Robotics - Press Releases | Science and Technology
Two York profs receive Early Researcher Awards
York University | November 9, 2006
York University professors Denise Henriques and Stephen Wright have been awarded funding under the Ontario government’s Early Researcher Award program for their work in two important fields: the brain’s use of sensory information to control action, and genome research related to Canadian plants....[continue]
Astronaut to land on campusHadfield to help with U of T Fall Campus Days festivities
University of Toronto | October 26, 2006
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 28 at Convocation Hall to unveil Canada’s new rover -- our country’s latest contribution to future Moon and Mars explorations....[continue]
Bell Canada invests $1 million in Engineering Entrepreneurship
McMaster University | October 13, 2006
Bell Canada today announced a $1-million investment in McMaster University's Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEEI) program over the next five years....[continue]
Scientists, automakers join forces to revolutionize car industry
McMaster University | October 3, 2006
Senior executives and researchers from the major automakers and associated industries will meet at McMaster University on Thursday, Oct. 5 to work toward making parts more durable, and cars more fuel-efficient and kinder to the environment....[continue]
New vessel revolutionizes fisheries research
Simon Fraser University | September 27, 2006
Simon Fraser University’s latest marine research toolkit would have been a real bonus to NEMO, the little orphaned fish who lost his parents in the famous animation Finding NEMO....[continue]
UNBF PHD CANDIDATE TREASURES EXPERIENCE WITH NASA
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 20, 2006
Working on extraterrestrial materials is not easy. Samples are rare and extremely valuable....[continue]
69 uOttawa researchers receive NSERC funding worth $9.4 million
University of Ottawa | September 8, 2006
Funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council will allow 69 University of Ottawa researchers to pursue research projects in a wide range of fields including climate change, hearing, technology, robotics, cold exposure, virtual reality, mathematical ecology, data privacy and genomics....[continue]
Open house to showcase new Surrey campus
Simon Fraser University | September 8, 2006
SFU Surrey invites the community to check out the new Surrey campus at an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9 (noon-4 p.m)....[continue]
Acadia to Host FIRST LEGO League and High School Robot Competitions
Acadia University | August 14, 2006
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Six young Canadians receive the University of Ottawa President’s Scholarship
University of Ottawa | August 1, 2006
The University of Ottawa is proud to award its prestigious President’s Scholarship to six first-year students....[continue]
Discovery May Provide Clues to Origins of Life
University of Guelph | July 27, 2006
A new microbe that may hold clues to the origins of life on a harsh, young Earth has been discovered by an international team of scientists including a University of Guelph microbiologist....[continue]
AGYU wins prestigious awards
York University | July 25, 2006
Innovative activities developed and curated by the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) have been recognized by the Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) with four prestigious awards....[continue]
Provincial team defends remote operated vehicle championship
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 27, 2006
For the second straight year, the Eastern Edge Robotics Team, representing the Marine Institute of Memorial University, captured gold at the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) centre’s International Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) competition....[continue]
New dean of science and engineering at York U
York University | June 21, 2006
Nick Cercone has been named as the next dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at York University....[continue]
U of G Robot Mimics Heavy-Vehicle Operator Conditions
University of Guelph | May 29, 2006
Being thrown in every direction while buckled into a seat may be fun during a short amusement ride, but for many industrial machinery operators, it’s an ongoing part of the job and often results in health problems....[continue]
Telescope project brings stars, galaxies into schools
University of Calgary | May 24, 2006
Universe in the Classroom project gives students leg up in a high-tech world...[continue]
Telescope project brings stars, galaxies into schools
University of Calgary | May 24, 2006
Universe in the Classroom project gives students leg up in a high-tech world...[continue]
Niagara youth invited to attend university once again this summer
Brock University | May 24, 2006
Youngsters from the Niagara region will have the opportunity to go to university once again this summer with Summer Enrichment Camps for Kids run by Brock's Youth University....[continue]
Niagara youth invited to attend university once again this summer
Brock University | May 24, 2006
Youngsters from the Niagara region will have the opportunity to go to university once again this summer with Summer Enrichment Camps for Kids run by Brock's Youth University....[continue]
Telescope project brings stars, galaxies into schools
University of Calgary | May 23, 2006
Universe in the Classroom project gives students leg up in a high-tech world...[continue]
Telescope project brings stars, galaxies into schools
University of Calgary | May 23, 2006
Universe in the Classroom project gives students leg up in a high-tech world...[continue]
University of Calgary Summer Camps for Kids
University of Calgary | May 12, 2006
For kids, summer is a magical time—a time to play, explore, laugh and learn....[continue]
Then and Now - South Street Medical School Reunion 1938-1965
University of Western Ontario | May 9, 2006
Many of Western's oldest medical graduates will tour the newest medical facilities at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry as part of the South Street Medical School Reunion May 10-12....[continue]
Of Interest
University of Western Ontario | May 2, 2006
As thousands of students head home for the summer, Western is making an extra effort to pick up the trash that is left behind. In an attempt to reduce furniture that goes to the landfill, a furniture exchange was held on campus for the first time....[continue]
NEW CANADA CHAIR TO FOCUS ON MOON, MARS AND BEYOND
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | May 1, 2006
Developing exploration technologies for the Earth, Moon, Mars and beyond is a passion for geologist John Spray....[continue]
SFU celebrates 40th anniversary with Open House June 3
Simon Fraser University | April 26, 2006
Simon Fraser University’s 40th anniversary Open House on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. is shaping up to be a huge community celebration....[continue]
Fresh Research, Sunny Side Up – why safflower is saving lives
University of Calgary | April 17, 2006
Heart patients and diabetics have learned to love safflower thanks to the research of Mr. Andrew Baum, President and CEO of SemBioSys Inc....[continue]
Researchers Claim Top Research Prize
University of Western Ontario | April 13, 2006
Professors Joy Parr and Mel Goodale are this year's winners of the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario's highest honour for research excellence....[continue]
U of C celebrates 40 years with 40 outstanding alumni
University of Calgary | April 6, 2006
What do Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Charlie Fischer (Nexen president and CEO) and his wife Joanne Cuthbertson (the next chancellor to the U of C), Evan Adams (actor and physician), Robert Thirsk (one of only eight Canadian Space Agency astronauts), and Vicki Adams Willis (Decidedly Jazz Danceworks co-founder) have in common?...[continue]
UW research team receives CFI support for project on underwater sampling
University of Waterloo | March 27, 2006
A University of Waterloo research team received funding today from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to build a laboratory to investigate underwater sampling by using robots....[continue]
Undergraduate Excellence Symposium II at CBU
University College of Cape Breton | March 22, 2006
A celebration of undergraduate excellence in Physics, Engineering, and Technology at Cape Breton University takes place this Saturday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, Student, Culture & Heritage Centre. More than 90 students will be participating from these fields in the Undergraduate Excellence Symposium II and the day’s events are open to everyone....[continue]
Weekbook listing of upcoming events
University of Waterloo | March 17, 2006
Weekbook is a selected listing of University of Waterloo talks, conferences and events, from March 20 to 26....[continue]
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA HOLDS SPECIAL EVENT TO HONOUR RESEARCH INNOVATION
University of Manitoba | March 16, 2006
This afternoon at the Bannatyne Campus, Dr. Emoke Szathmáry, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, will formally recognize 27 researchers who have successfully patented new technologies....[continue]
UW to host Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics competition
University of Waterloo | March 15, 2006
With participation rising by 25 per cent over last year, some of Ontario's top high school students will once again gather at the University of Waterloo next week for the Waterloo Regional FIRST Robotics Competition....[continue]
Canadian Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield to speak at Mount A, March 13
Mount Allison University | March 9, 2006
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield will give a special presentation at Mount Allison University on Monday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wu Centre....[continue]
Youth University and Reach for the Rainbow offers summer day camps for youth with disabilities
Brock University | February 23, 2006
Youngsters from the Niagara region will have the opportunity to go to university once again this summer with Summer Enrichment Camps for Kids run by Youth University at Brock....[continue]
UNBF Student Leads Canadian Team in Mars Exploration Study
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | February 23, 2006
Melissa Battler is visiting Mars.How cool is that?...[continue]
Memorial University public lecture explores Mars
Memorial University of Newfoundland | February 17, 2006
The intriguing red planet of Mars will be the focus next week of a special public seminar at Memorial University....[continue]
UNBF PROFESSOR JOINS EUROPEAN MISSION ON MARS RESEARCH
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | January 10, 2006
The geological exploration of Mars. Perhaps decades ago, it seemed as far away as the Red Planet itself. Guess what?...[continue]
Engineering students showcase tech projects
University of Waterloo | January 4, 2006
Students graduating from the University of Waterloo's Electrical and Computer Engineering department this year are exhibiting their group technological projects on Wednesday, Jan. 18....[continue]
