Georgian celebrates inaugural Research, Innovation and Scholarship Day April 12
March 29, 2016
Georgian College will share and celebrate student, faculty and staff research-related projects, papers, posters and innovations at the inaugural Research, Innovation and Scholarship Day, taking place at the Barrie Campus on Tuesday, April 12 from 3 to 7 p.m.
“Research, Innovation and Scholarship Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to share groundbreaking projects by faculty, staff, students and partners in various academic disciplines with the broader Georgian community and pubic,” says Kevin Weaver, Co-Chair, Research Advisory Council. “It’s also a great chance to see first-hand the strong talents of students and how a research-intensive curriculum sets a Georgian education apart from other educational institutions.”
In addition to presentations by faculty, staff and students from a range of academic and non-academic areas, there will also be the Innov8 Showcase and a creative outdoor industrial design competition with prizes awarded in a variety of categories, breakout workshops, trade show, Start-up Alley for those looking to start their own business, and a keynote speaker (TBD).
The event is open to faculty and staff, students and the public. Doors open at 3 p.m. with an awards presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Submit your research, innovation and/or scholarship presentation.
For more information about the event and how to become involved, contact Sara Bentham at 705.728.1968, ext. 1228 or email sara.bentham@georgiancollege.ca.