Translational Impacts of New Research Trends in Epigenetics and Cognitive Neuroscience on the Perinatal Experience: Arts-Based Research-Creation

The field of epigenetics sheds light on mechanisms by which maternal environment influences outcomes in child development and neuroscience findings indicate that experiences during neurobiologically critical periods irreversibly influence the brain. This research has been of enormous interest to the media and public. This is the first study to investigate systematically how popular translations of […]

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HUMAN beIngS trafficking and Minor sexual exploitation (HUMANISM)

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are serious and complex issues affecting millions of children around the world. Unfortunately, scientists, Child protection workers (CPWs), law enforcement personnel, and other experts are currently struggling to effectively prevent these crimes and ensure the rehabilitation of vulnerable children. One of the main hurdles impeding their efforts is the current […]

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Digital interventions to improve social connectedness and mental wellbeing of vulnerable older adults during COVID-19 and beyond

This project aims to 1) identify and understand the unique social and psychological burdens that vulnerable older adults face during the pandemic, 2) explore and identify successful and unsuccessful digital interventions that has been done at the West End Seniors Network (WESN) to help raise social connectedness, and 3) develop strategies and design future interventions […]

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La réalité virtuelle immersive & la transmission du sensible en architecture

La réalité virtuelle immersive a pris ces dix dernières années une place grandissante dans la boîte à outils des architectes et écoles d’architecture. La recherche portant sur la nature de l’expérience virtuelle au plan perceptif n’en est cependant qu’à ses débuts. Ce projet mené dans le cadre d’un partenariat avec la SAT, acteur de premier […]

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Développement d’outils et d’indicateurs pour soutenir l’élaboration du plan d’action collectif en matière de violence conjugale et de violence dans les relations amoureuses des jeunes à Montréal-Nord

Suite à un portrait de la violence conjugale (VC) et de la violence dans les relations amoureuses (VRA) chez les jeunes publié en 2019 qui illustre l’ampleur de ces problématiques sur son territoire, la Table paix et sécurité urbaines présidée par l’arrondissement de Montréal-Nord, la Table femmes Osez au féminin, la Table de quartier Montréal-Nord […]

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Co-creation of a comprehensive support pathway for the learning and mental health needs of youth in care

Research has illustrated the significant challenges that youth in care often face in meeting their education goals and in managing their mental health and well-being. Specifically, a subset of these transitional aged youth, often referenced as “NEET” (youth not in employment, education, or training) often face significant challenges to meeting their subsequent educational or occupational […]

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A Community Needs Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Newfoundland and Labrador

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disorder caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol that impairs cognitive, behavioural, social, and emotional development. It is the leading preventable developmental disability in Canada, impacting an estimated four percent of the general population, with higher rates among certain vulnerable groups. Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rates […]

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Her Own Boss! Bridging Settlement and Economic Security for Visible Minority Newcomer Women in BC

HOB! is a community-based action research project with the aim of supporting visible minority newcomer women (VMNW) in starting entrepreneurial businesses. The research objectives of the project include identifying challenges and opportunities that VMNW face in the business environment of Canada. Moreover, this research will provide suggestions for improvement of employment and self-employment services for […]

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Archéologie numérique en contexte professionnel

Le projet consiste tout d’abord à tester l’intégration de technologie numérique sur les terrains de fouille archéologique au Québec, tel que l’utilisation de tablettes électroniques pour la prise de notes, photos ou la transposition de cartes anciennes par réalité augmentée. Cette recherche nous permettra de déterminer les techniques archéologiques qui pourraient être améliorées et/ou simplifiées, […]

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SSE-Gauthier

Le stage permettra de consolider les partenariats de l’OBNL et ainsi assurer une viabilité financière pour l’organisme, ce qui représente son plus gros défis relatifs à la pandémie. De plus, la poursuite des objectifs liés au rayonnement de Thèsez-vous permettra de faire avancer une cause plus large en attirant une attention politique et médiatique sur […]

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