Physical literacy means developing the foundational skills and the confidence required to participate in regular physical activity, play a sport or get to the podium. Research shows that physical activity levels start to decline as children enter into adolescence. Recreation organizations, such as YMCA Calgary are interested in finding out how their programs help support […]

This important relationship between Mile Zero Dance and the Drama Department at the University of Alberta has been growing over the last ten years through performance and research collaborations between Gerry Morita (MZD) and Lin Snelling (Associate Professor University of Alberta). MZD wishes to address a new series of objectives through inviting Thea Patterson to […]

Creating a non-person character (NPC) to play a game is becoming increasingly important. NPCs can be used in quality assurance to test a game before sending the game for certification. Being able to test a game in a way that mimics a human player would allow the test to be more accurate and would help […]

The objective of the proposed internship is to help support the launch of Phase 2 of an app created by ParticipACTION, Canada’s leading non-profit physical activity organization. The goal of the free app is to motivate inactive Canadians to sit less and move more. This will entail liaising with key experts and organizations in the […]

In mammals, the sperm determines the sex of the resulting offspring. Semen sexing is a process whereby sperm are sorted into Y- (male) or X-chromosome (female) bearing gametes. Sexed semen may be used for artificial insemination or in vitro embryo production to create offspring of a desired sex. In a zoo setting, fewer males are […]

In mammals, the sperm determines the sex of the resulting offspring. Semen sexing is a process whereby sperm are sorted into Y- (male) or X-chromosome (female) bearing gametes. Sexed semen may be used for artificial insemination or in vitro embryo production to create offspring of a desired sex. In a zoo setting, fewer males are […]

This project will complete an urgently needed feasibility study linking researchers and graduate students from the University of Guelph with the Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum and Literary Centre (LMMMLC) in Norval. Together, this team of researchers and community partners will define current best practices in museum design to create a plan for the LMMMLC to […]

Si le ski et les activités de glisse ont longtemps été considérés comme les principaux produits touristiques des régions montagneuses, les changements climatiques autant que les changements démographiques et la transformation des pratiques sportives et touristiques amènent aujourd’hui les gestionnaires de stations et sites de montagne à revoir leur offre. Proposer des activités à longueur […]

The MEMBER’S ONLINE MAPPING PROJECT will consist of the research and development of a training program for Workman Arts members, which will give these members education and empowerment in the utilization of social networking tools such as: blogs, twitter, event pages on facebook, linkedin, foursquare, etc. The overseeing intern will also be responsible for the […]

Understanding that art galleries must position themselves as open learning communities, the MacKenzie Art Gallery (MAG) proposes internships in Indigenous and new curatorial practices. Canadian cultural institutions have long considered themselves above the political. However, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action have posed challenges to art institutions and their leaders are now […]

Le marketing numérique est aujourd’hui essentiel pour rejoindre le consommateur et développer des produits et services innovants. Jumelé à l’utilisation des données massives et à l’analytique d’affaires, il devient un outil formidable pour un marketing plus « intelligent », permettant aux organisations de mieux segmenter leur clientèle, améliorer son expérience client, identifier clairement ses besoins, […]

The project looks to explore the trends and directions of the labor market in the recreation, sport, and leisure industry for the Province of Alberta. Within this 6-month project, a review of the current literature in the human resource area of the field will be undertaken along with look at the current and past trends […]