The representation of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community decreases at higher levels of education/academia. This phenomenon is proverbially referred to as the ‘leaky pipeline’ and has been studied extensively with various populations in multiple disciplines. However, despite scholars identifying some key factors that contribute to the persistence of the BIPOC community […]

This project explores the commodification and marketing of traditional Prince Edward Island musical culture over the past forty years in light of the experiences and understandings of individuals who have been prominent players in the traditional music sector over the past four decades. This process will be explored by investigating the relationships that exist between […]

This project communicates interactive cross-sectoral data about how municipal planning policies related to urban form may address both climate action and urban livability. The research generates numerous measured future what-if scenarios for neighbourhood-scale changes to population, population density, built form, building energy, mobility, urban greening. This project addresses a problem of communication by designing and […]

Mathstronauts’ NEXUS Program is a 12-week program in which grade 11 and 12 students from underrepresented groups gain fundamental technical skills in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and soft skills (time management, note taking, etc.) to support their transition into post-secondary education. To investigate the impact of this intervention, our intern […]

Millions of Canadians struggle with insomnia, but common methods of dealing with poor sleep (e.g., medication) have poor side effects, do not have lasting effects, and are not preferred by patients and providers. Although cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment, there is limited access because most mental health practitioners (MPHs) do […]

Alors qu’à l’échelle nationale il est connu qu’il faille dorénavant tenir compte des préoccupations des Premières Nations en regard de leur présence sur le territoire depuis des milliers d’années, le projet du Parc régional des Grandes rivières constitue un pas déterminant dans cette reconnaissance à l’échelle régionale. En effet, la mission du Parc qui vise […]

Le projet de recherche se déroulera sur une période de trois ans. Lors de la première année, l’objectif est de développer les liens d’influences entre facteurs de vulnérabilité dans le but d’y cartographier l’écosystème existant afin de mieux comprendre comment ces différents éléments affectent le processus décisionnel de dopage chez les athlètes. Cela se fera […]

Currently there are few standards for evaluating service delivery, and since health care service delivery is a domain of the provinces, new health care services need to be tested and evaluated in each province before being widely offered. This leads to inefficiency in evaluations as well as unequal access to new services across the country. […]

The Mitacs project will build on the findings of a 2019 study and explore the experiences of newcomer families—specifically those in the cultural minority—with children 0-5 years old in community-based early learning and child care (ELCC) in Edmonton. The study will look at the lived experiences of these families as they access and receive ELCC […]

This project is a study of the impacts of climate change on the economy of Alberta. The partner organization is a financial services company. They need information on climate risks to the largest and most climate-sensitive sectors, such as the oil and gas and agricultural industries. To assess these risks, the intern will collect information […]

Shannex has implemented an innovative technology solution which is currently being piloted in several locations. In order to understand how the quality of life of residents can fully benefit from this rich data source, in collaboration with other medical outputs, a new group was formed within Shannex, called the Insights Lab. All operational policies and […]

MLSE LaunchPad is a sport for development (SFD) organization in Moss Park, Toronto that uses sport and physical activity to build healthy communities. A trauma- and violence- informed approach is a treatment practice used to provide safe and inclusive spaces for traumatized youth, however, it is rarely incorporated in SFD programs. In collaboration with MLSE […]