Grant: College and Community Innovation Program

The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) at Fleming College is an internationally recognized research institute committed to excellence in applied research and education. The CAWT is highly regarded for its advanced research facilities comprised of: outdoor research test cells, and 20 ponds; state of the art indoor greenhouse research facility and environmental chamber; and analytical laboratories and instrumentation. The CAWT has the following strategic objectives relative to the research and development of innovative water & wastewater treatment technologies: 1) knowledge creation through the development of innovative technologies; 2) application and commercialization through knowledge and technology development; 3) applied learning and training through student involvement and technical training; and 4) collaboration through private and public sector partnerships resulting in community and economic development. Under the CCI program, the CAWT will seek: 1) To maximize Fleming College's current ability to engage in high calibre research and improve the College's capacity to identify, recognize, and respond to the applied research needs of local and regional industry; 2) To focus applied research activities on water and wastewater treatment technologies and build a model of successful applied research at Fleming, that can be implemented in other disciplines and departments; 3) To develop and implement key strategies for the successful integration of applied research activities in student curricula and effectively involve students in applied research, applied learning, and training; 4) To enhance local economic development by working with local and regional industry to collaboratively meet the research and innovation needs of the water and wastewater technology industry through applied research projects that involve students, faculty, and high calibre research facilities; 5) To work with local industry, and governmental and non-governmental agencies, organizations, to achieve long term sustainability for applied research activities at Fleming College.