Substance use disorders, like alcohol and cannabis disorder, affect millions of Canadians, harming their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Many people with substance use disorders also struggle with mental health issues like depression, making recovery more challenging. Traditionally, mental health disorders like substance use disorder are thought to directly cause their associated symptoms, but new […]

This project will focus on improving how we assess the environmental impact of new materials and technologies by using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The goal is to help the partner organization make better decisions when developing or using innovative products, especially those aimed at reducing carbon emissions. By creating clear, science-based models and tools, the […]

Les films et les séries ont le pouvoir de faire rêver… mais aussi de faire voyager. En mettant en scène des paysages spectaculaires ou des lieux emblématiques, les productions audiovisuelles peuvent susciter l’envie de découvrir une région «?vue à l’écran?». On passe de la curiosité à l’intention de visite. C’est le cas dans les Laurentides, […]

This project is meant to address one of the real-life challenges faced by network enterprises and telecom operators to maintain secure and reliable networks and systems. As a major player in 5G mobile networks and services, the partner organization will support the intern in his research by first, providing him with real-life challenges and industrial […]

The goal of this project is to develop effective strategies to improve the quality of CarboMat’s asphaltene-derived carbon fibers for various multifunctional composite applications. Through this project, the partner organization, CarboMat Inc., would be able to leverage their funding because of the grant from Mitacs Elevate to work towards further development of their existing asphaltene-derived […]

This study will consider the extent to which Let’s Talk Science outreach volunteers see themselves, and are seen by others, as science teachers. It will use mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methods to examine science majors’ identities, life histories, their experiences of outreach facilitation with Let’s Talk Science, and their interpretations of these experiences. Most students […]

Battery technology plays a central role in driving significant advancements across various industries, ranging from electric vehicles to the Internet of Things. Among the various types of batteries, Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) exhibit potential advantages and are on the verge of commercialization due to their lower cost, enhanced safety, and greater availability compared to Li-ion batteries. […]

Whales can be sensitive to underwater noise produced from vessels and are at risk of harm through ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear. Commercial shipping and fishing activity is increasing in the Arctic as the receding sea ice opens new areas to human activities. However, we don’t know how whales in the Arctic will […]

Brain disorders affect 10% of Canadians, however few treatment options exist for these devastating diseases. We have extensive understanding of what causes many of them, but current medical technology has yet to translate this knowledge into effective treatments. For example, many natural proteins have been identified to hold significant therapeutic promise, but getting these proteins […]

Carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRC) are frequently used in the aerospace and automobile industries due to their high mechanical properties and lightweight. CFRC is typically made by impregnating layers of carbon fiber fabrics with liquid polymer precursors. The impregnated fabrics are shaped into a mold and the precursors are heat-converted, that is, cured into a solid […]

Developing new high performance steels for vehicle lightweighting applications is essential for reducing transport emissions and for maintaining Canada’s competitive manufacturing base. Stelco have been collaborating with McMaster University and with the CanmetMATERIALS (CMAT) laboratory to design advanced hot rolled alloys for this purpose. Promising results from pilot scale trials at CMAT have now been […]

Chronic school absenteeism—missing more than 10% of the school year—is a growing concern in Canada, with some schools seeing very high rates. Children who frequently miss school are at greater risk of social isolation, emotional struggles, and falling behind academically. Many of these children are also dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression, […]