CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 11, 2016) -
Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Science)
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce the launch of the next competition for Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs) along with new criteria required for the selection of Chairs during an official ceremony at the University of Calgary.
The CERC program attracts some of the most talented and innovative researchers from around the world, and helps to further Canada's growing reputation as a leader in research, higher learning, and science and technology development.
Media availability and photo opportunities will follow the announcement.
| DATE: | October 12, 2016 |
| TIME: | Announcement - 10:00 a.m. (Mountain) |
| Lab Tour - 10:55 a.m. (Mountain) | |
| PLACE: | Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL) Building |
| 750 Campus Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4H9 |
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Contact Information:
Michael Adams
Communications Advisor
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
613-944-1758
Cell: 613-219-7523
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Sandra Robertson
Director, External Communications (Research)
University Relations
University of Calgary
403-210-6769
Cell: 403-909-3753
Communications Advisor
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
613-944-1758
Cell: 613-219-7523
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Sandra Robertson
Director, External Communications (Research)
University Relations
University of Calgary
403-210-6769
Cell: 403-909-3753