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Role and responsibilities:

Increases funding for Engineering’s research enterprise through large-scale, strategic initiatives in partnership with industry and government funding agencies; Promotes Engineering’s research capacity and expertise to external parties, and supports Engineering researchers’ applications to government programs.

Contact for:

• Inquiries about Engineering’s research expertise
• Introductions to Engineering professors from industry and introductions from Engineering professors to current or prospective industry partners
• Information about applying to government funding programs that support collaborative research with industry

Michele Van Dyke is the Industry Partnerships Manager for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. She facilitates engagement with industry and other external organizations and is a resource for information on Engineering research expertise and training capabilities.

Role includes:

• Providing information on Engineering research expertise, resources and programs
• Promotion and communication of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering strengths to external audiences
• Identifies and supports new and strategic opportunities for collaboration
• Assists researchers in building relationships with partner organizations
• Information on the university research environment and partnering process
• Information on programs to support and leverage collaborative research, and facilitates agreements, contracts, and proposals

Role and responsibilities: 

Grows the Faculty of Engineering’s research portfolio by pursuing major research funding opportunities, strengthening the Engineering research ecosystem, and quantifying Engineering's research strengths, thus raising the profile of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering research. 

Contact for:

• Maximize the operational effectiveness of the Faculty’s research support services
• Facilitate the discussion of strategic priorities with stakeholders across campus
• Identify new national and international opportunities, pursuing these and other  major research funding opportunities