Launched in 2023, the Whelen Fellowship helps graduate students bridge the gap between academic research and real-world innovation by matching them with McMaster startups to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience.
Biomedical engineering PhD student Manak Bajaj was named the 2025 winner of a $10,000 grand prize for his pitch focused on an innovative way of detecting and predicting Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
Over 65 research-related images were on display at the Hub as part of the 2025 Art of Research competition – designed to celebrate the creativity and impact behind McMaster research.