{"id":6179,"date":"2022-05-26T08:05:13","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T08:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/?page_id=6179"},"modified":"2025-09-05T00:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:42:14","slug":"co-op-for-change-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/co-op-for-change-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-op for Change Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:35vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6200\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 75%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 75%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/givers-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#222222\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container padding-v-lg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero has-white-color has-text-color\">Co-op for Change Award<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:1.2rem\">The Co-op for Change Award ($3000) recognizes and celebrates students who are participating in co-op to drive meaningful change.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/users\/richard-hornsey\"><em>The Co-op Program would like to thank Richard Hornsey, P.Eng for his generosity and commitment to supporting Co-op students.<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Co-op for Change Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mx-auto is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Co-op for Change Award will recognize one Lassonde student involved in community work with a $3,000 award.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award highlights the contributions of Lassonde students who take on roles that go beyond traditional industry co-ops through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-profit organizations\u202f(including public university or college), registered charities\u202fwith their main mission being to serve the public good and focusing on addressing societal or community-based challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrepreneurial ventures with a philanthropic or social mission\u202f(e.g working in a start-up or launching a start-up)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research initiatives that address community needs or drive social impact\u202f(e.g. RAY position, LURA or USRA positions)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-5 has-large-font-size\">Why Co-op For Change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><strong>Meaningful Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><strong>International Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><strong>Community Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><strong>Global Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-5 has-large-font-size\">How it works:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.5px\"><strong>How to be considered for the award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What qualifies as a non-profit organization for the purpose of this award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To qualify, the student\u2019s co-op must be with an organization that meets both of the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Organizational Structure<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered as a publicly funded or donor supported\u202f<strong>non-profit<\/strong>,\u202f<strong>charity<\/strong>,\u202f<strong>community organization<\/strong>,\u202f<strong>public interest organization<\/strong>, or\u202f<strong>international development organization<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Mission Alignment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organization must demonstrate a\u202f<strong>focus on<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social justice, equity, or inclusion&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public health or community wellbeing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental sustainability or climate action&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human rights, advocacy, or international development&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to education or technology&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for underrepresented, marginalized, or vulnerable populations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-1 has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Create your own opportunity <strong><em>OR<\/em><\/strong> apply to an existing posting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Students contact a non-profit organization of your interest, ask to meet with a Volunteer Coordinator or hiring Manager to discuss your interest and projects you could help develop.&nbsp; Some examples include web and\/or application design and development, systems or database analysis, or project management.&nbsp; Search for student\/volunteer opportunities and apply directly to the posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Co-op Position:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The students&#8217;<strong>\u202f<\/strong>co-op position must be with an organization whose work demonstrates a clear social mission or community impact. Simply being a non-profit or publicly funded organization would not be sufficient.\u202f The students&#8217; co-op position itself must actively contribute to public good, social justice, or innovation for positive change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-1 has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Secure a co-op offer and submit an application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Upon securing an offer with an organization, please contact the co-op team to discuss the job offer details and to submit an application for&nbsp; the Co-op for Change Award.<br><br>For more information, download the <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Co-op-for-Change-2025.pdf\">2025 Co-op for Change Application Package<\/a> or contact&nbsp;a<strong> <\/strong>Co-op Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:lsecoop@lassonde.yorku.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">askcoop@yorku.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Applications after the completion of a co-op will also be accepted and a call out to students at the end of each term will be sent to invite applications.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left my-5 has-large-font-size\">Types of Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Domestic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Work within Canada in the volunteer or non-profit sector<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">International<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Travel abroad to work with a team on a variety of humanitarian and engineering-related projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Aboriginal Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Work with associations directly run by or designed for members of the Aboriginal community<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Diaspora Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Give back to the community in the country or region of your heritage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-0\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Try these organizations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/students-and-new-grads\/services-events\/volunteer-fair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The participating organizations at the YorkU Volunteer Fair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteer.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charity Village<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idealist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Idealist.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteertoronto.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Toronto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/volunteering-ontario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteermbc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer MBC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Match<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default my-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/diversity.jpg\" alt=\"Ashley Hannah at a diversity celebration in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-6244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/diversity.jpg 720w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/diversity-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/diversity-600x446.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:114px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Summer 2022 Award Recipient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mx-auto is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Gbemisola researched, designed, developed a virtual central hub for Black E.S.T.E.E.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/gbemisola.png\" alt=\"Gbemisola Akerele\" class=\"wp-image-9545\" style=\"width:233px;height:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/gbemisola.png 488w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/gbemisola-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Gbemisola Akerele is a Computer Science student, worked as a Computer Scientist with&nbsp;Black E.S.T.E.E.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gbemisola is a Computer Science student who worked as a Computer Scientist with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackesteem.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black E.S.T.E.E.M.<\/a>&nbsp;(<strong>Entrepreneurs, Scientists, Technicians, Engineers, Economists, Mathematicians<\/strong>),&nbsp;a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing Black girls\u2019 interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the only developer for the organization, Gbemisola researched, designed, developed (code) and built a virtual central hub for Black E.S.T.E.E.M., named Metaverse. Metaverse was created in response to feedback from black girls and their parents about the need for increased communication and the sharing of tools and resources that could be useful not just to the Black E.S.T.E.E.M. community but to those who visit their website. Metaverse integrates a game app using C# on Unity into a web app using React. Gbemisola implemented a multi-player game that enables users to chat and interact with one another while acquiring points based on their participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-5 has-large-font-size\">Summer 2021 Award Recipient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Philip Thomas helped a non-profit organization, Story Planet, develop an app that allows young Torontonians create and share stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Philip-Thomas-coop-for-changeedit-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6206\" style=\"width:305px;height:243px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Philip-Thomas-coop-for-changeedit-1.jpg 407w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Philip-Thomas-coop-for-changeedit-1-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Philip is a Computer Engineering student, worked as a Digital Builder Intern at Story Planet.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Philip helped in developing a story app from a prototype stage to allow users create and share stories on a monitored platform. He developed UI components based on current wireframe designs while maintaining the app and troubleshooting as users interact with the interface. Philip was instrumental in incorporating accessibility requirements and standards and introducing features such as text-to-speech, alt captions by coding using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and SQL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:114px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-5 has-large-font-size\">Summer 2020 Award Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6300\" style=\"width:300px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/co-op\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/IMG_3646-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mx-3\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.5px\">Alborz Gharabaghi helped research the early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mx-3\">Alborz is a Software Engineering student, volunteered as Research Assistant at the University of Guelph, School of Computer Science.<br><br>Alborz examined the effectiveness of twitter data for an early detection COVID19 outbreak. 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