OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 28, 2012) - Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, social sciences, digital media)
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will announce a significant investment in support of research and research training in the social sciences and humanities.
Media representatives are invited to attend the news conference. There will be a photo opportunity and media availability following the announcement.
| Who: | The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) Chad Gaffield, President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
| When: | Monday, October 1, 2012 10:00 a.m. |
| Where: | Riverview Conference Room River Building Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario |
Note to editors: SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports postsecondary research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Through its three funding programs-Talent, Insight and Connection-SSHRC enables the highest levels of research excellence in Canada and facilitates knowledge-sharing and collaboration across research disciplines, universities and all sectors of society.
Contact Information:
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-947-2956
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
David Holton
Communications Advisor
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
david.holton@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
613-996-0520
613-266-6441 (cell)