Posted on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
Applied Research at Algonquin College is proud to announce the winners of December 2023 RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
Client: Jessica-Lee Sidaoui
Professor(s): Abdullah Kadri
Program: Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science
Students: Team Lead: Ryan Turcotte, Obida Kassif, Will Leveilee, Tanisa Tasneem, Palwinder Kaur
Check out the project here.
2nd Place | Mechanic To You Mobile
Client: Matthew Turner, Christian Castillo
Professor(s): Abdullah Kadri
Program: Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science
Students: Kyle Thomas, Daniel McCue, Matthew Allen, Sarah Almobarak, Mason Fatoric
Client: Eric Torunski
Professor(s): Abdullah Kadri
Program: Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science
Students: Zahi Masarwa, Casey Rankin, Neeraj Bansal, Liam Landers, Suraj Mittal
Check out the project here.
Posted on Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Summer is a time when many people enjoy the great outdoors. For a group of 13 incoming and current Algonquin College students, six days in late August was more than just campfires and starry nights. It was a foundational and transformative time to learn more about truth and reconciliation.
Hosted by the Pembroke Campus, the first Indigenous Cultural Camp took place from Aug. 22-27. Led by an Indigenous cultural teacher and two staff, this deeply profound experiential learning opportunity was initiated by the Applied Research office through the Government of Canada Social Sciences and Human Research Council (SSHRC) grant as part of the college’s Mamiwi Maadaadizi project.
“The Cultural Camp was a very significant and profound time for all with much learning, healing and looking forward,” said Joanne Haskin, Executive Director of Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation, a partner on this project. “The potential for continued immersed learning as we continue the journey of truth and reconciliation must be foundational and the College must continue in these ways to allow for all Indigenous students to know there is a place for them, and for partnership in the journey.”
Haskin and her team also included Elders, Knowledge Keepers and special guests, who worked with participants as they listened, reflected, engaged and thought about ways to act.
Ontario Parks provided access and usage of Foy Provincial Park which allowed for meaningful connection to the land. “This was an impactful experience that touched me spiritually and emotionally. It challenged me to move away from thinking about allyship towards acting in allyship, always with ‘nothing about us without us’ in mind. The College and broader community can expect a more concerted effort from me to move us forward in understanding the truth and pursuing acts of reconciliation. It was my honor to participate, ” said Kate Monahan, a professor at the Pembroke campus.
Activities included a visit to Pikwakanagan First Nation, a Kairos Blanket Exercise and discussions and learnings with special Elders and guests. There was also time for painting, self-reflection and journaling and experience on the land.
Areas of learning were centered around Residential Schools & Sixties Scoop, The Seven Grandfather Teachings, the clan system, self-governance, forestry management and of course, TRC Calls to Action.
Student feedback was incredibly positive. “I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for this experience, for learning about Indigenous culture and for being so changed by being on the land,” said one learner. “This was life changing for me,” said another.
Established in the spring of 2020, the Mamiwi Maadaadizi project was created to advance Indigenization efforts at Pembroke Campus through collaboration with The Circle of Turtle Lodge, Pikwakanagan First Nation and other Indigenous community members. The mandate included identifying best practices for embedding Indigenous Knowledge across Pembroke’s services and academic programming and working towards Reconciliation for all students and community members. Another goal was to examine how to better support Indigenous learner needs and develop learning interventions through a field school and Indigenous-led training.
“In 20 plus years of working in higher education, it has been a while since I have seen such a cohesive, thoughtful, kind group of people gather,” said Brenda Slomka, Algonquin College Program manager, Applied Research. “This was deeply meaningful to witness and be part of. The impact from our SSHRC grant, allowing us to focus on Indigenization within our rural campus has been so important and we are thankful. We are deeply hopeful that this will be the first of many more Cultural Camps to come.”
To read the full report about the Indigenous Culture Camp click this link.
Posted on Friday, April 8th, 2022
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the winners of Virtual RE/ACTION. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
1st Place | Smart Tenant
Client: Smart Living Properties
Professor(s): Adesh Shah, Adam Robillard
Program: Mobile Application Design and Development
Students: Team Lead: Karim Shaloh, Eric Shantz, J-C Castagne, Mohsen Qaddoura, Evan Liko, Sandeep Saini
2nd Place | Giving Adults a Break Through Play
Client: Ingenium
Professor(s): Jed Looker, SuCheng Lee
Program: Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design
Students: Bhuvan Bhanot, Mitra Bahmannia, Muhammad Khan, Rada Marza, Sara Hubberstey
3rd Place | POP TikR – Shop & Tour Local
Client: POP TikR
Professor(s): Adesh Shah, Theodore Mirtchev
Program: IMD & Mobile Application Design and Development
Students: Eduard Draghiciu, Kiet Vuong, Manuel Duong, Marina Wolff, Stive AZ
Posted on Friday, December 10th, 2021
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Virtual RE/ACTION. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
1st Place | The Fix It App
Client: Mark Godfrey
Professor(s): Abdullah Kadri PhD, Peng,
Program: Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science
Students: Team Lead: Frederic Desjardins
Team Members: Kyler Bass, Joseph Perks, Tony Pham, Danilo Teixeira Pontes
2nd Place | POP TiKR – Download Your Local Scene
Client: Kamal Dhanoa
Professor(s): Adesh Shah, Theo Mirtchev
Program: Data Analytics Centre
Students: Kiet Vuong, Manuel Duong, Marina Wolff, Eduard Draghiciu, Stive AZ
3rd Place | Quiz Making and Taking Tool
Client: Canadian Centre of Excellence and Anti Corruption
Professor(s): Abdullah Kadri
Program: Computer Engineering and Computing Science
Students: Jani Khaddage, Nathan Denyer, Carver Long, Jinhyo Kim
Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
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
Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Want to Make our World a Better Place? Join Algonquin’s Social Innovation Lab – SLiDE is Hiring for Winter 2022 positions.
The Lab operates SLiDE (Service Learning in Design & Engineering) with a mission of “Empowering our community by sharing student creativity and technological knowledge to drive social change”. We are looking for students that demonstrate Authenticity, Integrity, Ambition, Curiosity and Humility and want to help others in our community. #slideintoimpact Open Positions: All positions are part-time (~20 hours a week) for current Algonquin College Students and paid at Ottawa’s current Living Wage ($18.60/Hour).
The target start date for Winter Interns is January 10, 2022.
Note* All positions offer flexibility to meet students’ schedules and tentatively will include both in-person (Social Innovation Lab, Woodroffe Campus) and remote work components. All positions will be subject to the College’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
To apply, email your CV and a cover letter by the deadline of December 10, 2021: SLiDE@algonquincollege.com
Details can be seen on HireAC – Job ID 70117: https://hireac.algonquincollege.com/home.htm
IBM/SLiDE Intern – Social Sector Client Projects (5 Positions)
Applicable for students with digital technology skills (design, development, mobile, integration, adoption) or communications skills (branding, marketing, social media, written word, and videography).
Please note Intern Eligibility Requirements:
- Proof of full-time enrollment at Algonquin College in an Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM or Business program during the internship period
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship/ Permanent Residency/Refugee Status, Unfortunately, due to 3rd party funder requirements, International Students are not eligible for these positions at this time.
Students who self-identify within one of the following under-represented groups are encouraged to apply: Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Indigenous students, Newcomers (immigrants who immigrated within the last 5 years), students with disabilities, visible minorities and first-year students.
Posted on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Victimology Research Centre would like to invite you to take part in our survey to help assess the wellness and working conditions of service providers who work with victims and survivors of crime in Canada. You will be asked about your well-being, your job satisfaction, vicarious resilience, strategies for self-care, and how your organization makes you feel. Participation in the online survey will require approximately 20-30 minutes of your time. Please note that all participation in our study is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
To participate in our study, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an employee or volunteer working with victims or survivors of crime in Canada
If you would like to know more about the study, you can click on this link for background information. To complete the survey, click on your preferred language. [English] [Français]
Who can participate?
This is for employees and volunteers who work with victims and survivors of crime in Canada. You need to be 18 or older. More than one person from an organization can take the survey.
Why am I being asked these questions?
We want to learn more about people working in services for victims and survivors of crime in Canada. We want to learn about your well-being, how you feel about your work, how you take care of yourself, how your organization affects your wellness, and any harm as well as growth you may have experienced as a service provider. We will share the results in a public report in 2023 and what we learn will be used to create training materials. We will also publish academic papers.
How will I be protected?
You will not be asked for your name. If you are quoted, we will change details that could identify you. We will not share your survey with your employer. We will not use your computer’s IP address. Actions like signing out of your accounts, closing your browser, and locking your device when not in use can help protect your safety. For information on deleting your browsing history, see http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000510.htm.
What if I don’t want to answer a question?
You can choose “prefer not to answer” and continue. Share only what you want to.
What if a question upsets me and I need help?
If you need support, you can access free crisis help through Wellness Together Canada: Text 741741 https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous Peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer counselling or crisis support. Call the toll-free helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca. Help is available in English, French, Ojibway, Cree, or Inuktitut.
What if I have questions about the research?
You can contact Dr. Benjamin Roebuck (Research Chair) at the Victimology Research Centre by email roebucb1@algonquincollege.com or by phone (613) 727-4723 ext. 6328. If you have questions about the ethical conduct of this study, you can contact the Algonquin College Research Ethics Board by email REBAdmin@algonquincollege.com or phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5213.
Victim Services and Vicarious Resilience being conducted by the Victimology Research Centre at Algonquin College in partnership with the Victim Justice Network (VJN), Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC), and a wide range of other community partners. This research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and designed with leaders in victim services from across Canada.
Posted on Friday, October 22nd, 2021
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
Posted on Friday, August 13th, 2021
The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Virtual RE/ACTION. To browse all of the projects visit the virtual project showcase.
3rd Place | Survivors of Violent Crime and Interactions with the Media
Client: Victims and survivors of violent crime, journalists and reporters, and victim service providers
Professor(s): Dr. Benjamin Roebuck, Diana McGlinchey
Program: Victimology
Students: Katherine Thompson, Amy Boileau
2nd Place | insightScope 2021 – Healthcare Conference Dashboard for Systematic and Scoping Reviews
Client: Dr. Dayre McNally MD, Katie O’Hearn MSc, Misty Pratt MES
Professor(s): Kevin Holmes Program: Mobile Application Design and Development, Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science)
Students: Ravi Chandra Rachamalla, Dhruv Patel, Nguyen Gia Khánh Hồ, Manan Patel
1st Place | Aim for Change — New Ways to Address Youth and Gun Violence
Client: The International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA)
Professor(s): Jed Looker
Program: Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design
Students: Anna Ranger; Shelby Richardson, Cathy Matovu; Amarjeet Singh
Posted on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
Last year, Algonquin College helped respond to the Ottawa/Canada PPE shortage assisting with efforts to create and decontaminate shields, and medical-grade mask. As part of this response two SLIDE partners, CHEO and Eco-equitable (EE) also initiated research into the design of a high performing re-usable mask for the community. After almost a year of development and testing, we would like to get the masks to the Ottawa public, with the goal of reducing COVID transmission during the third wave. To achieve this masks will be sold as part of a fundraiser for CHEO.
The masks are very comfortable, have an amazing fit and achieve > 80 % particle penetration (new) while retaining > 70% particle filtration after 50 machine washes. The mask easily meets the 50% particle filtration efficiency specification recently set by the ASTM for consumer/community masks. The vast majority of community masks only achieve 30-50% PFE.
CHEO and EE have manufactured an initial lot of 1000 masks and will be selling them through Ecoequitable’s website. They will also be available at Kardish Health Food stores.
Purchase a mask here: https://ecoequitable.ca/collections/ecoequitable-products/products/cheo-fundraiser-mask
Check out the full article in the Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/cheo-doc-and-local-sewing-organization-help-tame-the-wild-west-of-masks
