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Promotional graphic reading “Explore real-world innovation before college” and “Introducing Applied Research 101 – High School Edition.” Two high school students work together in a classroom lab, examining test tubes and plants during a hands-on science activity. The background features a maroon, technology-inspired pattern, and the Mohawk IDEAWORKS logo appears at the bottom.
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December 17, 2025

Applied Research 101 (High School Edition) Launched, Students to Explore Real-World Innovation Before College

What does “applied research” really mean—and why does it matter for students before they ever step foot on a college campus? Applied research is designed to solve practical problems in the modern world, rather than to generate knowledge for its own sake. Its goal is...
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January 27, 2021

Mind the Gap: Arts-based strategies for Enhancing Essential Employability Skills

January 27, 2021 – Upcoming webinar will help educators understand how arts can help improve student communication skills. Communication is an essential transferable skill. Yet, many learners struggle with oral and written expression. On February 16, Dr. Christine Boyko-Head and Glenys McQueen-Fuente will showcase the...
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January 22, 2021

Upcoming Mohawk College Webinar:

January 22, 2021 – The Wellness Connection Program & The Power of Peer Mentorship Webinar will help faculty and academics discover how to integrate peer mentorship in an academic program. Research has shown that education and training can improve social mobility, jobs and incomes, and...
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December 23, 2020

IDEAWORKS Year in Review: Our top ten of 2020

(The commentary below was posted on LinkedIn on December 21, 2020 by Mohawk College Dean of Applied Research Jeff McIsaac.) December 23, 2020 – Last year, when I shared my top ten IDEAWORKS moments of 2019, I ended my list by wishing everyone an “innovative...
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December 15, 2020

Mohawk named Canada’s fourth top research college in recent ranking

December 15, 2020 – Top College in paid student researchers, industry research income categories Mohawk College was named the fourth top research college in the country, according to rankings released today. Building on the growth and success of IDEAWORKS, Mohawk’s applied research division, the college...
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December 9, 2020

How Emerging Technology Can Help Improve Seizure Detection.

December 9, 2020 – An upcoming webinar hosted by Mohawk College IDEAWORKS will explore the role that emerging tech plays in developing automated medical alert systems. While fitness trackers and smart watches are become more and more popular, it is in healthcare where wearable technology...
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December 9, 2020

FHIR North now available on demand | 17 hours of recorded content

December 9, 2020 – Did you miss FHIR North 2020? Now you can register and watch the sessions recorded at the virtual conference, including keynotes from Didi Davis, VP, Informatics, Conformance & Interoperability, The Sequoia Project and Grahame Grieve, founder of HL7® FHIR. FHIR North is recognized...
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December 3, 2020

Mohawk College and Inclusive Media and Design launch captioning tool

December 3, 2020 – Marking the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mohawk College researchers and Inclusive Media and Design are announcing the availability a new captioning tool for accessible media production. This year, the United Nations is recognizing this day by challenging the global...
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November 26, 2020

Mohawk College partners with University of Guelph to help CGL Manufacturing adopt additive manufacturing technology

November 26, 2020 – A partnership between Mohawk College and the University of Guelph will help an Ontario off-road component supplier create high-quality rapid prototypes for its clients while fostering Canadian innovation in advanced manufacturing. CGL Manufacturing Inc., headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, is a global supplier of machined castings, components,...
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November 25, 2020

Can College Students Really Work as Partners with Faculty?

November 25, 2020 – An upcoming webinar hosted by Mohawk College IDEAWORKS will explore how a student-faculty partnership helped create an outdoor play resource guide. True student-faculty partnerships are challenging to achieve due to potential power dynamics. But they aren’t impossible. On December 9, Dawn Danko...
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November 11, 2020

Momentum – Stronger together

Five centres of research excellence at Mohawk are combining their expertise to find solutions for industry partners November 11, 2020 – Pictured: Front: Bobby Sagoo, President & CEO, Enertics Mohawk EPIC: Mariano Arriaga, General Manager, Patrick McInnis, Technical Lead (back), Joshua MacDonald, co-op student (sitting)...
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November 11, 2020

Momentum – Future leaders

Mohawk College launches Climate Change Leaders, which will see students learn through real-world data November 11, 2020 – Pictured: Clockwise from top left: Casey Goossens, TCI Business Development, Domenic Maniccia, Manager Facility Services GEDSB, Marie Cresswell, President Thomas Cole Inc., Tim Cresswell, CEO Thomas Cole Inc.,...
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November 11, 2020

Momentum – Pulling together

November 11, 2020 – Mohawk is leading the way as colleges across the country band together in Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery to tackle climate change and a green recovery A ground-breaking cross-Canada initiative led by Mohawk College will be at the forefront of...
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