Thriving Regions Baie Verte Workshop: Phase 2
You're invited to attend this workshop to provide your input on Memorial University research projects on the Baie Verte Peninsula. This is the second workshop in the Thriving Regions Partnership Process for the Baie Verte Peninsula, following up from the first workshop held on March 28-29 (report found here).
When: Thursday, June 7, 2018 1:00-5:00pm
Where: College of the North Atlantic, Baie Verte Campus
The Harris Centre's Thriving Regions Partnership Process is a new program designed to build sustainable relationships between researchers and regional partners. The following three projects have been chosen to move forward in the region, and the researchers are coming to create partnerships and receive local input.
Assessing Potential for Land-Based Production of Green Sea Urchin Roe on the Baie Verte Peninsula
Dr. Patrick Gagnon, Associate Professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences, will present on his research program that is examining state-of-the-art aquaculture feeds and land-based containment systems for the production of green sea urchin roe for human consumption. This upcoming project will explore the feasibility of establishing this industry on the Baie Verte Peninsula, by characterizing the urchin biomass and determining whether there are suitable facilities and a qualified workforce. Dr. Gagnon would like to connect with fish harvesters, fish retailers, fish plant owners, aquaculture industry stakeholders, and other community leaders to discuss how they could be part of this opportunity.
Celebrating the Mining History of the Baie Verte Peninsula: A potential tourism mecca
Dr. Derek Wilton, Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, will provide an overview of his research project that will document the Baie Verte Peninsula’s rich mining history and develop a viable mining tour for the region. Dr. Wilton has extensive knowledge of the mining and smelting operations in the region, such as the historic copper operations in Tilt Cove and Betts Cove, the Dorset Soapstone Quarry National Historic Site in Fleur de Lys, as well as abandoned gold and asbestos mines. The final products from this project are proposed to include an inventory of remaining equipment, structures and facilities at each site; a guidebook with maps; standard story boards at each location; and digital audio descriptions.
Development of a Business Model to Help Address Food and Nutrition Security on the Baie Verte Peninsula
Dr. Carlos Bazan, Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering and Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship, will describe his research project that will focus on local food production through social enterprise on the Baie Verte Peninsula. The technology at the heart of the proposal has been developed by Greenspace, a student-operated social enterprise offering lowest-cost alternatives to urban farming initiatives. Greenspace systems are constructed from upcycled industrial materials and housed in shipping containers, and designs can be catered to the needs of the community. This project will use the lean start-up methodology to develop a business model for this enterprise on the Baie Verte Peninsula.
Everyone is welcome and registration is free
Please register at the link below by Monday, June 4th
Register Here!
See Agenda Here
Travel funding is available for people in the region to attend, please get in touch for more information and to see if you’re eligible
If you have questions about travel funding, registration, or anything regarding this workshop, please contact Amy Jones at amyjones@mun.ca or (709) 864-6115
The Thriving Regions Partnership Process is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency