Mon projet de recherche porte sur la représentation des personnages féminins dans le narco-cinéma mexicain, un sous-genre de cinéma populaire qui thématise la vie des narcotrafiquants. Le narco-cinéma est consommé par des millions de personnes provenant des classes populaires mexicaines et états-uniennes, et a conséquemment un impact considérable sur l’imaginaire de ces classes. Je cherche […]

The aims of the project are to address: why female international STEM students choose Denmark; what hurdles international students face in applying for post graduate work in the innovation sector and permanent residency and if there are any distinct hurdles for female students; what strategies stakeholders are utilizing to retain foreign talent;and how can existing […]

This project will assess the value in measuring sustainability outcomes according to place-specific baselines rather than universal thresholds set by rating systems and frameworks. It seeks a stronger foundation for sustainable design that can acknowledge place-specific factors. Ultimately, this work will lead to the establishment of a decision-making protocol about sustainable design options and outcomes […]

In order to grow into healthy, successful adults, children need environments that support their physical and mental health, engage them in learning, and help them to develop social skills. Out-of-school programs are one kind of support that can help shape children’s futures in a positive way. Out-of-school programs are provided outside of regular school hours […]

Since the 19th century, Chinese men and women have migrated to small towns and cities throughout places such as Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America in search of better opportunities, bringing with them many traditional cultural practices, values and customs that evolved over time and space. How did early migrants retain cultural heritage […]

La vulgarisation scientifique suppose de préparer du contenu dit « expert » en vue d’être diffuser et lu par des publics non experts. Ce passage vers un contenu profane demande de comprendre l’information d’origine, mais également des différents publics auxquels il s’adressera : il faut alors communiquer un message pertinent pour ce public au regard […]

This research project is an exploration of the salient health benefits of participating in chant-based music experiences, ultimately to determine whether or not such music making can have perceived therapeutic impact. Merging the fields of music therapy and medical ethnomusicology, I will examine kirtan chanting as ‘sacred community music therapy’ and utilize a five-dimensions model […]

This research aims to learn more about the way that homeless and street-involved evaluate information regarding substance use from their peers. To this end, this research team will work with Operation Come Home, a non-profit organization supporting homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Ottawa. The research team will recruit and interview 40 – 50 youth […]

Montréal se positionne avantageusement sur l’échiquier mondial de la recherche et l’innovation dans les domaines de l’informatique, des jeux vidéo, de l’intelligence artificielle, de la robotique et de la créativité numérique. L’avènement et l’utilisation de nouvelles technologies dans les secteurs des transports et de la santé est indéniable. Dans le domaine des arts et de […]

This Internship project will look at issues affecting the overall social conditions of First Nation youth in Northern, rural and remote communities, with a specific focus on the Northern community of Canoe Lake Cree Nation. Historically, the people of Canoe Lake lived a traditional lifestyle off the land, including traditional land that was lost to […]

Comment les enfants grandissent-ils au sein des communautés juives hassidiques de New York ? Quelles représentations guident les pratiques des mères dans ce processus ? De quelle façon le genre, la langue et l’école sont pensés et interviennent dans la socialisation des enfants ? Et enfin, comment se déroulent les interactions entres mères et enfants […]

Energy poverty is an issue that impacts many First Nations communities in British Columbia. Despite significant appetite from communities to develop clean energy solutions, many do not benefit from the available financing programs. This research seeks to understand what barriers exist for First Nations communities in accessing energy financing, as well as to identify some […]