The shortage of trained bioinformaticians on the continent is one of the main problems to the further development of bioinformatics: Proposed solutions include continuous mentorship and support, train-the-trainers, internships, knowledge transfer programs and e-learning platforms.
In addition to train-the-trainer courses, mentorship, internship and knowledge transfer programs, which build capacity in bioinformatics at African institutes, there is also a need for refresher or follow-up courses, to ensure that skill sets are retained and current.
This little-noticed practice — an unusual mix of early admission and delayed gratification — has allowed colleges to tap their growing pools of eager candidates to help counter the enrollment slump that most institutions suffer later on, as the accepted students drop out, transfer, study abroad or take internships off campus.
Internship activities facilitate knowledge transfer, exchange of information at regional, national and international levels and involve academics, researchers, experts and service providers.
An internship is something to transfer to your resume – that is its practical result, but it's about forming relationships and contacts.
In 1991 he transferred to San Diego State University and landed an internship with AG Edwards just a week after his arrival.
Dr. Mayo's work began when, during her internship as a psychology student, she was transferred from a hospital to a special education school -- "as a punishment for asking too many questions," she said.
We can change our major, transfer to another university, apply to an "out-of-reach" internship or consider graduate school.
The participation of three elements of the KTO1 in the UTEN internship programmes also emphasised the need for standardisation of the transfer process.
The Getty Foundation will slow its grant making, cut internships and reduce its gift-matching program, and the Getty Research Institute will cut library hours and acquisitions and transfer some databases to other institutions.
