Culture Index Validation and Relationship Analysis: Enhancing Organizational Culture Assessment

This project, a collaborative effort between Saint Mary’s University and Wise Leadership Inc., seeks to address the pressing need for a more evidence-based approach to measuring workplace culture, especially in a post-COVID environment. Wise Leadership Inc., committed to enhancing organizational culture and leadership, faces the challenge of refining their tools and methods for more accurate […]

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Ylid functionalization of carbon suboxide

This project deals with chemical reactions between carbon suboxide and strong carbon-based bases. Carbon suboxide is the bigger relative of carbon dioxide with two more carbon atoms between the outer oxygen atoms which makes it much more reactive. The reactivities of carbon monoxide to common organic molecules have been reported mid-to-end of last century. The […]

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Inspiring housing stability through tailored programs and support

The project aims to empower individuals aged 18 and above in Nova Scotia, Canada, to transition from renting to homeownership. By providing financial literacy education and resources, along with tailored support programs, Osprey Inspiration seeks to break down barriers to homeownership and enhance housing stability in the community. This project will pilot an innovative approach […]

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Prescriptive Machine Learning in Pediatric Cardiology

Recent technological advances in data collection, transmission, visualization, and machine learning make it possible to develop healthcare systems with the aim of monitoring the health status of patients. Pediatric Cardiologists rely on referrals from family physicians for abnormal heart conditions. Family physicians are not trained well enough to recognize abnormal murmurs and err on the […]

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Ocean Straws

The goal of this research is to utilize alternative sources to plastic in the development of straws. This makes use of natural and biodegradable materials to source for the development and testing of straws.

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Creating a interactive user interface for Science Atlantic

Science Atlantic members consistently prioritize conferences as a core activity of the organization. Annual academic student conferences in ten disciplines are organized by new volunteer teams each year, hosted at different institutions. The Deans of Science at the member institutions expect that Science Atlantic staff will ensure that conferences are organized following established academic, financial, […]

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Beyond Disability Management and Towards Health

This project seeks to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which disability affects workers. We will utilize an occupational health psychology perspective to examine the ways different types of workplaces supports (like social support) might be effective at reducing experienced disability and promoting health. For this purpose, the research team will first […]

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Halifax Memory Maps Project 2023

The Halifax Memory Maps Project creates large scale digital maps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the purpose of exploring and better managing built heritage assets. Halifax, as one of Canada’s oldest cities, has one of the most extensive and significant collections of old buildings in the country. However, no inventory of these buildings exists. The […]

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Shifting the Paradigm: Achieving Equity in Executive Transitions for Emerging Leaders

This research project aims to explore the lived experiences of immigrants in rural Nova Scotia and the barriers and enablers they face in accessing leadership positions. The research will involve conducting interviews and focus groups with immigrants, community members, government representatives, and NGOs. By understanding the struggles and biases that emerge from this research, the […]

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