Management System Standards, Management Systems Software, andOrganizational Learnin g & Performance: Making the Connections

The aim of the project is to investigate how organizational learning and periormance can be enhanced, diminished, or not affected at all th rough use of environmental and other management systems standards and related software. The survey research method (questionnaires) will be used for data collection followed by statistical analysis of the data in order […]

Read More
Investing in our Youth: Community Safety and the Role of the Toronto Police Service in Building Healthy Communities

The objective of the project is to develop a framework that will bring police, community agencies and young people in Toronto?s 14 and 51 Divisions together to create, deliver and evaluate a progressive intervention matrix that includes existing and new initiatives designed to promote positive police-youth relations and thereby enhance impact on community health. Nonprofit […]

Read More
Diluted mean field spin glass models

I want to master the modern mathematical theory of the Sherrington-Kirkpatrick and related spin glass models. The field spin glass models originate in theoretical statistical physics. After learning current results, I plan to start working on some open problems, such as in the setting of the diluted Sherrington-Kirkpatrick model, which is not completely understood today. […]

Read More
A comparative study of high school mathematics curriculum and pedagogies in Canada and China: A case study of mathematics in the south-west region

During my research, I want to evaluate the Chinese high school mathematics system. Looking at the mathematics curriculum in China and comparing it to Canada. Doing this will help my research connect the two curriculum to see what works and what is different. While doing this assessment, I want to also look at the teaching […]

Read More
Creating a New Standard for Vision Loss Rehabilitation in Canada

Approximately nine million Canadians live with vision loss that, even when wearing corrective lenses, impedes their ability to perform everyday tasks. Canadians with vision loss are at greater risk of social isolation and reduced community participation. Vision loss rehabilitation (VLR) is a multi-disciplinary service that includes orientation and mobility training, independent living skills and low […]

Read More
Special Education and Student Support in Canada Compared to China

Accommodations are an essential part of education for students with differing needs. In order for many students to reach their full potential and to succeed in education, there are a variety of different accommodations that the Canadian school system provides to help support students. This research will explore how the Chinese education system supports students […]

Read More
China and Canada: An Instrumental Music Education Comparison

My research proposal is to explore the instrumental music curriculum and pedagogy in China, and compare it with Canadian instrumental music curriculum through observation in Chinese schools. Moreover, I will be learning the cultural and historical context of Chinese music education to integrate what I have learned into the Canadian education system as a future […]

Read More
Nutrition and Health Education in Chinese Schools

The proposed research project will primarily make participant observations in Chinese schools and classrooms to study the role of nutrition and health education in China. The observations will be used to make connections and aid in reciprocal learning with Canadian schools. Ontario education places a strong focus on diversity in classrooms. Being able to observe […]

Read More
Evaluation of NanoDendrixTM stability; phytoglycogen resilience in simulated oral cavity conditions

NanoDendrix™ is a completely natural form of glycogen, sourced and produced from plants by a patented green process developed in Guelph, Ontario. Recent studies have revealed many valuable properties and performance characteristics of NanoDendrix, such as its antimicrobial effects, which have wide-ranging implications for clinical use. The proposed internship will evaluate NanoDendrix for use in […]

Read More
Design and evaluation of Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities(CHILD) asperceived by children with severe developmental disabilities

Cerebral Palsy(CP) is a brain developmental disorder and a major cause of chronic childhood disability. It affects about 2 to 2.5 children per 1000 live births. Children with CP have varying symptoms affecting communication, health and specially mobility depending on the severity of the disorder. Children with severe CP usually have very limited mobility and […]

Read More
RESPOND (Resource Efficient Smart Packet Optical Network Design): A Novel Packet-Optical Design and Optimization Framework for Next Generation Networks

The focus of the project is to develop an packet-optical network resource optimization model that minimizes the total network cost across IP-optical platform while meeting the following requirements: (i) Offers full protection from any network node and link level failure. (ii) Ability to handle large scale networks and traffic demand (i.e., network scalability). (iii) Meets […]

Read More