June 20, 2014 – Edmonton, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $1.1 million to help advance leading-edge atomic computing technologies.
Federal funds will support the University of Alberta with the purchase of an ultra-high resolution scanning tunneling microscope, which will enable researchers and scientists in western Canada and abroad to analyze electron dynamics and nanostructures at an atomic level. The first of its kind in North America, the microscope has the potential to significantly transform the semiconductor industry, as research findings aid in the prototype development and technology commercialization of new ultra low-power and low-temperature computing devices and industrial applications.
This initiative is expected to further strengthen Canada's competitive position throughout the electronics value chain, such as microelectronics, information and communications technology, and the aerospace and defence sectors. The project will also equip graduate students with a solid foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience to become highly qualified, skilled individuals in today’s workforce.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Paul Oss
Public Affairs Officer
Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education
Telephone: 780-427-0038
Ken Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
Quantum Silicon Inc.
Telephone: 780-641-1963
Sandra Robertson
Communications Manager
Faculty of Science, University of Alberta
Telephone: 780-492-6226
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