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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

This project aims to conduct research and development in the areas of creating a platform for re-sale of used children’s items to reduce waste and create a more sustainable community. Furthermore, through this platform, we will research and integrate novel techniques to engage and support parents and children to build a tighter community and enable […]

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 […]

The motivation for our project is to address the growing concern about construction waste and its environmental impact. By finding efficient and environmentally friendly recycling methods for composite construction, we can reduce waste generation, conserve resources, and minimize the construction industry’s carbon footprint. Our approach involves conducting technical, environmental, and economic assessments to identify the […]

Forrest Green, in collaboration with Saint Mary’s University, will work with the intern to successfully develop and implement new web solutions and module for Police Services across the country. The intern will work on innovative dashboards to support crime trends and crime data (external) as well as aggregated officer data for use of system analysis […]

The proposed project focuses on feasibility and design analysis of an innovative user-centric product for making recycled 3D printing feedstock. The support of this program will allow Shifting Shap3s to advance its R&D process and get one step closer to commercialization. Successful completion of the project will not only contribute to a more sustainable and […]

Acuicy Inc. is a growth-stage startup based in Halifax. The organization is an innovative business intelligence platform that provides tailored, data-driven insights, helping managers identify and deploy their company’s most capital-efficient clean technology solutions. Acuicy leverages the power of business intelligence, climate science, and economics to provide effective decarbonization strategies and delivers custom business cases […]

The project intern will play a key role in contributing to the development and implementation of SAFERi Safety Leadership Program, communication planning and development of an evaluation strategy to determine the effectiveness of the SAFERi Safety Leadership for CEOs in Nova Scotia’s Long-Term Care, Home Care, and Disability Support Program organizations.

Selecting the ideal employee or trainee can be a difficult task. A situational judgement test (SJTs) is one type of test that can help identify the best applicants. However, due to the open-ended nature of such a test, test-takers may be able to use online tools or resources like ChatGPT to cheat and fake their […]

This grant application is submitted as a matching grant for a ResearchNS funded project to support post-secondary student success for former youth in care. Canada is a signatory on a variety of national and international declarations on education as a human right, it remains unclear how these contribute to improved access to post-secondary education (PSE) […]