The Centennial College Applied Research Centre (ARC) supports and advances learning, innovation and solutions to transform lives and communities. The centre's mission is to enhance continuous learning for all, foster social transformation and innovation, increase employment and knowledge transfer, and build partnerships. ARC works closely with industry, communities and government stakeholders to support innovation and commercialization. It provides essential direction and strategic planning for research, and structures to support high quality research. ARC is an integral part of Centennial College, Ontario's first publicly funded college of applied arts and technology, established in Toronto in 1966. For more details visit: http://www.centennialcollege.ca/arc.