Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.69
Liaison Stephanie MacPhee
Submission Date April 6, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Dalhousie University
IN-25: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Clean Technologies Research Institute (CTRI)

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The CTRI was established in June 2017 to advance clean technologies research at Dalhousie University. The group facilitates collaboration, promotion, and administration of clean tech research projects at Dalhousie University. Current partner faculties are Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture and Planning, and Management. Vision and objectives: To build the international reputation of Dalhousie University as a leader in the development of clean technologies, especially in the areas of clean energy and storage; environmentally sustainable materials and clean manufacturing; sustainable civil infrastructure; and water management. To provide the best training opportunities in Canada for undergraduate and graduate students in clean technologies research. To stimulate economic development in Nova Scotia and Canada, through innovation, commercialization, and strategic research partnerships with the private, academic and government sectors. To incubate and accelerate the adoption of new clean technologies for export orientated markets. Researchers such as Jeff Dahn are internationally recognized leaders. Jeff has multi year University research agreement with Telsa for work on Lithium Ion Batteries. http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/jeff-dahn-herzberg-medal-battery-research-1.3965541;

Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Research
Public Engagement
Energy

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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