Research
What month is the SickKids SURE deadline?
March
How many pages is the best length for your resume?
Use one page with concise, well-organized sections
Which UofT building was Mean Girls filmed in?
Con Hall
What year did SPARK Health start?
2024
True or False: Different parts of your tongue detect different tastes?
False. While some areas may have a slightly lower threshold for certain tastes, all parts of the tongue can detect all five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
How many ROP projects were there last year?
212
What is the purpose of a cover letter when applying for a position?
To introduce yourself, highlight relevant skills and experiences, explain your interest in the role, and show why you are a strong fit for the position.
Which one of UofT’s science discoveries does every life science course at some point mention (hint: sugar)?
Insulin
What is SPARK Health?
SPARK Health is a student-run, peer-reviewed journal focused on supporting undergraduate research across a multitude of health sciences related fields. This journal offers undergraduate students from the University of Toronto a platform to publish their findings. We aim to make scientific research more accessible to everyone. We also host events to support students at any point of their research journey.
What is the “left brain, right brain” theory?
The left hemisphere of the brain controls logic and language while the right controls creativity and intuition.
What differentiates a dry lab from a wet lab?
A) Dry labs conduct experiments involving liquids, whereas wet labs analyze the data computationally.
B) Dry labs primarily focus on theoretical models, statistical analysis, and simulations, whereas wet labs conduct hands-on experiments with physical materials.
C) Wet labs use computational simulations to predict experimental results, while dry labs focus on the physical handling of biological samples.
D) Wet labs and dry labs are essentially the same, with no significant distinction between them.
B) Dry labs primarily focus on theoretical models, statistical analysis, and simulations, whereas wet labs conduct hands-on experiments with physical materials.
What’s wrong with this tutoring job description on a resume?
Developed tailored tutoring plans for 10 students, resulting in a 30% improvement in their exam scores, and designed supplemental materials that enhanced student engagement and learning.
Too long.
John F. Kennedy participated in a debate at which UofT building? ( Hint: Near University College)
Hart House.
When did SPARK Health publish their first issue
November 2025
True or False: Carrots make your eyesight better?
True! 11-cis retinal (in visual pigments) is derived from vitamin A, which comes from carrots.
In which type of lab would you most likely conduct research on the effects of a new drug on a human cell line?
Wet lab, because it involves physical handling of biological samples
What are questions you can ask the interviewer when they say, “Do you have any questions for us?”
Can you describe the team I’d be working with?
What does a typical day in this role look like?
How do you measure success in this position?
What opportunities are there for professional development?
Can you tell me about the company culture?
What are the next steps in the interview process?
What does ACORN stand for?
Accessible Campus Online Resource Network
In which month do submissions open if you want to publish your research with SPARK Health?
December 2025
Who at UofT won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics?
Geoffrey Hinton
Laidlaw Scholars may apply for up to this amount in extra funding to support travel costs and additional lab expenses throughout the program.
$2,500
What method can you apply when formulating the response for this interview question: “Tell me about a time you had a challenge when working in a group project?” (STATE the ACRONYM and it’s full meaning)
The STAR method : Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Between 2009 and 2012, how many new companies did U of T and its partner hospitals create (HINT: more than any other American or Canadian university)?
63
How many people are on the SPARK Health team?
10 Execs + 10 copy editors
When and in which field did Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna receive a Nobel Prize?
They received it in 2020 for their groundbreaking work on CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.