Buffalo, NY – High school students who want a head start on their college and career path have a new option this summer. Canisius University is launching the Pre-College Applied STEM & Professional Program, a two-week summer experience that runs July 26 – August 7. Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, the program offers two different tracks for students: Medical or AI & Technology for Business.
“Canisius is a place where students learn by doing and grow into leaders,” said Amo-Augustus Kubeyinje, director of graduate and international admissions at Canisius University. “This program gives high school students an early look at that experience, challenging them to think critically, engage with real-world problems and begin to see themselves in careers where they can make a difference.”
The Medical track gives students a hands-on introduction to the science behind healthcare. They explore human anatomy and physiology, conduct laboratory experiments in cell biology and genetics, and learn how medical professionals use tools such as MRI, X-ray and ultrasound to diagnose and treat disease. Clinical simulations place students in real patient-care scenarios and field trips bring that learning to life with visits to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Simulation Center and the Jacobs Institute for Biomedical Engineering.
The experience reflects Canisius’ approach to pre-medical education, where students gain hands-on experience through research and internships at leading institutions such as Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute. This depth of preparation is evident in the university’s George E. Schreiner ’43 Pre-Medical Center, which reports a 90 percent medical school acceptance rate.
The AI & Technology for Business track is designed for students curious about how artificial intelligence and technology are reshaping industries and the workplace. Students learn coding fundamentals using beginner-friendly tools, dig into AI ethics and its impact on privacy and society, and complete hands-on projects such as building their own AI-powered chatbot and creating interactive games. A visit to M&T Bank’s cybersecurity command center in downtown Buffalo gives students the opportunity to meet professionals working in cybersecurity, software development and data analytics.
Grounded in Canisius’ strengths in computer science and data analytics, the experience emphasizes applied learning that connects technical skills to real-world challenges. It builds on Canisius’ 4+1 cybersecurity program, which allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in cybersecurity in five years.
Both tracks provide college preparation workshops on how to navigate the application process and write a compelling personal statement. Additional workshops focus on communication and public speaking skills.
For more information, click here or contact Amo-Augustus Kubeyinje, director of graduate and international admissions, at @email or 716-888-2543.
Canisius University is a nationally recognized institution that combines academic rigor with a student-centered experience designed to develop critical thinkers and leaders. Ranked No. 32 among regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, Canisius prepares graduates to succeed in an ever-changing job market and to lead and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, Canisius is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast, Canisius offers undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration, mentoring and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership.
