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Industry

The Â鶹AV Faculty of Engineering proactively seeks partners from industry to collaborate with us in research and development, and education.  

We engage with industry at many different levels and in many different ways, such as:

  • Donations (funding or equipment)
  • Scholarships and internships  (undergraduate, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows)
  • Direct sponsorship or funding of research projects
  • In-kind support of research projects
  • Options/Licenses to Â鶹AV IP
  • Student recruitment
  • Overseeing student projects
  • Peer review of graduate thesis and publications
  • Panels and committees
  • Networking & events
  • Sabbaticals
  • Consulting
  • Continuing education
  • Executive education
  • Procurement

Donations

University Advancement (UA) staff collaborates with the faculties, schools and departments of Â鶹AV to meet the goals of the institution. UA’s many programs and activities help the University establish and maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors and potential donors. Learn more: UA

R&D Partnerships

The Â鶹AV Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Â鶹AV Engine) connects industry with the Faculty of Engineering professors and students, concentrating on building mutually beneficial business relationships and matching companies’ R&D needs with the Faculty’s expertise and capabilities.

CONTACT

Portrait of Vivian Diniz, Business Development Officer, Â鶹AV Engine CentreVivian Diniz, PhD, Ing.
Business Development Officer, Â鶹AV Engine Centre
Frank Dawson Adams Room 5C
vivian.diniz [at] mcgill.ca, tel: 514-519-1676

Vivian helps foster R&D collaborations and transfer of knowledge between faculty and industry partners. Her academic background includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Â鶹AV. Prior to joining the Engine, she worked as a process engineer for several years at multinational engineering firms in Canada, Brazil and Australia, and has acted as a technical patent advisor for a Montreal legal firm. Her mix of academic and industry expertise is ideally suited to achieve the goals of all involved with the Â鶹AV Engine Centre, the Innovation and Partnerships Office, and industry. Learn more: The Â鶹AV Engine.

Recruiting Students

The Faculty of Engineering through the Â鶹AV Engineering Student Centre (MESC) offers many services that allow companies to gain visibility among top engineering students, and help fill hiring needs for highly trained and talented engineers. Learn more: /careers4engineers/employers

Research Commercialization and Technology Transfer

The Office of Innovation and Partnerships manages the intellectual property developed at Â鶹AV. Among their responsibilities, the team protects intellectual property through the disclosure and patenting process, negotiates technology transfer (options, licenses) agreements with industry, and markets Â鶹AV inventions to potential licensees. Learn more: /research/innovation

School of Continuing Studies

The Â鶹AV School of Continuing Studies’ mission is to anticipate and respond to the educational needs of our learners and partners, both domestic and international. Career and Professional Development (C&PD) has the programs and courses to boost one’s career. Our instructors are experts and leaders in many disciplines, sharing their hard-won experience in wide-ranging professions and industries such as Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Information Technology. C&PD offers innovative programs and courses that focus on real-life issues, applications and skills. C&PD also offers customized training for clients, with workshops and targeted training solutions provided on site at your company.  Learn more: /continuingstudies/

The Â鶹AV Executive Institute

The Â鶹AV Executive Institute offers cutting-edge, results-oriented seminars and custom executive education for leading companies, government services and non-profit organizations. Founded in 1956, the Â鶹AV Executive Institute provides business seminars and custom executive education using highly-rated faculty and support staff dedicated to a flawless customer experience. Our executive courses and management training programs are designed to address your career goals and your overall leadership skills. From key management practices to effective negotiation techniques to business development strategies, the Â鶹AV Executive Institute is your source for the tools you need to excel in today's dynamic business environment. Learn more:

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