In the twenty-first century, coding literacy provides individuals with a host of useful skills and competencies as well as accompanying psychological benefits. Yet, at present, very few pedagogical models or curricula include coding literacy as a central focus. STEM interventions, often found in after-school care programs and summer camps, help address this gap by offering […]

This project will result in a national environmental scan on LGBTQI2S seniors’ safety in health care, social care and municipal public services. It aims to identify promising policies and practices as well as systemic and structural barriers. It will also include the experiences of LGBTQI2S workers who serve seniors, a largely unexplored area. Egale Canada […]

The project looks to explore the trends and directions of the labor market in the recreation, sport, and leisure industry for the Province of Alberta. Within this 6-month project, a review of the current literature in the human resource area of the field will be undertaken along with look at the current and past trends […]

In partnership with True North Clinical Research, two studies are proposed to examine the moderating effect of using cannabis on anxiety in response to death-thoughts. In Study 1, participants will be randomly assigned to consume cannabis either before or after thinking about death. Self-reported affect will be assessed to determine if cannabis helps reduce death-anxiety. […]

Video games are highly interactive experience. With modern approaches to game design it becomes impossible to anticipate all the situations a player can ended up in. Building up on research regarding generative music systems at the Metacreation Lab for Creative AI, PhD student Cale Plutt will research, design and implement a generative music system tailored […]

It has been shown that a mother’s conduct, together with her relationship with her daughter, can directly and indirectly impact her daughter’s well-being and development (e.g., eating habits, body image, and self-esteem). Studies have shown that the mother/daughter relationship influences every stage of the daughter’s development, with particular influence in the formation of the young […]

In school buildings, the availability of natural light, indoor temperatures and natural ventilation are factors that can improve student achievement. Biophilic architecture, which promotes a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, can be beneficial for the well-being of the occupants. However, much remains unknown about these potential benefits in cold climates and during winter. The […]

Tattooing has been integral to many belief systems and cultures for thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, scholars have been interested in what factors influenced the widespread growth and adoption of this practice. Some hypotheses include that tattooing legitimized social hierarchies, signaled group membership or mate quality, and eased living in warm climates by reducing sweating. However, […]

Meeting Canada’s commitment to the Paris Agreement will require a fundamental shift in the energy systems of Canadian cities. Regina, Saskatchewan is located in the sun-belt of Canada and also lies within the Great Plains wind corridor. Recognizing this potential for renewable energy, the City of Regina has committed to a target of meeting 100% […]

Ce projet vise à déterminer les avenues de réformes qui permettraient d’optimiser le don d’organes au Québec. Il s’inscrit dans le Plan d’action 2016-2021 pour Transplant Québec et pour le don d’organes au Québec. Spécifiquement, le cadre normatif applicable au don d’organes au Québec sera analysé puis comparé à celui de d’autres juridictions, notamment celles […]

Le projet consiste à alimenter les travaux visant la rédaction d’un livre blanc sur les registres distribués et les chaînes de blocs au Québec. Cet exercice permettra d’atteindre différents objectifs. Entre autres, il servira à présenter les registres distribués et les chaînes de blocs de manière simple afin de contribuer à leur acceptabilité sociale; à […]

Salmon stock in BC have declined substantially since the 1990’s. A US/Canada Coded Wire Tag (CWT) fishery monitoring program was implemented in the 1980s with the intention of helping managers understand salmon stocks in order to make decisions about harvesting. The program relies on the fishing community return salmon heads so managers can retrieve CWT […]