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Job opening: Applied Research Professional

June 20, 2017

Red River College has a term position opening for an Applied Research Professional in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing.
Reporting to the Manager of the Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM), School of Transportation, Aviation, and Manufacturing (STAM) of Red River College (RRC), the Research Professional will support, enhance and grow applied research and technology development activities at the College for the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Full job description here (PDF).

From Vineyards to Whale Blubber: In Conversation with Joel Lamoureux

June 12, 2017

We met Joel Lamoureux in Jane’s Restaurant to snap a few pictures and talk about the expanding culinary research program at Red River College.
Joel is the Research Manager of the Culinary Research & Innovation program at Red River College. Joel has over 10 years of culinary experience and has a Culinary Arts Diploma from Red River College and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from the University of Manitoba.
Joel’s passion for cooking and food has taken him across Canada and abroad to gain experience and learn new techniques. He’s spent time working in France, New York City and Montreal to name a few.
Following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Joel worked in product development and food safety sectors. Read More →

College Receives Provincial Sustainability Award

May 10, 2017

Left to right: Rob Spewak (Building Envelope Technology Access Centre Manager), Jose Delos Reyes (Research Manager), Neil Cooke (Dean, Teaching Excellence, Innovation and Research), Ray Hoemsen (Executive Director, Research Partnerships & Innovation), Cathy Cox (Manitoba Minister for Sustainable Development), Mark Hoddenbagh (Red River College VP Strategic Development).

Red River College today received a Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award at the provincial Legislature during an event hosted by provincial Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox.
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Design contest open for entries

May 8, 2017


It’s your time to shine! Submit your best new product designs in up to seven categories for a chance to win $20,000, other great prizes, and global recognition. There’s no cost to enter.
The Create the Future Design Contest was launched in 2002 by the publishers of NASA Tech Briefs magazine to help stimulate and reward engineering innovation.
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Business instructor’s social innovation work leads to prestigious CICan recognition

May 2, 2017

Mark Hoddenbagh (RRC VP Strategic Development), Tatjana Brkic (RRC Instructor, Business Admin), Tracy Cappello (RRC Executive Director, Finance and Campus Services) and Eddy Lau (Director, International Education) at the CICan Convention.
A Red River College instructor’s commitment to classroom innovation has earned her a prestigious honour from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
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College awarded nearly $2 million in funding for industry and university partnerships

May 2, 2017

The College received two federal grants on May 2, 2017. This team consists of College, industry and University of Manitoba partners conducting applied research on how to reduce heat loss in high-rise balconies that results in higher energy consumption.


Red River College today received two federal grants totaling nearly $2 million for applied research in aerospace, manufacturing and sustainable building technology. One of these grants is a milestone for the College, which received its first College-University partnership grant.
“This is great news not only for the College but for aerospace, manufacturing and sustainable building technology,” said Paul Vogt, President of Red River College. “We are placing a strong emphasis on collaboration, bridging a critical gap between colleges, industry and universities by working directly with the University of Manitoba.”
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Student Posters: 2017 Applied Research & Innovation Day

April 25, 2017

Check out the 30 student projects that were on display during the Student Research Showcase, which took place during our first-annual Applied Research & Innovation Day, April 6, 2017.

 

Student teams pitched their applied research projects to guest judges, who rated their posters and projects. The Top 4 projects entered the Quick Pick Competition that afternoon with over $3,000 up for grabs and ultimate glory! We are happy to share the winning projects here.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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