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Public health at centre of RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase

Six people stand smiling in front of a projector screen with the words "1st Place" written on it.

The project team from Nutricooks Mobile Application post with Philip Dawe after receiving first place at the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase.

Learners from the Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science program earned first place for their project Nutricooks Mobile Application at the RE/ACTION In-Class Projects Showcase, held at the Ottawa Campus on Dec. 5. Available on iOS and Android devices, their application allows users to create and follow a tailored nutritional program based on biometrics, preferences and goals. Users can search for recipes by keyword, view ingredients or nutritional information and watch an instructional video.

Second place went to Mechanic To You, an Android application to bring mechanics to the user’s location. Taking third place was the project Ski Patrol Application, which tracks medical volunteer geolocations to supply adequate support in emergency situations, as well as events, volunteer and inventory information.
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Algonquin College Applied Research project advances to the finals at the International ICT Innovative Services Awards

The Human-Centred Design Lab at Algonquin College’s Applied Research has been named one of 10 finalists at the InnoServe Awards for their project, Building Hurricane Resiliency in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

The InnoServe Awards is an annual ICT application competition held for university and college students that promotes academic-industry collaboration by integrating academic training and practical experience. The awards will be held on Nov. 4 in Taipei, Taiwan, with teams worldwide competing for a top prize of US$4,000 per team. Being named a finalist and the only Canadian team highlights the innovative and impactful work being done through the Human-Centred Design Lab.

Led by Algonquin College, the applied research project is being implemented in partnership with Dominica State College (DSC) and their team, with funding from Global Affairs Canada. The goal of the project is to increase economic opportunities for graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Dominica by focusing on climate-smart construction and carpentry skills for the green economy.

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2023 Recipients of the Schulich Builders Scholarship

In February of this year, Algonquin College was honoured to receive a $325,000 gift from the Schulich Foundation as part of a new program which provides incoming students in the skilled trades with targeted, meaningful financial assistance. This program also supports students upon graduation through leadership training and mentorship opportunities.

Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,000 students were nominated. One hundred students across 10 Ontario colleges have received this celebrated award.

On Sept. 9, Algonquin College officially announced the 10 inaugural recipients of the newly created Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, which provides up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields.
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