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Our Story 

SSHT previously known as the Summer School of Medical Imaging has been an ongoing project for 10 years with more than 100 graduated students.

 

The program has shown great success in offering one of the very few places where students can indulge deeply in research at such an early stage of their education. 

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In addition, to providing value to city of Thunder Bay by retaining student research talent in the region and promoting Northwestern Ontario as place of opportunity for future research scientists, medical professionals, and science entrepreneurs.

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Mission

Develop unique summer research opportunities for undergraduate and high school students to introduce research at an early stage of their education and to learn about innovative new technology by conducting hands-on research and attending informative seminars that feature interdisciplinary topics on the field of health technologies.

Program Goals

  • Support and guide students as they explore different areas of Health Technologies adjacent to their primary research fields and expand their scientific backgrounds.​
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  • Offer a unique opportunity for students to learn how to bring promising technology to the point where it can fulfill its innovation potential and bridge the gap between academia and the Health Technologies Industry.
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  • Give an insight into research and technology to prospective graduate students and attract students from other provinces for their potential research careers in Thunder Bay.

Academic Excellence 

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Professional Skills

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Research Excellence 

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Interpersonal Skills 

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Capable scientists, leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in a competitive research environment
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Impact to Students Life 

Past students of the program have provided positive testimonials regarding the value of attending school as it pertained to exposing them to the research environment and medical imaging research, and helping them secure other summer or graduate research opportunities. 

Every year, the summer school grows not only in the number of students but also in the depth of students’ involvement and exposure to research.

Testimonials

“The research opportunity for undergraduates in this program in unparalleled in this province.”
“I enjoyed being able to have the chance to work in a real life lab situation.”
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