The next generation of talent will have the opportunity to do research on real-world projects as a result of $6M in government funding for Mitacs programs. A not-for-profit organization, Mitcas will use the funding to bring students together with industry and business in the technology, health, business and engineering sectors.

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Prince George - Tim Burkhart, a Master’s student at UNBC has partnered with Landsong Archaeological Consultants and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation initiative to create a digital “living atlas” mapping system of the Peace River Break region.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Mitacs_PrinceGeorge.pdf

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Surrey - Sujoy Hajra, a Master’s student at SFU, has partnered with Health Tech Connex on a project to develop a new technology to measure brain vital signs.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Mitacs_Surrey.pdf   

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Victoria –  Drew Commandeur, a Master’s student at UVIC, partnered with Jintronix to develop software using Microsoft Kinect technology to analyze walking patterns in seniors.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Mitacs_Victoria.pdf