Where Are They Now?


Innovation in Action

Through applied research activities, NC’s Research & Innovation division is preparing the workforce with the right know-how by providing an array of researcher expertise, supported by leading-edge facilities, technology and equipment.

See how graduates and R&I alumni are applying their skills and knowledge in the real world:

 

Jason Wright is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program and was a Technical Services Research Assistant at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre for the Research & Innovation division. 
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Brontë Bean is a 2016 graduate of Niagara College’s New Media Web Design program and was a Web Design/Develop Research Assistant for the Research & Innovation division. 
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Amanda Galenkamp is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. Amanda worked with R&I in the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre. READ MORE 



 

 

Ryan Tunis is a 2016 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programmer, Computer Software Engineering program. Ryan worked with R&I in the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre. READ MORE 



 

 

Brian Cunningham is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program. Brian worked with R&I in the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre.
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Brendan Spearin is a 2013 graduate of Niagara College’s GIS – Geospatial Management program. Brendan worked with R&I in the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies  Innovation Centre.
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Ankita Mathkar is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. Ankita worked with R&I in the Canadian Food & Wine Institute Innovation Centre.  
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R&I ALUMNI

 

“[R&I] gave me the foundation of how to deal with real challenges in the real workforce, as well as provided networking opportunities within the food industry.”

– BEATRIX CSEMER,
2015 Culinary Innovation & Food Technology Program

 


 

“The transition of going from being a student to an employee is easier if you develop good communication skills and interpersonal skills early on…”

– JASON van de LAAR,
2012 Mechanical Engineering Technology program

 


 

“It’s important to try to expose yourself to as many new situations as possible, especially when just starting out. Take on tasks that you may not be familiar with and challenge yourself every day…”

– SPENCER DION,
2015 Culinary Innovation & Food Technology program

 

 

 

Calling all Research & Innovation Alumni!

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SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Through applied research activities, Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division is equipping the workforce with today’s needed skill sets by providing an array of researcher expertise, supported by leading-edge facilities, technology and equipment. The division works with SMEs who wish to accelerate their technology adoption, develop prototypes, evaluate new technologies, and develop or improve new products and processes.