Applied Research

August 2023 RE/ACTION In-Class Project Showcase Winners

Applied Research at Algonquin College is proud to announce the winners of RE/ACTION In-Class Project Showcase August 2023. To browse all of the projects visit the project showcase.

1st Place | Democracy Worldview

1st Place | Democracy Worldview

Client: Elections Canada
Professor(s): Jed Looker, SuCheng Lee
Program: Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design
Students: Anna Martirosyan, Beatriz Catete, Magnus Janda, Radhika Kamra

2nd Place | WeVibe Phase 2 App

2nd Place | WeVibe Phase 2 App

Client: Nadia Hosseinzadeh
Professor(s): Rama Thavasinadar
Program: Computer Programming
Students: Tanish Arora, Natalia Pirath, Liqiu Deng, Jaddua Jones, Yuvrajsingh Gohel, Imandeepsing Sidhu

3rd Place | AI Brand Recognition Machine Learning Project

3rd Place | AI Brand Recognition Machine Learning Project

Client: Matthew Jerabek
Professor(s): Mejdi Eraslan David Lindsay
Program: Computer Engineering Technology- Computing Science
Students: Kelsey Philips, Moses Santos, Shivam Patel, Nathan Fan, Dylan Hunter, Salah Griffith-Jones

Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting Applied Research Project Applications for Winter 2022 In-Class Projects

On behalf of the Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ARIE) at Algonquin College, I am pleased to announce this call for proposals for in-class client projects for the Winter 2022 semester.

Interested companies can apply using the application form HERE. Our onboarding practice is to screen the online applications and invite the most promising proposals to a ‘Pitchfork’ session. Candidates are asked to do a 15-minute pitch via Zoom Meetings with interactive Q&A. The review panel is comprised of ARIE project managers, facilitators, and professors from the School of Media and Design who collectively select the projects that are ‘best-fit’ for our programs.

Key dates for Winter 2022 projects:

  • The deadline for applications is Friday, December 10th
  • ‘Pitchfork’ sessions will be scheduled between December 20th – 31st for invited candidates
  • Chosen candidates will be notified by January 7th
  • Projects starting the week of January 28st
  • Projects to be completed by end of term (mid-April)

Types of projects considered:

  • Websites (New designs and re-designs)
  • User interface prototypes for web and mobile apps
  • Animated videos

If your organization is looking for any of the above, we encourage you to submit an online application. In addition to registered for-profit businesses, we will be able to support a limited number of not-for-profits and social enterprises.

Have any questions? Contact David Solomon, Professor & IMD Applied Projects Facilitator – solomod@algonquincollege.com

Charity Village

The Social Innovation Lab was just named an award finalist for the CharityVillage Awards. Selected from 500+ submissions the “Finalists represent some of the very best across the nonprofit sector! Congratulations to your organization on this prestigious honour!”

CharityVillage established in 1995 is an HR partner for recruitment in the non-profit sector across Canada. Their vision is a place where people who work in the non-profit & charitable sectors can collaborate, share, network and engage with each other.

The Social Innovation Lab was selected by CharityVillage as a finalist for the Best Youth Engagement Organization (Under 20 Staff) Award. This award recognizes organizations who excel at engaging young people within their organization as volunteers, employees, or future leaders. It celebrates those passionate about social justice and committed to finding meaningful careers for Millennials, Gen Z, and even younger generations who represent the future of the non-profit sector.

Kevin Holmes, Managing Director, Social Innovation Lab (www.slidelab7.ca) speaking about this honour said “I am so humbled by this recognition of the work of our lab. To be included alongside all the incredible organizations across the country that are finalists for these awards, and to be selected by such an important social organization as CharityVillage truly validates what we collectively set out to do when we launched the lab in 2018.” “This honour really goes to all our amazing community partners across the city, our immensely talented interns and students, and the incredible funders and supporters who make what we do possible, for all of them we are forever thankful” Holmes said.

The awards winners will be announced on November 3, 2021, at the CharityVillage Annual Conference and Awards which brings together professionals within the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors and provides an opportunity for organizations to be recognized for their mission, purpose, community and recruitment initiatives. https://charityvillageconference.com

NOW HIRING: Full-stack or Front-end Developer in Algonquin College’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC)

Now Hiring: A Full-stack or Front-end Developer

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College has an open position for a full-stack or front-end developer. The approved candidate will have the title of “Research Assistant” and will work full-time-equivalent hours for eight months.

The applicants must be current Algonquin College students/undergrads. Unfortunately, developers who graduated in April 2020 or earlier do not qualify.

The candidates must have hands-on working experience with the following technologies, in order of priority:

  1. React, JavaScript, Html/CSS, Python
  2. Django Framework
  3. Cloud tools (AWS, GCP, e.g., Google API street view)
  4. Linux scripting (bash)

Please note that this position is different from a similar position posted in mid-July.
Therefore, feel free to apply even if you already applied to the previous announcement.

If you are a self-starter and meet these requirements we want to hear from you. Please send us your resume via e-mail to Theo Mirtchev, Managing Director, Data Analytics Centre (DAC), mirtcht@algonquincollege.com

Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting applications for Fall 2020In-Class Projects.

Building your brand? We’re looking for projects.  Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting Applied Research Project Applications for In-Class Projects. Apply Today!

Building your brand? We’re looking for projects.

Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting project applications for Fall 2020In-Class Projects.

Interested companies are encouraged to apply by clicking the button in the right sidebar on the ARIE website or Click Here for the ARIE Project Application Form.

Our onboarding practice is to screen the online applications and invite the most promising proposals to a ‘Pitchfork’ session. Candidates are asked to do a 15-minute pitch via Zoom Meetings with interactive Q&A. The review panel is comprised of ARIE project managers, facilitators, and professors from the School of Media and Design who collectively select the projects that are ‘best-fit’ for our programs.

Key dates for Fall 2020 projects:

  • Deadline for applications is Thursday, August 27th
  • ‘Pitchfork’ sessions will be scheduled between Aug 31st and Sept 2nd for invited candidates
  • Chosen candidates will be notified by September 3rd
  • Projects starting the week of September 21st
  • Projects to be completed by end of Fall semester

Types of projects considered:

  • Websites (New designs and re-designs)
  • User interface prototypes for web and mobile apps
  • Animations

If your organization is looking for any of the above, we encourage you to submit an online application. In addition to registered for-profit businesses, we will be able to support a limited number of not-for-profits and social enterprises.

If you have any questions, please contact:
David Solomon, Project Coordinator for the Design Centre
solomod@algonquincollege.com

Hey Ottawa! We’re looking for local Makers with 3D Printers!

we need your help poster

We are in this together!

The Canadian government is procuring medical supplies to address the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To address any shortage, groups of makers, engineers, and medical professionals are collaborating to find a way to address the PPE shortage here in Ottawa.

The Algonquin College MakerSpace has teamed up with CHEO, Hacking Health Ottawa, Thistledown Foundation and University of Ottawa medical students to lead the 3D print Maker community in the coordination and the rapid development of protective face shields.

Want to help? Are you an experienced Maker? Based in the Ottawa area? Have access to a 3D printer? Get in touch!

Register Here: www.ottawamakesppe.com

Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2020In-Class Projects.

Interactive Media Design (IMD)

Building your brand? We’re looking for projects.

Interactive Media Design (IMD) is now accepting project applications for Spring/Summer 2020In-Class Projects.

Interested companies are encouraged to apply by clicking the button in the right sidebar on the ARIE website or Click Here for the ARIE Project Application Form.

Our onboarding practice is to screen the online applications and invite the most promising proposals to a ‘Pitchfork’ session. Candidates are asked to do a 15minute pitch with interactive Q&A. The review panel is comprised of ARIE project managers, facilitators, and professors from the School of Media and Design who collectively select the projects that are ‘best-fit’ for our programs.

Key dates for Spring/Summer 2020 projects:

  • Deadline for applications is Friday, April 17th

  • ‘Pitchfork’ sessions will be scheduled for the week of April 27th for invited candidates

  • Chosen candidates will be notified by May 4th

  • Projects start in the week of May 25th

  • Projects to be completed by end of spring/summer semester


Types of projects considered:

  • Websites (New designs and re-designs)
  • User interface prototypes for web and mobile apps
  • Videos
  • Animations

If your organization is looking for any of the above, we encourage you to submit an online application. In addition to registered for-profit businesses, we will be able to support a limited number of not-for-profits and social enterprises.

If you have any questions, please contact:
David Solomon, Project Coordinator for the Design Centre
solomod@algonquincollege.com

RE/ACTION Showcase Winners Dec 2019

IT, Mobile & Web

Senator Web Application

A web-application that organises and presents parliamentary, senator and legislative data in meaningful ways to the user.

Industry Partner: Global Affairs Canada
Presenters: Jacob McSheffrey, Ikram Mohammed-Navaz, Cory Chenier, Marco Gregory, Adam Nguyen, Chris Beck, Vicknesh Babu
Professor: Todd Kelley

RE/ACTION Showcase

 


Arts, Design & Business

Dooring in the City of Ottawa

In this study, we were tasked to create a safer cycling experience in Dooring zones by improving its road signage. The purpose is to understand why these accidents occur and answer the question “Why are cyclists and motorists not aware or paying attention to dooring road signs and dooring zones?”

Industry Partner: City of Ottawa
Presenters: Nila Babaei, Braden Shay, Fatima Khan, Tyanna Bourguignon, Sebastian Turner
Professors: Jed Looker

Dooring in the City of Ottawa study

 


Science, Engineering & Construction

Zip-Zap the Electric Scooter

The Zip-Zap, an electric two wheeled scooter, is built and tested on the basis of load, speed and range in order to provide compact transportation in heavy populated urban areas. It has been specifically design from scratch to incorporate recycled batteries used in various electric vehicles.

Industry Partner: A-I-M Recycling Ottawa
Presenters: Cristopher Gore, Leander Christy, Antony Babu, Hansley Pataroo
Professor: Hooman Abdi

Zip Zap the Electric Scooter group

RE/ACTION Showcase Winners (August 2019)

Musclebound Mama Process Explanation Video

1st Place Winning Project

A live-action video explaining the 60-day challenge process with a combination of on-screen and full-screen overlay motion graphics. The graphics will define and help clients understand difficult and complicated concepts in a simple and effective way.

Industry Partner: Musclebound Mama
Presenters: Morgan Nordskog, Mona Eltahery, Stephen Gagne, Frah Aliaman
Professors: Adam Jarvis & Ken McGinn

Musclebound Mama Process Explanation Video group

Energy Efficiency and Performance Simulations of PEX Water-Heating Systems

2nd Place Winning Project

The aim of this project is to validate the performance of new hot water delivery (HWD) technology-both quantitatively and qualitatively. In particular, the study is to test, categorize, and benchmark the performance of new HWD systems using Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping against conventional piping materials and their associated installations.

Industry Partner: Uponor.inc
Presenters: Karl Murray, Kuwar Dalal, Michael Stevens
Professors: Ali Elwafi

Energy Efficiency and Performance Simulations of PEX Water-Heating Systems group

ARCC – Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner

3rd Place Winning Project

We have developed an autonomous chimney cleaning robot intended for the consumer market. It is capable of scaling the walls of a chimney, measuring distance both above and below, all while cleaning the walls of the chimney.

Industry Partner: Algonquin College
Presenters: Steve Sokolowski, Dhaval Khodiyar, Rajesh Kangar, Venkata Sai Yath Chakka
Professor: Gino Rinaldi

ARCC - Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner group