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Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab is now recruiting for Winter 2022 positions

We're Hiring! SliDE - Social Innovation Lab

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:
  1. Proof of full-time enrollment at Algonquin College in an Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM or Business program during the internship period
  2. 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.

SLiDE Partners, CHEO and Eco-equitable (EE) are levelling up the mask game!

AC Student in mask

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

 

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

To combat anti-vaxxer myths, teach children – Not parents – To be immunity warriors.

Armed white blood cells firing antibody missiles at alien invaders cartoonArmed white blood cells firing antibody missiles at alien invaders (influenza virus) in Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombies, developed by students at Algonquin College and The Ottawa Hospital mHealth Research Team.

Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombies, a digital motion comic book used to teach children about their immune system, is the focus of new column in the Globe and Mail this week. The project was the result of an award-winning collaboration between The Ottawa Hospital and Algonquin College. The Globe column was written by Dr. Kumanan Wilson, who leads the Ottawa Hospital’s mHealth Lab, located at The Ottawa Hospital at Algonquin College in Algonquin’s F building.

Globe and Mail headline: To combat anti-vaxxer myths, teach children – not parents – to be immunity warriors.
Column: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-to-combat-anti-vaxxer-myths-teach-children-not-parents-to-be/

Call for Judges – RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase August 2019

Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking volunteer judges for the applied research showcase competition on Friday, August 9th, 2019.

Every year, student teams work on applied projects in which they apply knowledge and skills acquired through their field of study. This spring, they will be on display at the applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, August 9th, 2019. Research projects fall into a number of categories:

  • Science, Engineering, and Construction
  • Arts, Design, Business, and Management
  • Information Technologies, Mobile and Web Design

Judges evaluate selected student team’s results, based on novelty/creativity, technical competence, impact, the strength of client-team interactions and communication and presentation skills.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to network with Algonquin’s capable and motivated academic community of students and faculty.

Those interested in participating as judges, or who have more questions about this opportunity, can contact:

Danielle Evong
Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Algonquin College
evongd@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 5213

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Conference

Looking to incorporate sustainability into your curriculum? Look no further!

Algonquin College will be hosting a Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training conference in the Winter 2019 semester. SDGs Youth Training Canada is a project of the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES), a registered charity founded in 2012. Their mission is to educate and empower the final generation who can solve climate change to create a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. SDGs Youth Training Canada 2017 mobilized 5,900+ students from 77 post-secondary institutions at 32 training sessions across Canada.

This workshop will not only educate students on sustainability and the SDGs, but will also engage them through workshops and team exercises.

Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
Time: 9:30AM until 5:30PM
Location: Building T Room 102,
Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Parking: The weekend parking fee will be $5/day in Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12.

Note: Red, Green, Black and Orange permit holders (Lots 8, 9, 10, 12) do not need to pay additional for evening/weekend parking in these lots.

Algonquin College campus map – HERE

Lunch will be provided but we would like to ask participants to bring food for the food donation for the food cupboard. Also, in support of the theme of sustainability, we ask that you bring your own water bottle or travel mug for beverages.

To register visit: AC UN SDG 2019

NOTE: Participants must be a post-secondary student, faculty & staff in the Ottawa-Gatineau area to attend.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for students to help organize the event. The “Sustainability Event Organizer” is a co-curricular activity.

Student volunteers should contact, Olivia Routliffe at routlio1@algonquincollege.com for more details.

Student Highlight – Vijay Abhichandani

Dedicated, passionate and driven. Vijay Abhichandani, has been an incredible asset to the team at Algonquin College – Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This past summer, Vijay was a part of the student team that won first place at the RE/ACTION Showcase (Summer 2018) for their work on Nightlight.

Nightlight is an SMS based emergency response system that connects event-goers directly to emergency services at large festivals or gatherings with the goal of reducing the number of sexual assaults often associated with such events. Nightlight doubles as an interactive chatbot that can provide users with information about an event.

Presenters: Cameron Bell, Jervin Francisco, Vijaykumar Abhichandani Professor: Kevin Holmes Industry Partner: Nightlight Consultants

Vijay was recently highlighted by Algonquin College on his student experience and how the practical approach of a polytechnics education has supported his journey. This is just the beginning, can’t wait for what the future has in store! Congratulations Vijay!

Immunity Warriors Launch

Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombie is a motion comic book that uses Madefire to transform a traditional comic book into an exciting interactive experience. With an action-packed storyline, Immunity Warriors educates children on their immune system, battling viruses, and the importance of vaccinations.

The group responsible for the project including Dr. Wilson, the mHealth group at OHRI and Kevin Holmes, Project Manager at the Health and Wellness Research Center, held a press release on Tuesday, January 24th. The event took place at Broadview Public School and participating students were asked to brainstorm names for the motion comics characters.

The response from the press has been very positive – Immunity Warriors is featured in the Ottawa Citizen, The Kitchissippi Times and on CBC and Global News.

Currently, Immunity Warriors: Invasion of the Alien Zombies is available through the CANImmunize app or online at www.immunity warriors.com

Immunity Warriors space ship and rockets

TEDxAlgonquin Set Design Contest

TEDxAlgonquin* is happening in less than a month! A lot of preparations are needed to make this event successful…including building the set design for the stage. The AC Hub hosted an information planning session on Oct. 16 for interested students to learn more and brainstorm ideas for the set design. What better way to engage our college students than to host a set design competition? This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and design skills for an event that reflects the spirit of the world renowned TED talks series.

Read the full article from Algonquin Times.

The first meeting for the TedX Set Design contest. Good luck to all! #tedxalgonquin #letsbecreative

A photo posted by TEDxAlgonquin (@tedxalgonquin) on Oct 19, 2015 at 7:44am PDT

*Please note that our event is called TEDxAlgonquinCollege, where x = independently organized TED event.