New report provides recommendations for an Ontario-made hydrogen talent strategy Ontario needs a comprehensive understanding of the labour supply and demand challenges that will arise as it develops its clean hydrogen economy, according to a new report published today by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) . The report found that Ontario has an opportunity to be a leader in the growing hydrogen sector. But to do so, the province will need to prepare for workforce challenge

NII, Saugeen Shores and University of Waterloo experts team up to improve the lake’s water quality Two researchers in aquatic ecology will begin a study that aims to find ways to control invasive species and restore the health of Southampton’s beloved Fairy Lake. The work will be conducted under a new research project launched by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) and the Town of Saugeen Shores . Dr. Rebecca Rooney and Dr. Heidi Swanson of the University of Waterloo’s Dep

Elementary school-aged lessons free for download With Ontario’s changing mix of remote and in-person learning this winter, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) has launched a full catalogue of free STEM lesson plans to support teachers and homeschooling caregivers. Focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics, the lessons align with curriculum goals for grades two to eight. Each lesson is complete with learning goals, step-by-step instructions, and vid

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Today Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan launched Canada's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan. This plan compiles more than 100 chapters written by industry and government leaders, outlining 450 concrete actions to be taken to advance the deployment of SMRs in Canada. The level of commitment in the document demonstrates the growing momentum around the technology and the opportunity that exists for Canada to be a global leader in this next generation innovation. Sm

Hydrogen can be a low-carbon fuel that works for all Canadians Hydrogen is having a moment. Suddenly, this potentially carbon-free source of energy is on everyone’s lips. The federal government today announced a new national hydrogen strategy, joining governments and industries across the world who see hydrogen as a key enabler of a net-zero carbon future. Why the fuss? Well for one thing, hydrogen has real potential to take a chunk out of greenhouse gas emissions... Read t

New members bring experience in medical isotopes and engineering The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors today, adding greater industry expertise and outside experience to enhance its work on accelerating innovation in the nuclear industry. Gary Newman joins the Board in his capacity as the Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Bruce Power. Gary is the Design Authority for Bruce Power and carries respons

He joins as the first Director of the Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to announce that David Campbell has joined the team to lead the newly created Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear . As Director, David will direct the Centre’s work studying the emerging technologies that can help Canada get to a clean energy future. David has spent close to a decade working in public policy, with a particular focu

Celebrating World Nuclear Energy Day with world-class research On the occasion of World Nuclear Day, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) has launched a program to promote its initial environmental and health research projects, a major focus of its work to help usher in a new era in energy. Environment@NII will be home to NII’s projects assessing the impact of energy generation on human health and the environment. Its initial projects, funded by approximately $1 million fr

What effects does radiation have on our development before we’re even born? What effect does it have on our health down the road as adults? And why might antioxidants have the potential to improve health outcomes for healthcare workers, those who work in nuclear power plants—and even astronauts? We spoke with Dr. T.C. Tai from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine about these questions and more. What are you trying to find out? The goal of our research is to understand the

Building back better—like Bruce, Grey and Huron As we come to the end of a long and difficult year, uncertainty about the future is...

What does a 12th century mathematician have to do with a pineapple? Today is Fibonacci Day — November 23, or 11/23, the first numbers in the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3). Born in Italy around 1170, Leonardo Bonacci (nicknamed Fibonacci) never would’ve even laid eyes on a pineapple, but the sequence of numbers he discovered can be seen throughout nature, from seashells to pine cones to the human ear. And the sequence is used in everything from financial trading on the stock

New report explores made-in-Ontario hydrogen potential Ontario has a historic opportunity to be a global leader in developing a clean hydrogen economy, according to a new report published today by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII). The report found that this province has the right combination of conditions needed to produce and market made-in-Ontario hydrogen: strong demand for clean power from its industrial base and transportation networks, and a clean energy grid anch

Hydrogen, new nuclear projects key to reaching net-zero emissions The newly formed Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear has agreed on its first set of projects as it works towards Canada’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The Centre’s first research projects will tackle issues such as hydrogen’s role as a unifying force in national energy policy, and the potential uses of new nuclear technologies—such as small modular reactors and fusion energy—now under develop

November 8 is STEAM Day , where people of all ages and interests celebrate S cience, T echnology, E ngineering, A rt and M ath. Here at the Nuclear Innovation Institute, we live and breathe STEAM topics every day— yup, even art ! So here are 5 things we’re thinking about (and think you should think about!) this November 8. Share with the STEAM fans in your life—and let us know on social media what you’re celebrating on STEAM Day using the hashtag #STEAMDay on Instagram , Twi