Research Exchanges & Internships
With a vast network of domestic and international collaborators, trainees are given the opportunity to work closely to apply their practical knowledge and practice their professional skills.
Excellent technical training and cross-cultural experiences are provided to trainees, with opportunities spanning from Canada, Brazil, Sweden, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland.
Nia Ralston, IROS Workshop presentation in Hangzhou, China.
Zhejiang University, China (2025)
University of Tokyo, Japan (2025)
Yeji Data Labs, Canada (2025)
Research Exchange with Tong Li, Zhejiang University (May-November 2025)
I spent five months on exchange in Hangzhou, China, and it was an incredibly rewarding experience both academically and personally. The exchange significantly advanced my research and allowed me to reach important milestones, including presenting at my first international conference. Living and working abroad also gave me valuable new perspectives on international research collaboration and everyday life, making this an experience that has had a lasting impact on my academic and professional journey.
Nia Ralston
Queen's University, MASc 2024-2026
Mentorship
The ADVENTOR mentorship program connects trainees with industry, community partners, and academic collaborators working in their field of interest.
The goal of these mentorship arrangements is to provide ADVENTOR trainees with the opportunity to enhance their understanding and application of their research, while exploring career advancement and professional guidance.
Auke Ijspeert, Ecole Polytechnique Féd. de Lausanne, Institut de Bioingénierie
Beno Benhabib, The University of Toronto, Mechanical Engineering
Chao Liu, The University of British Columbia, Mechanical Engineering
Peter Martin, Quanser, Director of Engineering
Audrey Sedal, McGill University, Mechanical Engineering
Saimir Baci, Avidbots, Corp., Advanced Technology Group
Yue Hu, University of Waterloo, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Seminars
ADVENTOR hosts monthly seminars where trainees can present their research, share updates, discuss findings, and listen to an incredible and diverse lineup of guest speakers.
City of Kingston, Park Tour
Professional Development
Unlike many traditional graduate training programs, ADVENTOR is focused on the well-rounded preparation of our trainees towards their future goals.
To encompass a diverse set of professional skills, trainees must complete yearly courses and workshops in ethics, entrepreneurship, gender-based analysis (GBA+), and Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-racism (I-EDIAA).