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Congratulations to Dmitry Klishch, winner of the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Student Poster Competition!

Second-year Mechanical Engineering Technology student Dmitry Klishch has won the very prestigious 2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) Student Poster Competition held October 20th-23rd in San Jose, California. Dmitry’s project included several design concepts he is developing to be included in his Exo Support Leg design. “Currently, because of the huge interest and
impact caused by the project at an early stage of its development, it leads to the creation of a new fully independent supportive device for people with movement restrictions. The very first prototype was powered by a specially designed pneumatic system. However, in the future work, the pneumatic circuit will be replaced by a hydraulic circuit, electric motors or combined system.” stated Dmitry. “The GHTC 2013 was a great experience. It was a lesson that I will remember for a long time, because it made me think – Wow, this new invention is something that people really need! And that there is a world wide application for the final product. This victory is something that just added a valuable sense into the work I have done.”

The GHTC is a voice amplifier and a forum for hot technological, social, and philosophical debates on the world’s urgent human necessities. The annual conference brings together communities and individuals – engineering, science, technology, industry, academe, government agencies, NGOs, charities, funders – interested in applying technology to develop effective solutions for the challenges facing the world’s underserved. The mission of the GHTC is to foster an exchange of information, networking, and cooperation in the humanitarian, focus attention of businesses on emerging
market opportunities and related technology enablers, impact in positive and meaningful ways lives of disadvantaged billions of people around the world and promote science, engineering and technology as key to development of solutions for disadvantaged communities and attract young people to these professional fields

Congratulation to Dmitry for winning this award and proving yet again that Algonquin College’s students can compete amongst the world’s best.

Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship program highlighted in the Ottawa Citizen

This article highlighting the new Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship program appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on October 2, 2013 – “OTTAWA — Alvin Canlas is being paid to learn new skills that could help him get a better job someday.

The 37-year-old Ottawa man is one of 140 full-time employees enrolled in a new, on-the-job apprenticeship program launched last week by Abbott Point of Care, in partnership with Algonquin College.

The sprawling plant off Moodie Drive makes postage stamp-sized cartridges used in hand-held medical diagnostic devices, which provide doctors and nurses with real-time, lab-quality results in minutes.

“It makes me feel better if I wake up in the morning and I know that I’m going to benefit from this and the company is going to benefit by sending their employees to this training program,” said Canlas, who has worked as a technician at Abbott for a decade.

He works day-shifts through the week, but spends four hours a week in an on-site classroom next to the cafeteria, where students are trained to become instrumentation and control technicians.

Canlas and his classmates, who were invited by the company to apply, will attend classes here for the next three years, and eventually earn Algonquin diplomas and trade certificates that qualify them to work anywhere in Canada……..”

Please click here to visit the Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship web page

CyberGonq Event – October 27th from 11:30am until 4:00pm

The Algonquin College School of Advanced Technology, in collaboration with HackingAway.org, has set up a realistic virtual corporate infrastructure to give students a real-life experience. The event, called CyberGonq, is to be held on Sunday, October 27th, from 11:30am to 4pm (+/-).

The event costs $20, which covers setup costs + snacks, lunch and drinks for the event.

Students can apply their classroom learning in a real world situation by competing to attack and defend a “live” company infrastructure from cyber security threats of all kinds.

The goals for the students and the College are to:

– Solidify and expand their knowledge by working in a realistic corporate environment.

– Prepare for future employment by developing many practical job skills that can be immediately applied to help their future employers.

– Algonquin College School of Advanced Technology is proud to fulfill their mandate, and help the students have some fun!

– HackingAway.org is pleased to help organize the event, and glad to motivate the students to keep Hacking Away.

To sign up for the event, visit http://hackingaway.org/cybergonq/registration/

NOTE: The CyberGonq event is specifically for Algonquin students, their invited guests, and recent graduates.

If you are interested in other upcoming “open” events aimed at IT Security Professionals, see “Upcoming Events” at HackingAway.org: – http://hackingaway.org/events/cybersnatch/

– Nov 24th, 2013, 11:30am to 4pm

 

For more information you may also connect with

Patrick Ouellette

Program Coordinator – Computer Systems Technology – Security Programs

Email: ouellep@algonquincollege.com

Geographic Information Systems Open House event – November 28th

Demand for GIS professionals is high in government, transportation, utilities, emergency management, defense, natural resources and many other fields. Leverage your existing education and discover the advantages of geographic information systems.

Visit us at the GIS Open House on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe Campus, T-Building, Room T102 to speak with faculty about this exciting program.

 

For more information on this program you may wish to connect with Mike Ballard at 613-727-4723 ext.3458

 

 

Algonquin Student Pilot wins Top Pilot Award in National Competition

On Sat Aug 24, the Webster Memorial Trophy competition concluded with an awards banquet in Winnipeg, MB. Aviation Management student Takashi Hirose had just competed in the week-long competition with 8 other regional finalists in a series of aircraft tests, exercises, and written exams to demonstrate their knowledge and skill. Congratulations to Takashi who was named “Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot”. For more info on the Webster Memorial Trophy competition, click this link.

Project ECHO App Takes Top Honors

An app that controls the home of the future is taking home top honours at Applied Research Day 11.1, held today at Algonquin College.

The app, which was designed for iOS (Apple) and Android, was created for Project ECHO, a net zero home created by Team Ontario in the 2013 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. Using the app, the team will be able to control Project ECHO’s windows, lights and thermostat, monitor the electrical consumption and output of the home, check the weather specific to the area, and much more.

“Applied Research Day is about celebrating the innovative solutions that our students, professors, and clients are able to create by working together and harnessing their creativity and their skills,” says Dr. Mark Hoddenbagh, Director, Applied Research and Innovation. “The Project ECHO app is another example of an innovative solution that connects our College community with opportunities to tackle real world issues, like the ability to control your home from the palm of your hand.”

The app was built by four Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science students, and a Graphic Design student. They were coached by a Professor in the Computing Science program. The students also worked closely with Team Ontario to ensure the app would work and meet the team’s needs.

Algonquin College Applied Research Day is organized three times annually at the conclusion of the Spring, Fall, and Winter terms. The event is hosted by the Algonquin College Office of Applied Research and Innovation.

Prizes for Applied Research Day include certificates and a cash award of $100 per team member for 1st place, $50 per team member for 2nd, and $25 per team member for 3rd. Each team also receives a certificate. Judges for Applied Research Day 11.1 included Algonquin College employees, and LiVE 88.5 StartUp Co-Host David Schellenberg.

Upcoming College-Wide Events

Fall Open House

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Visit here to register for this event.

 

Winter Open House

Saturday, January 14, 2014

 

March Break Tours

March 10-14, 2013

 

Spring Open House

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Are you in the Computer SystemsTechnician or Technology program? If so this may be of interest…

The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) invites you to the National
Technology Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 26-28, 2013.

The National Technology Conference will bring together business leaders,
educators and skilled technicians from across all sectors in order to ensure
that the workforce of the future is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

More details can be found at cctt.ca or by contacting CCTT at 1-800-891-1140
ext 224 or visiting http://www.cctt.ca/home.asp?lang=1.

EVENT NAME: CCTT National Technology Conference
DATES: September 26-28, 2013
LOCATION: Winnipeg, Manitoba
WEBSITE: http://www.cctt.ca
CONTACT: Issy LeBlond
EMAIL: ileblond@cctt.ca
TEL: 1-800-891-1140 ext 224

As a current student OR graduate of the Computer systems Technician program,
you are eligible to join the CCTT local chapter.

The Computer Systems Technician program at Algonquin college has been
accredited through CCTT / CTAB since June, 2004.

This means the program is not only an Ontario recognized program, but has
achieved National Accreditation.

Membership as a Technician affords you the potential to use/transfer your
credentials outside of Ontario to the rest of Canada.