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The Rock of the Rock

Dr. Thompson’s research focuses on geochemical techniques used in research for mineral exploration.

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with the Town of Lord’s Cove Harbour Authority to develop an integrated tank-based aquaculture system that is environmentally sustainable and economically feasible.

Surficial Geochemical Methods for Detecting Buried Mineral Deposits

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with Aurora Energy to apply traditional geochemical techniques used in pure research to mineral exploration.

Transforming Shipping Containers into Dormitories

A team at College of the North Atlantic is working with Dormatecture to construct a prototype dormitory from a shipping container.

Blast Resistant Shelter Installation

Dynamic Air Shelters, a leader in the temporary shelter market, is working with College of the North Atlantic to quantify the process of erecting their Blast Resistant Shelters.

The Impact of the introduction and spread of the Fire Ant on the Ecosystem of NL

CONA sets up an applied entomology laboratory with the support of the Wildlife Division of the Department of the Environment, the research will focus on the introduction and spread of the European Fire Ant.

Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Erosion

NSCC is using laser scanning technology to survey ongoing impacts of storm surges and climate change on Nova Scotia’s coastline.

Wheelchair Anti-slouch Device

Nova Scotia Community College worked with Northwood, a Halifax continuing care facility. To develop a device that would prevent wheelchair occupants from slouching, which can cause discomfort.

Enhancing Truck Driver Performance

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has funded a three-year project to research and study health issues in professional truck drivers.

Celebrating Old Age

Saint Thomas University Dr. Clive Baldwin's research focuses on understanding the process of aging and how to make it a celebration.

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