How many of you reading this right now have bought a plant for your house, with the best intentions, and a few days or weeks later, it looks like it is heading for plant heaven…? Probably most of us. While many people love plants and spend good money on them, we may not all be plant experts. You might find yourself asking yourself, when … Continue reading A ‘FitBit’ for plants, EarthOne turned to BCIC to fill the gap in marketing »

  Never underestimate the power of a high school student. When David DiPietro came back to join the Research & Innovation (R&I) team as the Manager of Business Development in the fall of 2022, the idea of a new pilot program to engage industry partners and students – both high school and college – came to life. The Innovation Mentorship Program is a way to … Continue reading High school students’ innovative ideas shine during industry partner presentations, thanks to R&I pilot program »

  Getting the opportunity to lead a new team on the latest Innovation Centre for Niagara College’s (NC) Research & Innovation (R&I) division isn’t something Sarah Godfrey takes for granted. She’s a Research Lead with the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre (BCIC), focusing on media production. She is responsible for supporting a team of students and post-graduate research assistants, with backgrounds in film and graphic … Continue reading BCIC’s Sarah Godfrey pairs a passion for art with a love of mentorship and teaching »