Rural Philanthropy: Mapping Patterns of Charitable Giving in Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada’s Atlantic Region

With ever-changing rural economies and landscapes, it is essential to identify alternative ways that charitable and non-profits organizations, as well as communities, can be adaptive and resilient to the changing circumstances they face. In partnership with McConnell Foundation and IBEC, this project will examine the environmental philanthropic landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada […]

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Evidence-driven strategies for successful schooling outcomes of learners of African descent in Nova Scotia

Research has identified that a gap exists in the academic achievement of Nova Scotian students of African descent as compared to their peers. Taking an Africentric approach, this research aims to understand how schools, families, and communities can collaborate to provide an enabling environment for learning so that Nova Scotian students of African descent succeed […]

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Timber-based DfMA Façade Components for Factory-in-a-Box(FIAB) based DM technologies

Digital Manufacturing is expensive due to the initial capital costs related to the digitally able machines and robots. This entails that the segment of the construction sector that is rapidly adopting these technologies to meet the productivity and ecological goals of the Construction Sector is largely restricted to large businesses – large Architectural, Engineering and […]

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South Asian Canadian Legacy Project

The South Asian Canadian Legacy Project, first of its kind in Canada, showcases the valuable contributions of the South Asian Canadians in British Columbia to our economy, history and culture, and responds to community needs for a robust historic Canadian record. Upon completion of this project, communities will have access to new educational supports, exhibits […]

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Comparison of electronic cognitive behavioural therapy to other treatment modalities at a specialized mental health hospital

There is a need for research on electronic CBT (eCBT) in real-world settings, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic as access to face-to-face treatment is limited. Understanding the challenges in delivering eCBT will be crucial for improving access to care during the current pandemic, and in preparing a response to future pandemics. The intern will lead […]

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Perception de la ville de Val d’Or par les femmes autochtones

Mon projet de recherche se concentre sur la perception de la ville de Montréal qu’ont les femmes autochtones. Je vais, au travers de ma problématique, essayer de saisir en quoi cette perception de la ville est liée aux rapports de domination, et plus particulièrement les violences subies. A travers plusieurs sous-questions et à l’aide du […]

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Exploring perceptions on the QUIT smartcase to guide continued development of this digitally enhanced technology for reducing and quitting dependence on e-cigarettes.

There is growing evidence that e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, have led to an upsurge health risk to young people in Canada, including long-term harm to brain development and respiratory health. Due to such adverse effects, more and more young people indicate a desire to quit. However, such desires often become unsuccessful due to the […]

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Ontario Back To Play Research Project

The expected research seeks to understand the current state of youth sport offerings in Ontario, Canada. Through a survey of youth (ages 6-29), parents and organizations involved with sport in Ontario, the back to play survey aims to understand the current state of youth sport in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to opportunity, […]

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Evaluation, Analysis and Design of Flood-related Climate Change Adaptation Policies for Coastal B.C.

Under the 2010, Preparing for Climate Change: British Columbia’s Adaptation Strategy (Ministry of Environment, 2010) the Government of British Columbia has been tasked with integrating aspects of adaptation planning into their policies, legislation and regulations. By evaluating the policies and programs that the Government of B.C. has legislated and implemented to date, this internship will […]

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MATCHING VIDEO CONTENT TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

The proposed research will include an analysis of video content to determine its implicit learning content based on the social and emotional domains. Once the videos are analyzed, a parent profile will be used to determine what videos are most applicable to each individual child, based on their developmental profile. Further activities will be recommended […]

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