HAIIvVE 10 Launches with an Orientation Session!
The Risk and Insurance Studies Centre (RISC) is proud to announce the launch of the 10th iteration of the Hybrid Academia-Industry Internship via Virtual Engagement (HAIIvVE) Program, marked by a successful and engaging orientation event. This milestone gathering provided an excellent opportunity to welcome new interns, introduce them to the HAIIvVE 10 mentors, and offer insights into the exciting projects that will define this cohort’s experience.
The HAIIvVE 10 Orientation featured a comprehensive agenda, including an overview of the internship program, a virtual reality demonstration, and a special Mentor Appreciation session. During the ceremony, Rubie Ling and Oriana Rahman were recognized with the Inspirational Mentor Award, alongside tokens of appreciation for their exceptional dedication and guidance. The event also created a welcoming environment for interns to connect with their peers and mentors while enjoying light refreshments.
This year’s HAIIvVE 10 cohort includes students from York University and the University of Toronto, representing a diverse range of academic programs and disciplines. Participants will collaborate on innovative, cross-disciplinary projects guided by both academic and industry mentors. RISC looks forward to witnessing the interns’ growth, creativity, and contributions as they embark on this unique experiential learning journey.
The RISC team extends its sincere gratitude to the dedicated mentors supporting the HAIIvVE 10 program: Serguei Zernov (SZ Investment Consulting Inc.), Helen Lee and Margaret Steele (York University Medical School), Dongchen Li (York University), Urmi Khatri (Western University), Yuanyuan Li (Munich Re), Christopher Blier-Wong (University of Toronto), Ida Ferrara (York University), Grant Kelly (Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation), Hamid Varikkodan, PhD (Jacobs), Jeleta Kebede (York University), Jinghui Chen (York University), John Billis, MBA, TPI, CRM and Stacey Bai (Aviva Canada), and Rubie Ling (CIBC).
RISC also acknowledges the ongoing support of Mitacs and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for their invaluable contributions across all program iterations. This year’s program is further strengthened by the support of new sponsors, including Aviva Canada, HSB – Hartford Steam Boiler Canada, York University Medical School, and ORIMS (Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society).
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