With the growing application of learning-based technology in image recognition, speech translation, and other back-end systems like ad advertising, artificial intelligence (AI) has finally moved from research labs to real business. As AI moves closer to reality, it is expected to help us more in more personalized and even critical contexts, like smart home, autonomous […]

La recherche de procédés chimiques permettant de dégrader la lignine, visant à faciliter la production de biofuel à partir de la biomasse, est devenu un sujet scientifique important ces dernières années. Dans cette optique, ce projet s’intéresse à la synthèse et la caractérisation de complexes métalliques à ligands radicalaires, basés sur le modèle de la […]

My doctoral research focuses on developing scientific literacy in young children. Currently, in the field of science education, there are different interpretations of a scientific literate person and this includes being knowledgeable about scientific content and developing an ability to apply this knowledge in meaningful way. Despite the importance of teaching science to young children, […]

In the backcountry, the best powder skiing can be found in terrain that is susceptible to snow avalanches. Travelers are responsible for managing this threat by choosing terrain that will minimize this threat, and they must strike a balance between minimizing risk and finding an enjoyable skiing experience. Perception plays a fundamental role when selecting […]

The p53 protein plays a major role in cancer prevention, and over 50% of cancer diagnoses can be attributed to mutated p53. The main function of p53 is to prevent uncontrolled growth of damaged cells and inhibit tumour formation. A common mutation, Y220C, creates a cavity at the protein’s surface and causes protein unfolding. Our […]

International Characters has developed a variety of software tools that, when used together, can produce very?high?speed and high?quality text processing programs. These tools are usable only by specialist experts: they are not robust, easy to use, or easy to extend. The goal of this project is to bring these tools together into a single application, […]

Our proposed research investigates how K-12 teachers learn and customize digital classroom tools and learning management systems and how they share this information with each other. In particular, we will be working with our partner Microsoft to investigate the use and customization of the recently developed OneNote Class Notebooks software that is increasingly being used […]

This research proposes a strategy to derive compensation for risks incurred from extractive development, particularly with regards to water security risks of communities in Baja California Sur where mining activity is taking place. I propose the application of negotiated agreements between industry and community as both a forum on which to discuss concerns associated with […]

Buildings represent up to 40% of primary energy consumption. To optimize that energy cost vs. the comfort of its occupants, Facility Management (FM) relies on data from sensors, and on automation, to increase efficiency. The majority of existing buildings however have limited automation, so it is up to Facility Managers to interpret and act upon […]

The Embedding Project is a public-benefit research project that relies on strong social science research methods to bring together thoughtful sustainability intrapreneurs from across industries and around the world, and harnesses their collective knowledge to develop rigorous and practical guidance that benefits everyone. This internship will offer an MBA student the opportunity to gain experience […]

Retirement Communities (RCs) are an attractive bridge between aging-in-place/staying at home and going to full care/LTC by allowing older adults to remain independent while still receiving minimal assistance, as well as access to activities and socialization opportunities. With the mean age of residents being 85 years old, these communities offer unique insight into the future […]

Electrochemical water splitting into hydrogen and oxygen gas is a technology of growing importance in the clean energy storage and conversion sector. While this technology has been operating successfully for decades using liquid electroytes, emerging technology uses membranes to provide physical separation of the cathode and anode compartments and thereby separation of the product gases, […]