Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab (GSCSRL).
Under the leadership of Ahmad Teymouri, Professor, Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Hospitality, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies.
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.
Posted on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
OTTAWA – June 5, 2024, Algonquin College is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from the Salo family, establishing The Salo Family Endowment for Social Innovation. This endowment is dedicated to supporting student interns in the Social Innovation Lab, empowering students to engage in meaningful social innovation projects.
The Salo Family Endowment for Social Innovation will provide funding for student intern salaries, allowing them to work on projects that support community-based organizations, including service agencies, charities, non-profits, and social enterprises. This initiative aligns with Algonquin College’s demonstrated culture of social responsibility and community engagement.
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.”
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
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.
Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Algonquin College Ranks Third in Canada for Research Partnerships in 2022
OTTAWA (Jan. 25, 2023) – Research Infosource Inc. released its annual ranking today for Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges in 2022. Algonquin College is proud to announce it ranks third in the category of research partnerships with 168 partnerships and second in completed research projects with 155 projects.
“We are thrilled to see Algonquin College recognized as a leader in research partnerships amongst colleges in Canada,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. “Our commitment to applied research and innovation, as well as working closely with industry partners and community organizations, has resulted in this outstanding achievement.”
In addition to the research partnership results, Algonquin College ranked second in Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) research income with $662,000 and ninth in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) research income with $2,528,000. Continue reading
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.
Where: Online ***For more details, visit here. Continue reading
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
Posted on Monday, April 4th, 2022
OTTAWA (APRIL 4, 2022) – As announced today by the Canada Research Coordinating Committee, Algonquin College and the CHEO Research Institute have received a $234,492 grant from the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) to further collaborative research.
Delivered through the Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), funding is provided through the 2021 NFRF Innovative Approaches to Research in the Pandemic Context competition, which supports Canadian-led research in a post-pandemic context.
The joint application, titled Transforming Health Information, Research, and Scholarship through Technology and Teamwork (NFRFR-2021-00176), explores the novel systematic review (SR) methodology developed by the research team. Specifically, the funding will support integration of a hybrid machine learning human screening approach and real-world validation of the online software platform.