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Annual Report 1999/2000

Network Mandate

ISIS CANADA (Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures) has a mission to advance civil engineering to a world leadership position through the development and application of fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) and integrated intelligent fibre optic sensing technologies, for the benefit of Canadians through innovative and intelligent infrastructure.
LEADING EDGE RESEARCH... Revolutionizing the design and construction of civil engineering structures
HIGHLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL... Providing multidisciplined experiences, academic achievements and marketable skills
NETWORKING & PARTNERSHIPS... Maximizing synergies and minimizing duplication costs
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION... Generating benefits and opportunities for Canadians working at home and abroad
EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT... Conducting an action-oriented, business-like decision making process
NETWORKS OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (NCE)
NCEs are unique partnerships among industries, universities and governments, designed to develop the economy and improve our quality of life. These nation-wide networks connect excellent research with industrial know-how and practical investment. The active involvement of Canadian industry provides stimulating training environments and employment opportunities for students, with 97% of network graduates finding jobs. Since inception, the NCEs have stimulated outside investments of over $200 million, including more than $150 million by private sector companies.
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