Minister of State Holder Announces Canada Research Chairs Whose Research Will Improve the Quality of Life, Increase Jobs and Opportunities for Canadians
Minister of State Holder highlights U of T's Dr. Goldie Nejat whose social robot could revolutionize elder care around the world
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/16/14 -- The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today visited the University of Toronto, where he announced 137 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 34 postsecondary institutions across the country. This $118 million investment, with an additional $7.9 million in infrastructure support provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, will help promote innovation and support top-tier talent at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Dr. Goldie Nejat, Canada Research Chair in Robots for Society at the University of Toronto, joined Minister of State Holder for today''s announcement. Dr. Nejat''s world-leading research is enabling robots to interact with humans in areas where robots could be of great help, such as health, emergency response, security and elder care.
As a new chairholder, Nejat will advance collaborations between researchers across several disciplines, including robotics, health research and mechanical engineering, while training the next generation of researchers in Canada.
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"Our government is committed to science, technology and innovation to improve our quality of life and create new jobs and opportunities for Canadians. Our government''s Canada Research Chairs Program develops, attracts and retains top talent researchers in Canada whose research, in turn, creates long-term social and economic benefits while training the next generation of students and researchers in Canada."
-Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
"Our government is making the investments necessary to attract and retain highly talented researchers who support the creation of new jobs and new opportunities. As a result of today''s announcement, the University of Toronto is now home to 222 Canada Research Chairs, promising minds like Dr. Goldie Nejat, whose research into new robotic technologies will help Toronto compete and win in the knowledge economy."
-Mark Adler, Member of Parliament (York Centre)
"The Canada Research Chairs Program promotes research excellence across engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, building a base of research and research talent that strengthens Canada''s international competitiveness." -Brent Herbert-Copley, Vice-President, Research Programs, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
"State-of-the-art facilities and labs drive researchers, such as Goldie Nejat, to be leaders in their field. With the right tools, Canada''s top minds can make breakthroughs that will transform our lives and stimulate the economy of the future."
-Dr. Gilles Patry, President and CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
"As the Canada Research Chair in Robots for Society, I have the fantastic opportunity to work with a team of international researchers, industrial collaborators, healthcare professionals and trainees to develop innovative robotic technologies that will be of great assistance to people in their everyday lives."
-Dr. Goldie Nejat, Canada Research Chair in Robots for Society, University of Toronto
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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