Wow where did summer and fall go. Lots to update and I never did tell you about those summer projects, so here goes:
Summer Projects: We worked with Privacy Analytics to help virtualize testing and certification for the emerging field of data anonymization which is critical for sharing large clinical data sets . We brought together diverse expertise to help build a STEMI (ST Segment Myocardial infarction) recognition game for planetECG. This game embeds pattern recognition skills for healthcare professionals to identify the emergent need for life saving procedures. Read more >
Congratulations to Algonquin College for being named the most productive research college in Canada! In the office of Applied Research and Innovation, we are definitely proud of this accomplishment as many research projects are organized through our office and completed through the hard work of students and faculty. We especially thank our industry partners for continually providing our students with hands on opportunities.
Students, faculty, community partners and the general public are invited to experience TRACTION, an entrepreneurship simulation game recently featured in Forbes magazine. The game, developed at and through a collaboration with Algonquin College Applied Research & Innovation, enables participants to develop their entrepreneurial skills in creating a start up company through two phases of pre and post revenue. The simulation includes both academic content and practical experience in which teams of 2-3 participants will learn and experience team collaboration, funding, product development, and business modeling while competing against other teams to envision and bring a start-up to market. Read more >
Well it has been a hectic place here lately, but time to catch the blogosphere up.
Big Win, Winners all around: Back in April our after school program (#FlashForward) with The Ottawa Hospital had a big win taking 1st Place at the College’s Applied Research Day (April 11, 2014). Shortly thereafter the red carpet came out and the high schools teams (along with their College student mentors) presented their patient Read more >
The Construction Research Centre is pleased to embark in a new project to improve the effectiveness of protective coatings on cutting tools, engineered surfaces and architecture window glazing. These protective coatings can extend the service life of a treated surface but if they do not adhere well they can delaminate and actually compromise performance. Read more >
The Qualcomm XPRIZE Tricorder Competition is a phenomenal opportunity for our students to participate in a prestigious global competition. This applied research project is bringing together Algonquin College students, faculty, and private industry and has the potential to create ground-breaking advances in affordable health care.
The City of Ottawa, in collaboration with Invest Ottawa, Algonquin College, ArtEngine and Illuminartists, a digital media artist group, recently undertook a first ever Artist’s Residency project at Invest Ottawa’s offices located at 80 Aberdeen Street. Read more >
For the fourth consecutive year, CYBF (the Canadian Youth Business Foundation) and Spin Master Ltd., Canada’s most innovative toy company, are teaming up to offer financing, mentoring, access to specially designed workshops and more to innovative entrepreneurs through the Spin Master Innovation Fund.
The official launch is May 1, with applications being accepted until June 20. The fund will support up to ten innovative start-ups with each recipient receiving:
Up to $50,000 in financing;
2 years of business mentoring;
2 exclusive innovation workshops;
Expert advice from Spin Master executives; and
Access to helpful business resources & CYBF’s community of over 5,000 members.
Congratulations to all the exhibitors of the Applied Research Day 12.0 student showcase on April 11, 2014! Their hard work and dedication are shown by their amazing projects and results. Read more >
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The Qualcomm XPRIZE Tricorder Competition is a phenomenal opportunity for our students to participate in a prestigious global competition. This applied research project is bringing together Algonquin College students, faculty, and private industry and has the potential to create ground-breaking advances in affordable health care.