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Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Series is a place where you can be innovative, creative and share your changemaking ideas with the Georgian College community and beyond.


Join us every year and enjoy the various events including engaging guest speakers, live sessions that will make you think critically, and research showcases that will demonstrate the innovation happening across the college.

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3. April, 2024 | Georgian College, Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada

RISE Symposium 2024

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Speakers

Anthony Morgan
Anthony Morgan
Science Communicator and Host, CBC's Nature of Things
Laleh Khodaparast
Laleh Khodaparast
Director, Research and Innovation Georgian College
Mira Ray
Mira Ray
Executive Director, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Georgian College
Nicole Norris
Nicole Norris
Director, Social Innovation Georgian College
Kevin Weaver
Kevin Weaver
President Georgian College
Yael Katz
Yael Katz
VP, Academic Georgian College
Breadlyn Girard
Breadlyn Girard
Student, Electrical Engineering Technologist Georgian College
Treva Job
Treva Job
Manager, Simulation Centre & Director, Placement Office (Interim) Health, Wellness and Sciences Georgian College
Nino Di Cara
Nino Di Cara
Founder & President Electric Autonomy Canada
Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens
Head Grower Finite Farms
Howard Bloom
Howard Bloom
Professor, Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology Georgian College
Erin Gilchrist
Erin Gilchrist
Professor, Health Wellness and Sciences Georgian College
Rob Theriault
Rob Theriault
Immersive Technology Manager, Centre for Teaching and Learning Georgian College
Sarah Prevette
Sarah Prevette
Founder & CEO Future Design School
Jill Tettmann
Jill Tettmann
President and CEO YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Shaun Alfonso
Shaun Alfonso
Social Innovation Fellow, Social Innovation Georgian College
Irena Pozgaj Jones
Irena Pozgaj Jones
Research Lead and Manager, Social Innovation Georgian College
Eleanor Gittens
Eleanor Gittens
Program Coordinator, Addictions: Treatment and Prevention Georgian College
Mitchell Akerman (Akiiwinini)
Mitchell Akerman (Akiiwinini)
Professor of Indigenous Studies Georgian College
Miran Qarachatani
Miran Qarachatani
Student, Lakehead/Georgian Honours Bachelor's of Computer Science program Georgian College
Rich Freeman
Rich Freeman
Professor, Computer Studies Georgian College
Jim (Demetrios) Karagatzides
Jim (Demetrios) Karagatzides
Professor, Engineering & Environmental Technologies Georgian College
Cynthia Gordon
Cynthia Gordon
Employment Services Consultant, Youth Employment Services Georgian College
Mariia Lisovska
Mariia Lisovska
Employment Services Consultant, Newcomer Employment Services Georgian College
Ross Bigelow
Ross Bigelow
Program Coordinator, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence & Faculty Lead Researcher Technology & Visual Arts Georgian College
Brunilda Xhaferllari
Brunilda Xhaferllari
Project Analyst, Research and Innovation Georgian College
Emeka Okeke
Emeka Okeke
Student, Big Data Analytics program / President, Digital Research Club Georgian College
Richard Rinaldo
Richard Rinaldo
Program Coordinator, Big Data Analytics & Research Analyst Programs Georgian College
Joanne Renaux
Joanne Renaux
Learning and Development Lead, Social Innovation Georgian College
Sanjay Poudel
Sanjay Poudel
Research Assistant, Social Innovation Georgian College

Program

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Stages
Alumni Hall, 2nd Floor, K Building
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Registration Open (K-Building ONLY)

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome Remarks

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Mira Ray
Laleh Khodaparast
Kevin Weaver

Keynote: Anthony Morgan

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Anthony Morgan Anthony Morgan

Panel Discussion - The New Narratives for Thriving Futures

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Yael Katz
Treva Job
Nino Di Cara
Matt Stevens

IPAC Presentation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

IPAC LUNCH (Alumni Hall foyer)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ABSC Event Space, 3rd Floor, N Building
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

RISE LUNCH (N-BUILDING)

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Welcome to the Afternoon Speakers

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Ross Bigelow Ross Bigelow

The Future of Learning with XR & AI

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rob Theriault Rob Theriault

Using Ancient Tools to Repair Modern Problems: a look at Indigenous linguistic and material ways of restoring balance

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Mitchell Akerman (Akiiwinini) Mitchell Akerman (Akiiwinini)

Community Agroforestry Gardens Improve Food Security for a First Nation Subarctic Community

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
Jim (Demetrios) Karagatzides Jim (Demetrios) Karagatzides

White Tuque Case Study: Supporting Local Business

2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Rich Freeman
Miran Qarachatani

Towards Inclusivity: The Importance of Collecting Demographic Data in Research

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Eleanor Gittens Eleanor Gittens

The Power of Industry Partnerships, Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship – to prepare our next generation of innovators

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
Sarah Prevette Sarah Prevette

Closing Ceremonies and Awards

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking Event hosted by Georgian's Digital Research Students Club

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Richard Rinaldo Richard Rinaldo

Invitation only - RISE for Industry Tour

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
N Building Parking Lot Entry - 1st Floor (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Registration Open (N-Building Only)

11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
1st Floor East - N Building (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Innov8 Competition - Student/Alumni Projects Showcase

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
1st Floor West - N Building (roundabout side) #ChangeTheNow Exhibit Area
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

#ChangetheNow Exhibit Area

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Localizing the SDGs Presentation

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Joanne Renaux
Sanjay Poudel

#ChangeTheNow Exhibit Area

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
N101 - Manufacturing and EV Space - Alectra Centre for Research, Innovation and Commercialization
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Manufacturing, Solar Storage and Electric Vehicle Area

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

APMA Open Members Event

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
N102 - West - Classroom (roundabout side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Media Launch – Vision for Forward Together Community Innovation Network

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Nicole Norris
Jill Tettmann

Community Conversation Workshop - The Future of Belonging

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Nicole Norris
Irena Pozgaj Jones
Shaun Alfonso
N108 - East - Classroom (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Community Employer Services and Incentives - Career and Employment Community Services at Georgian College

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mariia Lisovska
Cynthia Gordon
N200 - West - Glass Study Room (roundabout side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

History of Furniture Students Showcase

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
N202 - West - Classroom (roundabout side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Let’s talk about our tools to support the “everyone a changemaker” movement

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
N 217 - East - Glass Study Room (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Level Up Pre-Competition - Game Design Program

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
2nd Floor Hallway - N Building
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Connect to explore our changemaking model and tools (drop-by anytime)

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2nd Floor Hallway - N Building
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Faculty Perspective: Unveiling Academic Integrity at the College Level Poster Presentation

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Eleanor Gittens Eleanor Gittens
Level 2.5 N Building (landing area between 2-3 floors)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Regional Culinary & Entrepreneurship - Showcasing Regional Cuisine

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
N300C - East - Study Space (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Vision 2030

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
N300C - East - Study Space (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

GSCA of the Future - Connect and Contribute

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
N300C - East - Study Space (parking lot side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Digital Research Initiative

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Auto IQ Lounge - N300A - West (roundabout side)
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM

Photos and Swag Tag Area

12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Partners

Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada - Project Arrow
Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada - Project Arrow

Contact information

Event date:
3. April, 2024
Event location:
Georgian College, Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada
Organizer:
Georgian College 1 Georgian Drive Barrie [email protected]
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