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November 29, 2007
SAIT: Funding Awarded to Three Local Initiatives to Enhance Technology Commercialization
University Technologies International (UTI), Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) and SAIT Polytechnic announced today they have awarded three grants, totaling $120,000, for new initiatives which support technology commercialization and innovation. The grants were awarded by a joint committee of UTI, CTI and SAIT, with input from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. The grant recipients were selected from proposals submitted following the committee’s second and final call for proposals which closed on November 8, 2007.
Of the six submissions made to the committee, three were selected due to their ability to successfully demonstrate new initiatives that support enhancements to technology commercialization. All proposals demonstrated the ability to match the grant through other sources of funding. The grants are being awarded as follows:
BioProspects Learning Community – $40,000
A University of Calgary initiative to assist life sciences students, through career planning and mentorship, to pursue industry-related careers within the province of Alberta.
The Centre for Research Entrepreneurship and Applied Technology Education (CREATE) – $50,000
Development of a graduate program to address the growing need for business-savvy entrepreneurial scientists and engineers who are required to support and expand local and national industries.
STIRR (Canada) – $30,000
Event series aimed at developing an entrepreneur peer network to assist founders of early stage companies achieve commercialization success.
“This process has brought to light a diversity of initiatives that will have a positive impact on the growth of the technology sector in Calgary,” says Darren Massey, Vice President, Innovation and Technology Commercialization, Calgary Technologies Inc. “We are confident that the recipients of these grants will yield tangible results in support of technology commercialization in our region.”
Three separate grants were awarded in May, 2007 totaling $67,500 following the first call for proposals. The final three awards conclude the distribution of funding by the committee, which will conduct a staged review of the outcome measures of each of the six initiatives to ensure accountability.
Source: SAIT, Alberta
November 20, 2007
Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized at Memorial University
Some of Memorial University’s best educators, researchers and staff members were honoured at a special ceremony today at the Fluvarium in St. John’s.
The inaugural President’s Award for Exceptional Community Service was also introduced at this annual ceremony. Dr. Joan Oldford, Education, was named winner of the new award that recognizes the commitment of Memorial’s employees to helping build stronger communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“Memorial University's mission encompasses service to the community and I am proud that the university has a very strong record of supporting communities throughout this province," said Memorial President Dr. Axel Meisen. “This new award recognizes faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to an important aspect of our mission.”
Eleven Memorial employees were honoured at the reception – one for exceptional community service, three for outstanding research, two for distinguished teaching and five for exemplary service. Dr. Elizabeth Murphy, Education, was the recipient of the President’s Award for Research, while Dr. Richard Rivkin, Ocean Sciences Centre, and Dr. Barbara Neis, Sociology, each received the distinction of University Research Professor.
The President’s Awards for Distinguished Teaching went to Dr. Christopher Sharpe, Geography, and Dr. Katherine Gallagher, Business Administration.
The five Memorial staff members who received the President’s Awards for Exemplary Service were: Greg Bennett, Computing and Communications; Linda Kirby, School of Medicine; Zita Murphy, Memorial University Bookstore; Sonja Knutson, International Student Advising Centre; and Gary Collins, Department of Biology.
Memorial began its annual presentation of the University Research Professor designations and the Awards for Outstanding Research in 1984, and the Distinguished Teaching Awards in 1988, as ways of singling out particularly distinguished contributions within its academic community. Exemplary Service Awards were introduced in 1995.
“Each award category underlines Memorial's mission of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning, research and scholarship and service to the community,” said Dr. Meisen. “Together our distinguished faculty and staff help build a local, national and international reputation for Memorial.”
President’s Awards for Distinguished Teaching recognize the teaching excellence in the university community. Each winner of the teaching award receives a $5,000 grant contributed by the Memorial University Alumni Association. The President’s Award for Outstanding Research recognizes researchers who have made outstanding contributions to their scholarly disciplines. Each award includes a $5,000 research grant. University Research Professors have acquired a designation above the rank of professor. The title is the most prestigious award the university gives for research, and goes to faculty who have demonstrated a consistently high level of scholarship and whose research is of a truly international stature. The designation carries with it a $4,000 research grant (each year for five years) and a reduced teaching schedule. The President’s Award for Exemplary Community Service carries a $1,000 award.
Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador
November 20, 2007
Substantial Scholarships for College of the North Atlantic Students
ExxonMobil, the lead partner in the Hibernia project, is contributing $50,000 to College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) awards program.
ExxonMobil's endowment of $50,000 will combine with the existing Hibernia Management Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) fund to support annual scholarships for students enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at CNA.
"ExxonMobil Canada is proud to provide scholarships for students at College of the North Atlantic," says Glenn Scott, president of ExxonMobil Canada. "Supporting the college makes sense because it helps students reach their potential and it ensures industry has a highly educated workforce to draw from in the future. In fact, graduates from the college are working in ExxonMobil operations in Newfoundland and Labrador - and around the world."
Over the years, ExxonMobil has hired Petroleum Engineering Technology graduates as well as graduates from various other disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation.
In addition, the company hires students to work offshore in Operations during the summer.
"Our latest endeavour has been an apprenticeship program that we initiated just last year," says Scott. "The six students we started with last summer have now all been hired into full-time roles."
ExxonMobil has working interests in world-class projects in Eastern Canada, including Hibernia and Terra Nova offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Sable Offshore Energy Project offshore Nova Scotia.
"It is these partnerships with industry that enhance the value of education from Newfoundland and Labrador's public college," says CNA President Jean Madill, "as they not only show confidence in our programming with such endowments and scholarships, but also recognize the quality of training, as these companies continue to employ our graduates."
The ExxonMobil/HMDC endowment fund continues to accrue interest and create an ongoing, growing scholarship reserve
College of the North Atlantic has a history of providing world-class programming at its 17 campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador and one in the Middle East State of Qatar, and today provides more than $330,000 in scholarships and awards annually.
Source: College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador
November 19, 2007
Mohawk Advertising Students Win Gold at National Marketing Awards Competition
Mohawk Advertising students have won gold, silver and an award of merit at the 37th annual Canadian Marketing Association Awards Gala.
The gold award in the Student - Creative category went to the Mohawk team of Mary Dwulit, Nathan MacLellan, Samnang Phat and Ashley Sloggett.
The silver award in the Student - Marketing category went to the Mohawk team of Katelynn Breukelman, Jenna Curtis and Kate McLaren.
The award of merit in the Student - Marketing category went to the Mohawk team of: Melissa Demerling, Ashley Dillon, Jonathan Nestoras and Roni Pollington.
Mohawk professors Catharine Ozols and Judy Turner-Blain served as voluntary coaches and advisors to the College's winning teams.
It was a command performance for Mohawk, as a team of three Advertising students won gold at the CMA Awards Gala last year. Since 1998, Mohawk Advertising students have won 11 national awards. The CMA Awards Gala is the largest marketing awards event in the country and more than 2,100 marketers took part in this year's event in Toronto Nov. 16.
"Mohawk is proud of our award-winning Advertising students and our dedicated team of faculty and staff," says President MaryLynn West-Moynes. "The awards prove Mohawk Advertising students have the skills, experience and attitude to get the job done."
Source: Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ontario
November 16, 2007
Langara College: Greater Vancouver School Districts See a Long-Term Vision with University Quality Alliance
When Langara College's International Education Director, Gordon McNeil, first envisioned a clear path for international students to move successfully through to a degree at a top Canadian university, it started at Langara. With the amount of services available to international students both through the popular Langara PLUS program and through the structure of Langara's University Transfer (UT) program, students are provided with the tools necessary to make effective decisions in achieving a respected Canadian degree. The idea of a clear path, however, doesn't start at Langara, but rather years earlier during the high school years. The Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, West Vancouver, and Langley school districts have joined the esteemed University Quality Alliance (UQA) Program in partnering to provide students with the assistance they need to make it through the Canadian education system to reach their academic goals. With strong curricula and supportive International Education departments, each of these school districts provide international students with integration into local schools, ESL programs, and complete services from homestay to counselling. Upon graduation, students are encouraged to attend the first two years of their Bachelor's degree at Langara, and take the time necessary to make an informed decision where to complete their degree.
Source: Langara College, British Columbia
November 7, 2007
Langara College: University of Saskatchewan Joins the University Quality Alliance
The University of Saskatchewan has become the fifth university to join the University Quality Alliance (UQA). This addition provides international students from around the world another top choice in Canadian Post-Secondary Education. The University Quality Alliance. Program was created to provide clear options to international students. Wading through a sea of institutions and their common marketing messages often ends up creating confusion, not choice in the decision-making process. U. of S. joins UBC, SFU, the University of Alberta, and York University as five of the top university choices for international students after transferring from the first two years of their studies at Langara College in Vancouver. Langara provides opportunities for international students to continue their studies at a UQA Partner where doors to these universities may be shut. Each of these institutions offer international students the services they need to be successful and gain a degree in a highly respected university.
Source: Langara College, British Columbia
November 7, 2007
College of the Rockies Announces New International Scholarships
The College of the Rockies is launching 10 new international scholarship opportunities worth $2,000 each for COTR students as part of the College’s Internationalization Strategy to train a workforce with the skills to respond to and work in a global environment. According to the College's International Director Patricia Bowron, "It is crucial we prepare our graduates by providing them with the tools they need to work internationally or to work within Canada's demanding multi-cultural and globalized workplace. These scholarships will enhance the growing number of international opportunities we can now offer our students and complement the Irving K. Barber One World and Pacific Horizon Scholarships announced earlier this year by the province."
The College of the Rockies Global Learning Scholarships recognize international learning opportunities for COTR students. Five scholarships per year of up to $2,000 each will be awarded for students to complete international experiences including studies, practica, volunteer postings, internships or other approved experiences, and who are returning to COTR for at least one semester. To be successful in this competitive process, applicants must clearly demonstrate that the experience has academic merit and links to educational and personal goals.
The International Student Excellence Scholarships are open to current international students planning to continue their studies at COTR in programs including University Studies, Business Administration, Tourism or Recreation Management. Up to five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants who are considered on student academic performance and extracurricular activities.
The current application deadline for these awards is November 30, 2007 with ongoing application deadlines on March 1 every year. In addition, a mid-year call for the Irving K. Barber scholarships has been extended with a November 30 deadline. All of these opportunities can be viewed online at www.cotr.bc.ca/financialaid then click on International Scholarships.
"Over 90 young people have taken part in COTR's internship and study abroad programs in Ecuador, Vietnam, Australia, Mozambique, Kenya and China," Bowron noted. "I'm excited about these new opportunities to support increased mobility for College of the Rockies students."
Source: College of the Rockies, Alberta
November 6, 2007
Cape Breton University Celebrates National Technology Week with Name Changes
With National Technology Week well underway, Cape Breton University is pleased to announce name changes for the university’s Bachelor of Technology degrees. The new names are: Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronics & Controls); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Environmental Studies); Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Manufacturing); and Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Petroleum).
The new degree names, which all include the word Engineering, better identify the curriculum content and focus of the programs. The redesign of the Engineering Technology degrees have seen the delivery time reduced from four years to three years, with an early exit point for most options for those interested in a two-year Engineering Technology diploma. Significant improvements to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs, developed by CBU and endorsed by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), have created innovative, comprehensive and condensed academic programs.
“This is an exciting time for our Engineering Technology graduates. Industry demand for engineering technologists is considerable and studies show that it will continue to increase as more professionals retire and our economy continues to grow,” notes Rick Pierrynowski, PEng, Chair, CBU Engineering Department.
The first Bachelor of Engineering Technology degrees were awarded this past weekend at the Fall 2007 Convocation to successful candidates in Engineering Technology.
“The strong faculty base makes CBU’s Engineering programs very desirable for both students and employers,” says Dr. Allen Britten, Dean, CBU School of Science and Technology. “With many of the faculty certified as Professional Engineers, students benefit from their industrial experience and in-depth knowledge of engineering.”
Many of CBU’s Engineering Technology graduates have Certified Engineering Technology (CET) designation. The degree does not directly lead to Professional Engineering (PEng) designation.
In celebration of National Technology Week, the CBU Engineering faculty has challenged the Engineering Technology students to a friendly game of hockey on Friday, November 9, from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. in the Canada Games Complex. Invited guests expected to take part in the game will come from the engineering community as well as NSPI, CBCL, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital to name a few. The community is invited to attend the game and there is no admission fee.
Source: Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia
November 6, 2007
NAIT's New Baccalaureate Teaches Students to Think Like Managers
Students in NAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management (BTech) degree program say the unique skills they're learning will help them consider the big picture and become better leaders in industry.
"We're learning entirely new things compared to our diploma technology classes," says Karla Bickford, a chemical engineering technology grad, "such as leadership, teamwork and critical thinking."
NAIT is offering its first baccalaureate degree to fill a gap in the workplace between technologists and engineers. Launched in September 2007, the BTech is the only program in Alberta to offer graduates of accredited science and engineering technology programs the chance to earn a degree in as little as two years.
The program was developed in response to industry's need for individuals who possess advanced technological skills, along with strong theoretical knowledge, good communication skills and a firm grasp of social, ethical, economic and environmental issues.
Bickford says she hadn't learned about the business side of industry - financial planning, environmental issues, managerial accounting, quality assurance and critical thinking - in her diploma classes.
"The course is bringing together skill sets not taught elsewhere. We're learning to look at things from a different perspective. We also have a diverse group of students from all over the world, which helps us get a different view in class. Most of us will be together for the next two years working in teams, which will be very valuable in the workplace."
She's hoping to do project planning for an international company when she graduates. Fellow student Abhishek Chaudhary, a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology's mechanical engineering technology program, says he wanted to complete a degree. "I wanted to learn management and leadership skills. There's also a lot of research required to complete projects and I've never worked in groups before. Eventually, teamwork will be important because large projects in companies are handled by groups of people. "A lot of our instructors are industry managers so they understand the skills we need to go that route. Many helped develop the curriculum, so their knowledge and experience is being transferred to us. With a two-year diploma, I couldn't work immediately as a manager. This program will allow us to expand more quickly into leadership areas." John Benito, another BTech student, agrees the management aspect of the program is a plus. "I'm learning the logic behind decisions that are made. This could be a stepping stone to an MBA or a master's in biomedical engineering for me. "The training forces you to think big, but within reason." Applications are now being accepted for the BTech for fall 2008. Eighteen NAIT diploma programs in engineering technologies and applied sciences are entry points to the degree. More information is available at www.nait.ca/btech or by calling 780-471-8874.
Source: NAIT, Alberta
November 2, 2007
Government Approves New Degree Programs at Malaspina University-College
Malaspina University-College is adding to its course options with a new degree in hospitality management and a new major in philosophy, providing greater choice for students and meeting labour market demands, Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon announced today.
“Our economy is thriving and more people are discovering Vancouver Island as a tourism destination,” said Cantelon. “The bachelor of hospitality management degree will prepare Malaspina students for the growing number of careers right here in our community and around the world.”
The new degree will train graduates for management-level positions in the hospitality and tourism industry, including work in resorts, hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, and arts, entertainment and recreation venues. Students in the current diploma program will have the option of continuing their studies towards a degree. Malaspina will also accept both domestic and international transfer students from other institutions.
“Government is committed to providing students with quality education like these new programs at Malaspina,” said Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell, who approves all new degrees in B.C. “We are investing more than ever before in post-secondary education, ensuring students get the education they want, where they want it.”
Malaspina’s new bachelor of arts major in philosophy builds on a minor already offered. The university-college’s Institute of Practical Philosophy will benefit from the major, allowing students to work with public and private institutions regarding issues around the environment, health care, science, justice, business and social policy.
“We believe in providing our students with high calibre programs that also meet the needs of our community,” said Malaspina University-College president Ralph Nilson. “These new degree options will allow us to attract and retain the best and the brightest students to our institution.”
Since 2003, over 150 new undergraduate and graduate degrees have been approved, including one master’s degree and 12 bachelor’s degrees at Malaspina. These new programs are helping to improve B.C.’s competitiveness and productivity.
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November 1, 2007
Trent University: 2007 Globe and Mail Report Card on Education
Trent University has again received high rankings in the recent annual Globe and Mail Report Card on Education. In particular, the following categories received an "A" grade:
Ideal Class Size
Faculty Members' Knowledge of Subjects
Sense of Personal Security on Campus
Availability of Faculty to Students Outside of Class Hours
Quality of Teaching and Education
Source: Trent University, Ontario
November 1, 2007
University of British Columbia Leads Effort to Promote Sustainable Use of Marine Life in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The sustainable use of marine species is the focus of a new Hong Kong group led by the University of British Columbia in partnership with traditional Chinese medicine merchants, conservation groups, the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong government.Spearheading the council, yet to be named, is UBC's world-renowned Project Seahorse team, which aims to improve the conservation of marine species used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Approximately one-quarter of the world's population draws on TCM to meet their health needs, according to Project Seahorse researchers. More than 600 types of marine animals and plants have been used in TCM, including seahorses, yellow croaker, pipefishes, seamoths, seaweed, starfish and pearls. Of urgent concern is the imminent collapse of the yellow croaker fishery, which is in high demand along with other finfish for their swim bladders.
"Historically, many conservation advocates have treated TCM use as bad news for wildlife," says Amanda Vincent, Canada Research Chair in Marine Conservation and Director of Project Seahorse, an international team that conducts research and advocates for healthy and well-managed ocean ecosystems.
"In contrast, Project Seahorse has found enthusiastic conservation partners among the TCM traders, doctors and consumers," says Vincent.
"We'll be working directly with TCM training centres in Hong Kong and mainland China," says Marine Medicinal Conservation Officer Joy Lam, who joined Project Seahorse earlier this year and is based at the University of Hong Kong's School of Biological Sciences.
"To enhance the conservation elements of their training, we'll help TCM instructors identify species of concern within their pharmacopeia, while stressing the importance of the doctors' role in conservation."
This initiative brings together groups that have never before collaborated, says Vincent, noting such co-operation is critical because Hong Kong is the world's largest entry port for TCM products, which are sold locally and also re-exported to mainland China and other Chinese communities globally.
"Many species are at risk," says Vincent, "a prospect so worrying that Project Seahorse instigated an international [CITES, see below] agreement by 172 nations to regulate seahorse exports to sustainable levels."
The Hong Kong council members represent diverse perspectives that include: UBC; the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Merchants Association (HKCMMA); The University of Hong Kong's School of Chinese Medicine and School of Biological Sciences; the Hong Kong government's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department; Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, a Hong Kong marine theme park focused on conservation and public education; TRAFFIC, a non-government organization that monitors wildlife trade; and the Zoological Society of London (UK), a major partner in Project Seahorse..
This council expands upon partnerships that Project Seahorse first established in 1998 with the HKCMMA and TRAFFIC. That collaboration led to voluntary codes of conduct by TCM traders, and to the TCM industry's participation in decision-making groups associated with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
Source: The University of British Columbia
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