ALEJANDRO ADEM

PRESIDENT, NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NSERC)

As the first French-speaking engineering university in North America, Polytechnique Montréal has a long history of educating professionals who are attuned to the needs of our society. These professionals – along with research efforts at the institution – have been instrumental in moving Quebec, Canada and the world forward through the advancement and application of science and technology.

Continuing this trajectory of societal impact are the far-reaching and ambitious projects currently underway at Polytechnique Montréal. They will help to create a more sustainable future, for example, through the investigation and application of clean energy sources, green materials and technologies that promise better outcomes in many fields, including health care, manufacturing, transportation, mining, cybersecurity and more.

Due to close collaborations with academic, industry and community partners, the solutions under investigation for today’s most pressing challenges at Polytechnique Montréal promise to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the institution’s long-standing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is reflected in efforts to reduce barriers to participation and increase diversity in the engineering profession.

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary, we congratulate Polytechnique Montréal on the many achievements that have helped to create a brighter and more sustainable future in Canada and beyond.