What is the Residential Living Laboratory? The Perth Residential Living Laboratory is a 1600 square foot building commissioned by Algonquin’s Applied Research and Innovation department. This laboratory will be Read more >
We look forward to seeing you at the next Applied Research Day on December 9, 2015. Stay tuned for more information.
INNOVATION IN ACTION
Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation hosted Applied Research Day 13.1 on Friday, August 21, 2015 at its Ottawa (Woodroffe) campus. The event highlights the leading edge applied research being done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners. Applied Research Day is a must for employers looking for talented employees and collaborators to support their businesses’ growth in the 21st Century economy. Read more >
The smartphone-sized circuit board doesn’t look like much, but one day it could help fallen seniors get back on their feet. Since November a team of international students has been building the alarm portion for a new fall-detection system for seniors created by Ottawa start-up Zamani Wireless Systems. “This project can actually save your life,” said Arvindkumar Chavda, a second-year electro-mechanical engineering technician-robotics student. Read the full article.
Near Cobden, Ontario Algonquin College is sampling the Muskrat Lake Watershed to determine the sources and effects of nutrients such as phosphorous. The Researchers, including Sarah Hall and Julie Sylvestre explain Read more >
Congratulations to all the winners of the Applied Research Day 13.0 student showcase on Friday, April 10, 2015! All of the projects were wonderful, and we would like to congratulate all the presenters on a job well done!
The Honourable Minister of State (Science and Technology), Ed Holder, joined by David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, today announced over $40 million in grants to colleges across Canada to support applied research and development activities with industry, including $2.3 million over five years for Algonquin College’s Construction Research Centre.
Mark Hoddenbagh
As the Executive Director, Partnerships and Applied Research Mark is responsible for engaging industry, government and community organizations in the activities of the College. Since 2007 when he joined Algonquin College he has accomplished this by developing strong internal and external networks with creative, driven and passionate people; leveraging the expertise of faculty and staff; engaging students in addressing real-world problems and opportunities; and collaborating closely with industry, government and Read more >
Photo L-R: José Aguilera, local entrepreneur; Alex Yang, Construction Research Centre Project Manager; Cheryl Jensen, President, Algonquin College; Pierre Normand, Vice-President, External Relations and Communications, Canada Foundation for Innovation; Jared Potvin, Algonquin College student; Dr. Riccardo brun del Re, Acting Director, Applied Research & Innovation, Algonquin College
An momentous day for the office of Applied Research as we all welcome the official launch of Algonquin College’s Construction Research Centre. The hope is this new centre will attract clients for the College’s Office of Applied Research & Innovation while also providing students and graduates with access to cutting edge equipment.
#FlashForward II is a hands-on, educational program for senior, high school CommTech students. Teams from local schools will compete to produce the most compelling short videos for The Ottawa Hospital. This 10–week program is unique, as it has no teachers, no homework and no tests.Read more >
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