D Printing Materials and Characterization (CHEM 588B)
- requires trainees to obtain hands-on training and experience on different pieces of instrumentation relevant to 3D Printing.
- Attendance at Monthly Seminar/Literature Discussion
- Mentorship – Trainees are paired with a mentor from industry during their time in the program.
- Participation at 3DPTM Retreats and Symposia
- Graduate Student Supervision of Undergraduate Students
- Organization and Participation in 3D Printing Outreach Activities
- EDI Training
- EDI Introductory Workshop
- Additional EDI Workshops (Completion of 2 workshops required for each trainee)
- Professional Development Workshops:
- Project and Time Management Workshop (MITACS)
- Additional Professional Development Courses (Completion of 4 for MSc/MASc and 6 for PhD)
- Examples of other planned workshops for trainees include but are not limited to the following topics:
- Finding a Job
- Preparing Your Resume
- Negotiation
- Leading by Example
- The Job Interview
- Writing a Research Paper
- Elevator Pitch
- Writing a Scholarship Application
- Examples of other planned workshops for trainees include but are not limited to the following topics:
- Internships – PhD students are required to undertake 3-6 month internships in a Canadian Company or academic lab in Asia. Internships for Masters students are not mandatory but encouraged.
