| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.36 |
| Liaison | Patricia Huynh |
| Submission Date | Dec. 10, 2024 |
University of Waterloo
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Patricia
Huynh Sustainability Projects Manager Sustainability Office |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
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 Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) is the world’s leading hub for sustainable aeronautical research, technology, and education.
Designed to be different, WISA mobilizes the interdisciplinary research capacity of all six faculties at the University of Waterloo to drive meaningful and lasting change within the aviation, aerospace, and space industries.
Professions in aviation and aerospace are rapidly evolving as new technologies and practices emerge. To work in this sector, future professionals will need to adapt to changing contexts and challenges. Delivering experiential learning, collaborative research, and professional development, WISA equips the next generation of aeronautics leaders to thrive through change and uncertainty.
Sustainable aeronautics tackles increasingly complex challenges that transcend disciplinary lines. WISA mobilizes interdisciplinary research that includes all six faculties at Waterloo and our global partners to develop evidence-based solutions. Leveraging Waterloo’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem, WISA aligns research capacity with global challenges and brings sustainable aeronautics innovations to market.
Diversity and inclusivity are major sustainability challenges in the air transport sector today. WISA is a leader in inclusive and equitable practices on campus and within the aviation and aerospace industries. We research inclusive workforce and industry practices, and promote the advancement of racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized groups.
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