This summer, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto (U of T) hosted a series of hands-on workshops (iBEAM) in collaboration with the U of T Enrichment Academy’s outreach initiative. This University-wide initiative aims to enrich the educational experiences of historically underrepresented high school students and guide them toward successful post-secondary education.

The U of T Enrichment Academy addresses the critical need for broader access to the University’s undergraduate programs. It targets first-generation university-bound students and those from underrepresented backgrounds. The initiative collaborates with community organizations and school boards in the Greater Toronto Area to identify and support students from grade 9 onwards who show academic promise but need additional encouragement and enrichment to stay on a university-bound path.