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NSCC congratulates nominees for Discovery Awards
November 26, 2009 – Media Release
Halifax, NS – Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) extends congratulations to NSCC employees Dave Crabbe and Dr. Robert Maher, selected as finalists for this year's Discovery Awards for Science and Technology.
Dr. Robert Maher is NSCC's Senior Research Scientist with the Applied Geomatics Research Group (AGRG) and has been nominated in the Professional of Distinction category. Dr. Maher has been at the leading edge of applied geographic science for over 30 years, working around the world in a variety of sectors, from post-secondary institutions and government agencies to high-tech industry.
Dave Crabbe is a faculty member at NSCC's Burridge Campus, teaching both the Computer Service Technician and Information Technology diploma programs. Mr. Crabbe has been with NSCC for 25 years and has been nominated in the Science Champion category for his work with the First Lego League (FLL). Mr. Crabbe used his technical background and his many years of teaching experience to bring the American-based program to junior high schools in Nova Scotia. Every year, mentors help children aged 9 to 14 build and program autonomous robots, perform research, present technical information and develop teamwork.
This is the first time NSCC nominees have been finalists in this prestigious awards competition, presented each year by the Discovery Centre. The Discovery Awards for Science and Technology will be presented at a gala dinner on November 26, 2009 in Halifax. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will act as MC.
Good luck to Dave Crabbe and Dr. Robert Maher!
About NSCC
NSCC is a vibrant post-secondary institution committed to building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation. NSCC offers over 100 programs in five academic schools that reflect the labour market needs and opportunities of the provincial economy, and serves the province through a network of 13 campuses. According to NSCC's most recent survey of graduates (2008), 92 per cent of NSCC graduates are employed; 88 per cent in their field of study.
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