English: The intern will have a key role in evaluating local water quality and implications for the continued strengthening and development of public health programs in Indian community where the internship takes place.  The experience of the internship and knowledge gained in India will be integrated into Queen's initiative to coordinate existing research and international development initiatives into the emerging population and public health program in order to strengthen Queen's undergraduate and graduate programs and research capacity.  In Canada  Before departure: - Attend a pre-departure debriefing session to obtain orientation regarding cross-cultural training, introduction to Indian culture, and work environment. - Attend a pre-departure debriefing about career planning  - Develop a workplan for their placement - Complete 6 week, mid-term, and a final report about their progress Upon return to Canada: - Strategize further career plans - Attend a debriefing and job search support meeting.  Overseas  Working with a team of researchers and students from IIT: - the intern will be involved in assessment of local water quality using standardized field collection and analysis techniques (both ground and surface waters) - develop a document summarizing water quality standards and projected improvements to standards - assess current health problems associated with contaminated waters - evaluate grass-root initiatives that can improve delivery of fresh water to the local communities - evaluate conventional treatment process which may enable provision of improved water quality - develop guidelines for source water protection for local region based on local issues _ coordinate with the researchers, local policy makers, and community Host Organization:
French: The intern will have a key role in evaluating local water quality and implications for the continued strengthening and development of public health programs in Indian community where the internship takes place.  The experience of the internship and knowledge gained in India will be integrated into Queen's initiative to coordinate existing research and international development initiatives into the emerging population and public health program in order to strengthen Queen's undergraduate and graduate programs and research capacity.  In Canada  Before departure: - Attend a pre-departure debriefing session to obtain orientation regarding cross-cultural training, introduction to Indian culture, and work environment. - Attend a pre-departure debriefing about career planning  - Develop a workplan for their placement - Complete 6 week, mid-term, and a final report about their progress Upon return to Canada: - Strategize further career plans - Attend a debriefing and job search support meeting.  Overseas  Working with a team of researchers and students from IIT: - the intern will be involved in assessment of local water quality using standardized field collection and analysis techniques (both ground and surface waters) - develop a document summarizing water quality standards and projected improvements to standards - assess current health problems associated with contaminated waters - evaluate grass-root initiatives that can improve delivery of fresh water to the local communities - evaluate conventional treatment process which may enable provision of improved water quality - develop guidelines for source water protection for local region based on local issues _ coordinate with the researchers, local policy makers, and community Organisation d'accueil :