Student Opportunities
WIMTACH serves as a catalyst for and contributor to the growing ecosystem of digital health innovation by providing services to small to medium-sized businesses to carry out applied research projects while supporting the College’s commitment to build powerful pathways to employment and build strategic partnerships with industry leaders to engage more students in paid research opportunities.
“Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our mission to support the career and personal development of our students, and educate students for career success.”
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WIMTACH HACKATHONS
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Hackathon: Developing educational resources to help community members prepare for emergencies
In September 2024, the City of Toronto identified a significant need to develop culturally appropriate and accessible educational materials to support communities responding to disruptions to their daily lives and emergencies, such as heat waves, prolonged power outages, or extreme weather. In addition to this, Toronto Emergency Management learned that communication is critical for engaging communities and gaining public support. In collaboration with the Social Innovation Research Centre at Centennial College, we are working together to create public education materials designed for diverse cultural and linguistic groups in online text-based format, audio, and video. The materials will answer simple questions, such as “what should I do if my apartment is too hot to stay in?” or “where can I go if the power goes out in the cold and I don’t have heat in my apartment?”
In this hackathon, we are aiming to develop effective and creative communication tools to educate the public about what to do and how to respond in emergency situations, while focusing on the information presented in the City of Toronto’s “Get Emergency Ready” brochure. Our goal is to use the information in the brochure to create new resources that have improved design and accessibility, are more user-friendly, and communicate the information effectively to the culturally diverse residents of Toronto. Thus, we are inviting Centennial College Students to participate in this upcoming Hackathon event.
Hackathon Dates:
Fri. Nov 22, 2024 – Virtual Briefing Meeting
Tues. Nov 26, 2024 – Hackathon Day 1
Wed. Nov 27, 2024 – Hackathon Day 2
Thurs. Nov 28, 2024 – Hackathon Day 3 (judging panel)
Participation:
To participate in this exciting hackathon, attendees should possess a variety
of skillsets, as the hackathon challenge is quite diverse. Below are the
required skillsets:
Teamwork:
Collaborative skills to work effectively in a team, as this project involves
working together to create clear, accessible, and culturally diverse
educational material.
Problem Solving and Creativity:
Thinking outside the box to overcome challenges and come up with innovative
solutions. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve any issues.
Communication and Presentation:
Ability to convey ideas, progress, and results effectively to judges. Strong
narrative and story-telling abilities. Multilingual experience is also an
asset.
Design
Skills:
A keen eye for color, composition, typography, and an
overall aesthetic sensibility.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of software like Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, and Figma is considered an asset.
Students from these programs at Centennial College are encouraged to
participate in this Hackathon:
-General Arts or Liberal Arts Programs
-Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Programs
-Arts, Animation and Design Programs
-Community and Child Services Programs
–Health Studies and Communications
Skills Program
-Information Technology, Networking and Software
Engineering Programs
-Media, Communication and Writing Programs
-Emergency Management and Public Safety Institute
(EMPSI)
-Emergency Management – Community Support and
Preparedness Program
Participating students!
This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to join forces with a diverse
group of like-minded peers in teams of four (4). We highly recommend embracing
this diversity of skills to foster innovation and creativity. Together, your
team will collaborate intensively, dedicating seven (7) hours per day
throughout the event. Join us in this dynamic environment where your skills and
ideas will be key to the success of your project!
Registration:
To register for the hackathon, please follow the links below based on your registration preference:
Group Registration:
Please use your centennial email address to access the registration link. If
you are registering as a team of four, please use the following link:
Group
Registration for SIRC Hackathon: Developing educational resources to help
community members prepare for emergencies
Individual Registration:
Please use your centennial email address to access the registration
link. If you prefer to register as an individual and would like us to assign
you to a team, please use this link: Individual
Registration for SIRC Hackathon: Developing educational resources to help
community members prepare for emergencies
As token of appreciation, each participant will receive:
- Gift Card
- Certificate of Participation
Prizes are also awaiting winners with exceptional ideas and prototypes
developed; and will have the chance to participate in the actual project.
The registration deadline for this upcoming hackathon is Thursday, November
21st, 2024 at 12:00PM. If you have any further questions or need additional
information, please feel free to contact Amanda Wedge, Manager, Social
Innovation Research Centre (awedge@centennialcollege.ca).
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Student Researcher roles
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Position Title: Student Researcher – Robotics Software Engineer
Department: WIMTACH / Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services
Location: Unit 112, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON
Employment Details:
- 20 hours/week
- $17.94/hour
Start Date: Nov 2024
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop software for autonomous navigation of mobile robots
- Implement and optimize algorithms for robot localization, mapping, and path planning
- Integrate sensors (e.g., LiDAR, cameras) and actuators into robotic systems using ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Design and implement real-time control strategies for robot motion
- Conduct simulation and testing of autonomous navigation in various environments
- Ensure seamless integration between software and physical systems
Key Competencies:
- Proficiency in ROS (Robot Operating System) for robotic software development
- Experience with autonomous navigation, localization, and mapping algorithms
- Strong skills in integrating and interfacing sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) and actuators with robotic platforms
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for developing robotic software
- Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo or RViz
- Familiarity with real-time control and robotics hardware
- Experience with Git for version control in collaborative software projects
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Specific Qualifications:
The applicant must be a current full or part-time Centennial College student.
Please submit your resume to Pooyan Nayyeri: pnayyeri@centennialcollege.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Title: Student Researcher – Embedded Systems
Department: WIMTACH / Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services
Location: Unit 112, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON
Employment Details:
- 20 hours/week for the duration of the project
- $17.64/hour
Start Date: immediate
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Programming in embedded C
- Develop microcontroller firmware
- Networking/Bluetooth programming
- Implementing microcontroller features in firmware
- Embedded system design
- Provide progress update presentations for the research team
- Technical report writing
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of embedded C programming
- Understanding of basic electronics
- Ability to read complex microcontroller data sheets and extract relevant information
- Understanding of microcontroller registers
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Specific Qualifications:
The applicant must be a current full or part time Centennial College student
Please submit your resume to Ian Lilley: ililley@centennialcollege.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Position Title: Student Researcher – Electronics Design
Department: WIMTACH / Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services
Location: Unit 112, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON
Employment Details:
- 20 hours/week for the duration of the project
- $17.64/hour
Start Date: immediate
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to electronics circuit design (analog and digital)
- Schematic and PCB design and testing
- Microcontroller firmware development
- Read complex datasheets and extract relevant information
- Fabricate custom textile based sensors
- Provide progress update presentations for the research team
- Technical report writing
Key Competencies:
- Analog and digital circuits
- Experience with KiCAD or other PCB design software
- Knowledge of embedded C
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Specific Qualifications:
The applicant must be a current full of part time Centennial College student
Please submit your resume to Ian Lilley: ililley@centennialcollege.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Position Title: Student Researcher – Biotech Electronics Design
Department: WIMTACH / Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services
Location: Unit 112, 305 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON
Employment Details:
- 20 hours/week for the duration of the project
- $17.64/hour
Start Date: immediate
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to electronics circuit design (analog and digital)
- Biopotential signal acquisition and voltammetry
- Schematic and PCB design and testing
- Microcontroller firmware development
- Read complex datasheets and extract relevant information
- Fabricate custom textile based sensors
- Provide progress update presentations for the research team
- Technical report writing
Key Competencies:
- Understanding of biopotential signal acquisition and voltammetry basics
- Analog and digital electronics fundamentals
- Experience with KiCAD or other PCB design software is an asset
- Knowledge of embedded C basics
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Specific Qualifications:
The applicant must be a current full of part time Centennial College student
Please submit your resume to Ian Lilley: ililley@centennialcollege.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Position Title: Cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) surgical training program creator, specifically tailored for nursing students
Department: WIMTACH – Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Services
Location: Centennial College, Progress Campus and 305 Milner Ave.
Hours: up to 24 hours/week
Salary: $17.64/hr
Who are we:
WIMTACH is one of the research departments of Centennial College. WIMTACH helps SMEs in the healthcare industry convert their innovative ideas into products by providing them access to expert faculty members, skilled researchers, skilled students, laboratories, and state-of-the-art equipment at Centennial College.
Your role:
We’re looking for a passionate nursing student to work closely with project managers, faculty, and industry partners.
Job Requirements:
• Experience in assisting in the operating room for laparoscopic surgery procedures
• Experience in post-surgery nursing interventions and patient care
• Knowledgeable in hospital nursing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to consistently meet development deadlines
• Writing project reports
• Attending regular status update meetings
Specific Qualifications
The applicant must be a current/returning student from Centennial College.
Posting Date: 18th June 2024
Closing Date: TBD
Please submit resume and cover letter in one document by 5:00 pm on closing date to Jeziel Vidad, Research Manager at WIMTACH at jvidad@centennialcollege.ca. Please note that phone calls will not be accepted. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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