In recent years, there has been a surge in non-profit organisations providing free online resources aiming to inspire girls to ‘get into STEM’ in Canada. Resources include instructional videos, blog posts and ‘role model’ biographies of women working in STEM. To maximise the potential of these online educational resources, research is urgently needed to better […]

The research project will investigate the impacts of the US-Canada border on conservation of at-risk species around the region of the Okanagan watershed, in the context of culture, politics and land governance. Species distribution modelling will be used to compare distributions of selected species either side of the border, and environmental, social and geographical variables […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a considerable burden to Canada, an issue exacerbated by the underdiagnosis of the disease in the general population. There is a need to improve early access to care for COPD patients; early intervention to manage symptoms can improve patient outcomes and reduce the likelihood of costly hospitalizations. This project […]

This project aims to develop advanced power sources that can convert indoor light into electricity to operate electronic sensors for the Internet of things. The proposed new technology is termed “indoor photovoltaics”. The aim is to create flexible, lightweight, semi-transparent devices of different colours at a minimal cost. Using new chemistry principles, photoactive material design, […]

A precursor cell is a special cell that has the capacity to divide and transform into several different cell types, including bone, liver, skin and fat cells. The fate of a precursor cell is dependent on its surrounding environment and the factors the cell is exposed to. These factors trigger specific changes within the precursor […]

Cities need to adapt to climate change in order to prevent extreme impacts. However, the way in which adaptation measures are put in place may have unintended consequences since they increase the value of land around them and may be targeted in currently inexpensive areas. Therefore, these measures could displace vulnerable people into areas which […]

The use of 5G operating in unlicensed spectrum (NR-U) as an enabler for industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)/Industry 4.0 services (e.g., smart power grids, factory automation and connected hospital etc.), is a research area currently generating significant interest from both academia and industry (with vendors such as Nokia and Qualcomm and operators such as Orange […]

Research into the psychological functions of music is rapidly growing. New technologies and facilities are beginning to allow more extensive research into the effects of music engagement and in more naturalistic settings, such as a live concert. In collaboration with the McMaster Institute of Music & the Mind, we plan to conduct an empirical study […]

The innate immune system is the first line of defense of our body against pathogenic bacteria. It uses a sophisticated arsenal of proteins that recognize and fight infection. Certain bacteria, like the food-borne pathogen Salmonella, can enter cells in your body to hide. We recently identified novel immune sensors that allow the recognition of these […]

Aim: Learn and observe the scope of research activities at BMC within Youth Mental Health Technology team and contribute when possible at the University of Sydney. Participate in collaborative research activities related to Project Synergy between the University of British Columbia and The University of Sydney. This research aims to assist in the creation of […]

The pollution from aircraft is expected to be seven to ten times higher in 2050 compared to 1990 level. To address the issue, a kinetic energy recovery system fitted onboard commercial aircraft is proposed. The system is widely used in automotive industry but has never been proposed for aerospace applications. Electric machines are a limiting […]

As many as one in 8 pregnancies are to women with disabilities, including physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities. These women often face negative attitudes and assumptions by others about their parenting abilities and are at risk of Child Protective Service (CPS) involvement. This project aims to characterize CPS involvement experienced by women with disabilities in […]