Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

High school students’ innovative ideas shine during industry partner presentations, thanks to R&I pilot program

Go Buddha, student final presentations

  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 »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

BCIC’s Sarah Godfrey pairs a passion for art with a love of mentorship and teaching

Sarah Godfrey

  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 »

Research & Innovation

SONAMI rides the wave of expansion, adding Water Tech and Advanced Manufacturing capabilities

Fleming College has become the latest member of the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), a Niagara College-led consortium of post-secondary academic institutions that provides competitive, disruptive, and innovative solutions to Ontario’s manufacturers. Two of Fleming College’s research centres will oversee SONAMI projects: the Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT) and the Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT). … Continue reading SONAMI rides the wave of expansion, adding Water Tech and Advanced Manufacturing capabilities »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

Niagara College breaks ground on new greenhouse

Horticultural and environmental research and education will have a new place to flourish in Niagara. Niagara College has broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art greenhouse, which will plant the seeds for more innovation to benefit students and industry.   “It is an exciting time for Niagara College as we break ground on a new, cutting-edge greenhouse that will support advancements in applied research and new, hands-on … Continue reading Niagara College breaks ground on new greenhouse »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

From co-op to a career in manufacturing – Liliana McIntosh’s journey

Liliana McIntosh, the Mechanical Engineering Research Technician with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), always knew she wanted to work in mechanics and manufacturing, and it runs in her blood. Both her father and brother are Millwrights, so pursuing a career in manufacturing was a natural fit for her. She grew up in Niagara, living a mere 20 minutes away from Welland in West … Continue reading From co-op to a career in manufacturing – Liliana McIntosh’s journey »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Aeronautics company benefits from NC talent and tech

Airbus Helicopters Canada is part of the Airbus Group, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services. Airbus Helicopters is the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer offering the most comprehensive range of civil and military helicopters in the world. Employing approximately 23,000 people worldwide, the company’s fleet in service includes 12,000 helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers in approximately 150 countries.  Airbus Helicopters manufactures … Continue reading Aeronautics company benefits from NC talent and tech »