Proteins make up a large part of every organism, comprising a significant portion of teeth, hair, bone, tissue, and horn. The composition of proteins is highly variable, and these differences cause the physical differences between, species, populations, and individuals and give rise to many of the pathologies that can affect organisms. Studying proteins and their […]

This innovative investigation into cross-border, online biliteracy curriculum is a timely response to Canada’s two major future challenge areas, namely, how to leverage emerging technologies to benefit Canadians and what knowledge to produce for Canada to thrive in an interconnected, evolving global landscape. Led by experienced researchers in the areas of cross-border literacy curriculum and […]

Children in Canada have become less physically active; in fact, only 9% of Canadian children meet the guidelines that are recommended. A number of different programs have been created to help children move better and feel more confident with their movement skills. Sharing Dance is a community program that uses dance to help children become […]

Ca2+ is a very important signaling molecules for animals and plants alike. Ca2+ signaling has been heavily studied in animals but relatively less is understood in plants. Cyclic Nucleotide Gated Ion Channels (CNGCs) are important channels that are thought to be important in regulating Ca2+ homeostasis under different conditions in plants. The goal of this […]

This research will (i) identify and quantify potential flexibility that is inherent in gas and heat systems (e.g. gas and thermal storage and demand response capability) across various scales (i.e. buildings, district heating system, national gas transmission systems), (ii) optimize the provision of flexibility from gas and heat systems to support the operation of a […]

In order to meet global climate change goals, it is necessary for consumers to shift their preferences for products towards more sustainable and eco-friendly options. Two common barriers that consumers experience when purchasing green products are: 1) perceived difficulty of buying green, and 2) skepticism about the quality of green brands. Avocado Co-op is attempting […]

Risk aggregation is omnipresent in insurance applications. A recent example, borrowed from the modern regulatory accords, is the determination of the aggregate economic capital and its consequent allocation to risk drivers. A more traditional illustration of the importance of risk aggregation in insurance is the celebrated collective risk theory that dates back to the early […]

Pyrite is an important mineral known to incorporate significant amounts of precious-metals (i.e. gold) within its crystal structure. Previous studies have suggested that when pyrite is subjected to high temperature conditions and plastically deforms, it releases such metals that are remobilized and concentrated into important economic ore deposits. However, the plastic behavior of pyrite and […]

With increasing involvement Artificial Intelligenct (AI) technology in our daily lives, we need to learn about factors that can facilitate people’s trust in and liking of an AI, which can promote better human-AI interactions and eventually help humans to benefit from the service that AI provides. Self-disclosing behaviours, or acts of revealing one’s personal information […]

This project seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of the emergence of the regulation of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin). First, this project looks to the history of cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies, mapping the rise in consumer use of the online currency. Next, this study pulls legal cases from the international and domestic sphere which regulate […]

This project will recruit an intern to develop appropriate methodologies in order to assess the effectiveness of an occupational mental health promotion program that uses a blended format of in-person sessions and online learning. The intern will work closely with the industry partner to review, develop, and pilot assessment tools, oversee the data collection, analyze […]

Mathematics is frequently viewed as the natural language of science, and has already proven its vital importance through its myriad of applications in engineering and the physical sciences. However, the involvement of mathematics into the life sciences remains relatively unexplored. In particular, the application of mathematics in medicine is a fascinating subset of applied mathematics […]