This impact evaluation study assesses the economic, social and cultural impact of the Technology, Access and Support for Seniors (TASS) project initiated in 2020 by Human Endeavour, a York Region charity. Recognizing the need to pivot to online program delivery, Human Endeavour obtained grants to purchase, support and deliver free, preprogrammed tablets to 400 vulnerable […]

Creative BC is an independent provincial agency tasked with overseeing the development andpromotion of B.C.’s creative industries. In addition to administering tax credits and providingproduction support for filmmakers and television producers, it intends to work with the digital media, music and publishing industries to co-develop and implement a strategy for the creative sector. To fulfill […]

The research is meant to invent a quicker and efficient method for evaluating potential suppliers for public sector procurement, especially for construction services. This is a complex and paper intensive process today. Using machine learning models to decipher data and PledgX is focused on building a solution that enables public sector buyers evaluate suppliers more […]

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have arisen as a popular and attractive method to handle digital assets, including but not limited to digital art, certificates, audio and video files. Based on Blockchain technology, the concept of NFT can guarantee the ownership of a digital asset, the secure transfer of said ownership and the integrity and immutability of […]

Pharmacists are providing increasingly patient-centered clinical services such as Pharmacists Prescribing for Minor Ailments (PPMA). However, several factors delay pharmacists’ ability to implement PPMA including integration with workflow and time constrains. Technology solutions aim to support PPMA can be important innovative tools to help pharmacists to perform PPMA. The aim of this project is to […]

Quantum computing (QC) is expected to deliver the next leap in information technology, with anticipated impacts as significant as the development of silicon integrated circuits and the Internet. Photonic QC provides the advantage of a scalable platform based on silicon manufacturing. Industry has recognized the potential of a purely photonic approach, as being pursued by […]

Scaffolding, as a type of temporary structure on construction sites, provides access for trades to certain areas for performing construction activities. Depending on project sizes, the budget for scaffolding can account for a substantial amount of the total direct work budget. Failure to the management of scaffolding activities can result in cost overrun and schedule […]

La gamification consiste à exploiter le potentiel des éléments du jeu pour engendrer des changements au niveau du comportement des individus. Cette technique s’aligne parfaitement avec la nouvelle réalité du 21e siècle et la 4e révolution industrielle puisqu’elle fait appel à des technologies de pointe telles que la réalité virtuelle et l’intelligence artificielle. Les projets […]

Dans un environnement dynamique et mondialisé et face aux attentes de plus en plus exigeantes des clients, l’optimisation de la productivité représente la principale voie de la réussite pour les organisations. Que ça soit au niveau du suivi ou de la planification des stratégies futures, le travail des dirigeants repose désormais sur un ensemble d’outils […]

Ce projet étudie les aspects mécaniques qui influencent le comportement en fatigue d’un conducteur alu-acier Bersfort monté avec une pince élastomère. En ce sens, l’étude réalise une comparaison entre les niveaux de contrainte des brins critiques du conducteur Bersfort lorsqu’il est installé avec des pinces métalliques et élastomériques pendant les vibrations induites par le vent. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a heightened interest in, and need for, mutual aid: a collective effort to meet community needs and redistribute resources. Mutual aid has been a long-standing practice of Black communities, and existed before terms like ‘caremongering’, ‘crowdfunding’ and ‘the sharing economy’ became popularized. Mutual aid is also more than just a […]

The use of new monitoring technologies such as the Motus wildlife tracking system and autonomous recorders currently allow detection of animals and their movements in a variety of ecosystems. Although, the biology of migratory birds in northern latitudes is well understood, there is a lack of information on migration routes, stopovers, and overwinter sites in […]