Shouyi Ma on changing life trajectories

On this week’s episode, Mike and Steve spoke with Shouyi Ma, President and CEO of Hanson Canada, in front of a live audience at Cambrian College. Shouyi talked about his journey immigrating from China to Canada, his career path from telecommunications to becoming a CEO in higher education, and his advice for students. Shouyi also talked about learning to play hockey during the pandemic and his passion for guitar.

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Innovation can emerge from the most unlikely places. Each week, Mike Commito and Steve Gravel, two unlikely innovators in their own right, will highlight stories of unlikely innovation in post-secondary education and the private sector. Drawing from their experiences in the college applied research world, they will showcase the bright ideas happening in colleges and communities across Canada. Mike Commito is the Director of Applied Research at Cambrian College and Steve Gravel is the Manager of the Centre for Smart Mining, Cambrian's Technology Access Centre.