lakehead opens 8th annual research and innovation week

guy levesque, canada foundation for innovation's director of programs, spoke at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's research and innovation week opening ceremonies.

(friday, feb. 8, 2013 " thunder bay, on)

lakehead's research and innovation week opening ceremonies in the agora celebrate the amazing projects conducted by faculty and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .

"research and innovation at lakehead nurtures scholarship, contributes to the prosperity of our community, and makes a difference in people's lives," said dr. rui wang, vice president of research, economic development and innovation.

"this week is an invitation to the residents of thunder bay and simcoe county to see the high calibre research conducted at lakehead, meet the researchers who make it happen and discover the benefits this research has for everyone," dr. wang said.

lakehead president dr. brian stevenson said research and innovation week is an opportunity to thank and honour the important work of the researchers who contribute to the overall knowledge of various topics.

"it's also important to recognize the role played by both the federal and the provincial governments, and funding councils such as the canada foundation for innovation," dr. stevenson said. "without public support, many of these projects wouldn't be possible."

dr. gilles g. patry, canada foundation for innovation president and ceo, said: "the work being done at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is an excellent example of the positive role that university-based research can have on canadian communities. sustained government investments in research are enabling clusters of growth and innovation across the country."

thunder bay-atikokan mpp bill mauro said research and innovation week is a perfect opportunity to display the important work being done at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

"lakehead is a vital part of our region's growing knowledge-based economy. this week highlights some of the exceptional, world-class research that's being done there. their ingenuity and hard work is helping transform our region into an important hub for research and innovation," said mpp mauro.

the minister of natural resources, thunder bay-superior mpp michael gravelle, said he's amazed by the research happening at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

"i enjoy seeing the many stories of success each year during this week. it is so rewarding to see 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 showcase these ground-breaking projects that are flourishing here in northwestern ontario. research and innovation translates not only into improvements to our quality of life, but is an economic driver of the north, and is positively shaping our community," minister gravelle said.

also on friday, dr. connie nelson, professor of social work and director, food security research network, and dr. azim mallik, biology professor, talked about their exemplary research.

there will be plenty to see and do during the eighth annual research and innovation week.

one of the week's highlights includes exhibitions and workshops at the intercity shopping centre tomorrow (saturday, feb. 9, 9:30 am to 6 pm) that will allow scholars and scientists of all ages to see and interact with the amazing research and innovation projects happening at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

other highlights include a presentation by science broadcaster and writer jay ingram (tuesday, feb. 12); a discussion with robert king, an innocent man who served more than 30 years in prison before being exonerated (wednesday, feb. 13); and ibm's john longbottom, who is discussing smarter cities (monday, feb. 11).

for more information and an event schedule, please visit www.hsbcwebinars.com/researchweek.

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