The Centre for Innovation (C4i) at Medicine Hat College is was awarded $100,000 from Alberta Innovates earlier this year to launch a program aimed at fostering the development of future leaders in health research and innovation. The program, designed in collaboration with Alberta Innovates and other key stakeholders, aims to provide undergraduate students in Alberta with immersive summer experiential learning opportunities.
These students, already registered in undergraduate programs, will delve into the realms of emerging technologies and cross-disciplinary research in health. Through industry driven research, students will have the chance to expand their knowledge, develop essential skills, and establish valuable connections within Alberta's health research and innovation community.
"We are incredibly grateful to Alberta Innovates for their support of this program. By connecting students from various disciplines to innovators in our region we are building a pipeline of talent poised to address the healthcare challenges of tomorrow, while simultaneously bolstering local industry as they solve the challenges of today," says Chelsey Ehresman, manager of the C4i.
Now planning for its second summer of student hires, Ehresman adds there is still plenty of opportunity for industry partners to get involved for next year.
This program marks an important step in cultivating the next generation of leaders who will drive forward advancements in health research and innovation. Medicine Hat College is committed to providing students with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in this dynamic and crucial field.
For more information about the program and how to get involved, please contact Chelsey Ehresman.
