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May 25, 2012

Community-driven research

Sylvia Abonyi, B.Sc. (Hons)., M.A., Ph.D.

Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Health

	U of S Team Wins Award of Innovation for iUsask Mobile App A team of University of Saskatchewan computer scientists has been awarded the 2012 Award of Innovation for creating an iPhone application (app) – the first in Canada to offer university students broader, exceptionally secure access to confidential information such as grades.		NSERC PromoScience backs U of S Ecology Camps and Aboriginal school outreach programs Two University of Saskatchewan school outreach programs – Ecology Camps for Kids and Science Ambassadors – have just received a boost from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) that will help them bring exciting science learning to students in Saskatoon and northern communities.
	Norris launches industry-led International Minerals Innovation Institute Minister responsible for Innovation Rob Norris today announced the creation of a new industry-led International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), and an initial $500,000 investment by Innovation Saskatchewan. The funds will be used to provide start-up resources for the institute.		10 finalists chosen in U of S Tech Venture Challenge Ten entrepreneurs with ideas ranging from e-publishing, e-health, biofuels, mechanical engineering, and audio special effects will begin working on turning their ideas into businesses as finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge. The finalists were announced May 10th in Saskatoon.