Research stories

Day in the life: Zach Scantland-Griffiths
Zach, an intern, highlights NSCC's accessibility, advises peers to explore NSCC, credits his supervisor and discusses a collaborative sweetgrass project. Read about his experience.

Celebrating student research accomplishments
Eight NSCC students from across the province, who received Scotia Scholars Awards, presented their self-led, health-related research projects.

Scaling-up production with renewable energy technologies
NSCC Applied Energy Research working with artisan salt company to increase production of their product through sustainable practices and technologies.

Funding for student research in environmental sustainability
NSCC’s new Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella program provides funding for 100 projects a year for the next two years, opening this opportunity to many more students.

NSCC research predicts storm surge flooding and erosion
Find out how our team of coastal researchers are helping Atlantic Canadians prepare for flooding from storm surge with an online mapping tool.

Using data to optimize operations
Meet NSCC's new information technology research scientist. Learn more about Trishla Shah and how she supports industry.

Recipients of collaborative R&D funding
NSCC has been awarded funding for two Research and Technology Partnership grants. Learn more about the projects this funding will be used for.

Taking production to the next level
Applied Research is working with partners to discover new ways for plant production and processes to become more efficient by using custom-designed digital modelling scenarios.

Innovating with Mi'kmaq partners
In just the past two years, NSCC has been involved in almost a dozen research projects with Mi'kmaq communities. Read about these past and upcoming projects.