EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - March 2, 2015) - "Is economic diversification the answer to Alberta's financial woes?" asked a recent headline. That question and many others will be discussed on Tuesday. Mitacs is hosting a roundtable discussion at the University of Alberta to understand how collaborative projects can bridge government, business, and researchers to benefit the local economy. Media are invited to attend.
| Speakers: | Honourable Don Scott, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education | |
| Justin Reimer, ADM Ministry of Innovation and Advanced Education | ||
| Dr. Alejandro Adem, CEO and Scientific Director, Mitacs | ||
| Dr. Lorne Babiuk, Vice-President, Research, University of Alberta | ||
| Dr. Donna Romyn, Acting Associate Vice President, Research, Athabasca University | ||
| Mitacs interns, professors, and industry representatives | ||
| Event: | Mitacs Roundtable: Promoting Innovation in Alberta | |
| Date: | March 3, 2015 | |
| Time: | 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. | |
| Location: | Room 2-167 Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton |
Mitacs is a national, private not-for-profit organization that develops the next generation of innovators with vital skills through a suite of unique research and training programs.
Contact Information:
Heather Young
Director, Communications
Mitacs
604.818.0020
hyoung@mitacs.ca
On-site media contact:
Christine Gillies
Vice President, Marketing Communications
Mitacs
403.829.1809
cgillies@mitacs.ca
Director, Communications
Mitacs
604.818.0020
hyoung@mitacs.ca
On-site media contact:
Christine Gillies
Vice President, Marketing Communications
Mitacs
403.829.1809
cgillies@mitacs.ca