Federal government names new research chair of mobile technology

FREDERICTON, NB – A new industrial research chair for colleges in the field of mobile technology was established today at New Brunswick Community College by the Minister of State (Science and Technology). Dr. William McIver has been named as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Mobile First Technology. He will oversee the $845,888 in funding to be awarded over five years to the college to help further research on expand our ability to carry out tasks with our handheld devices. “Our government encourages colleges to work with local partners, transferring their expertise...