AC students work to digitize small-town community communications

Learners in Algonquin College’s Computer Programming program are working to modernize community communications in rural Ontario. Their project will be one of the many to be displayed at the In-Class Projects Showcase on Aug. 3.

Students Maria Boulescu, Zachary Bimson, Changhwan Lee, Fabrizio Ruggirello and Davin Rousseau are developing a web-based “bulletin board” — developed to expedite and simplify community message posting — which is being designed for use in Vernon, Ont.
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Student-led app generates recipes based on what’s in your kitchen

Soaring food costs in recent years may drive budget-conscious decisions when making a grocery list. An app under development by Computer Programming learners will help users make the most of the items in their kitchen. Cooking Chef is a full-featured, Android-based app that generates recipes based on selected ingredients. The project will be one of 50 student-led research projects on display at the In-Class Projects Showcase, held on the Ottawa Campus on Aug. 3.
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Easy Egg Casserole: A Healthy & Easy Summer Meal Prep Option

It’s that time of year when some of us end up with more veggies in our gardens than we know what to do with. How about adding them to eggs to make a healthy egg casserole? It’s a great option for a quick make-ahead breakfast, brunch or dinner for the warm summer months.

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