Events for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Join us for an inspiring series of five talks on Tuesdays hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and Education. This event series is crafted to guide participants through key milestones and challenges in the academic career journey, offering insights and tools to foster both personal growth and societal impact. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions that touch on topics essential for building resilience, embracing diversity, and achieving academic and professional success. Participants who attend 4 or 5 sessions will receive an IEEE certificate, marking their commitment to personal development and their dedication to creating positive change in society. Time: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM The first talk is on November 5th, 2024: Title: Empowering Self and Society through the Academic Career Journey Abstract: The journey of starting an academic career as a faculty member is a transformative endeavor that not only enriches the individual but also contributes to the betterment of society. This talk explores the profound reasons behind pursuing an academic position and offers insights into strategies for thriving as a new faculty member, making meaningful contributions to their institutions and society. [] Speaker(s): Prof. Lin Cai, , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420

[] Please join us on November 21st, at 12noon for an informative virtual presentation on Government Incentives, presented by Deloitte. During the session an overview of the government incentives landscape in Canada will be provided, highlighting examples of some of the major funding programs available to businesses to support their investments in innovation, capital, and the environment. The session will also share an overview of the top best practices for pursuing incentives, and examples of funding success stories. We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives, tips / best practices for applying - SR&ED program - R&D tax credit - New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, biomass systems - Federal programs – Smart Renewables, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up, AI, and Homebuilding technology streams), new ISED AI Assist funding - Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund, Automotive Modernization Program Speaker(s): Andrew, Agenda: We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives, tips / best practices for applying - SR&ED program - R&D tax credit - New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, biomass systems - Federal programs – Smart Renewables, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up, AI, and Homebuilding technology streams), new ISED AI Assist funding - Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund, Automotive Modernization Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445317