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Mohawk project one of 10 finalists in province-wide contest
Please vote today for Mohawk’s student-led Medical Phantom Project. The project is one of 10 finalists in the province-wide William G. Davis Innovation Fund competition.
To vote, go to www.amazing50.ca/innovationfund.
Mohawk students are looking to design a 3D printer capable of producing customized medical phantoms. These artificial body parts and models are used by health professionals to practice and prepare for complex surgical procedures, test and calibrate imaging devices and fine-tune radiation therapy treatment plans.
Voting results will be part of the criteria used by a panel of judges. The first-place project will receive $15,000, with the second place project will be awarded $5,000. Voting closes Nov. 5, with the winners announced Nov. 10.
Colleges Ontario established the William G. Davis Innovation Fund to honour the legacy of former Premier William Davis, who played a vital role in creating Ontario’s college system 50 years ago.
Mohawk College educates and serves more than 32,500 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at four main campuses in Hamilton, Ontario and learning hubs across Hamilton through City School by Mohawk, as well as at the Mohawk College Mississauga Campus in partnership with triOS College. Mohawk is committed to upholding an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning, working and engaging environment for students, employees and the community. The college is among the top colleges for applied research in Canada. It has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers and one of Canada’s greenest employers, and holds a GOLD STARS rating from AASHE for sustainability achievements. More than 165,000 people have graduated from Mohawk since it was founded.