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SMR development, finance and advocacy: an interview with Canon Bryan
I recently sat down with Canon to talk about SMR development in Canada, the process of raising capital as a nuclear company, and more.
Oct 12, 20214 min read
A summer of science: NII Explore engages students and adults alike
Hands-on fun and competition for more than 1,000 Bruce and Grey students this summer
Sep 9, 20211 min read
The power of fusion: an interview with General Fusion’s Jay Brister
It’s been an exciting summer for Vancouver-based General Fusion. So I recently sat down with the company's Jay Brister to learn more.
Aug 12, 20216 min read
Continuing the conversation on supporting Indigenous communities
Terri-Lynn Woods of OCNI shares how projects like these impact both Indigenous communities and the energy sector.
Jun 30, 20213 min read
In conversation: Huron County and the Clean Energy Frontier
“This clean energy frontier will be good for all of us in this area and in the world moving forward." --Glen McNeil, Warden of Huron County
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Teaching teachers—and their students—the joys of coding
Later this month will mark a year since the Ontario government announced sweeping changes to the province's math curriculum.
Jun 3, 20214 min read
We went (virtually) to Mars!
Let's take a look back at the NII Explore Mission to Mars Spring Break Competition!
May 28, 20211 min read
The future of Canada’s medical isotopes ecosystem
Dr. Karin Stephenson is one of the trailblazers driving innovation to ensure the success of the medical isotopes industry here in Canada.
May 10, 20214 min read
A crucial time for hydrogen development: Phil De Luna on cleantech in Canada
Hydrogen is a key fuel on the path to net zero, with the potential to reduce emissions in some of the most difficult-to-decarbonize...
Mar 12, 20215 min read
Phil De Luna on climate change and the path to net zero
Do you know Phil De Luna? If you don’t already, you should. Phil is one of Canada’s leaders on the path to net zero—he’s the Director of...
Mar 5, 20214 min read
SNC-Lavalin joins NII, highlighting the role of CANDU technology in achieving net zero
Engineering powerhouse brings its expertise and global reach to the goal of a sustainable clean energy future SNC-Lavalin Group, the...
Mar 4, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday – Local support, Bill Gates’ new book, our home in the Frontier Region
We started this blog three weeks ago with a reference to Elliotte Friedman’s 31Thoughts column. At the time, I was questioning how...
Mar 4, 20213 min read
NII welcomes guests with a virtual opening tour
Get an inside look at what goes on in the new NII building in Saugeen Shores The sun gleams off the white Nuclear Innovation Institute...
Feb 23, 20212 min read
3ThoughtThursday from the Clean Energy Frontier
It’s become a habit of mine—between video calls, that is—to fill breaks in my workday by catching up on the latest news on one of my...
Feb 18, 20213 min read
A nuclear advocacy starter kit: the perfect Valentine’s Day gift
Are you celebrating Valentine’s this weekend with that special someone? Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Why not give them...
Feb 12, 20214 min read
Preparing a hydrogen workforce begins now
New report provides recommendations for an Ontario-made hydrogen talent strategy Ontario needs a comprehensive understanding of the...
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Energy policy we can agree on
Hydrogen can be a low-carbon fuel that works for all Canadians Hydrogen is having a moment. Suddenly, this potentially carbon-free source...
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Seizing Ontario’s opportunity to become a world leader in hydrogen
New report explores made-in-Ontario hydrogen potential Ontario has a historic opportunity to be a global leader in developing a clean...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
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