Press Release Department: Federal - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

Some of Canada's leading young researchers were honoured for applying their leading-edge research to real-world situations. Their work includes the development of a new self-propelled sea vessel to serve offshore wind turbines, creating a new platform technology to produce bacterial vaccinations, and enhancing the capabilities of Atomic Force Microscopes. Minister of State (Science and Technology) … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) and president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Suzanne Fortier were at the University of Toronto to announce over 3,750 significant, new investments in research programs and scholarships that will further Canada's knowledge in fields such as botany, zoology, physics, mathematics, … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced Strategic Project Grants to support 70 scientific teams at universities across Canada. Goodyear said that through partnerships with industry and government, scientists will work on areas of importance to Canadians-such as the environment, information and communications technologies, manufacturing, and natural resources and energy. Administered … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NS) announced $2.9 million in funding to 58 organizations promoting science and engineering to young Canadians. The organizations include universities, non-governmental organizations, museums, science centres and other groups. The full release is available online. Call … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced that the Government of Canada will provide $15 million in funding to research new treatments for lung, breast and ovarian cancers. Goodyear said funding will be provided through the Collaborative Health Research Projects program and $3.2 million will support seven research projects at the … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced that an investment by the Government of Canada will give young researchers in universities across the country an opportunity to expand their skills. Goodyear said 18 projects will receive a total of $29.6 million over six years to help science and engineering graduates add … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced the recipients of the College and Community Innovation Program's Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants. Across Canada, the 79 projects announced today were selected following a peer-reviewed competition. A total of 35 colleges will share more than $8 million over one year. These grants … Read more

Montreal-based Science pour tous has received a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award for Science Promotion in recognition of the organization's work to unite the efforts of science promotion groups throughout Quebec. The $25,000 award is presented in honour of this organization's dedication to stimulating the interest of the public, particularly young … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced that through the Government of Canada College and Community Innovation Program, applied research projects in 11 communities colleges will be supported. The 14 projects that were selected for support will share more that $18 million over a period of up to five years. Call … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) said: "The students he inspires will become tomorrow's innovators." Memorial University professor Geoff Rayner-Canham is the recipient of a 2010 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award for Science Promotion. Mr. Rayner-Canham is recognized for his promotion of chemistry to students across Canada. … Read more