November 2, 2018
A donation from The Barrett Family Foundation is giving Humber students the means to study in science and technology-related fields. The generous investment from the foundation was used to create the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (Barrett CTI), along with student support for scholarships and funding to support skills training, STEAM outreach and other related initiatives.
Key features for the Barrett CTI include an active demonstration floor, mobile technology lab, collaborative learning spaces, maker spaces, a skills training room for mechatronics, and applied research and development facilities.
“Working with Humber is a natural fit,” says Alister Mathieson, Executive Director, Barrett Family Foundation. “Our organizations have many shared values and we’re both committed to providing students with an education that will lead to meaningful jobs. We look forward to enhancing students’ experiences and interaction with technology.”
The Barrett Family Foundation supports educational, environmental and humanitarian causes, as well as health and the arts.
“Humber Polytechnic is grateful to The Barrett Family Foundation for their visionary support to build a leading-edge platform for innovation,” says Audrey McKinney, Chair of the Humber Polytechnic Board of Governors. “This exceptional gift will further strengthen the College’s reputation in applied technology and engineering. We truly appreciate this investment in our students and their futures.”