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The Industrial Technology Centre (www.itc.mb.ca) includes a Virtual Reality Centre that provides easy access to the most advanced 3D visualization tools and expertise. The Scanning Probe Microscopy and Nanofabrication Laboratory is a leading facility in Canada with R&D capacity in probe microscopy, micromachining and nanofabrication, semiconductor manufacturing and high frequency microelectronics and microwave circuit testing. The Applied Electromagnetic Laboratory undertakes design and analysis of antennas and subsystems for wireless and satellite communications, radars and remote sensing applications, passive microwave components and arrays, electromagnetic modelling and simulations. UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG Consistently recognized as a leader in academic excellence by both Maclean's magazine and The Globe and Mail newspaper, the U of W has more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The U of W Faculty of Science offers programs in applied computer science, engineering and other physical and life sciences fields. The applied computer science degree is available with emphasis in two streams: Information Systems and Health Informatics. The Information Systems (IS) stream is aimed at students interested in focusing on the information and business needs of the IT industry, while the Health Informatics (HI) stream provides students with more focused courses in health information needs, infrastructure, standards, and jurisdiction. The university also offers undergraduate business programs through the Faculty of Business and Economics, and additionally offers several master degree programs that lead to a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science and Society and a Master of Science in Technology. Research at the U of W The U of W's Applied Computer Science Department has several active research groups including the Quantitative Software Engineering Group and the Distributed Computing Systems organization. The GIS Laboratory of the Department of Geography focuses on analyzing the socio-economic impacts of climate change in central Canada. RED RIVER COLLEGE Red River College is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning with more than 1,000 full-time enrollments across their ICT-related programs. RRC works closely with industry and employers to ensure that graduates have the right skills and knowledge to contribute successfully in the workplace. Successful partnerships have helped graduates to achieve a 95 per cent graduate employment rate. RRC offers a two-year diploma and a one-year post- graduate diploma in New Media Design. The program offers three majors: Web Design, 3D Animation and Video and Motion Graphics. The program provides up-to-date training in web design and development, digital video, 3D animation, motion graphics and graphic design. It teaches both design fundamentals and technical skills, and encourages creativity, imagination, professionalism and a strong work ethic. Graduates from the program are able to design and build websites, shoot and edit digital video, create professional motion graphics, and construct complex 3D models and animation. RRC offers several options for students to gain a fundamental understanding of business principles and concepts, and offers many business-related degree programs which include business information technology, computer accounting technician, computer applications for business, business administration, and international business. The business information technology program offers students an opportunity to specialize in one of four fields which include application development, database management, network management, and web development. The program is accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society's (CIPS) College Program Accreditation Council (CPAC). CPAC works with academic institutions to ensure that educational programs prepare students for the demands of the information system profession. Applied Research at RRC RRC's Applied Research and Commercialization (AR&C) department supports applied research, knowledge transfer, prototyping, product development, testing and commercialization. The office helps business and industry access RRC's expertise to arrive at practical, innovative solutions that deliver results. Digital technology is one of the applied research focus areas for the College. A M A Z O N P R O P O S A L 57

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