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CENTER EXPERTISE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Public Service
- Workplace Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Change Management Center of Expertise
1, record 1, English, Change%20Management%20Center%20of%20Expertise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the PSPC [Public Services and Procurement Canada] Change Management Center of Expertise can guide and support [employees] to help [them] get ready to adopt [workplace] changes so that they can benefit from everything a modern workplace has to offer. 1, record 1, English, - Change%20Management%20Center%20of%20Expertise
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Change Management Centre of Expertise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fonction publique
- Organisation du travail et équipements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'expertise en gestion du changement
1, record 1, French, Centre%20d%27expertise%20en%20gestion%20du%20changement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[…] le Centre d'expertise en gestion du changement de SPAC [Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada] peut […] orienter et […] appuyer […] les employés à se préparer à adopter [les] changements [apportés au milieu du travail] afin qu'ils puissent profiter de tout ce qu'un milieu de travail moderne peut offrir. 1, record 1, French, - Centre%20d%27expertise%20en%20gestion%20du%20changement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Función pública
- Organización del trabajo y equipos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Especializado en Gestión del Cambio
1, record 1, Spanish, Centro%20Especializado%20en%20Gesti%C3%B3n%20del%20Cambio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Optics Institute
1, record 2, English, National%20Optics%20Institute
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- INO 2, record 2, English, INO
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : INO is a world-class center of expertise in optics and photonics that assists companies in improving their competitive edge and developing their business. 3, record 2, English, - National%20Optics%20Institute
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Institut national d'optique
1, record 2, French, Institut%20national%20d%27optique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- INO 2, record 2, French, INO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : L'INO est un centre d'expertise de classe mondiale en optique/photonique qui assiste les entreprises en vue d'améliorer leur compétitivité et de contribuer à leur développement. 3, record 2, French, - Institut%20national%20d%27optique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Óptica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Nacional de Óptica
1, record 2, Spanish, Instituto%20Nacional%20de%20%C3%93ptica
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- INO 1, record 2, Spanish, INO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Fertilizer Development Center
1, record 3, English, International%20Fertilizer%20Development%20Center
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IFDC 1, record 3, English, IFDC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Fertilizer Development Center(IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. IFDC focuses on increasing productivity across the agricultural value chain in developing countries. This is achieved by the creation and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise. 2, record 3, English, - International%20Fertilizer%20Development%20Center
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IFDC headquarters [are located] in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States... IFDC was created in October 1974 as a center of excellence with expertise in fertilizers to service the needs of developing countries. 3, record 3, English, - International%20Fertilizer%20Development%20Center
Record 3, Key term(s)
- International Fertilizer Development Centre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- International Fertilizer Development Center
1, record 3, French, International%20Fertilizer%20Development%20Center
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IFDC 1, record 3, French, IFDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Centre international de développement des engrais 2, record 3, French, Centre%20international%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20engrais
unofficial, masculine noun
- IFDC 3, record 3, French, IFDC
correct, masculine noun
- IFDC 3, record 3, French, IFDC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’IFDC est une organisation internationale spécialisée dans la sécurité alimentaire internationale, la lutte contre la faim et la pauvreté, la protection de l’environnement, et la promotion du développement économique et de l’autosuffisance. L’IFDC met l’accent sur l’accroissement de la productivité dans les filières agricoles des pays en développement. 4, record 3, French, - International%20Fertilizer%20Development%20Center
Record 3, Key term(s)
- International Fertilizer Development Centre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Producción vegetal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro internacional de promoción de los fertilizantes
1, record 3, Spanish, Centro%20internacional%20de%20promoci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20fertilizantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- First Nations Statistics
1, record 4, English, First%20Nations%20Statistics
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FNS 1, record 4, English, FNS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
First Nations Statistics is an initiative to create a statistical service agency for First Nations communities and other stakeholders. It is envisioned that the institute will evolve into a center of expertise for First Nations statistics, to the benefit of First Nations and all users. 1, record 4, English, - First%20Nations%20Statistics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Statistiques des Premières nations
1, record 4, French, Statistiques%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SPN 1, record 4, French, SPN
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statistiques des Premières nations est une initiative destinée à créer un institut qui offrira des services statistiques aux collectivités des Premières Nations et à d'autres parties intéressées. On prévoit que l'institut deviendra un centre d'expertise pour Statistiques des Premières nations, et ce, au profit des collectivités de Premières Nations et de tous les utilisateurs de telles statistiques. 1, record 4, French, - Statistiques%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2012, Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada et le Bureau de la traduction ont recommandé les deux majuscules initiales au terme «Première Nation». Dans les appellations officielles, ce terme peut être orthographié différemment. Il faut alors respecter la graphie utilisée même si elle n'est pas conforme à cette recommandation. 2, record 4, French, - Statistiques%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Center for Earth Observation
1, record 5, English, Center%20for%20Earth%20Observation
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CEO 1, record 5, English, CEO
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Center for Earth Observation(CEO) is a research and teaching laboratory at Yale University, specializing in the use of satellite imagery to study the earth. We provide state-of-the-art satellite image processing software, an extensive data archive, and expertise in image analysis to enhance your research. 1, record 5, English, - Center%20for%20Earth%20Observation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Center for Earth Observation
1, record 5, French, Center%20for%20Earth%20Observation
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Urban Ecology Center
1, record 6, English, Urban%20Ecology%20Center
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of the Urban Ecology Center is to build and share expertise concerning the most viable approaches to sustainable urban development and how they may best be implemented in our neighbourhoods and city. 1, record 6, English, - Urban%20Ecology%20Center
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Urban Ecology Centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'écologie urbaine
1, record 6, French, Centre%20d%27%C3%A9cologie%20urbaine
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre d'écologie urbaine a pour mandat d'éduquer, d'effectuer des recherches et de favoriser chez les citoyens des initiatives personnelles visant à améliorer la qualité de vie des résidants du quartier et de la ville dans son ensemble. 1, record 6, French, - Centre%20d%27%C3%A9cologie%20urbaine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Centre ERS d'Archivage et de Traitement
1, record 7, English, Centre%20ERS%20d%27Archivage%20et%20de%20Traitement
correct, France
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CERSAT 1, record 7, English, CERSAT
correct, France
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CERSAT was created in 1991 in order to ensure the off-line processing of ERS-1 and ERS-2 altimeter, scatterometer and microwave sounder data. This task includes acquisition, algorithmic processing, quality control, archiving and distribution of the data to the oceanographic community. In conjunction with scientists of the Département d’Océanographie Spatiale at IFREMER, the CERSAT groups together all skills required to act as a major data distribution and expertise center in oceanography from space. 1, record 7, English, - Centre%20ERS%20d%27Archivage%20et%20de%20Traitement
Record 7, Key term(s)
- French Processing and Archiving Facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre ERS d'Archivage et de Traitement
1, record 7, French, Centre%20ERS%20d%27Archivage%20et%20de%20Traitement
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CERSAT 1, record 7, French, CERSAT
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission initiale du CERSAT depuis 1991 est d'assurer l'exploitation des données altimètres, sondeur micro-onde et diffusiomètre des satellites ERS-1 et ERS-2, ce qui inclus l'acquisition, le traitement, le contrôle, l'archivage et la diffusion de produits utilisables par la communauté océanographique. Au sein du Laboratoire d'Océanographie Spatiale, le CERSAT collabore étroitement avec une équipe de chercheurs et d'ingénieurs spécialistes de la physique de la mesure et de l'océanographie. Grâce à cela, le CERSAT possède toute la chaîne de compétences lui permettant de se positionner aujourd'hui comme un centre important de diffusion et d'expertise dans le domaine des mesures océanographiques d'origine spatiale. 2, record 7, French, - Centre%20ERS%20d%27Archivage%20et%20de%20Traitement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- real-time on-orbit activities
1, record 8, English, real%2Dtime%20on%2Dorbit%20activities
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NASA will also establish, within the POIC [Payload Operations Integration Center], its element-unique payload operations integration functions. Each of these partners will provide personnel to the POIC. These personnel will bring expertise on the accommodations elements and payloads that partner provides, will participate in integrated POIC-based activities and will support real-time on-orbit activities with emphasis on the accommodations elements and payloads each provides. 2, record 8, English, - real%2Dtime%20on%2Dorbit%20activities
Record 8, Key term(s)
- real time on orbit activity
- real time on orbit activities
- real-time on-orbit activity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- activités orbitales en temps réel
1, record 8, French, activit%C3%A9s%20orbitales%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- activité orbitale en temps réel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- micro-assist center
1, record 9, English, micro%2Dassist%20center
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mr. John suggests using the micro-assist center and developing in-house trouble shooting expertise. 1, record 9, English, - micro%2Dassist%20center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- centre de micro-informatique
1, record 9, French, centre%20de%20micro%2Dinformatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-09-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reusable tutoring architecture
1, record 10, English, reusable%20tutoring%20architecture
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ITS Group(a team of researchers at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburg) uncovers general principles for the design of intelligent tutoring systems and to implement these principles(i. e. coaching ongoing activities, exploratory microworlds, curricula of pedagogical issues, and learning-oriented representations of expertise) into reusable tutoring architectures. Much of this work is still under development. 1, record 10, English, - reusable%20tutoring%20architecture
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- architecture tutorielle réutilisable
1, record 10, French, architecture%20tutorielle%20r%C3%A9utilisable
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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