Leaders from four of Canada’s big science facilities joined together at 2014 Canadian Science Policy Conference in Halifax today to discuss how large research infrastructure provides significant societal and economic benefit to Canada.
The panel included TRIUMF Director Jonathan Bagger, Canadian Light Source Executive Director Robert Lamb, SNOLAB Director Nigel Smith, and Ocean Networks Canada Founding President and CEO Martin Taylor.
Moderated by Mark Henderson, Editor of RE$EARCH MONEY, the panel considered the unique and complementary manner in which large science facilities drive societal and economic impacts for Canada. From the training of highly qualified personnel to the engagement of the private sector through unique research capabilities to the transfer of laboratory-developed technology to Canadian businesses, these facilities stimulate growth at both the local and national levels.
–With content from 2014 Canadian Science Policy Conference
Photo, from left: Jonathan Bagger (Director, TRIUMF), Robert Lamb (Executive Director, Canadian Light Source, Inc.), Nigel Smith (Director, SNOLAB), Martin Taylor (Founding President and CEO, Ocean Networks Canada).