Sciences Participating with Arts & Culture in Education

In Winter 2026 we are inviting students to apply for an internship opportunity as part of an initiative to develop a makerspace resource for Arduino- and Scratch-based curriculum and to contribute to education robotics research. As an intern, you will play a pivotal role in integrating open-source microelectronics and computational-thinking activities into the curriculum, and contribute to research that supports the next generation of learners.

What Will You Do?

• Participate in the creation of educational resources for Arduino robotics and Scratch projects.
• Work on robotics, sensor, and data-driven applications while learning to use these tools effectively.
• Contribute to the MakerSPACE team’s research activities in STEM education and robotics.
• Present outcomes at an end-of-year showcase and conference.

In addition, interns will have the opportunity to support the pilot testing of educational robotics and sustainability projects in a K–12 school setting. This may include preparing learning materials, assisting with classroom demonstrations, gathering feedback from teachers and students, and helping adapt projects for early-learner environments. These pilots allow interns to see how their work functions in real classrooms and contribute to the design of meaningful learning experiences for younger students.

Who Can Apply?

• Students with an interest in STEM or STEAM fields, including those with little or no experience with Arduino or Scratch.
• Students enthusiastic about learning and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Students interested in gaining research experience and contributing to the creation of educational resources.

What Do We Offer?

• Research, skill-building, and CV-building experience.
• An interactive and supportive research environment.
• Opportunities to learn and experiment with emerging technologies in robotics and computational thinking.
• A chance to work with a diverse group of students and educators.
• Experience developing curriculum materials and classroom-ready training resources.

Join us in this education robotics initiative. 

A statement of interest (max. 250 words) explaining why you wish to participate will be required in the application form. Further inquiries may be included with the application or sent directly to Joel Trudeau via MIO on Omnivox.

Please fill out the application form here at this link to express your interest and to provide us with some information about your background and aspirations.

Note: While open to all, the number of available internships is limited. Priority for participation will be given to students enrolled in the SPACE certificate in final decisions based on our analysis of the applications received. Students who complete the requirements of participation will receive 6-9 credits towards the certificate. They may also receive additional credit for a capstone project or in the acquisition of the foundational knowledge component of the certificate on a case-by-case basis.