A Student Learning
Exchange & Showcase
March 25th, 2026 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Student Life Centre
About the Event
The Ideas in Action: A Student Learning Exchange & Showcase
is an exciting opportunity to explore the innovative work being done by students and faculty across Cambrian College. This event highlights outstanding research, projects, and creative
work in a collaborative setting.
Attendees will have the chance to:
✔ Discover student and faculty-led research, projects, and innovations across multiple disciplines.
✔ Engage in discussions and ask questions directly to the presenters.
✔ Gain insight into academic research and real-world applications, seeing how coursework transforms into impactful projects.
✔ Network with students and faculty to exchange ideas and explore future collaborations.
Light refreshments will be served—come connect, learn, and celebrate academic excellence!
Event Schedule
| Time | Title | Speakers | Track | Type | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00–1:00 | Registration | N/A | |||
| 1:00–1:10 | Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Overview of the Day | Marnie Seal | |||
| 1:10–2:00 | Keynote Panel: Students as Knowledge Makers | Host: Mike Commito; Panel: William Ruddy; Raphael Dias; Mercedes Lock | 40-Minute Panel | ||
| 2:05–2:10 | Creating a Short Film | Harjap Singh; Jaydeep Pabla | Creative and Collaborative Work | 3-Minute Talk | School of Community Services |
| 2:10–2:15 | Finding the Right Balance: Reagent Dosage and Lithium Recovery in Flotation | Anandkumar Patel | Research | 3-Minute Talk | Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies |
| 2:15–2:30 | Soil Sampling and Texture Analysis for Mine Site Revegetation | Dylan Cosme | Research | 10-Minute Talk | Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies |
| 2:30–2:45 | Evaluation of Nitrate Concentrations in Soil Stockpiles to Support Soil Amendment Decisions | Abbey Krawczuk | Research | 10-Minute Talk | Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies |
| 2:45–3:00 | Terronova: Turning Local Mining Waste into Sustainable Concrete | Nicholas Arkuh; Emily Harrison | Community placement/work | 10-Minute Talk | Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business; Schools of Creative Industries and IT |
| 3:00–3:10 | Intermission | ||||
| 3:10–3:25 | Art Beyond Borders: Transforming Waste into Impactful Art | Munachiso Ezenwa; Megan Giroux | Community placement/work | 10-Minute Talk | Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business; Schools of Creative Industries and IT |
| 3:25–3:30 | Nutrient Comparison in Vegetables Grown with Novel vs. Commercial Soil Amendments | Vinay Patel | Research | 3-Minute Talk | Schools of Skilled Trades, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies |
| 3:30–3:35 | Extreme Conditions, Powerful Bioactives: Microalgae Against Breast and Ovarian Cancer | Gerusa Senhorinho; William Ruddy; Emerson Lecena da Silva | Research | 3-Minute Talk | School of Nursing |
| 3:40–3:55 | Teamwork Across Roles: What PSW Experience Taught Me About Interprofessional Care | Kassandra Picco | Interprofessional work | 10-Minute Talk | School of Nursing |
| 3:55–4:05 | Intermission | ||||
| 4:05–4:30 | Poster Pit Poster Pitches – Each poster presenter can briefly introduce their poster (1–2 minutes) if desired + social hour | ||||
| 4:05–4:30 | The Influence of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Nursing Students | Abigail Jeanveau | Research | Poster | School of Nursing |
| 4:05–4:30 | Extreme Conditions, Powerful Bioactives: Microalgae Against Breast and Ovarian Cancer | William Ruddy | Research | Poster | School of Nursing |
| 4:05–4:30 | Remote-Driven IoT Robot Capstone: Build, Stream, Control, Compete | CPIN Capstone Students | Teaching and Learning | Poster | Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business, and Schools of Creative Industries and Information Technology |
| 4:05–4:30 | Cultural, Interpersonal, Relational, Meaningful-Identity (CIRM) Framework | Austine Gbatse | Community Placement/Work | Poster | School of Community Services |
| 3:55–4:05 | Engaging Both Brain Hemispheres to Enhance Nursing Student Learning | Crystal Jonasson | Teaching and Learning | Poster | School of Nursing |
Registration Information
Use the Ideas in Action Microsoft Form to register for the event.
Those who register and attend will have a chance at winning our amazing door prize!
Presentation Tracks
Teaching and Learning:
This track is for sharing educational innovations with students and faculty – teaching and learning strategies that worked or did not work but you learned from. This topic may cover student perspectives and experiences around curriculum design, teaching strategies, and assessments that enhance learning outcomes and student engagement.
Research:
Share your lessons learned from being involved in research projects or the results of projects.
Interprofessional Work:
This track focuses on interdisciplinary work where students and faculty have worked with other programs on a project.
Community Placement/Work:
Share how you or your work has made an impact on communities (or how it could in the future). This track is ideal for community service and placement projects, including projects aimed at addressing societal challenges, even if they are ideas that have not been implemented yet.
Presentation Types
Poster Presentations:
Showcase your project or research with a visual display in a friendly setting. You can use work already presented elsewhere (like in a class or at a conference). Posters will be set up in a large room, and people will circulate to ask you questions about your work. Since all poster presentations will occur at once, you can lead only one poster presentation.
3-Minute Talk:
Deliver a concise, dynamic presentation on your work, perfect for students looking for a quick and engaging format.
Traditional 5-10 Minute Talk:
Share your research or project in more depth with this standard presentation format.
Conference Attire
Attendees and presenters are encouraged to wear **business casual** attire to maintain a professional atmosphere while ensuring comfort throughout the event. Business casual includes slacks, khakis, dress shirts, blouses, skirts, or dresses. While a suit is not required, we recommend avoiding overly casual clothing such as jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers. Dressing professionally helps create a positive impression and reflects the spirit of academic and professional engagement.