Highlights – February 2003

Research in the Name of Public Safety
Burning Up the Town! The abandoned town of Kemano, British Columbia, has gone up in flames and researchers from the NRC Institute for Research in Construction were on hand to take full advantage of the research opportunities hidden in the smoke and fire. Learn more about the experiment and NRC's research in the name of public safety..

Innovation, one Company at a Time
Saguenay Mountain Bike Maker Honoured for Innovations with Digital Sensors Cycles Devinci, a bike manufacturer and client of NRC's Industrial Research Assistance Program developed a unique bicycle equipped with data sensors. The achievement earned the company recognition as a Canadian Innovation Leader. Learn more about Doing Business with NRC and about Canada's Innovation Leaders.

Community-based Innovation
New Industry Partnership Facility in Boucherville, Québec NRC and Canada Economic Development recently announced plans and funding for a new incubator facility at the NRC Industrial Materials Institute in Boucherville, Québec. Learn more about the impact of this facility on the industrial materials cluster.

Global Reach
A Canadian Vision of International Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy examplifies the benefits of international cooperation in science and technology. NRC has proposed the need for a long term, world plan for astronomy and astrophysics. Read more about this initiative.

Outstanding Employees
NRC Employee Presented with Major Public Service Award Mr. Jean-Pierre Lemieux of the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program recently won a Head of the Public Service Award. The award honours federal public service employees for their creativity, innovation, and contributions to Canada. Read more about the contributions of NRC's outstanding employees.