Estevan tech conference to showcase computer science program

Students at the Southeast College’s Estevan campus have been exploring the world of computer science through a new course. Instructor Ryan Gustafson, who is an applied researcher and course instructor at the college’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation, said the first class began in early July and will wrap up with a presentation at the upcoming Innovation Conference for Economic Development …

Estevan welcomes home Jeff Sandquist: A night of insight and innovation

Last night at the ICED Rural Innovation Conference, attendees enjoyed an insightful evening with Jeff Sandquist, a hometown hero who has made significant strides in Big Tech. From his roots in Estevan to leading roles at Microsoft, Twitter, and Automattic, Sandquist’s journey was both inspiring and enlightening. Read the full article here: Estevan welcomes home Jeff Sandquist: A night of …

Greg Gosnell, CEO of U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure Leader GenH2, to Present at ICED Rural Conference on Sept. 11, 2024

TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — GenH2, a leader in hydrogen infrastructure solutions, announces that the company’s CEO Greg Gosnell will be a featured presenter at the Innovation Conference for Economic Development in Rural Areas (ICED) Conference Read the complete article here: Greg Gosnell, CEO of U.S. Hydrogen Infrastructure Leader GenH2, to Present at ICED Rural Conference …

GenH2 talks hydrogen production, transportation and storage

Greg Gosnell, CEO of GenH2, a leading U.S. company in the hydrogen infrastructure space, highlighted the potential for hydrogen during his presentation at the conference on Sept. 11. Read the full article here: GenH2 talks hydrogen production, transportation and storage

Sandquist sparks ideas for tech growth in rural communities

Returning to his hometown of Estevan for the inaugural ICED Rural Conference, Jeff Sandquist – a tech industry leader with a career spanning top roles at Microsoft, Twitter and now Automattic – delivered a compelling presentation titled Big Tech Unplugged. Read the article here: Sandquist sparks ideas for tech growth in rural communities

Gordon More

Gordon More, Executive Director of the Southeast Techhub (SETH), co-founded IDS Internet Dispatch Services, growing it from a small office in North Vancouver into a multinational company with offices in Australia and clients around the world. In 2022, Gordon moved to Estevan and retired, only to take on the role of Executive Director of SETH. He passionately believes that Southeast …

Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist

Tania Hlohovsky-Andrist serves as the Executive Director of Innovation and Applied Research, in the Centre of Sustainable Innovation at the Southeast College. In this role, her efforts are focused on: business and industry partnerships community engagement applied research and research grants fostering innovation sustainable practices Tania will be presenting about Southeast College’s Applied Research Programs. Together with their students, they …

Ryan Gustafson

Ryan Gustafson is a course designer, instructor, and researcher at Southeast College, where he focuses on computer training, technology, and real-world project-based learning. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems. Ryan’s professional experience spans various roles, including data engineering, research assistance, project management, and geology, providing him with a broad skill set in both technical and …

Dr Gwen Machnee PhD

Gwen holds an undergraduate degree and a Ph.D. in Microbiology, and a master’s degree in Adult Education. She has built the Applied Research program at Suncrest College (formerly Parkland College) since its inception in 2012. Gwen’s role became full-time in Applied Research in early 2021, since then the applied research at Suncrest has grown significantly. The program now supports over …

Jesse Wiebe

Jesse lived in Bangladesh from two to five years old, then grew up in Saskatchewan on a farm in a family of entrepreneurs. Jesse studied engineering at Waterloo, travelled the world in my 20s, and eventually got my economics degree at York University. He started is family office in March 2021 before joining TNT, and he is a proud to …