Food For Thought: A Comparison of Food Education in Chinese and Canadian Public Schools; the Argument for a Canadian National School Food Program

This project will explore the differences in food education between China and Canada. The intern will research how food-related education is implemented in Chinese public middle schools. This may appear in formal learning (eg home economics or nutrition class), or informal learning (eg, through government subsidized school lunch programming, or opportunities outside of school for […]

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Exploring Motivation Factors in Young EFL Learners in China

For my proposed research, I will primarily make participant observations in Chinese schools and classrooms to study the motivation factors that influence young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in China, focusing on both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and their impact on language learning outcomes. Two specific motivation strategies I am planning to focus […]

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Comparing Climate Change Education in Canada and China: Using Climate Change Education to inspire hope through action

Based on various research papers, present methods of Climate Change Education have been noted to instill feelings of eco-anxiety ultimately leading to avoidance of the topic. For students to be inspired to take meaningful action for a sustainable future, hopeful education is needed. Current methods of Climate Change Education will be observed in Canada and […]

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Understanding the biodiversity ecosystem function relationships of herbivorous reef fish at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology

Hawaiian coral reefs are extremely diverse and host a suite of endemic species. This diversity is a key aspect of their resilience. Fishing is an important aspect of Hawaiian culture, providing food and livelihoods for local people. Most of the fishing within Hawai’i is non-commercial and occurs in the near-shore, where herbivores make up 21% […]

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Blockchain et essor du droit de la protection des données personnelles

La discipline juridique fait plus que jamais face à l’essor du Web.3.0 (blockchain, IA, IoT, etc.). Le numérique nouvelle génération se déploie dès lors plus que mesure, il est de plu en plus présent dans la vie quotidienne des citoyens. Ainsi vu, le droit du numérique doit apporter des réponses juridiques de responsabilisation des acteurs […]

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System Design of a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Tool for Repurposing Pit Lakes into Aquaculture Operations

With the mining industry striving to become more sustainable, there is a pressing need to re-evaluate typical open pit restoration practices. Many open pit mining operations are naturally inundated after operations, leaving behind an unproductive lake. These sites neglect the environmental, cultural and socio-economic implications for dependent communities. One promising alternative that generates a positive […]

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Comparison of chemical reactions between cyclone and filter for collection of PM2.5

The project focuses on studying the physicochemical characteristics of cyclone-collected PM2.5 in urban environments. Utilizing advanced techniques like Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (XAFS), the research aims to provide insights into the composition of fine particulate matter, including metals with varying toxicities such as chromium. The innovative methodology involves cyclonic […]

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Theoretical study on controlling condensed matter properties by using strong light-matter coupling in cavity

Recent experimental advances have enabled the creation of setups where matter and quantized electromagnetic fields (photons) interact more strongly than the typical energy scale of the matter. Specifically, these strongly coupled light-matter systems have been achieved within the realm of cavity quantum electrodynamic (QED) materials, placing a material of interest inside a cavity of photon […]

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Urushiol Synthesis Based on Iron-Catalyzed Cross-Couplings

In this project the compound urushiol will be synthesized using catalysts containing the earth abundant metal iron through the use of chemical processes known as cross-coupling reactions. Urushiol is the natural compound responsible for Asian lacquer used for coatings and adhesives on wood or metal products, however obtaining it naturally currently is an expensive and […]

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