Fostering the next generation of leaders of researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders<\/p>\n[\/heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The Destination Project is the place where undergraduate and graduate students can begin their careers in the sciences, where they will take their ideas and, with the help of faculty researchers, entrepreneurs and industry mentors, turn them into productive businesses. It\u2019s the place the next generation of researchers, scientists and scholars will credit for the start of their science careers.<\/p>\n
For many faculty members, it\u2019s about supporting the excellence that already exists.<\/p>\n
“The interaction of students with researchers at every level is essential. The building must reflect this; it is the strength of the program at the University of Lethbridge,” says chemistry and biochemistry professor Dr. Ren\u00e9 Boer\u00e9, who\u2019s been integral to the visioning process.<\/p>\n
This is echoed by Dr. HJ Wieden, an Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Research Chair and the faculty advisor for the U of L\u2019s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team.<\/p>\n
“iGEM enables students to get their first taste of research,” says Wieden of the U of L team, which regularly ranks among the top teams worldwide.<\/p>\n
Supported by innovative new programs like the recently launched AGILITY, which nurtures and supports innovation and entrepreneurship, the Destination Project will provide more opportunities for students to develop skills they can use either in industry or academia down the road.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][image_with_animation image_url=”86″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” parallax_bg_speed=”slow” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bg_color=”#ebebeb”][vc_column width=”1\/1″ animation=”none” centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-7-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ebebeb” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″][testimonial_slider][testimonial title=”Testimonial” name=”Dr. Ren\u00e9 Boer\u00e9 | Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor” quote=”The interaction of students with researchers at every level is essential. The building must reflect this; it is the strength of the program at the University of Lethbridge.” tab_id=”1442518970195-6″ id=”1442521742960-5″]\n
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