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Collage of photographs showing researchers and attendees presenting and viewing research posters at the Ideas to Impact 2026 conference. Top left: woman in dark blazer smiling next to blue and burgundy research poster on display monitor. Top center and right: group of five attendees standing and observing poster presentations, with wooden ceiling visible. Bottom left: woman in beige cardigan gesturing while explaining yellow and black research poster to attendees. Bottom center: man in glasses viewing poster on display monitor. Bottom right: man viewing blue and orange research poster on display monitor. Large white text overlay reads "Ideas to Impact 2026" with gold text below reading "Poster Competition." Mohawk IdeaWorks logo in orange and black appears in bottom center and corner.
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April 10, 2026

IDEAS TO IMPACT 2026: POSTER COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

An array of exceptional research projects were recognized at the 2026 Ideas to Impact conference poster competition, each addressing pressing community and industry challenges through applied research and innovation. JUDGES CHOICE #1 | LEARNING 2GETHER Team: Adam Dolson, Bindu Pariyar, Seyvouty Chan, Haniyeh Jalayeri, Amritpal...
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November 24, 2023

Student success in research – In the news

November 24, 2023 – Colton Donald, a recent graduate of Mohawk College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program, is featured in a YouTube interview. During his studies, he worked on SONAMI projects enabling him to acquire practical knowledge and skills in solving real-world manufacturing challenges. After his graduation,...
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November 1, 2023

Fostering a culture of research

November 1, 2023 – Fostering a culture of research is a key strategic priority of Mohawk College and that happens on a number of fronts: backing established researchers leading key campus centres of innovation; helping emerging researchers firmly get rooted in their field of inquiry; and growing...
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October 17, 2023

Mohawk College becomes first Canadian post-secondary institution to receive certification from national testing body

October 17, 2023 – Mohawk College announced today that its Construction Materials Laboratory has been certified by the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) for industry testing. Mohawk College is the first post-secondary institution in Canada to become certified by CCIL, a non-profit organization representing independent,...
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September 1, 2023

Guyanese study tour to Mohawk College supports the transition to green energy

May 24, 2024 – Mohawk International and IDEAWORKS recently hosted six students and three lecturers from New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) in Guyana, accompanied by a representative from Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) at Fennell Campus.   Facilitated by CICan, the objective of the Guyanese Skills to Access the Green...
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July 25, 2023

Mohawk College, Interval House of Hamilton partner to benefit frontline social workers

July 25, 2023 –Mohawk College researchers are working with women’s shelter Interval House of Hamilton to improve the well-being of frontline social service providers post-pandemic. This innovative applied research project will examine the impact of COVID-19 conditions on frontline social service workers at the Hamilton-based...
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July 10, 2023

Exploring how gamification can improve skills training among vulnerable populations

July 10, 2023 –A new collaborative research project led by Mohawk College will focus on skills training for vulnerable girls and women. Researchers are exploring if a new way of providing skills training can help increase the well-being of vulnerable girls and women and enhance...
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July 6, 2023

Cancer Assistance Program gets IDEAWORKS support to assist cancer patients – In the news

July 6, 2023 –In a recent ceremony,  local MPP Monique Taylor officially launched the Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) new client and inventory management system called C.A.P.E (Cancer Assistance Program Enterprise). This custom-designed management system was a result of a partnership with Mohawk College’s MEDIC, Digital...
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May 8, 2023

Mohawk College establishes innovative local research area for remotely piloted aircraft

May 8, 2023 –Mohawk College has established a new research site for remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS, commonly known as drones) in Hamilton, greatly increasing its capacity to support and promote innovation in multiple industry sectors. The Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC) at Mohawk...
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May 8, 2023

Mohawk College, Transport Canada sign agreement for research involving remotely piloted aircraft

May 8, 2023 –Mohawk College and Transport Canada’s Innovation Centre have signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to work together on research projects related to remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS, commonly known as drones). As an established research centre in Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS applied research...
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May 1, 2023

Research pays off

May 1, 2023 –A second-year student in the Computer Systems Technician-Software Support program, Munoz-Acosta works in image processing analysis. He evaluates sensor data across a number of parameters to evaluate a blast furnace’s working performance.  He worked part-time as an international CSEP student in Sensor...
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February 10, 2023

IDEAWORKS project – VivClima aims to reduce project emissions – In the news

February 10, 2023 – What if you could reduce your project’s greenhouse gas emissions and target financial rebates with the same program? That was the goal when Alberta-based Mavryck Inc. and Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS partnered to create VivClima, a new artificial-intelligence-based construction project management software designed...
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February 2, 2023

Mohawk College researchers train drone pilots, explore cold weather challenges – In the news

SubZero North, an organization that facilitates and promotes winter weather testing in and around Thompson, Manitoba, has worked in partnership with Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS. The announcement attracted media attention in Thompson. Thompson Citizen – SubZero North signs memos with federal government, college ...
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