Over the last several years, the Foundation has grown tremendously and as a result has been able to expand its support it is able to provide to deserving clean energy projects being undertaken by talented graduate research students across Canada. With a record number of applicants, composed of a diverse range of high calibre projects from the widest range of…
It has once again been a successful year for the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation. Not only did the Ride for Clean Energy raise over $20,000 for its third consecutive year, but we were fortunate enough to be able to award two research grants for the first time in the Foundation’s history. With the growth of the Foundation came…
The sixth annual Ride for Clean Energy took place on August 11th, once again setting a new record for most amount of riders! Using the same route adopted in 2017, the 53 riders started and ended their rides at the home of the Foundation’s directors Lynn and Graham in Maple Ridge. In addition to these riders, the Ride for Clean…
This past June, one of the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation 2017 grant awardees, Leah Ellis, presented her work at the International Meeting on Lithium-Ion Batteries in Kyoto, Japan. The international conference hosted talks by world famous scientists and leaders within the lithium-ion battery industry. Leah presented a poster highlighting her work dedicated to new techniques for analysing electrolytes…
The 2018 Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant application is now available for access. If you are a prospective grant recipient or interested in learning more about application procedures, eligibility and/or selection criteria, please visit the GRANTS > HOW TO APPLY page. On this page you can also download the application form. Growing on the success of 2016, we received…
We are excited to announce that this year’s Ride for Clean Energy will be taking place on Saturday August 11th, 2018! Make note and save the date! Planning for the ride is well underway and we are looking forward to seeing the it grow once again in 2018. We will be releasing more details about the ride in the coming months so be sure to keep…
Director. ynn spent her childhood and early adult years in rural Michigan. She attended Michigan State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in 1979 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. She began veterinary practice in Michigan and continued it in British Columbia after marrying Graham Lewis in 1984. Following the birth of…
Director. Graham was born in New Brunswick and raised on a family dairy farm. Following high school graduation, he attended the Nova Scotia Agricultural College then was admitted to the Ontario Veterinary College where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. He practiced general veterinary medicine in Alberta and Maple Ridge, British Columbia. In 1979 he entered specialty…
Director. Eric was raised in Maple Ridge, BC. Eric completed his Chief Officer examinations while working on various ships internationally and later domestically. In 2014 Eric altered his career course closer to home where he now works on vessels within B.C. waters. Eric feels compelled to honour the ideals and vision of his best friend in committing to the Tyler…
Director. Laura grew up in Saskatchewan, and after several years in Alberta and Minnesota she moved to B.C. with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Her career experience spans over 30 years, in telecommunications senior management, and customer service. Now semi-retired, she enjoys part-time employment at a local gift gallery, and pursues her two passions – spending time with family, and…