Innovation and Research Stories
Blending cultures, one bite at a time
The Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Program gives up to $3,000 to students and new graduates to start or grow a business. Learn how Sekinah used this funding to grow her business.
From student to small business success
With the tools, funding and mentorship she’s gained through the Scotiabank Entrepreneurship in the Making program, this business owner is well on her way to achieving her long-term goals—both for her business and for a more sustainable future.
Entrepreneurship funding empowers NSCC grad to craft her future
With support from the Scotiabank Entrepreneurship-in-the-Making program, Sarah Marlin is turning her crafting hobby into a business. Learn how the funding and mentorship she received is helping her dreams come to life.
Celebrating one of NSCC’s beloved librarians
Trish Leblanc dedicated 14 years of her career as a librarian at NSCC’s Annapolis Valley Campus overseeing one of Canada’s most historical and valuable map collections; the WK Morrison Special Collection.
Empowering safety
What started as an idea to develop safety plans for students, has quickly turned into a tangible app with the potential to save lives from the dangers of human trafficking.
New campus promotes sustainability while supporting local
From floor to ceiling, Sydney Waterfront Campus is being built with sustainability top of mind and will include a unique and sustainable product that is locally owned.
Weaving together Indigenous wisdom and Western science for a sustainable future
Collaboratively cultivating sweetgrass, a culturally significant plant, to empower communities, reconnect generations with traditional knowledge, and ensure the plant's vitality for the future.
Students develop safety app to combat human trafficking
What started as an idea to develop safety plans to prevent students from violence has quickly turned into a tangible app with the potential to save lives.
Sustainability champions gather at Akerley Campus for national conference
Sustainability champions gathered at Akerley campus for national conference to discuss progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
Paid student research opportunities
No matter what you’re studying at NSCC, there are opportunities to get involved in research. Learn about paid research funding initiatives and application deadlines.
Leading the charge
When Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems wanted to determine if their residential windows could function as solar panels, they contacted NSCC’s Applied Energy Research Lab and researcher Cole Gregory for help.
Back to nature
Nathan Crowell is helping the Whale Sanctuary Project better understand the future site of North America’s first whale sanctuary. By gathering data on the seafloor, tides and flushing rates in Port Hilford Bay, he’s helping provide answers to complex questions.
Turning the tides
Neil Laamanen is helping small- and medium-sized businesses bring their ocean innovations to life at SEATAC, the College's technology access centre – including a 3D metal print that’s become a world tidal sector first.
An ocean of opportunity
NSCC grad, researcher joins research project to protect Nova Scotia’s seabed.
Testing the water
Dr. Etienne Mfoumou leads NSCC's research project into water-filtration solutions for Shelburne community.
Shining a light on a solar future
At NSCC, Dr. Wayne Groszko explores and develops renewable energy solutions like the deployable microgrid.
Mapping the ocean floor and marine habitats
At NSCC, Jillian Ejdrygiewicz is mapping areas of the sea floor that haven’t been highly investigated yet.