Recognizing Research: EIC Fellow, 2011 McCurdy Award, CIHR Grant

Dr. Jean Hutchinson (Credit: Queen's University)

Dr. Jean Hutchinson (Credit: Queen's University)

Dr. Jean Hutchinson has been named as a fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) in recognition of her work in engineering. Dr. Hutchinson—who is the head of the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University—said of the honour, “The EIC is an incredible group to be a part of. The institute’s members are some of the top engineers in Canada, who’ve made huge contributions to education, to innovation and to the general advancement of engineering for society.” [Queen's University] Saint Paul University’s Dr. Sonia Mansour’s project entitled ”Fostering shared vision and care in paediatric chronic disease management using a web-based communication system” has been awarded a $199,030 grant from CIHR. Mansour is a co-researcher on the team, along with Philippe Robaey—whom the grant was awarded to. [Saint Paul University] The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) has . . . → Read More: Recognizing Research: EIC Fellow, 2011 McCurdy Award, CIHR Grant

Alumni Updates: Dalhousie Alumnus Dances into Business

Tony Ingram (Credit: Andi Lo via Dalhousie University)

Tony Ingram (Credit: Andi Lo via Dalhousie University)

Dalhousie University alumnus Tony Ingram’s b-boy dance crew Concrete Roots has been named Best New Business of 2011 by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The Concrete Roots organization, which Ingram formed with fellow DAL alum Igor Geshelin as well as Chris Beck and Michael Richard while a student at Dalhousie in 2007, strives to teach break dancing to school-aged youth.  [Dalhousie University]

André Drouin (Credit: Saint Paul University)

André Drouin has been named as Saint Paul University‘s Alumnus of the Year 2011 for his studies, ministry and work with the poor, sick and destitute. [Saint Paul University]