QNX
Carleton and QNX have extended a long-lasting relationship through a multi-million USD, five-year strategic research partnership agreement to advance the next generation of software engineers.
The QNX-Carleton Partnership provides Carleton engineers and researchers with industry-leading QNX software, technology, and guidance with a focus on software engineering, technology development, and embedded operating systems.
Housed in the ARISE building, the lab will enable researchers to use QNX technology in a wide range of applications within sectors such as automotives, medical devices, robotics, and automation.
With our new partnership, we’ve created a unique experiential learning environment that is designed to do just that, providing students with the foundational tools and technologies that will enable them to solve real industry problems upon graduation. My team and I are very much looking forward to working more closely with the university in the months and years ahead to help students build the safe and secure autonomous systems of tomorrow.
John Wall, Chief Operating Officer of Products and Services at QNX
Shared Goals
- Recruit and develop the next generation of software engineers
- Connect students with industry professionals
- Establish and maintain a state-of-the-art embedded operating system software research lab
- Enrich course offerings and projects in embedded software systems
Impact
Providing hands-on experience with industry-standard operating systems is essential in training the next generation of software engineers. Carleton students will become familiar with next-generation technology used and developed by QNX and will contribute to the discovery of new applications of this technology through collaborative projects with QNX experts.
The company will provide QNX software development licenses annually to students in Carleton’s School of Computer Science and Faculty of Engineering and Design, along with training and product support, thus enriching Carleton’s course offerings and projects in embedded systems. Additionally, senior representatives from QNX’s sales, product, R&D, and leadership teams will provide real-world experience in transitioning technologies more efficiently to market.
Student outreach is a top priority, and partnership with QNX solidifies Carleton as a leader in software research and innovation by educating our future workforce through experiential learning with real-life application and industry experience.
On-Campus Collaboration
The Advanced Research and Innovation in Smart Environments (ARISE) houses the embedded operating system software research lab, powered by QNX technology.
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