Neurons situated in a brain region called the hippocampus have been discovered to represent information related to numerous aspects of space and navigation. The activity of these neurons is referred to as the cognitive map, a complex brain representation of space, navigation and other associated physical clues. The aim of this project is to design, […]

Connected Canadians is looking to expand our paid services in the healthcare sector. We need assistance in market research as well as in implementing marketing strategy, and helping to execute our expanded programming in this area.

In this application, we are requesting funds to assist the non-profit organization, SARE Centre, in developing a strategy for scaling up the implementation of a new sexual assault resistance program for teen girls. A-EAAA (Adolescent EAAA) is based on Dr. Charlene Senn’s Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) sexual assault resistance program, the only program available […]

Ce projet vise à développer la version bêta du jeu sérieux COGNi-ACTif, un outil technopédagogique qui mise sur la synergie entre le mouvement et l’apprentissage. Ce jeu sérieux est développé par des praticiens et des chercheurs issus de domaines variés (arts numériques, éducation, informatique, kinésiologie et neuropsychologie) dans le but 1) d’augmenter le niveau d’activités […]

This project will work with the Anti-Racism in Sport (ARISC) team to develop a reporting mechanism for targets and witnesses of racist incidents in sport in Winnipeg and provide administrative support for the campaign. In addition to this, some objectives I am to participate in include; Co-developing a Racism in Sport Reporting Tool, where I […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for Health Professions Education programs, especially those that needed to switch from in-person to online interviewing as a means of evaluating applicants. Particularly, despite the rising use of online formats such as asynchronous video interviews (AVIs) in selection decisions, there is little evidence on the fairness and extent […]

The crisis in university student mental health has intensified with COVID-19. Support for students with mental health and illness experiences and identities is now more important than ever. Prior to the pandemic students were taking matters into their own hands and working together to advocate for improved learning environments and educational experiences. This project will […]

In modern kraft pulp mills, the kraft recovery boiler can produce all the steam and electricity needed for the mill and even sell green electricity to the grid. However, most mills still have the fossil CO2 emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels in lime kilns. For mills to eliminate this source of fossil CO2, […]

This proposed research project is about development of new bone-targeting drug called PTHPEG- BP, this new compound will overcome shortages of current clinical peptide hormone PTH, and show better treatment efficacy and lower price then the latter; several new technologies will be used on research of this PTH, such as micro Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT), […]

When stars like our Sun reach the end of their lives, they become giants and eject a lot of their initial mass through a slow, dense outflow. These winds are driven by microscopic solid particles (dust grains) that condense in the cool stellar atmospheres. The dust is the product of a large number of chemical […]

Outdoor winter sport athletes face unique weather conditions that might include wind, snow and rain. These weather conditions can occur at a variety of air temperatures, ranging from above zero to -20 C. The colder the air temperature the more challenges winter sport athletes face in warming up for competition and then staying warm. The […]

Stockpiles of scrap tire grow larger every day in Alberta due to heavy industry. Safe and healthy disposal of scrap tires requires costly municipal landfill space. Using tire derived aggregates (TDA) for construction applications such as road embankment and insulation layers is of great attention and interest to Alberta’s government. Frost penetration beneath the pavement […]