Exciting news! Dr. Connie Korpan has been awarded $350k+ from @NSERC_CRSNG for a three-year project on psychological health and safety in Energy and Trades sectors, in collaboration with the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention!
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Canadian colleges are tackling local challenges through 42 new awards backed by nearly $17M from the #CCI program. These projects boost communities, foster innovation & give students hands-on skills. Congrats to all!
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The Office of Applied Research and Innovation was honoured to host MP Chris Warkentin at our office for @CollegeCan's Campus Connection Week! We were thrilled to share our work and discuss the incredible impact of applied research in our region.
We were honoured to host @RDARAlbertaโs Vice President, Research, Clinton Dobson, at the National Bee Diagnostic Centre (#NBDC) this morning!
We shared our cutting-edge #research, showcased our state-of-the-art facility, and explored exciting new research possibilities.
Our โPrecision Agriculture Technology Adoption for Sustainable Northern Alberta Farmsโ prototype made the 115 km journey from our Grande Prairie campus to Fairview to start field testing! We are thrilled to move to the next phase of the project. #AgTech#AppliedResearch
It was a pleasure attending the BScn Nursing Leadership Showcase this afternoon! Congratulations to NWP's incredible students on your impressive presentations. Your projects have shown that the future of nursing leadership is in excellent hands! ๐
Bobbi Craig-Sparkes, Dean of Skilled Trades GP, and Nathan Parlee, instructor and researcher, are heading to #HannoverMesse - the world's leading industrial trade fair! ๐ They're ready to dive deep into discussions on #AppliedResearch and #SkilledTrades education!
We're excited to have participated in the launch of P2INACLE's first pilot initiative with the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) in Saskatoon!
This collaboration across Western Canada will help identify industry challenges and develop #InnovativeSolutions.
Thrilled to connect with fellow agriculture innovators at the #WorldAgriTech and #FutureFoodTech Summit in San Francisco, last week! Dr. Kouadio Bedie and Team Alberta showcased how our region is leading the way in #AgriculturalInnovation!
@PrairiesCanEN is investing $899,500 into the Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems (P2INACLE)!
For more information, visit: https://t.co/X9YkaMxnsK
๐พ Happy #CdnAgDay! Today, we celebrate the incredible agricultural innovation in the Peace Region. From sustainable farming practices to cutting-edge research, our local producers, researchers, and partners are leading the way!
#AgInnovation#AppliedResearch
Join us at #GrowingTheNorth! Our incredible Deans will lead a panel discussion on "Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce."
We can't wait to hear their insights on workforce development and the future of education in our region!
Get your tickets today at โก๏ธ https://t.co/rw2EOmtN7O ๐๏ธ
Thank you @NWP_AB for the great feature on our Dean of Applied Research and Innovation, Sivagowry Lewis!
Read all about her passion for research, love for the region, and her brief bear encounter! โก๏ธ https://t.co/rRVoujRkZ2
๐ All aboard! #BrainsAndBrews presents: Peace Country Railway History with Pat Wearmouth
Explore the fascinating history of our regional railways with former trainman and Past President of the Peace Country Historical Society!
Our Research Lead for ABARC, Dr. Kouadio Bedie, is connecting with Alberta's agricultural community and learning about innovative research projects that are shaping the future of agriculture in our province at the 2025 RDAR Research Showcase in Edmonton!
This year is off to a great start with not ๐ฅbut ๐ฅnational research commercialization partnerships.
Read more about these exciting Lab to Market initiatives here ๐
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#CommunityConnections#ExperienceNWP#Applied Research
Proud to announce @nwp_ab is part of a $24M national Lab to Market network!
Collaborating with 38 institutions across ๐จ๐ฆ to advance research commercialization & innovation.
Thanks @NSERC_CRSNG for this amazing opportunity!
#CDNInnovation#LabToMarket
NWP is proud to join 45+ institutions across Canada in the new $32M #Lab2Market program led by @DalhousieU! This initiative will transform how we train the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Together, we're building Canada's innovation future!
#ResearchToImpact
Exciting news! The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is offering paid mentorship positions for students to work with Indigenous Curator Franchesca Hebert-Spence and artist Carrie Allison!
The call is open to all disciplines - just bring your passion for art!โก๏ธhttps://t.co/M6uaSYfbua
Thank you to our Deans Dr. Jodi Peebles and Megan Stone for leading yesterday's insightful workshop on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning!๐
Our educators gained valuable perspectives on systematic approaches to studying and improving teaching practices in higher education!
The OARI and NBDC team had a wonderful time today, eating, laughing, and celebrating the holidays! 2024 has been a great year and we cannot wait for 2025 with this great team!!๐๐