Recent advances in online technologies are changing the way we approach musical instruments teaching. The diversity of online music resources has increased through the availability of digital scores, video tutorials and music applications, creating the need for a cohesive, integrated learning experience. The Novaxe project proposes an online learning environment that allows master-apprentice or self-taught […]

Les travailleurs qui ne sont pas dans un véhicule mais directement sur la chaussée constituent un sous-groupe plus à risque lorsqu’il est question d’accident routier au travail (ART). Nous proposons d’étudier les relations entre les environnements de travail (dans la rue), le risque d’accident routier et les niveaux de stress que les travailleurs piétons expérimentent […]

This proposal outlines an interdisciplinary, multi-method program of research to develop evidence-based frameworks for implementation and evaluation of innovative instructional practices offered by KnowledgeOne, an international online learning provider for post-secondary institutions, and its elearning partner, Concordia University. The objectives of this research are fourfold to 1) create a clearinghouse of evidence-based research on the […]

Ce projet de recherche consiste en une évaluation d’impact de deux nouveaux outils de financement du secteur privé mis en place au Québec (Microcrédit Desjardins aux Entrepreneurs) et en Zambie (Centre Financier aux Entreprises) par Développement International Desjardins (DID). L’objectif commun de ces 2 programmes est d’octroyer des prêts de taille moyenne aux entreprises qui […]

This project will aim to improve the effectiveness of the delivery of cultural competency training programs to London Cross Cultural Learner Centre’s clients. In order to achieve this goal, the interns will be involved in clarifying employer needs and preferences, and the marketing mechanism that would be needed to improve delivery efficiency. The research process […]

Created by senior wealth advisor David Allard, Retireability Score (RS) is an innovative web-based retirement readiness assessment survey that plays an integral part in the retirement planning service operated by the Navigation team of ScotiaWealth. Unlike majority of retirement planning services, which focus exclusively on financial readiness, the RS and its associated program address non-financial […]

Research suggests that individuals with autism live a lower quality of life than their peers. Individuals with autism are more likely to become obese than their typically developing peers, and less likely to develop friendships and be involved in their communities. While physical fitness service providers are experts in physical fitness, working with individuals with […]

There is no more powerful correlate of human health and wellbeing than positive social relationships. Multi-family housing, through design, layout, and location, can exert a significant effect on local relationships, neighborhood trust and residents’ sense of belonging. We propose a program to gather, refine and illustrate the evidence linking design and social wellbeing in multi-family […]

Assistive Technology (AT) allows children with Specific Learning Disabilities (LDs) to adequately access school curriculum. There is a paucity of literature addressing perception of use and training for teachers to support use. Studies suggest that children with AT like their devices and find them useful. The proposed study will examine the ages of children provided […]

Globally, poverty is a continuing problem that is not easily resolved. 650 million people in India live below the poverty line. In the south of India in the rural region around the city of Mysore, half of women are illiterate, and lack equal opportunity of employment. Although research has been done on technological and financial […]

TREQ Innovations is a developer of portable electronics which combine several electronic devices into a single device. Treq is seeking to engage a MITACS intern who can assist their sales and marketing team with research support. Using the concept of value co-creation (VCC), the intern will engage potential consumers to provide insight into Treq’s market. […]

Ce projet de recherche en linguistique, reposant sur une collaboration entre des chercheurs brésiliens et canadiens, visera à analyser la structure et le sens des constructions linguistiques qui servent à exprimer la localisation dans l’espace. Les langues qui seront principalement à l’étude sont le m?bengokre, le panará et le tapayuna, trois langues autochtones amazoniennes parlées […]