Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship

Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab Receives $400,000 Through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grant Program

Posted on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

OTTAWA (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025) – In an effort to address the challenge of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET), the Embark Student Foundation has awarded $400,000 to support the Social Innovation Lab at Algonquin College. This grant will fund the Transdisciplinary Approach to Service Transformation in NEET (TASTE), a long-term initiative to design, pilot, and evaluate innovative approaches to reactivate NEET youth to education.

Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research  

Posted on Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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Innovation on Display: Algonquin Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Applied Research

OTTAWA (Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024) – Students across Algonquin College will present over 80 applied research projects, in areas such as computer science, engineering, media, hospitality, and healthcare, with 35 projects focused on community health in nursing at the upcoming Applied Research Student Project Showcase.

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Algonquin College receives research grant to support survivors of intimate partner violence

Posted on Monday, December 18th, 2023

OTTAWA (Dec. 18, 2023) – Algonquin College has received a $358,508 grant to further collaborative research supporting survivors of intimate partner violence. As part of the College and Community Innovation (CCI) program grants issued by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), this funding will strengthen collaborative research between Canadian colleges and partners from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of our exciting new project, Applying Concussion Recovery Technology to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, at Algonquin College,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Algonquin College. “This project not only offers invaluable experiential learning opportunities for our students but also addresses a critical community need. We extend our gratitude to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research grant for recognizing and supporting the significance of this initiative.”

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Algonquin College hosts student research showcase

Posted on Monday, December 4th, 2023

OTTAWA (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This edition of RE/ACTION has a special focus on public health, with over 50 student teams displaying projects on topics ranging from improving health care in Indigenous communities, increasing public awareness on the benefits of influenza immunization, drafting non-stigmatizing terminology in medical and nursing documentation related to substance use health, and creating activities for residents at The Oaks, a managed alcohol program in Ottawa. The full list of projects is available here.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Awards Presentations: 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Algonquin College Ottawa Campus DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8. Continue reading →

Algonquin College partners with CityStudio Ottawa, joining University of Ottawa, City of Ottawa

Posted on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

OTTAWA (Nov. 21, 2023) – Algonquin College has entered into a partnership contract with CityStudio Ottawa, a globally-recognized framework for students to collaborate on civic engagement through experiential learning with faculty, city administration and community partners. Through its community relationships, CityStudio Ottawa provides a framework for knowledge exchange as students cross-collaborate on real-world projects that have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents within the Ottawa region.

“By joining CityStudio Ottawa, Algonquin College is demonstrating our commitment to experiential learning with an emerging research focus on community engaged learning,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Experiential Learning and Innovation. “The CityStudio partnership is the first step in advancing our strategic vision for increased applied research focused on community-based research. This exciting partnership will provide new opportunities for our students and faculty to support city building activities that advance our community in a positive way.”

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Student research showcase coming to Algonquin College

Posted on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

OTTAWA (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Office of Applied Research at Algonquin College is hosting an In-Class Projects Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the event, students will exhibit forward-looking research and technology projects produced in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence, fundraising to civic engagement, the projects students work on are incredibly diverse.

Judges from local employer partners, including Natural Resources Canada, Ingenium and the Kanata North Business Association will be in attendance to discuss project details with the student-led teams.

When: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Awards Presentations: 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus, DARE District (C Building), 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8.

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RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on Aug. 12

Posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

OTTAWA (Aug. 10, 2022) — The Algonquin College Office of Applied Research will host its RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

The event highlights innovations in applied research undertaken by students, including an online portal documenting the crimes against the Yazidi people, personal security app technology, multiple initiatives to increase food sovereignty for struggling students and many other exciting projects.

Please join us this Friday to watch the finalists compete in hybrid format and go through the catalogue of projects.

When: Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on April 8

Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

OTTAWA (April 6, 2022) – The Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Algonquin College is hosting its RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

At the event, Algonquin College students exhibit forward-looking research and technology projects produced in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Ranging from robotics to web design, building science to social innovation, and anything in between, the projects students work on are incredibly diverse.

At the showcase, the five most promising projects, selected from over 40 submissions, are presented by their teams to a panel of industry professionals during a live Zoom event. The judges ask the teams questions about their projects before deciding on winners. You’re invited to watch the finalists compete, and browse the entire catalogue of projects.

When: Friday, April 8, 2022, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Where: Register here

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RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on August 13

Posted on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

The Algonquin College Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be hosting its RE/ACTION: Virtual Applied Research Showcase on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 11 am to 12:15 pm.

At the event, Algonquin students exhibit forward-looking research and technology projects produced in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners to offer innovative solutions to everyday problems.

From a joint effort with CHEO on a web application that connects parents of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients to hospital research studies, to an online tool that allows you to calculate home renovation costs before you hire a contractor, these projects offer a glimpse of the future.

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