September 21, 2006 Source: :
http://communications.uwo.ca/media_newsroom/story.html?listing_id=21889 Media Advisory for September 22 at 10:30 a.m. WHAT:
A major funding announcement by the Ministry of Research and Innovation to be made regarding SHARCNET - Canada's largest high performance computing (HPC) network, which accelerates the speed of research. There will also be a highly visual demonstration of software (developed through SHARCNET) that assists emergency workers respond to disasters, including fire, chemical spills and explosions. WHO:
Paul Davenport, President, The University of Western Ontario
Hon. Chris Bentley, Minister, Training, Colleges and Universities WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, September 22, 2006, 10:30 a.m.
Western Science Centre (The Laurene O. Paterson Building), Room 148
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario (campus map at: http://www.uwo.ca/maps/)
Tour, interview and photo opportunities to follow remarks. Media contact: Ruta Pocius, Associate Director, Media Relations, 519-661-2111 ext. 85468 or 519-495-7717. - 30 -
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