On November 23, CKTB announced that Marc Nantel, PhD, Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises at Niagara College, won the Trailblazer Award in Innovation Policy at the 2024 Canadian Science Policy Centre Conference (CSPC) held in Ottawa.
The article highlights that Nantel was selected because of his leadership in college innovation and applied research, including helping the sector secure $108.6 million for college research in Budget 2023 through his work as founder and Chair of the College Applied Research Taskforce.
Nantel is also quoted in the article: “I’m truly honoured to receive the 2024 Trailblazer Award in Innovation Policy from CSPC. This recognition is not just a reflection of my work, but of the incredible support, collaboration, and vision of collective advocacy of the whole college community. To those who nominated me, thank you for believing in the power of applied research and innovation. This is a shared achievement, and I’m excited to continue with my colleagues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our sector.”
Read the November 23 article here.
