/innovation/taxonomy/term/5/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-16-making-killer-pitch-sticks-357223 <p>One of the fundamental activities of the entrepreneurial journey is the business pitch. But often academics struggle at condensing years of research into a succinct version that is capable of convincing investors.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 13:53:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74161 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mif-student-internship-info-session-346433 <p>Interested in contributing to the success of very early-stage companies? Want to learn new skills while helping to grow the operations of a fledgling company? Then join the ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą Innovation Fund (MIF) Student Internship program!</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:47:12 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 64173 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mmf-online-info-session-thursday-november-14-2024-359807 <p>Join Professor <a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a>, Chief Investment and Compliance Officer and registered Advising Representative for Desautels Capital Management, for a one-hour online information sessio</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:40:47 +0000 admin 74441 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mmf-online-info-session-wednesday-december-18-2024-359808 <p>Join Professor <a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a>, Chief Investment and Compliance Officer and registered Advising Representative for Desautels Capital Management, for a one-hour online information sessio</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:42:55 +0000 admin 74442 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/three-mcgill-desautels-alumni-celebrated-2024-maa-honours-awards-359796 <p><big>Each year the ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą community.</big></p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000 admin 74440 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/lack-strategic-assets-can-be-deterrent-domestic-investment-large-pension-funds-358906 <p>In 2023, the Government of Australia suggested that some of the country’s pension assets might be used to fund social housing or renewable energy. The idea received mixed reception, and to understand why, Lachlan Maddock of Investor Strategy News looked to Canada, where a group of business leaders called for pension funds to increase their holdings of Canadian equities. Maddock quoted research published by ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą Desautels’ Associate Professor of Finance <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier"><strong>Sebastien Betermier</strong></a>.</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:20:23 +0000 admin 74426 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/csso-speaker-series-tom-lawrence-359446 <h2><b>Tom Lawrence</b></h2> <h3><b>Professor of Strategic Management | SaĂŻd Business School, Oxford University</b></h3> <p><em>Writing Discussion Sections: How to Craft a Theoretical Contribution</em></p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:04:26 +0000 admin 74406 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-mba-and-specialized-masters-mma-mmf-mmr-open-house-sunday-october-27-2024-359362 <h3>Join our masters program directors, current students, and team members on October 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in Montreal for a combined information session.</h3> <p>Complete our form and receive full registration details.</p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:56:52 +0000 admin 74409 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/two-mcgill-desautels-graduates-named-2024-mbas-watch-poets-quants-359271 <p>Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2024, and two Desautels graduates have made the cut! The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 126 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world’s top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms. This year we celebrate <strong>Anna Schniepp </strong>and <strong>Omar Ba Mashmos</strong> for being selected!</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:54:22 +0000 admin 74424 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/management-science-research-centre-msrc-seminar-359656 <h2>Dennis Zhang</h2> <h3>Associate Professor of Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology & Associate Professor Marketing<br /> Olin School of Business, Washington University St. Louis</h3> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:02:52 +0000 admin 74399 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/journalists-and-social-media-users-exert-influence-over-product-recall-decisions-358907 <p>In 2023, product recalls in Canada hit an all-time high – there were well over 2,000 of them. Manufacturing companies are typically the ones to issue these recalls, and their decisions are affected by journalists and social media users. “Journalists’ praise about safety in a manufacturer’s products leads to increased disclosure of product safety defects, while their criticism curbs such disclosure,” writes<a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong> Vivek Astvansh</strong></a> in an article in The Conversation.</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:24:26 +0000 admin 74425 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/phd-admissions-how-tos-online-info-session-thursday-december-05-2024-359449 <p>Learn more about the application process for our PhD program with our online Admissions How-To’s information session. The session is one hour and includes a question and answer period.</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, December 05, 2024</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:44:07 +0000 admin 74417 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-open-house-2024-359376 <p>We are proud to announce the return of ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą's Open House - to be held in-person - on Sunday, October 27, 2024.</p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:28:43 +0000 admin 74411 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/twelve-mcgill-professors-honoured-royal-society-canada-359274 <p><em>Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence</em></p> <p>Ten ±«ÓăÖ±˛Ą professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.</p> <p>They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:19 +0000 admin 74435 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/schneider-electric-canada-diversity-drives-innovation-359705 <p>Diversity is an essential ingredient in innovation, according to Emily Heitman, President of Schneider Electric Canada, the subsidiary of the global energy management firm. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs can provide mentoring opportunities and improve the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, Heitman tells <a href="/desautels/karl-moore" target="_blank"><strong>Professor Karl Moore</strong> </a>in an interview for Forbes.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:24:51 +0000 admin 74420 at /innovation