Innovation
Inspiring alumni stories
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
The engineering alum shares his exciting work at Roush Industries in Detroit.
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
“We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face.”
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
“Cities are already smart. They’re just not connected. Digital, physical and policy innovation all need to come together. The solutions are out there.”
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles.
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
Alumni, students and faculty were part of an innovative project during 2024's total solar eclipse.
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew.
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Sussex, NB is benefitting from nurse-practitioner and entrepreneur, Kelly Dunfield.
Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning
Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning
"Creativity and innovation may be threatened if we all begin seeing the same things that computers generate for us for learning. Who decides what knowledge is?”
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
The senior Google guru shares his journey and outlook on augmented reality.
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
“Knowing that there are a lot of people who really care and are working every day to make change leaves me feeling optimistic that we’re doing better than we were doing a year ago. There is hope and people have power.”
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
The Top 40 Under 40 alum on his experience at Eigen Innovations.
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
This top world pharma exec shares his journey.
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
The successful tech and marketing executive in San Francisco shares his secret to success.
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Why Reuben Peter-Paul is captivated by programming at STEM Inc., a global leading company in AI-driven clean energy solutions.
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The co-founder of Onfleet shares the ups and downs of tech startups and living in San Francisco.
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
“Intelligent work is the intersection between people, process and technology."
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
The CEO of LuminUltra on how the COVID-19 pandemic put them on the map.
Lynette DuJohn brings digital twin project to life at Vancouver International Airport
Lynette DuJohn brings digital twin project to life at Vancouver International Airport
The CIO at Vancouver International Airport on the innovative first for the airport industry.
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
How the co-founder of Fundy Cable became a pioneer in the industry.
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel is a living testament to the power of one.
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
The technology behind Amazon search - and the UNBer helping to develop it
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
“Innovation is the conversion of ideas into money not to be confused with invention, which is the conversion of money into ideas. Discoveries remain invention until there is economic or social value achieved for them to become innovation.”
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Anna Robak returned to Fredericton from a global career to lead WSP Canada's research and innovation portfolio.
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Krista Jones from MaRS Discovery District shares her insights.
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
Adapting and learning is key to success for global energy engineer and UNB alum, Michael Stairs.
 Trio of UNB grads launch clean energy company
Trio of UNB grads launch clean energy company
Jordan Kennie and two classmates create Stash Energy as a startup committed to sustainability solutions.
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