Simulating heat transfer mechanisms for additive manufacturing processes

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a process family which is widely used for deposition of thin protective layers of novel alloy materials on components operating in severe conditions, and also for fabrication and repair of complex 3D parts. The scope of this research is to establish a process planning framework for metal based bead deposition processes […]

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A Comparative Analysis in Individual Education: How Do Cultures’ Differ in the Implementation of an Individualized Education, and How Do These Differences Influence the Classroom?

Due to the increase in class sizes, many Canadian teachers and parents have been concerned about the loss of individualized lessons to the average Canadian student. Chinese schools however, have been dealing with large volumes of students for a longer period of time. In investigating the methodologies of the average Chinese teacher within their classroom, […]

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Standardized Testing in the Chinese SchoolSystem

This research project is aiming to find out whether or not China’s culture has an impact upon its standardized testing and examination system in comparison it the Canadian counterpart, EQAO. The research will be conducted through first hand observation in local Chinese schools which will provide evidence to the research questions provided. The findings will […]

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(Comparison of Theatre/Artistic Elements Utilized in Chinese and Canadian School Curricula) The Use of Drama in the Chinese Curriculum: What can North American Culture Learn and Contribute?

This research project will explore how Chinese culture utilizes dramatic elements in various content/subject areas and how these theatric/artistic components compare with Canadian school curriculum standards. In Canada, students are required to obtain a minimum number of arts credits for successful completion of school requirements. This research will investigate how theatre is used in the […]

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Classroom management in Chinese schools

This research will aim to answer the question, “How is classroom management imple-mented in Chinese elementary schools?” Through observations, the specific areas I will be looking at is the following: how do the students in China react to classroom man-agement strategies in their classroom; how effective are the strategies being used in classrooms in China; […]

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Differences in Chinese and Canadian Music Education

This research will look at the main differences between Chinese and Canadian music education through observing Chinese music classes. Seeing how Chinese music classes are taught will allow me to pinpoint the main differences in music is education within these two countries. I want to see the main differences of musical instruments that are taught […]

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Elements of hidden curriculum in Chinese classrooms

In this proposed study I will observe the informal life lessons taught by teachers and student behaviors in Chinese and Canadian classrooms. I expect to find evidence that supports the idea that these lessons have an equal or greater impact on the student’s overall academic and social development. These less obvious lessons will revolve around […]

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Physical Education as Related to thePromotion of an Active Lifestyle in SchoolAged Youth: A Comparative Analysis

The purpose of this research is to discover new ways to fight the generally unhealthy, and inactive lifestyles that is becoming more widespread among today’s young people. This research will seek to observe the physical education practices of another culture, specifically the practices of a high school level physical education program in Chongqing, China, and […]

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Research and Development of a Novel Demo-scale Two-Stage Anaerobic Digestion Process for Renewable Energy Production and Treatment of High Strength Organic Industrial Streams

This project focuses on the research and development of a novel two-stage anaerobic digestion (AD) process to create an array of renewable products such as transportation fuels, chemicals, and plastics from sustainable biomass sources i.e. lignocellulosic crops, and to use wastes such as agricultural residues or municipal green bin collections or animal manures. The novel […]

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Development of a novel ultrasonic dental system for alveolar bone mapping

Important information in determining dental implant success is the anchorage provided by the width of the alveolar bone ridge at the location of the implant site calculated during the presurgical assessment. Currently used methods are invasive (x-rays radiation, needle based mapping or direct exposure) and to date, there is no real-time ultrasonic dental tool dedicated […]

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