Submitted by Stefan Joseph.

ICT INNOVATION WORKSHOP

December 8, 2009 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
NRC-Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation
4250 Wesbrook Mall, UBC

Attend this informative and interactive workshop to networkwith academics researching in and companies operating in theinformation and communication technologies space.

Learn about government programs that support these activities.

Registration (required): kathleen.lorenzo@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

2009 News Articles

November 2, 2009

• Two CIHR researchers under Order of Canada

  CIHR congratulates two CIHR-funded researchers who will be invested the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaëlle Jean at Rideau Hall on Thursday, November 5th, 2009.

http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=13345

Students often bring a fresh perspective and approach to real-life, practical challenges, and these undergrads are no exception. Read about how these student research projects help bring innovation to life right here at BCIT's Applied Research Liaison Office (ARLO).

Dear Colleague,

Maureen Connelly, MAIBC, Director of BCIT's Centre of Architectural Ecology invites you to advise everyone of this excellent opportunity to hear Prof. Dr. Manfred Kohler make the following presentation:

The International Exploration of Living Walls and Green Facades as Sustainable Construction Technologies

By Christina Chowaniec

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 11:41 am

LIfeSciences British Columbia hosts its 5th annual teacher and student seminar, Gateway to Biotechnology. The seminar will be held at the new Blusson Spinal Cord Centre and will provide an overview of biotechnology and the numerous opportunities available in this emerging industry.

Students in grades 9 through 12 will have the opportunity to hear from different speakers in different areas of biotechnology and meet with mentors to discuss possible project ideas for the 2009-10 sanofi-aventis Bio Talent Challenge.

Ever wonder why your hydro bill is so high?

• Interested in changing your power consumption pattern to reduce your carbon footprint?

Then checkout a Kill-A-Watt Meter from BCIT's Burnaby Campus Library. These devices measure how much power individual appliances use. They are straightforward and easy to use, and come with full instructions - just in case. 

September 22, 2009   In early summer, state reps attended the AWEA 2009 event in Chicago in force, vying for the attention of the European wind manufacturers that they hope will bring their states much-needed jobs. by Elisa Wood, Correspondent Chicago, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]

For years the renewable energy industry has struggled to convince government officials in the United States that they should embrace wind power.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 | 4:30 am

By Canwest Global

Canwest News Service

As we officially recognized Oil and Gas Week in British Columbia this month, it is important to acknowledge the contribution that clean-burning natural gas makes to the province’s financial and economic well-being.

Many British Columbians are not fully aware of the growing role that natural gas plays in our economy and our standard of living, and the role it can play in improving the environment.

In fact, over the past decade, new technologies, innovative industry practices and public policy changes have positioned B.C. in the forefront of a natural gas renaissance in North America.