How to get Involved as an Ambassador
From attending recruitment events to hosting a podcast, and creating fun and engaging content, there are lots of ways to contribute as an Ambassador.
Here are examples of content created by iBioMed Ambassadors:
Recruitment Committee
iBioMed's Recruitment Committee oversees all activities and initiatives related to recruitment.
This includes (but is not limited to):
- Monitoring Reddit to respond to FAQs and provide accurate info about the program
- Delivering presentations about iBioMed and McMaster to local high schools
- Conducting campus tours for prospective students
- Engaging with prospective students online and over email
- Developing iBioMed recruitment events and initiatives
TikTok Committee
Last year, iBioMed's TikTok Committee launched iBioMed's official TikTok account. This committee is responsible for planning, creating, and posting consistent and high-quality content that resonates with iBioMed's audience.
There are lots of opportunities to jump on trends, engage with our online community, and get creative. If you're comfortable being the centre of attention, and live and breath all things TikTok, this is the committee for you!
iBioMed's Podcast Brainwaves
Did you know that iBioMed has a podcast, AND that its content, editing and recording is all done by iBioMed Ambassadors? iBioMed Brainwaves is a podcast developed by students for students.
From interviews with faculty, iBioMed students and alumni, this podcast gives insights into the research, entrepreneurship and innovation that is happening within iBioMed. As a member of this committee, you will gain hands-on experience with audio-editing, episode planning, and various recording equipment, all while working with a collaborative and creative team!
iBioMed Editorial Committee
iBioMed YouTube Committee (New!)
New for the upcoming term, the Ambassador Program will introduce a YouTube Committee. This committee will have an opportunity to help re-vamp iBioMed's YouTube channel. This includes developing a content calendar, conceptualizing, designing, and recording videos, and contributing to the new look and feel for this channel.
If you're comfortable in front of a camera, or want to get some behind the scences editing experience, this is the committee for you!
2021-22 iBioMed Ambassadors
Content Creation Comittee
Emilie Kuepper
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Fatima Gafoor
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE), Level 3
Ibrahim Iftikhar
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE), Level 2
Isabelle Ragany
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Jocelyn Xu
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Madelyn Hogan
Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Poonam Saha
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 2
Yousuf Araim
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Mariam Dawood
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Podcast Creation Committee
Abby McEwan
Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Amreen Mander
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
Dabeer Abdul Azeez
Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Danny Al-Sammak
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Eric Guo
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 2
John Milkovich
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 4
Sam Milicia
Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Sarah Bissola
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Sarah Cushnie
Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Yumna Irfan
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 5
Recruitment Committee
Aly Pirbay
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Amanda Tomkins
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Anushree Chakravarty
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Beth Mitchell
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 3
Evelyn Cudmore
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Giulia Di Nardo
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Huda Hashmi
Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Isra Zahid
Software and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Joana Dilipkumar
Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Lianna Genovese
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 5
Neetu John
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Terrel Marshall
Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
TikTok Committee
Emman ElHamahmy
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 4
Farah Kiwan
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Maliha Khan Kollins
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Matthew Milkovich
Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship, Level 2
Mohamed Shaarawy
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Negar Goodarzynejad
Materials and Biomedical Engineering, Level 3
Sharanya Srirangam
Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Level 2
Why Become an Ambassador?
There are many benefits and rewards to becoming an iBioMed Ambassador.
Benefits & Skill Development
As an iBioMed Ambassador, you will learn several transferrable skills that can be used as a student, or in your future careers.
Access to Ambassador Hub in A2L
Rewards
Of course, there is always a perk to being an iBioMed Ambassador!
Certificate of Completion
Official Letter from the Co-Directors of the Program
Connect with an Ambassador
If you want to connect with an iBioMed Ambassador email us at:
ibiomed@mcmaster.ca
If you're a prospective student, let us know if there's a particular iBioMed program you're interested in (Biomedical Engineering or Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship), and we'll connect you with a student from that program!
Time Commitment
Ambassadors will participate in the program from September to the following August each year.
While our Ambassador Committees provide an opportunity to be involved throughout the entire year, there are recruitment activities that take place at certain times during the school year. Below, are some general timelines for events and recruitment opportunities:
Fall
Mandatory Ambassador training
Welcome Events
Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)
Fall Preview
Design Studio (upper years only)
Social media takeovers
Winter
Engineering 1 & iBioMed 1 Info Fair
Information Nights
Design Studio (upper years only)
End-of-Year Social
Social media takeovers
Campus tours
Spring
May @ Mac
Campus tours
Social media takeovers
Info Fairs / Info Nights
Summer
Ambassador application opens
Social media takeovers
Prep for Next Year
Ambassador Application Process
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST Sunday October 9th, 2022
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, late and / or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
