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Event Program, Generator At Sheridan

Generator at Sheridan

Generator at Sheridan is a full-day showcase and celebration of faculty and staff research, innovation, creative activities and entrepreneurship.

Come discover new and meaningful connections in an engaging space at Generator.

Utilization Of Waste Cooking Oil For Soap Production: Feasibility Study (Poster), Andjela Abu Rabi-Stankovic, Manju Sunil-Varghese

Generator at Sheridan

The objective of this project is to collect and analyze waste cooking oil from the food

court shops on Davis Campus, to determine best methods of purification, and to optimize the production process in which purified oil will be utilized for manufacturing soap. The project will provide a means of reducing waste disposal costs, recycling of used oil, reducing environmental impacts and providing a sustainable contribution to the Davis Campus that could potentially be replicated at our other campuses

Edi In Action, Alyssa Warnock

Generator at Sheridan

Showcasing some of the KMDC tools and resources created, introducing the various EDI services offered, and sharing how we’re working towards supporting organizations across the country and within the Halton and Peel Regions.

Robotic Gait Simulato (Booth), Shen Ethan

Generator at Sheridan

This project, part of ProsFit’s Digital Double program, aims to aid prosthetic wearers. Utilizing an “Integrated Digital Twin” method, it enables remote assessment and optimization of mobility, predictive gait analysis, and falls risk prevention. With AI and limited clinical resources, it enhances prosthesis comfort, mobility, and energy efficiency, empowering local interventions and direct user interaction.

Ssw Counselling Simulation And Debrief Model (Poster), Malene Stewart

Generator at Sheridan

The Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies collaborated with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to integrate a counselling simulation pilot project within the Professional Practice Courses for the Social Service Worker program. Learn about the process faculty and students went through in collaboration with CAMH to create the simulated learning experience. Successes and challenges will be shared along with tools and tangible steps for other faculty looking to enhance the classroom experience with simulations and effective debrief models

Diagnostic Tools For Pelvic Floor Disorders (Poster), Shen Ethan

Generator at Sheridan

The current Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantifications system (POP-Q) is quantified by using finger measurements, which suffers from subjectivity and inconsistency among clinicians. The project with COSM Medical aims to develop a mechanical tool that is able to measure key parameters of pelvic floor and accommodate the anatomical constraints of the human vagina canal, while being easy-to-use, relatively inexpensive and biocompatible

Determination Of Operating Parameters For The Extraction Of Ethanol (Poster), Manju Sunil Varghese

Generator at Sheridan

A proprietary low temperature separation technique was implemented to remove alcohol from solutions. The chemical work entailed commissioning, testing, and running experiments for a bench top vapor liquid equilibrium prototype equipment.

Hello Maggie: The Inspirational Journey Of An Animated Film—A Tale Of Crosscontinental Collaboration Amidst Covid Challenges, Tony Tarantini

Generator at Sheridan

Covering the making of Hello Maggie, an animated short film currently in production. This unique project showcases the extraordinary creativity and dedication of remote production teams from both Italy and Canada during the challenging COVID years up until the present day. You’re invited to be a part of this extraordinary journey, filled with friendship, hope, and inspiration.

Open Educational Resources Providing “Windows And Mirrors” For Equity Deserving Students, Sam Cheng

Generator at Sheridan

This Lightning Talk highlights key findings from her research paper on how open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy can help promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for students in the classroom.

Edge Coworking: An Experiment In Social Entrepreneurship, Firuzan Mistry, Noreen Javed

Generator at Sheridan

This Lightning Talk covers the launch of a paid coworking model at EDGE. It will consist of how EDGE arrived at this model; the successes and lessons learned; the mindset needed and skill sets gained; qualities of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship; and meeting new expectations.

Implementing Trauma-Informed Spaces In Education — An Audit Tool, Nicole Johnson

Generator at Sheridan

The presentation will highlight the findings and recommendations from the “Developing a Trauma-Informed Practice Framework” (SRCA) 2021-2022 Growth Grant and “Cultivating Trauma-Informed Spaces in Education Promising Practices Manual” which was launched in 2023. The focus of the presentation will be on the newly developed Trauma-Informed Education Audit Tool designed for post-secondary education organizations.

Athletes, Opioids And Sport Health Care Providers: The Role That Sport Health Care Providers Can Play In Pain Management, Jackie Vandertuin

Generator at Sheridan

Although advising and dispensing of pain-relieving medication (PRM) is not within the purview of many sport health care providers, many are asked by athletes to provide such medication. Sport health care providers indicated that they appreciated having more information to relay to their athletes. This study adds to supporting more educational initiatives for sport health care providers to recognize misuse and provide information related to PRM and opioids.