Projets novateurs réalisés

Comparing the Cultural and Philosophical Differences Between Canadian and Chinese HPE Programs

The Health and Physical Education (HPE) programs of Chinese schools will be analyzed and compared to that of schools in Canada. To do this, there will be three primary areas of focus. Firstly, the Chinese philosophical approach to physical education will be examined. This includes the sports, games, dances, and other exercises that are taught in the school curriculum. Secondly, attention will be directed to the finances and resources allotted to physical education in China. Facility structure, sports equipment, location, and functionality of system will all be taken into account. Finally, the average diet of Chinese students will be determined and regarded as a factor in determining their physical health. This will be done by prompting students to accurately record their meals throughout a specified period. TO BE CONT’D

Nutrition and Health Education in Chinese Schools

The proposed research project will primarily make participant observations in Chinese schools and classrooms to study the role of nutrition and health education in China. The observations will be used to make connections and aid in reciprocal learning with Canadian schools. Ontario education places a strong focus on diversity in classrooms. Being able to observe Chinese schools will provide excellent exposure to gain new skills in multiliteracy. Proper nutrition is necessary for personal wellbeing, daily success, attentiveness, productivity and ability to focus and retain information. Being able to learn and research ways in which this is incorporated into the Chinese curriculum can aid in comparing it with the Ontario curriculum as well as personal pedagogy.

Establishing New and Improving Existing Dulse Habitatfor a Sustainable Marine Plant Aquaculture Business and Industry

The research aims to develop techniques for the colonization of seashores by the economically

important red seaweed, Palmaria palmata, commonly known as Dulse. The project is a direct

collaboration between a local industry leader, Fundy Dulse, and Dr. David Garbary of St. Francis

Xavier University. A major problem facing the Dulse industry is the limited supply of the seaweed

from naturally occurring beds. The proposed research will have as a primary objective the

development of protocols for the recovery of shores where Dulse was previously harvested, but which

through storm damage have lost their Dulse populations. The research will also determine if

seashores that are currently devoid of Dulse may be successfully ‘planted’ so that the Dulse resource

is increased both for Fundy Dulse and the industry in general. The proposed techniques are ‘simple’

in that they do not require complex technology, and require few financial resources. Important issues

that need to be addressed involve the time of year when…..

China and Canada: An Instrumental Music Education Comparison

My research proposal is to explore the instrumental music curriculum and pedagogy in China, and compare it with Canadian instrumental music curriculum through observation in Chinese schools. Moreover, I will be learning the cultural and historical context of Chinese music education to integrate what I have learned into the Canadian education system as a future teacher, and to provide information for others who are interested in this area of research.

Hyper-parameter Optimization of Deep Neural Networks

Deep neural networks are a valuable machine learning method that is at the heart of many technological innovations. From self-driving cars to automatic translations and image recognition, etc. it seems that deep neural networks are a great tool that can adapt to different problematics. However, defining the right network for the right application is a tricky task, often described as a black art, that monopolizes an important part of the development process. This crucial step still relays strongly on the experience of experts, or on heuristic approaches. Our goal is to develop a rigourous scientific method to optimize the hyper-parameters of a deep neural networks, which are the elements that define the network, in order to automate this step. We also require that our method be convergente and includes a global optimization scheme.

Special Education and Student Support in Canada Compared to China

Accommodations are an essential part of education for students with differing needs. In order for many students to reach their full potential and to succeed in education, there are a variety of different accommodations that the Canadian school system provides to help support students. This research will explore how the Chinese education system supports students with special needs, compared to the Canadian education system.
In Canada there are many accommodations that are provided in order for students to be fully supported. The Ontario Ministry Education explains how a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) includes; “the student’s exceptionality, relevant medical information, details on special education services, information on the student’s strengths and needs, a record of any accommodations needed, a list of any modified and/or alternative learning expectations” (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2007, p. C31). TO BE CONT’D

Disentangling the Effects of Local and Regional Factors that Promote Occupancy and Abundance of Moose

Throughout much of North America moose populations are in decline and Manitoba is no exception. This project will determine what factors promoting occupancy and abundance at local and regional scales in Manitoba; and subsequently identify the most efficient way to monitor moose populations in relation to local and regional factors, such as hydroelectric power transmission right-of-ways.

Interspecific retention efficiency in three families of bivalves

Shellfish aquaculture production has been growing steadily for the past several decades, and is expected to continue to do so. Three groups of the most commonly cultivated shellfish are mussels, oysters, and scallops. This research is focused on how these three families of shellfish capture different sizes of particles (e.g. phytoplankton) for ingestion. It has been shown that different shellfish capture different sizes of particles with varying efficiencies. However, it is not known if this is due to the shape of the gill upon which particles are captured, pumping rates, or the environmental conditions. This experiment will measure the retention of particles of these three kinds of shellfish under the same conditions. This information is important input for farm management such as carrying capacity (e.g. the number of individuals an environment can support).

Stadium Siting in European Cities: Interaction, Integration and Placemaking

In contemporary city building, large sports venues are seen as a means to prompt urban development. Despite a plethora of studies suggesting sport events and stadium construction have little appreciable effect on income, employment and economic development at a municipal scale, governments continue to promote them, often in partnership with higher levels of government and private investors. It is thus essential to identify conditions associated with stadiums’ positive impacts on the surrounding built and socio-economic environment; among the relevant factors, stadium location and links to transit are of likely key importance. This project looks to analyze and understand how, in selected European cities, stadium siting lends itself to placemaking, positive interactions, and beneficial integration with the surrounding environment. TO BE CONT’D

Evolution of resource revenue sharing in resource-rich countries: characteristics and implementation

This research intends to equip the stakeholders with better understanding of the successful applications of revenue sharing mechanisms at national and local levels in resource-rich countries. The work will identify the “new norms” of the industry and government in resource revenue sharing arrangements and provide a description of the model approach on resource revenue sharing with a long-term implementation and benefits. The lessons and priorities of the international practices around the resource revenue sharing would help to find the common ground on the evolving topic.

La Barra, Colombia: Post-Disaster Relocation Planning

Many cities around the world and specifically Latin America are now being forced to relocate due to the effects of climate change. This is the case of La Barra, a small village located on Colombia’s Pacific coast. Due to its destruction by rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and increased erosion, the village is in the process of relocation and has already acquired land to do so. This research aims to identify factors that allow displaced people to successfully re-establish their homes, livelihoods, and crucial services. During my stay in Colombia, I will help La Barra residents and other stakeholders develop a vision and master plan for La Barra’s new location through a participatory approach. TO BE CONT’D

Assessing traumatic brain injury knowledge and awareness at community organizations serving women who have experienced intimate partner violence

It is clear that TBI affects a large proportion of survivors of IPV, yet the supports and services provided to this population typically do not take TBI into account. Gaining a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators to TBI knowledge and awareness for staff working in this sector and using this knowledge to inform the development of a sector specific knowledge tool has the potential to reduce the emotional, social, and financial costs of IPV to Canadian society