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March / April 2005
Cross-border research collaborations
ORION is working with its colleagues in New York and Michigan, as well as with CANARIE, to facilitate major collaborations among researchers and institutions in the region. A first step for ORION is to identify Ontario researchers’ networking, data-sharing and related requirements. The purpose is to ensure ORION and its colleague networks can support their current and planned collaborations. If aware of such initiatives, researchers are asked to communicate with ORION via e-mail to info@orano.on.ca.
Chairholders database online
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has posted a new research chairholders database. This comprehensive online resource is intended to connect users with some of Canada’s leading scientists and engineers and includes a summary of their activities, partnering organizations and contact information. www.nserc.gc.ca/partners/chairs_e.asp
Levy new Ryerson president
Ryerson University, looking to expand its research and graduate programs has appointed the former president of Sheridan College as its new president. Sheldon Levy succeeds Dr. Claude Lajeunesse who steps down after 10 years. Focus areas for Levy, who starts Aug. 1, will include expanding undergraduate and graduate programs; continuing the expansion of research activity; and increasing community, academic and industry partnerships. Levy, who became president of Sheridan College in 1997, joined the University of Toronto in 2001 as VP of government and institutional relations. He is currently VP of Finance and Strategy at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Cyberinfrastructure news and blog
A new online publication is providing the science and research community with news and ideas surrounding cyberinfrastructure as the essential foundation for advanced scientific inquiry. CyberInfrastructure Technology (CTWatch) presents current industry news, trends and topics important to the broad cyberinfrastructure community. A “blog” also provides a forum to share news and participate in interactive discussion. www.ctwatch.org.
Video artist to lead OCAD
Accomplished artistic director and video artist Sara Diamond assumes the role of President of the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) July 1, replacing Ron Shuebrook. With over 25 years of research and technology accomplishments, Diamond has been asked to help position OCAD as a world leader in graduate research and advanced education in art and design. Currently Director of Research at Banff Centre and Artistic Director, Banff New Media Institute, she has worked extensively on research and development projects in software, consulted in developing interactive media curriculum and events.
Schools invited to Megaconference Jr.
Ontario school boards are invited to connect globally at the second annual Megaconference Jr. on May 19. The massive interactive videoconference gives K-12 students around the globe the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other’s learning in real-time using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Several school boards from Ontario participated in the first annual Megaconference Jr. last spring. It’s expected that several more will participate this year. Learn more at www.megaconferencejr.org.
Toronto Intelligent Community of the Year?
Toronto, one of top seven global “intelligent communities” for 2005, is a strong contender to win the coveted Intelligent Community of the Year designation. The announcement will be made at the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) annual conference in New York City, June 13-14, 2005. Glasgow was selected for the honours in 2004. The award recognizes communities from around the world that possess a combination of a significant usage of broadband technology, a labour force able to perform knowledge work, programs that promote digital democracy, innovation, and marketing of community broadband that attracts new employers. Learn more or register at www.intelligentcommunity.org/html/TopSeven.html.
Networking2005 comes to Waterloo
The international IFIP Technical Committee on Communications Systems holds its fourth annual conference on Networking at the University of Waterloo, May 2-6, 2005. This year’s conference will focus on networking technologies, services and protocols, computer performance and communications networks, mobile and wireless communications systems. It includes a peer reviewed program of technical sessions, tutorials, panels and workshops and is open to both students and industry professionals. Previous conferences were held in Athens, Pisa, and Paris. Visit www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/networking2005/
Seneca hosts OCCIT2005
Seneca College hosts the 2005 Conference for Ontario Community College Information Technology Staff (OCCIT2005) on June 1 and 2, bringing IT professionals from colleges throughout Ontario to share ideas, perspectives, best practices, strategies and innovative solutions. The OCCIT conference is offered to technical staff in roles that include support and management of academic and administrative systems, including infrastructure issues and solutions, management of technical systems, and academic institutional IT requirements. Learn more at www.senecac.on.ca/occit/program.html
Banff Centre hosts nextMEDIA Festival
Digital media producers are invited to nextMEDIA – the International Interactive Media Festival, a gathering of the world's leaders in interactive media and technology. The June 10-12 event is at The Banff Centre, preceding the Banff World Television Festival. It is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to take part in panels, sessions and screenings focusing on business and creative processes – what drives content, government, learning and industry. nextMEDIA 2005 focuses on interactive business, research and content programming. It’s a smart, savvy event staged as a retreat in the Rockies. www.nextmedia2005.com.
New ORION Marketing Officer
ORION is expanding its outreach efforts with a new Marketing Officer. Shari Balga, a graduate of Ryerson University with a strong background in marketing, will work with ORION’s user community to increase awareness of the benefits of advanced networking. She will also be responsible for the Ontario Research and Discovery News, provide assistance in public and media relations and coordinate events, including ORION Days, workshops and the annual Ontario R&E Summit.
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