Research Innovation Office - University of Guelph

🌾 Exciting times at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! Great team work at the Multiphase Flow and Energy Lab. Josh Rosettani Cora Wilson Hamna Hasan Kiera Casbourne Zander Dittmar-McCallum Safwen Merchergui Shahriyar Ghazanfari Holagh. Our lab at U of G work on research that bridges the gap between energy systems and agriculture. This work aligns perfectly with the university’s mission to reshape food and farming through innovative science and engineering. Thanks to our acting president Rene Van Acker, acting VP Research and Innovation Shayan Sharif for stopping by our booth. Thanks to AVPR Jessica Bowes at Research Innovation Office - University of Guelph and our colleagues Medhat Moussa, Rozita A. Dara, Claire Alexander who show their support too. Come visit the U of G exhibit from Nov. 1 to 10 at Exhibition Place in Toronto to explore how our collective research is propelling the future of food, and learn more about how our lab’s work in fluid dynamics and energy is making an impact! 🌱✨ #UofG #RoyalAgriculturalWinterFair #EnergyResearch #AgriTech #Innovation #FutureOfFarming

🎉 Congratulations to the UofG iGEM Team! 🎉 A huge shoutout to the 74 talented undergraduate students from the University of Guelph who competed at the 2024 iGEM competition in Paris and brought home a silver medal! 🥈 Their innovative work in developing a bioinsecticide against the Emerald Ash Borer showcases the incredible interdisciplinary collaboration across CBS, CEPS, LANG, and OAC! Learn about these talented students and their project: https://bit.ly/4hDl77x #UofG #iGEM2024 #Innovation

What is an infographic, and how can they be used for communicating research? Thank you to Alex Sawatzky and Hope Jesmer for sharing their experiences creating infographics at today's Skills for Research Impact session! 🎨 📈 📊 🧠 💡 Due to the popularity of the topic, the recording for this session is now publicly available on the Research Innovation Office's YouTube channel. Watch to learn more and see examples of effective infographic development. https://lnkd.in/gR5_XbCm Are you a #UofG grad student interested in practicing your infographic skills? Apply to the Infographics in Practice program and receive up to $250 to create an infographic on a topic that interests you with support from knowledge mobilization professionals. Apply by this Friday, November 1st: https://lnkd.in/gTFq5zhE Food from Thought Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph Community Engaged Scholarship Institute Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance

We had an incredible first-ever dry bean gleaning event at the University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College! A big thank you to our amazing technicians—Lyndsay Schram, Alec Schaefer, and Shania Van Herk—for making it all possible. Special thanks also to Michelle Stringer from the Research Innovation Office - University of Guelph for capturing these special moments.  If you missed out, don't worry—get in touch to learn about upcoming events!

Want to improve your research communication skills and earn up to $250? Register now for the Skills for Research Impact infographic workshop to be eligible for the Infographics in Practice program for U of G grad students. Read below for more details.

We’re excited to spotlight Hope Jesmer, Knowledge Mobilization Assistant for Food from Thought! Hope shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she creates impactful infographics to communicate research effectively. Check out the full story on our website: https://bit.ly/3YnY3km Want to boost your own research communication skills and earn up to $250? U of G grad students can register for the Skills for Research Impact infographic workshop taking place on October 29 and become eligible for the Infographics in Practice program (deadline: November 1). Register now: https://bit.ly/3XVJ4hg

Products #created at University of Guelph with the support of Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. The journey started at the Research Innovation Office - University of Guelph.

I am excited to share this interview with CTV Kitchener, where I discuss my master's research on combining artificial intelligence with remote sensing principles to evaluate Fusarium Head Blight infection in wheat. A prototype mobile app based on this research has been developed, which will be publicly available for producers to use! A big shoutout to my co-authors Mitra Serajazari, Connor Belot, John Sulik, and Helen Booker for all their help in making this possible, as well as the rest of the wheat breeding lab Kaitlyn Lew, Micheal Pavone, and Zhanghan Zhang! https://lnkd.in/gPx_vGCP

Congratulations to Shari Van de Pol of CATTLElytics for this achievement, RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Innovation Finalist! https://lnkd.in/gQ35rzdy "Dr. Shari van de Pol is a leader in sustainable farming solutions, leveraging innovative software and data systems to enhance animal welfare and profitability in the animal agriculture industry. As the Founder and CEO of CATTLEytics Inc., Shari has gained international recognition, winning prestigious awards such as the 2024 Tech for Good Award, the 2024 Spark III Pitch Competition, and the 2023 WCT Entrepreneur of the Year. CATTLEytics seamlessly integrates sustainable farming practices with cutting-edge technology, including machine learning and AI, to provide farmers with advanced tools that proactively address animal health and promote environmental responsibility. Shari’s expertise is rooted in her background in Computer Engineering from McMaster University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College." Check out CATTLElytic's performance at the 2024 Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition: https://lnkd.in/gNHC_v5X

🎉Call for applications 🎉    As technology grows in the Agri-Food supply chain, so do #cybersecurity risks!     Experts warn that attacks could disrupt food production and pricing.     The Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) initiative is supporting Ontario-led companies in developing #innovative cybersecurity solutions for the Agri-Food sector.     We are seeking scalable, easily adoptable solutions. Don’t miss this chance to receive funding and help secure Ontario’s food supply! https://lnkd.in/gz7zta_x   #AgriFood #FoodSafety