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Small strips of paper could soon be playing a large role in airport security. University of Alberta and Mitacs researcher Christina Gonzalez has devised a method to instantly detect small quantities of chemicals used in explosive devices by deploying specialized, disposable strips of paper. Mitacs is a national non-profit organization that connects post-secondary researchers with […]

A newly founded St. John’s-based information technology company has found a major provincial and national inter-disciplinary construction company to become an early adopter for its intelligent knowledge sharing solution. totaliQ, founded in 2018, announced that it has begun an implementation project for the Cahill Group. “Knowledge sharing and process improvements are crucial to be progressive […]

Thunder Bay, ON – The three-year funding agreement creates a special Mitacs Globalink Research Award for members of the Canada and Latin America Research & Exchange Opportunities (CALAREO) Consortium. Comprising Lakehead University, Vancouver Island University, University of Lethbridge, Carleton University, École de technologie supérieure, and Memorial University of New Foundland, the CALAREO Secretariat is hosted by Lakehead […]

Paris, France — Mitacs Chief Business Development and Partnerships Officer Eric Bosco and École Polytechnique Vice-President, Marketing and International Relations, Rachel Maguer signed a partnership agreement today that increases research collaboration between Canada and one of the top academic institutions in France. The new three-year Globalink partnership supports up to 30 researchers from Canadian universities at École […]

Edmonton postdoc partners with company to develop innovative test strips for explosives.   

Christina Gonzalez can detect explosives with a single strip of paper. Gonzalez, an Edmonton-based researcher, has developed a disposable test strip capable of instantly detecting explosive materials including traces of TNT. While the paper strip may look like plain card stock there is more than meets the eye. “Essentially, we have a stock piece of paper […]

Edmonton postdoc develops innovative explosive detecting test strips.

Vancouver, BC — For the second year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers named Mitacs one of British Columbia’s top employers. The 2019 award reflects excellence in social, financial, and professional aspects of the workplace and employee experience. In adjudicating the award, the editors consider factors such as health, financial, and family benefits; […]

From: Alejandro Adem To:  Canadians Concerned About Skills Development Date: February 20, 2019 Re: Future Skills, Future Work We hear a lot about technological innovation and the disruption it brings. This usually includes ominous predictions of new technologies replacing workers in many jobs. But we hear much less about how Canada’s most indispensable resource—its people—can rise to the […]

Montreal, QC— Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, and Université de Montréal announce a new partnership that provides funding for international research internships for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Up to 600 students and fellows may participate in research internships through the Mitacs Globalink program and the Université de Montréal. The […]

In a column published recently in The Hill Times, Perrin Beatty and Paul Davidson argued that Canada has to up its game when it comes to connecting post-secondary students with international learning experiences. “In our rapidly changing world,” they wrote, “Canadian employers need workers who are culturally aware, resilient, and adaptable—skilled in problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These […]

Vancouver, BC — Professor Emeritus Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem an educational scholar and member of the Mitacs Research Council, has been appointed Officer of the Order of Canada. One of the highest honours in Canada, the Order of Canada is presented to people who make extraordinary contributions to society. Professor Emeritus Archibald, a visionary […]