Veteran academic at Lethbridge College to lead applied research activities

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 “This position was necessary as the applied research portfolio at Lethbridge College has increased in size and scope externally over the past year. There are many opportunities and activities that we wish to be a part of, so we need a strategic plan that fits with the overall college’s plan. This will help to propel the already tremendous work done by this team to a national scale,” Lenci said.

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In his brief time at Lethbridge College, Corscadden has already made inroads in the campus’ research community.

He’s advocated for applied research and developed pathways to enhance the student research experience, and he undertook an inventory of the college’s research activities and engaged industry with innovative approaches to grow research capacity.

Corscadden has represented the college provincially and nationally as well, including being a key presence on the agriculture and protein supercluster initiatives.

In his new role, Corscadden will collaborate with stakeholders across the institution, in the community and within government to ensure high levels of support for research, innovation and creativity. Through relationships with grant facilitators, leadership teams and other staff, Corscadden will strive to increase research opportunities for both students and faculty.

Corscadden says that research at Lethbridge College is emerging and has the potential to be a driver of economic growth within the region.

“The college has a small but established research portfolio with an enviable combination of available space, infrastructure, research centres, research chairs and engaged faculty, eager to participate in research activities,” he continued. “I believe there is significant potential for growth across the entire institution.” 

Before coming to Lethbridge, Corscadden had proven his abilities as an independent researcher. He has secured more than $1.5 million in funding from a wide range of sources, including the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.