Democracy Worldview earns first place at In-Class Projects Showcase
Posted on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
Students from the first, second and third place teams celebrate their wins with Kristine Dawson, Philip Dawe and Jed Looker, coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design program.
Learners from the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design program took first place for their project, Democracy Worldview, at the In-Class Projects Showcase, held at the Ottawa Campus on Aug. 3. The research project centred on how to prevent the erosion of trust in elections, as well as how inaccurate information can be addressed in the electoral process to build public trust. Second place went to We Vibe Phase 2, with third place going to AI Brand Recognition Machine Learning Project.
At the event, more than 50 student teams exhibited their applied research projects, ranging from robotics, artificial intelligence, fundraising, civic engagement and much more. The projects were created in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, bridging the gap between education and employment while providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation.
Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Experiential Learning & Innovation, opened the Showcase and welcomed those in attendance.
“We are here to recognize the remarkable achievements of our talented students, committed staff, and esteemed industry partners,” she said. “This showcase is a testament of their hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Dawson also introduced Philip Dawe, the new Director of Applied Research at Algonquin College, and invited him to address the crowd.
“Algonquin College stands at the forefront of experiential learning and innovative excellence, and our students are no exception. Across our institution, learners are engaging in a diverse array of projects that span various fields, from ground-breaking technological exploration to astute business process analysis, and even driving positive social change,” said Dawe.
The students exhibited their projects in the DARE District at the Ottawa Campus. Chandra Pasma, MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean, and Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa Centre, were on hand to chat with the student entrepreneurs and learn more about their innovative solutions to industry challenges.
Judges comprising of Algonquin College faculty, employees and employer partners mingled with the student teams throughout the event to discuss methodologies and outcomes of their research. Dawson announced the winners once the final scores were in.
Thank you to all the students, employer partners and funding agencies for their commitment to highlighting innovation and academic excellence at the College.