Category Archives: Research & Innovation

Research & Innovation, Where Are They Now?

R&I alumna now proud NC employee

Priya Kaur is a 2021 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programming program. She worked with the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre as a Research Assistant. She is now working at Niagara College in the Information Technology Services division as a Programmer Analyst. As a Computer Programmer, Priya is adept at databases, interactive multimedia and software development and understands the digital world.  Tell us about … Continue reading R&I alumna now proud NC employee »

An Expert's Perspective, Research & Innovation

Networks have power in rapidly evolving industries

Agriculture is changing rapidly and so is indoor horticulture. Growers of flowers, trees, and vegetables that support human health and wellbeing year-round—and their supporting value chain businesses—are part of a rapidly evolving ecosystem. We are witnessing new structures and systems being developed to grow plants more efficiently, new varieties of plants that support consumer appetite for variety and nutrition, and new technologies that help to … Continue reading Networks have power in rapidly evolving industries »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

HESIC: Ready to solve your horticultural, greenhouse, or cannabis innovation challenge

Niagara College’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) specializes in performing growth trials with horticultural crops that evaluate innovations and improvements. We have extensive experience in innovations that are close to commercialization. Our expertise includes assessing technologies, production practices, packaging, media and pots, pest and disease control approaches and more. Located at the Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Centre works with faculty … Continue reading HESIC: Ready to solve your horticultural, greenhouse, or cannabis innovation challenge »

Research & Innovation

Opportunity after opportunity leads to over a decade-long career with R&I for Rachel Brown

In 2007, when Rachel Brown started in her first role with Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division, she probably didn’t think in 2023 – an amazing 16 years later – that she would still be working here, making an impact on the college research industry, and loving it as much as she does. Rachel Brown is the Manager, Finance Operations and Compliance, for Niagara College’s … Continue reading Opportunity after opportunity leads to over a decade-long career with R&I for Rachel Brown »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

Watch: HESIC capabilities & IZ success story video

Niagara College’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) is proud to officially launch its latest video highlighting the capabilities of the Innovation Centre and the magic partnership  with International Zeolite.   Based in Canada, International Zeolite is a vertically integrated organization that covers the complete value chain from zeolite production and supply to direct-to-consumer capabilities. Its products are tested, applied, and exceed the standards … Continue reading Watch: HESIC capabilities & IZ success story video »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

Niagara College-led Greenhouse Technology Network expands membership by two

Brock University and the University of Windsor are the newest members of Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN), a Niagara College-led consortium of academic research institutions supporting the research needs of greenhouse and related technology businesses through applied projects. In 2019, the new network for research and technology in southern Ontario’s greenhouse sector was established with support from a $5-million Government of Canada investment through the Federal … Continue reading Niagara College-led Greenhouse Technology Network expands membership by two »