Mitacs Globalink student contributes to cyber security research in Canada

Kelson Praxedes de Almeida’s research at UNB helps understand cyber network attacks

As a student originally from the Universidade Federal Da Paraíba  in Rio Tinto, Brazil, Kelson thought that coming to Canada for a research internship would be “a good chance to know a beautiful country” while learning about network security through research. He and his Globalink intern colleagues have certainly taken advantage of the opportunity by visiting national parks, exploring the city of Fredericton and even taking part in a few Mitacs Step workshops on effective communication and team work.

Kelson quickly knew that he wanted to come back to UNB for later studies, researching scholarships and admissions requirements with help from his professor. He plans to do his Masters and PhD in Canada, preferably at UNB with Professor Ghorbani through the Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship. The experience he’s had in Fredericton has cultivated a love for Canada’s Atlantic coast: “The opportunity that Mitacs gives us to come here is the perfect way to fall in love with Canada, just like I have!”

Mitacs thanks the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick for their support of the Globalink research internship in this story. Across Canada, the Globalink program also receives support from Alberta Innovates, the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Prince Edward Island, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan and Research Manitoba.

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