iMERIT (Interdisciplinary Marine Engineering Research and Industrial Training) is a seven-year, $1.65 million NSERC CREATE grant based at Dalhousie University, the University of New Brunswick, the University of Prince Edward Island and Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The iMERIT grant program brings together researchers, innovators and professionals from academia, industry, professional organizations and government agencies to carry out research and training in marine technology, to address challenges of ocean exploration and to facilitate trainees’ smooth transition from university education into industrial career.
Since 2019, a total of 36 students are part of or have completed the program. Program Link: https://ccece2022.ieee.ca/program/
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Sep 18 | 8:00 – 19:00 | Registration | |
| 9:00 – 12:00 | 2 Parallel Tutorials | ||
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch | ||
| 13:30 – 16:30 | 2 Parallel Tutorials | ||
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Reception | ||
| Monday, Sep 19 | 7:45 – 18:00 | Registration | |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Opening Ceremonies – Chris Whitt, Jason Gu | ||
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Keynote Speaker – Dr. S. Redfield | ||
| 9:45 – 10:15 | Coffee Break | ||
| 10:15 – 11:50 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | Panel 1 – Industry Panel | |
| 11:50 – 13:15 | Lunch | ||
| 13:15 – 14:55 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | Panel 2 – EDI Panel | |
| 14:55 – 15:20 | Coffee Break | ||
| 15:20 – 17:00 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | Panel 3 – IMERIT | |
| 17:00 – 18:25 | Panel 4 – YP Mentorship Panel | ||
| 18:30 – 21:30 | IEEE Awards Gala | ||
| Tuesday, Sep 20 | 7:45 – 17:30 | Registration | |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Opening Remarks or Announcements | ||
| 9:00 – 9:45 | Keynote Speaker – Dr. S. Rajan | ||
| 9:45 – 10:15 | Coffee Break | ||
| 10:15 – 11:55 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | ||
| 11:55 – 13:15 | Lunch & McNaughton Speaker | ||
| 13:15 – 14:50 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | ||
| 14:50 – 15:20 | Coffee Break | ||
| 15:20 – 17:00 | 4 Parallel Technical Sessions | ||