Asymmetric Cross-Coupling via Photoredox Catalysis

The proposed project is to develop a method to cross-couple organic feedstock molecules using base metals and photocatalysts. The method will utilize photocatalysts to convert inert C-H bonds into highly reactive radicals that can be captured using a base metal catalyst. The hydrogen atom is an ideal coupling handle, considering its abundance in organic molecules […]

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Braided carbon fiber composites for high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks: static and fatigue testing

Linamar aims to advance the development of computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools for the design of highpressure hydrogen storage cylinders in transportation applications. This research project focuses on characterizing the deformation behavior and fracture characteristics of two specific two-dimensional (2D) biaxially braided carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials.

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Inclusive Economic Development in Toronto: A 20-Year Retrospective and Comparative Analysis with Policy Recommendations

The goal is to support inclusive economic development in Toronto through understanding current gaps and providing an evidence-based approach to monitoring progress over time. This research aims to assess the degree to which Toronto’s economic growth has been ‘inclusive’ in the past 20 years, assess how Toronto compares to other peer jurisdictions, and provide policy […]

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EEPO – An Extended Reality Social-Emotional Development Companion Agent Framework and Parental Support for Children: Phase 2 Continuation and Evaluation of Prototype

Parenting is challenged by the pace of change in information technology, impacting child development and parent-child relationships. Children learn and grow in online environments and their development, perspectives and understanding of the world are impacted by multiple communities, which creates risks to safety, relationships and experiences. Supporting technologies will help bridge this gap, intervening with […]

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The genetics of species formation in Amazonian birds: the case ofthe Silvered Antbird

This project aims to study how species form in the Amazon using the Silvered Antbird as a model. This species has diverged into two morphologically divergent forms. Where these forms come into geographic contact, populations appear morphologically and genetically intermediate suggesting they form a hybrid zone. To investigate the extent of genetic mixing between these […]

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Fall Internship – Business Strategy

Penrose Partners is a blockchain startup firm that provides transactional, educational, and corporate consulting/material production services to businesses, institutional investors, and disruptive tech companies in the blockchain space. We are the trusted advisor that bridges the gap between businesses with great ideas and blockchain adoption. In April 2023, Penrose Partners hosted the 4th annual International […]

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Food Systems Literacy – A Framework of Competencies for the Canadian Context

As sustainability is increasingly being questioned from an environmental, social and economic standpoint for food systems, and food insecurity rates are persisting globally, there is a need to improve citizen knowledge about food and food systems to transform them. A primary angle to improve knowledge is through education. Farm to Cafeteria Canada is a key […]

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Canadian Scientists Network

Despite the drive to create a more diverse and inclusive science and engineering community in Canada – there is, remarkably, no central platform or easily accessible database that highlights natural sciences, engineering and allied health sciences scientists from different disciplines. In contrast, several other speakers bureau-type platforms enable searching for attributes and expertise. Imogen Coe […]

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Techno-economic analysis of the viability of thermal energy storage within Hamilton’s Bayfront Industrial Area

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems are emerging technologies with the ability to capture, store and redistribute heat. TES technologies are described as a critical component of low-carbon energy systems as they overcome temporal and geographic barriers for the use of excess energy within an energy grid. Hamilton Community Enterprises (HCE) is currently investigating the parameters […]

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