Considerable growth in the global population and economy leads to an increase in fuel demand. This requires production of clean fuels with minimum CO2 emissions to maintain climate, energy, political, and social security. Hydrogen is a promising carbon-free fuel that can be produced from various renewable sources such as wind and biological systems. The microalgal […]

The proposed research project will involve the completion of a systematic literature review of published studies addressing clinical best practices for the treatment of health conditions in the social work field. Products of the research study will include a library of comprehensive clinical guidelines for practitioners to follow, which can serve as the foundation for […]

Electric vehicle adoption is well past the tipping point in Canada and the world, and although the demand for electric vehicles is no longer a question, the supply chain for electric vehicles is still very much in doubt. One key element is the ability to supply electricity to support the charging of the vehicles, and […]

The approach to assessing Atlantic salmon in Newfoundland is based on patterns of salmon production and habitat that were established for populations in rivers much further south. The physical and biological characteristics of watersheds and rivers in Newfoundland are different from the southern rivers and the bases for conservation decisions are likely inappropriate. Establishing relationships […]

The proposed research project will develop an innovative method to design healthcare processes and apply the method to the care of stroke patients in Newfoundland and Labrador. The design method is grounded in engineering techniques, starting with establishing the design requirements of the system that is to be designed. The project will support underlying ongoing […]

The goal of the project is to design, built, test, and document test results of a prototype of a Battery Management System (BMS) used in a Wireless Power Transfer System to charge a battery.

The green transition requires the sourcing of critical metals like copper, zinc, cobalt, and nickel for use in climate change mitigating technology. This internship will train one Masters-level student to study the geological setting and localization of these metals associated with ancient submarine volcanic rocks in the Tilt Cove and Betts Cove regions of the […]

SARs (Suspicious Activities Reports) are the forms that financial institutions use to report any suspected activity. Literature shows that the user interface will affect the data provided by users, because of many psychological reasons like different biases and cognitive shortcuts. Data collected is typically analyzed with machine learning algorithms. Different user interfaces provide different levels […]

1. Marketing research/content creation on buyer’s journey for B2B sales through our funnel. 2. Expand and plan in detail our KickStarter marketing campaign. 3. Help improve LadderSpikes SEO and Keyword strategies on the new “Branded” website. 4. Execute Kickstarter Campaign while analyzing and improving on strategies for the next 24 months.

The Quidi Vidi / Rennie’s River Development Foundation (QVRRDF) is developing a Power Tower initiative to promote the use of renewable energy and conservation practices in Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed project will provide the knowledge, understanding, and confidence needed to incorporate advanced wind turbine technology into the QVRRDF’s Power Tower. Installation of a small […]

This project will examine the role of community-led social enterprise to support social and economic innovation in rural Newfoundland. Our case study is the creation of a new daycare within a social enterprise in Norris Point, NL, and the potential for this case study to provide a model for how we can support job creation, […]

This research project is focused on building an understanding and also supporting the relationship between the philanthropic sector and the research sector in supporting impactful solutions to complex problems faced by communities in Atlantic Canada. The partner organizations, the Lawson Foundation and Metcalf Foundation are invested in developing solutions that enhance community sustainability and health. […]