Carleton is a research intensive university, with more than $100 million in research funding-an increase from $28 million only five years ago.
As a comprehensive university, our research areas are extensive. From sensor technology, to photonics, epilepsy and public policy, Carleton researchers have been recognized as international experts and leaders in their respective fields, winning awards and accolades from their peers for lifetime achievement.
Two recent examples are Psychology Professor Dan McIntyre, and Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Herb Saravanamuttoo. In March Saravanamuttoo was selected as the recipient of the R. Tom Sawyer award from the International Gas Turbine Institute of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for his long-time contribution to the gas turbine industry. Saravanamuttoo is one of only two Canadians to have received the award.
In December 2003, McIntyre was presented with a lifetime achievement award from the American Epilepsy Society and the Miliken Family Foundation for his contribution to a greater understanding of epilepsy.
In recognition of these and the University's many other areas of expertise, Carleton has been awarded 18 Canada Research Chairs, six NSERC Research Chairs, and three Endowed Chairs; the Carty Chair in Business and Financial Journalism, the CTV Chair in Science Broadcast Journalism and the New Sun Chair in Aboriginal Studies.
Another example of groundbreaking research at Carleton is SNOLAB. In 2003, the Canada Foundation for Innovation awarded Carleton $38.9 million to create SNOLAB, an international facility for research in underground sciences in Sudbury. SNOLAB will enable significant breakthroughs in particle astrophysics research.
Carleton's reputation for innovative research and high-tech start-up support is thriving. The University maintains numerous partnerships with leading high tech companies, government departments and non-governmental organizations, both nationally and internationally. Carleton's Foundry Program encourages the University's researchers to commercialize their inventions. In fact, Carleton can take pride in the more than 100 technology-based companies founded by its alumni and faculty.
Browse our Web site for further proof why Carleton is a great university, getting even better.
