In an official ceremony this evening at Rideau Hall, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present a series of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awards recognizing the work of outstanding Canadian scientists and engineers. He will be joined by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) and Dr. … Read more
Scientists, engineers and students at universities across Canada will receive significant support from the Government of Canada to find solutions to key industry challenges over the next decade. By addressing these challenges, these projects will create new jobs, opportunities and improve the quality of life of Canadians. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London … Read more
Five research networks have been named to conduct groundbreaking research that focusses on addressing various major health and life sciences issues. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) made the announcement at the Canadian Arrhythmia Network (CANet), a new network that will receive $26.3 million over five years to support collaborative research aimed … Read more
A project developed by educators at the University of British Columbia, the Intergenerational Landed Learning Project, won the NSERC Awards for Science Promotion in 2013. This intergenerational project brought together people of all ages to teach young people to grow healthy food and tell them about the role of sustainable agriculture in a healthy environment. The prize … Read more
A new exhibit at the Canada Science and Technology Museum shows visitors how new technologies use complex data to help us more intuitively accomplish everyday tasks in the digital age. From searching online to browsing books and conserving energy in the home, the field of information visualization marries artistic understanding with scientific knowledge to create … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) announced over $43 million in support for 77 scientific teams at universities across the country. Researchers will work with companies and other organizations on long-term projects in areas that benefit Canadians and improve their quality of life, such as advancing 3D technology for wireless systems, studying … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) announced funding for new training initiatives in a variety of research areas, including genomics, climate change in the Arctic, clean combustion engines, and wireless technology. The government will invest more than $24 million over six years in 15 initiatives through the Natural Sciences and Engineering … Read more
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada released a three-year progress report on its Strategy for Partnerships and Innovation, at the Business Innovation Summit 2013: Innovation for the Corporation. The strategy was launched in 2009 following a year of consultations with business and aims to help companies realize greater value from their investments … Read more
New partnerships between colleges and businesses or universities will lead to innovation in the areas of information and communications technologies, environmental technologies, natural resources and energy, and health sciences. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced the government's support for these new research projects while visiting Red River College in Winnipeg. … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced government's investment in Conestoga College's applied research program to help develop new care services to address the needs of Canada's aging population. Conestoga College will be awarded $800,000 over five years under the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program. Dr. Veronique Boscart, chairholder of … Read more
