Several events are planned, beginning with the Research Showcase on Monday in the college’s eDome. Display booths will highlight the research projects and partnerships developed this past year such as a special 3D-printed ribcage to be used for medical simulation at Health Sciences North in Sudbury.
Other projects include determining the best method to characterize explosives and a device for clearing debris from mining drillholes.
“More industry partners are coming to Cambrian seeking our help in solving real-time, real-world challenges through applied research,” added Janneke Nicholls, Cambrian’s vice-president in charge of applied research. “It’s a great way for them to find solutions and scout new talent, and it keeps our academic and research staff and students right on the leading edge of what is happening in industry.”
That new talent includes Brandon Perron of Sudbury, who is in the final year of the welding and fabrication technician program. He has worked on a number of projects with Cambrian R&D.
“Through applied research, I’ve been able to do a lot of cool welding that I didn’t even do yet in my program, and because of that I’ve been able to excel in my classes much quicker than if I didn’t have this opportunity,” said Perron.
“I do have a job lined up already when I graduate because I got some references through applied research. It taught me so much stuff and I was able to shine in the job interview. To other students, if you get the opportunity to work in applied research, go for it because you are going to learn so much and it’s like a family. It’s a win-win.”
Research and Innovation Week will also feature a live episode of Cambrian R&D’s podcast, Unlikely Innovators, as well as the Student Innovation Challenge Powered by RBC Future Launch, plus a special funding announcement involving the animation and game design industries.
More information is here.
