NRC Annual Report 2001-2002

N R C – F R O M D I S C O V E R Y T O I N N O V A T I O N...NRC is the Government of Canada’s leadingresource for scientific research, developmentand technology-based innovation. Itsoutstanding people help turn ideas andknowledge into new products, processes andservices, creating value for Canada.As an organization with global, national,regional and local presence, NRC is akeystone of Canada’s innovation system.NRC works hand-in-hand with partners fromindustry, government and universities to helpignite the spark of innovation in communitiesacross the land and to give Canadiancompanies a competitive edge in today’smarketplace.NRC operates world-class research facilitiesas well as information, technology and innovationsupport networks from coast to coast.In all, NRC is present in over 90 communitiesacross Canada through its network of researchinstitutes, technology and innovationcentres, the NRC Industrial ResearchAssistance Program and the Canada Institutefor Scientific and Technical Information.NRC’s impact extends even further throughthe thousands of partnerships, networks,collaborations, and national and internationalcommittees it is involved in.NRC’s work spans the innovation spectrumfrom scientific discoveries at the very frontiersof knowledge to technologycommercialization. For over eight decades,NRC has successfully forecast Canada’sopportunities and adapted itself to meetnational priorities as well as the needs of itsclients and partners.It has organized forces around key sectors,such as biotechnology, information andcommunications technologies, aerospace,manufacturing, construction, ocean engineeringand others.National Research Council CanadaScience at work for CanadaAnnual Report 2001-2002VNRC has moved boldly into important newfields, such as genomics, fuel cells, bioinformatics,high-performance computing,photonics, nanotechnology, and environmentaland sustainable developmenttechnologies.NRC is focused squarely on Canada’s futureand is committed to helping build thenation’s knowledge and innovation capacity,and providing the tools to succeed in theknowledge economy.For more information visit ourWeb site at: www.nrc-cnrc.gc.caor contact NRC at: 1-877-672-2672© Her Majesty in Right of Canada, 2002ISSN 1484-8503Science