We need highly trained people to respond to our most complex challenges. To succeed, they need to engage and connect with businesses and community members outside institutional labs and libraries. BHER member Université Laval is leading the charge with its Chantiers d’avenir program. In a conversation moderated by Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs, Sophie D’Amours, Rectrice, Université Laval, Geneviève Fortier, CEO, Promutuel Assurance, Luc Sirois, Quebec’s Chief Innovation Officer, Conseil de l’innovation du Québec, and a graduate of the program will talk about transforming graduate training. Portions of this session will be presented in French, and live translation options will be available through your mobile device.
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Speakers:
Frédérique Brais-Chaput
Étudiante à la maîtrise en action climatique, Université Laval
Geneviève Fortier
CEO, Promutuel Assurance
Luc Sirois
Chief Innovation Officer, Quebec
