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National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Partners With Simon Fraser University to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence Research and Training
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Collaboration brings together researchers, governments, industries and communities to transform Canadian industry
Vancouver, BC, December 21, 2020--(T-Net)--The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced a partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU) to establish a West Coast collaboration to increase capacity in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science research and training in Canada.
This new partnership further strengthens SFU's AI and data capabilities and builds upon a history of collaboration with the NRC. With a shared commitment to data-driven research, it is positioned to bring together researchers, governments, industries and communities to deliver innovations across many sectors in Canada.
Together, the NRC and SFU are empowering partners to solve critical problems for Canadian society through the focus on research excellence, training of highly qualified personnel and nation-wide capacity-building in the AI and data science fields.
"The National Research Council of Canada has a long track record of collaborations that develop expertise, amplify the impacts of science and engineering, and leverage funding to support research excellence. We are excited to partner with Simon Fraser University to further develop artificial intelligence research and training that will generate new knowledge with the potential to transform every sector and industry in Canada." said Dr. Carolyn Watters, Chief Digital Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada.
"Simon Fraser University (SFU) shares a common vision with the National Research Council of Canada to use big data innovations to benefit society. This partnership builds on SFU's leadership in artificial intelligence and big data, and I look forward to the many opportunities that lie ahead." stated Fred Popowich, Scientific Director, Simon Fraser University's Big Data Initiative.
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