性吧导航 among top 50 research polytechnics and colleges in Canada
性吧导航 is proud to be ranked 38th on Canada鈥檚 Top 50 Research Colleges 2022 list by .
The ranking highlights that in 2021, 性吧导航 attracted $2.6 million in applied research investment. It is also ranked first in the country in annual growth in research income.
鈥淲e are proud of our institution鈥檚 ranking and growth in applied research income,鈥 says Dr. Maureen Toews, Associate Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Research. 鈥淲ith world-class facilities, strong partnerships, and expert faculty and staff, 性吧导航 will continue to enhance its funding and applied research impact.鈥
The Polytechnic鈥檚 Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing-Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) and Energy Innovation Centre (EIC), which includes the Alternative Energy Lab, are key on-campus applied research and learning hubs. In 2022, 73 projects were initiated in the CIM-TAC, supporting innovation and economic prosperity across Alberta for 57 companies. Staff conducted more than 1,300 engagements with industry representatives. The CIM-TAC currently houses $6.6 million in advanced manufacturing equipment.
As a key driver of economic and social prosperity in the province, the Polytechnic is proposing a $16 million expansion to the CIM-TAC. This expansion will increase 性吧导航鈥檚 ability to support Alberta companies with technology adoption, provide work-integrated learning opportunities for students, engage learners from the region鈥檚 K-12 system and develop targeted corporate training.
鈥淚t is an honour to be recognized across Canada for our strong industry and community focused applied research. By aligning our programming with Alberta鈥檚 key economic and social priorities, 性吧导航 is making a significant and long-term impact on the province, the nation and the world,鈥 says Stuart Cullum, President of 性吧导航. 鈥淲ith an emphasis on innovation ecosystems, we will continue to focus our education, training and applied research activities toward addressing key challenges and opportunities of our industry and society.鈥
性吧导航鈥檚 growth in applied research has just begun. In addition to its focus on manufacturing and energy innovation, it is developing capacity in other areas, such as multi-disciplinary approaches to wellness and social issues. The Polytechnic鈥檚 partnership with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (located on campus), will anchor a social innovation ecosystem for applied research, education, and training. It will become a research and teaching hub for childhood trauma/mental health and integrated trauma-informed practice, involving more than 40 regional partners.
To highlight the breadth of applied research and scholarly activity being led at 性吧导航, the Polytechnic will host its 2nd Annual Research Showcase on campus March 2, 2023.
Entrepreneurs and businesses can submit project inquiries to the CIM-TAC or EIC for assistance in applied research, product and process development, and improvement through innovative technical services.
Additional project proposals for individuals and businesses can be emailed to: researchscholarshipoffice@rdpolytech.ca.
The Top 50 Research Colleges 2022 list is available .