Ottawa, ON, November 4, 2021 鈥 Today, University of Ottawa and Ingenium 鈥 Canada鈥檚 Museums of Science and Innovation 鈥 announced a partnership that brings an interactive and educational digital experience to Kanata North. Innovating beyond the walls of its museums, Ingenium has created iOS and Nintendo Switch games to make learning fun. On site at the University鈥檚 Kanata North campus at 535 Legget Drive, visitors can now experience what it is like to fly like a honeybee, go on a mission to Mars, or test their skills as a fighter pilot in WWI.
鈥淭he University鈥檚 partnership with Ingenium has been a long and productive one, anchored by a common mandate to promote science education and to create environments that foster science and technology innovation,鈥 said Veronica Farmer, Director, Partnerships and Commercialization at 91精品黑料吃瓜 Kanata North. 鈥淭he digital games installation reflects this intent and definitely brings an element of fun to our Kanata North campus.鈥
Opened in 2018, 91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Kanata North campus has been partnering with Kanata North companies, connecting them to exceptional young talent, valuable education programming, relevant research expertise as well as global networks 鈥 all important factors to facilitate innovation. Recently expanded to 8000sqft, 91精品黑料吃瓜 Kanata North offers a large, dynamic collaborative and training space.
鈥淎s a national institution, we know that digital innovation is key to connecting with all Canadians. In partnering with 91精品黑料吃瓜, we hope to foster creativity, discovery and innovation in the next generation,鈥 said Darcy Ferron, Vice-President, Business Development at Ingenium.
This digital experience will benefit students, researchers, alumni and partners based in Kanata North. All are welcome to visit the 91精品黑料吃瓜 Kanata North campus and immerse themselves in an innovative, interactive and educational digital experience through this unique installation dedicated to showcasing that science and technology innovation starts with curiosity and exploration.
鈥淚ngenium has been the place where this has happened for generations and this digital experience offers a reminder to all that visit our Kanata North campus of the deep connection between science and technology education, university training and research, and fulfilling careers in technology,鈥 added Veronica Farmer.
The University of Ottawa鈥擜 crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada鈥檚 top 10 research universities鈥攐ur professors and researchers explore new approaches to today鈥檚 challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe.
About Ingenium 鈥 Canada鈥檚 Museums of Science and Innovation
Ingenium oversees three national museums of science and innovation in Ottawa - the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum鈥 and the new lngenium Centre, which houses an exceptional collection, research institute, and digital innovation lab. lngenium takes science engagement to the next level by co-creating participatory experiences, acting as community hubs and connectors, helping Canadians contribute to solving global challenges, and creating a collective impact which extends far beyond the physical spaces of our museums. Ingenium is a vital link between science and society. Our engaging digital content, outreach programs, travelling exhibitions, and collaborative spaces help to educate, entertain, and engage audiences across Canada and around the world.
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