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InnovatES
MISTIC in partnership with Vancouver Island University (VIU) and The Career Centre were pleased to announce InnovatES, a customized, no cost training program for employees of small Science, Technology, and Innovation businesses.
InnovatES enhanced participants’ Essential Skills to foster innovation and help a business grow.
To view the flyer, Click Here.
To view the Program Outline, Click Here.
InnovatES was a Skills Plus Initiative. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development as provided by the Canada – British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.
Business Forums and Events
CAREERS of the FUTURE
The Mid-Island Science, Technology & Innovation Council (MISTIC) and North Island Employment (NIEFS) held the North Island "CAREERS of the FUTURE" event, showcasing to workers, students and the community what types of careers/jobs are going to be in demand in your field and what qualifications your business will need from future employees.
The focus of this event highlighted:
- Businesses of the North Island that expect to grow in the next couple of years;
- The types of jobs / careers that will be in demand 2010 and beyond;
- What qualifications are needed to do the work of the future; and
- Where to obtain training to prepare for the future.
Aboriginal Science Fair Celebration
May 21, 2009 Robron Centre, Campbell River, BC
MISTIC hosted the Aboriginal Science Fair Celebration, a pilot project in partnership with School District 72 Campbell River and the Science Fair Foundation of BC on May 21, 2009. This science fair celebration showcased 82 science projects from 166 students from three elementary schools in
To view the YouTube video of this amazing event, Click Here
Special Thanks
To the teachers and the District Principal of Aboriginal Education with School District 72 for their tireless efforts and for embracing this project from the beginning. Without their committment to this project, it would not have been a success.
Thank you to Zac Whyte with ZacTV for capturing the essence of the day via video.
Innovation Workshop
The workshop (May 4th, 2009 at Vancouver Island
Here are links to the PowerPoints from each presenter:
NRC-IRAP (National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program)
NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)
First Nations Community Science Celebration
On April 25, 2009 MISTIC, in partnership with Chemainus First Nations and Science World, held a community science celebration with 25 exhibitors at the Chemainus First Nation Community Centre. Activities included bannok making, salmon barbeque, storytelling, science shows by Science World and experiments done by Vancouver Island University Chemistry Club students. The RCMP Forensics Department was on hand to demonstrate how to capture your fingerprints. Thank you to Tim Horton's in Ladysmith for providing the coffee and muffins for exhibitors at the event!
MISTIC is pleased to announce we raised over $1000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation on June 4th by riding the Big Bike around Port Place!
School District 69 (Qualicum) Science Fair
On March 4, 5, and 6, 2009,
Science and Technology Lecture Series
MISTIC was proud to be one of the sponsors for the Vancouver Island University Science and Technology Lecture Series. It took place from January 14, 2009 to April 1, 2009.
The First 99 Milestones
In partnership with the NRC, MISTIC held "The First 99 Milestones", a two-day seminar was held on January 20 and 21, 2009 in Courtenay, BC. The event was for entrepreneurs in the early stages of a start-up, or in transition, or who wanted to find out more about how to design, build and finance a winning early-stage business. The facilitator was Roger Killen the well-known facilitator of the Investor Ready 101 workshops.
Enterprising Ideas Forum
The Enterprising Ideas Forum took place on March 17, 2008 and was MISTIC's first video conference event. The forum was broadcast from
A total of 16 guest speakers and 62 participants were in attendance. The
Canada Revenue Agency - Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SRED)
Ministry of Economic Development - Investment Capital Branch
National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Science Outreach Events
Campbell River Community Science Celebration
MISTIC was pleased to host the 2009 Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Contest at the Campbell River Community Science Celebration on February 21, 2009.
VEX Robotics Competition
MISTIC, along with School district 71 was pleased to host the first ever Vancouver Island VEX Robotics Competition at Lake Trail Secondary School in Courtenay, BC. The event, which was held on January 31, 2009 was a huge success and over 168 kids in grades 8 to 12 competed.
Quantum Leaps Conference
MISTIC in partnership with the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology and Vancouver Island University, hosted a very successful Quantum Leaps Conference on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Vancouver Island University, Malaspina Campus, during National Science and Technology Week.
A total of 72 individuals that included students, parents, and teachers attended the event. Four Student Ambassadors from Vancouver Island University, 12 role models, and 6 volunteers also participated. MISTIC is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Brenda Matthews, an astronomer with the National Research Council of Canada, located at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics in Victoria, BC.
MISTIC would like to extend thanks to our sponsors that were instrumental in making this event a success: National Science & Technology Week, NSERC-Pacific, BC Hydro, the Imperial Oil Foundation, Coastal Community Credit Union, Vancouver Island University, and the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology.