RE/ACTION: Applied Research Showcase on April 13

Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

OTTAWA – The Algonquin College Office of Applied Research & Innovation will be holding its applied research showcase: RE/ACTION on Friday, April 13, 2018.

RE/ACTION highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners, providing a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation.

Engage with over 70 research teams located across the Algonquin College Campus and explore their incredible findings and creations. Ranging from robotics to biology and anywhere in between, the projects are incredibly diverse: turning algae into biofuel, finding the smartest smart apartment, exoskeleton innovation, and even a shawarma vending machine.

When: Friday, April 13, 2018, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Locations: Gymnasium – Building A; Student Commons – Building E

Keynote Speaker: Terri Storey (CEO, Snapclarity); for a full agenda, visit here

Key projects include:

  • Cerberus: a prototype of a tool that will aid in the excavation, lifting and removal of explosive threats (EODs). Industry Partner: Med-Eng
  • Biofidelic Earl Canal Test Rig: The design and building of a blast test rig which includes a biofidelic ear canal with blast pressure sensors. Industry Partner: Med-Eng
  • Integrated solar tech for construction: Developing innovative, scalable building-product integrated solar panels for use in residential and commercial buildings that seek LEED or Net-Zero efficiency. RoCo Industries Inc.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Chris Lackner
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 2091
lacknec@algonquincollege.com

Ruth Dunley
Communications Manager
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 6452
613-406-0970
dunleyr@algonquincollege.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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