The new, $15-million Community and College Social Innovation Fund offered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) was presented in an info session at Red River College.
View the session here: http://blogs.rrc.ca/etv/information-sessions-and-resources/
 

More info:

The deadline for applications is March 2, 2015.
Proposals to the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) are expected to:

• foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations; and
• facilitate the development of collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges pertaining to social innovation.

Applicants can propose partnerships that build on existing collaborations or are new collaborations or innovative models. All partnerships should promote research, connection and professional training. Applicants are encouraged to explore multi-sector partnership approaches with partner organizations from the private, public and/or not-for-profit sectors.
For more information, please contact Jose Delos Reyes at jdelosreyes@RRC.CA

In recognition of the role of research in enhancing the quality of life of older adults and people with chronic or terminal illnesses, Riverview Health Centre is once again sponsoring a research competition.

Guidelines:

Total funding of up to $15,000 is available to support projects that deal with significant issues facing the elderly, chronically ill, terminally ill, or those requiring rehabilitation.
More than one project may be funded in this competition.
All studies must be conducted at Riverview Health Centre.

Eligibility

To promote collaboration between the clinical practice and academic communities, project teams must consist of at least one university-based researcher and one Riverview Health Centre staff member. Interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. Please note that graduate student research projects are eligible for this funding

Grant Specifications

The Riverview Health Centre Research Grant is an operating grant designed to defray the normal direct costs of research not including conference travel expenses or investigators’ salaries.
Download Application Form
Paper copies of the packages are available from Ms. Lisa Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Research Services, Riverview Health Centre, at 478-6249.
The application deadline is February 20, 2015
Grant applications will be reviewed by a Research Review Committee co-ordinated through Riverview Health Centre. The committee will include both university-based Research Affiliates and appointed Riverview Health Centre staff members.
Assessment criteria include: a) Scientific Merit (clarity of research questions/objectives; appropriateness of methods; generalizability and validity of research methodology utilized; experience and skills of the investigative team) and; b) Potential Contribution (significance of the research for the Riverview Health Centre population; extent and appropriateness of the communication/dissemination plans). The Scientific Review Committee will make recommendations regarding the projects and amount of funding to the President, Riverview Health Centre. Unsuccessful applicants may request written feedback from the Scientific Review Committee regarding their proposal.
All proposals submitted for funding must have the written approval of an ethics committee of a Manitoba University as well as Access Approval by the Riverview Health Centre Research Committee prior to the release of funds. In addition, any major change in the study protocol or budget during the project must be approved before the grantee undertakes the change.
The research grant(s) will be administered through the Finance Department of Riverview Health Centre. Before funds are released, successful applicants will be required to sign a contract of acceptance indicating other sources of funding applied for or received.
The starting date for successful grants is March 31, 2015. Projects should not exceed 12 to 18 months in duration, although extensions to the funding will be considered if a written request is provided to the committee three months prior to the original deadline. At the end of the grant period, the grantee must submit a copy of the project report to the Manager, Research, including an Executive Summary for distribution to the public and/or health care community.
It is expected that grant holders will acknowledge the assistance of Riverview Health Centre in all presentations and publications arising from the funded project and will provide a presentation at Riverview Health Centre on their findings within six months after the completion of the project. It is also expected that a copy of any publication that results from the research supported by this competition will be forwarded to the Manager of Research at Riverview Health Centre.
If you have any questions please contact John Bond, Manager of Research, by phone at 478-6215 or by email at jbond@rhc.mb.ca.

You are invited to attend an information session on the new, $15-million Community and College Social Innovation Fund offered by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The deadline for applications is March 2, 2015.
Proposals to the Community and College Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) are expected to:

• foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations; and
• facilitate the development of collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges pertaining to social innovation.

Applicants can propose partnerships that build on existing collaborations or are new collaborations or innovative models. All partnerships should promote research, connection and professional training. Applicants are encouraged to explore multisector partnership approaches with partner organizations from the private, public and/or not-for-profit sectors.
If you are interested in applying for CCSIF funding and want to know more about the program, please email Lyndsay Ross (ldross@rrc.ca) to register.
 
IN-PERSON: Seats are limited so register early.  
Date: January 19, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: e-TV Studio B – Red River College – 2055 Notre Dame Ave.
 
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Follow this link: http://blogs.rrc.ca/etv/streaming/
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During the live presentation, you are encouraged to ask questions or add comments. To do so, please click on the “word bubble” icon found on the bottom right of the player. Please include your name, email address (if you require a follow-up response), and a subject heading.
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WINNIPEG, MB – Red River College showcases its latest applied research in food innovation at the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute, this time incorporating bean flours and purees into healthy familiar dishes.
The showcase, entitled ‘Plating Pulses’ is the product of a research partnership between the College and the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association Inc. (MPGA), a not-for-profit organization representing 3,000 Manitoba farmers of edible pulses such as soybeans, dry beans and peas.

Kyle Friesen, president of MPGA, delivers his remarks.

“We are thrilled with the work the College has been doing to develop nutritional and delicious recipes that demonstrate to consumers how locally produced pulses can be incorporated into their everyday diets,” said Kyle Friesen, MPGA president.
Research has shown that only a half-cup of beans per day can reduce bad cholesterol, help manage hunger, and provide a sustainable source of protein.
“That is why we partnered with College,” said Friesen. “We know about the amazing health benefits of pulses, but we wanted to create more awareness among consumers and the Manitoba food industry by modifying traditional dishes that feature pulses, without affecting the taste or texture of the food.”
The dishes showcased include perogies made from bean flour dough, chicken potpie with a bean flour crust, and crème brulée with half the fat cut using navy bean puree.

Thai Banana Squash and Navy Bean Soup with a gluten-free bean cracker getting served up to showcase guests.

“This showcase is an excellent example of the role that our culinary institute plays in supporting the growth of Manitoba’s food producers,” said Ray Hoemsen, director, Applied Research and Commercialization, Red River College.  “Along with training the culinary innovators of tomorrow, RRC provides a wealth of applied research resources for local businesses, including recipe development, test marketing, and demonstrations.”
Red River College’s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute opened in 2013 and was supported with funding from the Paterson Foundation and Western Economic Diversification Canada to fill an innovation gap for food product development and service in Manitoba.
“Our Government is pleased to support the applied research being conducted at Red River College through the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. The partnership between RRC and the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association demonstrates how locally grown produce and grains can be transformed into healthy and delicious foods,” said the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Winnipeg is becoming a true leader in culinary excellence, with the recent opening of Red River College’s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. World-class instruction, cutting-­edge technology and partnerships with key industry players prepare RRC students to become the next generation of influencers in the fields of culinary arts, professional baking and patisserie and hospitality and tourism management.

This applied research presentation by Said Hassan, instructor and CARD-funded researcher delves into the work he has done to assist a local health product manufacturer with product modification and development.
Said presents his work on modifying and developing formulation of a liquid health product in a non-technical, easy to understand presentation. In the context of this work, he highligts some opportunities and challenges in conducting industrial applied research with external industry partners. This session is of interest to individuals in the areas of Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical QA-QC, Allied Health Sciences and other health related RRC programs such as nursing.
Check out his presentation!
Want to attend presentations like this in person? Interested in delivering a presentation yourself? Have any content suggestions? Please contact:
Claudius Soodeen | csoodeen@rrc.ca | 204.632.2147

The 2015 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) will be held in Montréal, Canada, under a shared organization between Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), University of Franche-Comté (UFC) and ETS : Engineering Industry School.
The conference aims to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, experience and creative ideas in vehicle power and propulsion. Our main goal is to provide an interesting forum about vehicle power and propulsion to develop and promote technologies to spread e-mobility everywhere.
It will include keynote papers by authoritative speakers, technical sessions, tutorial sessions, poster sessions, special and invited sessions, and exhibitions.
Early bird registrations: July 15th, 2015.
Deadline for submission of digest: March 15th, 2015 (special sessions).
Deadline for submission of digest: March 15th 2015 (regular tracks).
Notice of acceptance: May 1st, 2015.

Deadline for submission of full papers: July 1st, 2015.

Paper submission guidelines

Digest:
A digest of 3-5 pages (with an abstract of 50-100 words) to submit to conference tracks or special sessions. Use the US letter 2-column IEEE format in:
www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/publishing/templates.html
(or download here)
All submissions should be written in English and must be electronically submitted in PDF format.
Reviewing Guidelines:
To ensure the conference high technical and scientific quality the reviewing guidelines were defined, both for regular track papers and special session papers.
Final paper:

• Up to 6-page IEEE format (with supplementary charge for supplementary page)
• pdf file in accordance with IEEE Xplore
• papers registered will be included in the conference proceedings, but only paper presented at the conference can be published in the Xplore data base (no show will not be considered)

Click here to download VPPC 2015 flyer

Winnipeg Transit will soon begin daily service using up to four battery-electric transit buses developed and designed by a consortium that includes researchers from Red River College.
The New Flyer Xcelsior^® buses will be in daily operation on a 40-kilometre, two-hour route starting at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, making its way through the city centre to East Kildonan, and returning to the airport.
The route was chosen because its length, speeds and loads are typical of many central business district routes in Canada and the U.S., and because the Winnipeg Airports Authority permitted New Flyer to install a high-power charging station at the airport – a project that was completed in October 2014.
“We didn’t want an easy route,” says Paul Soubry, New Flyer’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We encouraged Winnipeg Transit to select a route that would showcase the technological capability of our Xcelsior battery-electric bus in a real life in-service situation that will experience a wide range of weather and traffic conditions.”
The project is a continuing collaboration between New Flyer, the Province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Red River College and Winnipeg Transit. The project team – which started the effort in May 2011 – received additional assistance in October 2012 when Sustainable Development Technology Canada announced funding of $3.4 million to take the project from prototype to full production and field demonstration, and in 2014 when Manitoba’s Vehicle Technology Centre provided an additional $94,000 for charging station development.
“This electric bus project is a key element in Manitoba’s Clean Energy Strategy and supports our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of effective, cost-efficient, renewable energy,” said Eric Robinson, Minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro. “Our innovative advancements in clean energy technologies have contributed to our placement as the first in Canada to employ the new, unique on-route rapid charging system, promoting affordable public transportation and electric vehicle knowledge which will create jobs.”
Zero-emission battery-electric propulsion transit buses are expected to significantly reduce green house gas and smog-causing criteria air contaminant emissions. In Manitoba, where the electrical grid is highly renewable (nearly 100 per cent of electricity is generated without burning fuel), the use of electric propulsion buses are expected to translate to an estimated reduction of 160 tonnes of green house gas emissions, per bus, per year.
“Red River College is proud to support community economic development as a participant in this project,” said David Rew, Interim RRC President. “Our instructors, staff and students have all contributed to the success of the consortium and we look forward to the zero emissions bus going into commercial use at many transit authorities across North America.”

Already a model of the potential for success through partnerships with community organizations, Red River College stands to benefit even further from a new pilot project aimed at strengthening communities through social innovation research.
Announced today by the Hon. Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), the new Community and College Social Innovation Fund will increase colleges’ capacity to engage in collaborative projects with community organizations and businesses to address such social issues as poverty, crime prevention, community safety and economic development.
“Our government understands that local community organizations are essential in addressing social issues like economic development, poverty, education and integration in Canadian communities,” says Holder (shown above, fifth from left). “The Community and College Social Innovation Fund will connect the innovative talent of researchers and students at colleges and polytechnics to meet the research needs of local community organizations to build stronger, safer, healthier communities.”
Administered through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the fund allows colleges and polytechnics to partner with community organizations and businesses to apply for funding of up to $200,000 (plus an additional 20 per cent to offset overhead and administrative costs) to undertake collaborative projects that address community issues.
The new fund will provide $15 million over three years in support of social innovation projects, which could take the form of products, processes or programs that create positive social outcomes for communities.
“Social innovation requires breakthrough ideas, applied research and community collaboration,” says David Rew, Interim President of RRC. “We welcome the government’s recognition that colleges like RRC are instrumental in making meaningful contributions to advancing solutions to issues that face communities, not only in Manitoba, but [throughout the globe].”
Holder made his announcement from RRC’s Roblin Centre, where he also met with Janet Jamieson, Research Chair of the School of Health Sciences and Community Services, to discuss her department’s Science of Early Child Development initiative.
Developed in collaboration with a host of national and international partners, the SECD web portal delivers the latest in scientific research to those offering early childhood development training programs, and to those providing frontline services to children and families around the world.
“We are delighted to have our SECD initiative acknowledged as a model for the kinds of projects that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities,” says Jamieson.
“We created a terrific online learning resource that is making a real contribution to the quality of education and training of parents, social workers, early child educators, nurses and other professionals working on the front line with children and families, not only here in Winnipeg, but across Canada and around the world.“
(Above photo, from left: Ken Doyle, Director of Research, Polytechnics Canada; David Rew, RRC Interim President; Pat Wege, Executive Director, Manitoba Child Care Association; Janet Jamieson, Research Chair, School of Health Sciences and Community Services at RRC; Hon. Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology); Lawrence Toet, MP, Elmwood-Transcona; Denise Amyot, President, Colleges and Institutes Canada; Rod Bruinooge, MP, Winnipeg South; and Brent Herbert-Copley, Vice-President, Research Programs, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.)
The Community and College Social Innovation Fund description is now available on the SSHRC website at the following link: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/social_innovation-innovation_sociale-eng.aspx#4