This research project aims at studying diversity representation on the boards of directors of non-profit organizations in Montreal. Diversity has been proven effective at contributing to better organizational performances. Consequently, it will be interesting to find out if the boards are getting more diverse and becoming more representative of the society. On the more academic […]

Traumatic events such as work related accidents, injuries or assault may result in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition is associated with sleep disruption, nightmares, anxiety, and avoidance of the environment where the traumatic event occurred. Significant proportions of patients diagnosed with PTSD are disabled from working; however, little is known regarding […]

Software failures are catastrophic. For example, a software failure resulted in the 2003 northeast blackout which lasted 7 hours and took over 55 million people in Ontario and U.S. out of power. Unfortunately, it is dauntingly difficult to diagnose such failures because the underlying software systems are extremely complex. This research is the first to […]

Évaluation de la performance d’un nouveau procédé d’épuration des eaux usées fonctionnant avec des plantes qui poussent sur un sol travaillé (ELAPS). A l’aide d’un instrument de laboratoire, suivi du devenir de plusieurs contaminants après traitement avec le procédé en développement. Caractérisation de nouveaux sous-produits de dégradation formés dans le milieu. Étude du pouvoir de […]

Malgré l’influence du climat sur les entreprises, les exploitants touristiques ne le considèrent pas comme un risque stratégique et agissent souvent en réaction au manque actuel d’informations sur l’imprévisibilité de la météo et du climat. Ce projet proposé vise la réalisation d’un diagnostic territorial des vulnérabilités, des risques et des opportunités pour le secteur touristique […]

Le travail et la famille sont des sphères interdépendantes qui présentent des défis pour les parents-travailleurs, bien sûr, mais également pour la majorité des organisations québécoises et pour l’ensemble de la société. Même s’il y a beaucoup à gagner de la mise en place de politiques, de programmes et de mesures favorisant la conciliation travail-famille, […]

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electrical power through an electrochemical reaction, producing water and heat. These fuel cells have been considered for automotive powertrain applications. In this proposed work, a set of varying PEMFC materials will be investigated to advance the performance of PEM fuel cells. The fuel cells […]

The main objective of the study is to increase the discovery of important reproduction and health genetic variants in dairy cattle. This could help improve reproduction and health of dairy herds through genomic selection or editing of the genome. In order to find the causative variants affecting reproduction and health traits, a review of the […]

This research project will examine the impacts of the Worktopia program and aim to develop strategies to continue to improve the program. The Worktopia program is a training program designed to improve the employment readiness and skills of young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The program is provided through 12 service provider agencies across […]

Polar bears are curious, and that curiosity often leads them into conflict with people. Park and wildlife managers across the Arctic need to understand why polar bears approach people and whether they do so because of human activities, a lack of sea ice, or a combination of both of these factors. Currently, this is not […]

L’intérêt premier de ce projet de recherche est de permettre un transfert des connaissances acquises depuis 2009 sur la dynamique du bois en rivière aux acteurs locaux et provinciaux des rivières québécoises. L’un des objectifs du projet est d’utiliser la problématique des embâcles de la rivière Saint-Jean comme une étude de cas pour montrer comment […]

Klashwerks is an Ottawa-based engineering design and Technology Company founded in 2016 that focuses on the emerging connected car market. They are currently developing an intelligent driver companion for smart car. One desirable feature of this product is to offer the possibility to drivers to interact with the device by simply using their hands. Gestures […]