Category Archives: Research & Innovation

Cultivating manufacturing research relationships in southern Ontario

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Al Spence, PhD, Research Scientist at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. The Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMC) is involved in several formal research relationships, including the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), and Tech-Access Canada. Of course, networking with other southern Ontario experts is always valued. As the Research Scientist for WAMIC, I frequently connect with nearby colleges … Continue reading Cultivating manufacturing research relationships in southern Ontario »

GTN gains new Network Project Assistant in Cassandra Cosby

Research & Innovation (R&I) and the staff at the Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) are pleased to welcome Cassandra Cosby to the team as the new Network Project Assistant. GTN is a Niagara College-led consortium of academic research institutions supporting the research needs of greenhouse and related technology businesses through applied projects. Cassie supports two network teams, concentrating most of her time on the reporting and … Continue reading GTN gains new Network Project Assistant in Cassandra Cosby »

Hat’s off to Research & Innovation’s Graduating Class of 2023

Congratulations to the class of 2023! This milestone is the culmination of plenty of hard work, focus, and dedication for all our students. I’d like to give a special congratulations to those we have had the privilege of working with at Research & Innovation, from a variety of Niagara College programs. We’re honoured that we’ve been able to be a small part of your story … Continue reading Hat’s off to Research & Innovation’s Graduating Class of 2023 »

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 »

Networks have power in rapidly evolving industries

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Rita Sterne, PhD, Project Manager of the Greenhouse Technology Network. 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 … Continue reading Networks have power in rapidly evolving industries »

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 »