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Alumni News
Top teams at Smart City App Challenge “Hackathon” featured Dalhousie alumni
Last month, the results for the Smart City App Challenge “Hackathon” in Halifax were announced, and the successful teams featured several Dal alumni.
Alumni to revolutionize orthopedic patient care with new kind of cement
Dr. Caitlin Pierlot (PhD’14) and Brett Dickey (BEng’10) have developed an award-winning cement to treat osteoporotic spinal fractures.
Several alumni-led startups financed by Innovacorp
Nova Scotia’s provincial innovation agency has invested $5.9 million in local startups in the past fiscal year, many of which were founded by Dal alumni.
Alumni support new campaign promoting recent graduates to employers
The Halifax Partnership CEO and Halifax Mayor emphasized the importance and advantages of retaining young talent in Nova Scotia.
Four alumni traveling to U.N. climate conference to represent Canadian youth
Bethany Hindmarsh (BA’15), Diane Connors (MREM’13), Katie Perfitt (MREM’14), and Stephen Thomas (BEng’13) will advocate for strong policies addressing climate change.
Mathew Georghiou’s (BEng (TUNS)’93) game makes shortlist for Microsoft award
The Cape Bretoner and TUNS alumnus is CEO and founder of MediaSpark, whose GoVenture World game has been selected as one of seven finalists for the prize.
New Brunswick’s Humanitarian of the Year
Dr. Richard J. Currie (BEng (NSTC)’60, DEng (NSTC)’95, LLD’10) has been honoured for his philanthropic efforts, including those benefiting Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick.
Affinio acquires $4 million in venture capital
The Halifax social media analytics firm’s team includes CEO Tim Burke (BEng (TUNS)’96), chief technology officer Stephen Hankinson (BEng’05) and VP business development John Gleeson (MBA’13).
PEI company helps businesses of all sizes craft in-store messages
ScreenScape Networks, founded and led by Mark Hemphill (BEng (TUNS)’95) allows firms to control the content on screens in their stores in order to best engage customers.
12 accomplished alumnae recognized as Women of Excellence by Halifax Progress Club
Twelve of the 19 women honoured by the local Canadian Progress Club for their community and business contributions are Dal alumnae.