This project proposes the use of ethnographic research to analyze for-profit development aid programs in Timor-Leste by examining the everyday interactions of global and local contractors and the technologies of governance through which development work is shaped. The internship would function as an immersive 12-weeks training experience in anthropological research methods for Audrey Lefort. Dr. […]

Stroke happens every 5 minutes and one common and disabling disorder due to right-brain stroke is spatial neglect, a problem with paying attention to the left side of the body and world. Spatial neglect is chronic and leads to slower recovery and longer hospital stays, and effective treatment requires significant health care resources. The purpose […]

Ce projet vise à mieux comprendre comment certaines protéines du système immunitaire réagissent lorsqu’une cellule subit une infection bactérienne. L’une d’elles, la caspase-4 peut déclencher la mort contrôlée d’une cellule lorsqu’un lipide bactérien se retrouve à l’intérieur de celle-ci. En s’activant, la caspase-4 coupe plusieurs protéines, dont TAP1 et TAP2, essentielles pour permettre aux cellules […]

Movements—such as locomotion, gestures, and group coordination—are influenced by individual, social, and environmental factors. Gaining a better understanding of how habitat complexity—defined as the abiotic and biotic components that shape habitat structure—influences movement has the potential to generate new knowledge on an understudied species, the emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator), and, in the context of increasing […]

Le calcul quantique, ou q-calcul, constitue une approche moderne de l’analyse mathématique dans laquelle les opérateurs différentiels et intégrals classiques sont généralisés par des opérateurs dépendant d’un paramètre q. Ce cadre établit un lien fécond entre les mathématiques et la physique (Yamano, 2002) et possède de nombreuses applications dans les probabilités, la théorie des nombres, […]

When we sleep, the brain produces rhythmic patterns of activity that help us learn, remember, and maintain healthy function. Some of these patterns travel across the brain like waves. Scientists believe these traveling waves are important for how the brain processes information, but we still do not fully understand how they form or what they […]

Cone photoreceptors are specialized neurons of the vertebrate retina that absorb light to begin daylight vision. Two major morphological types exist: single cones, which are circular in cross section, and double cones, which consist of two conjoint cells with elliptical cross section. Cones can be distributed in precise repeat patterns such as he hexagonal lattice […]

This study explores the use of an AI chatbot to support people with dementia in long-term care (LTC). Dementia affects memory and can cause anxiety, leading people to ask repetitive questions. The chatbot is designed to offer compassionate responses and emotional support. Using a collaborative approach, the study will involve residents, families, and staff in […]

This project aims to develop and evaluate layer-by-layer nanofiltration (LbL-NF) membranes for the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from acidic solutions of secondary waste. The research will involve fabricating charged membrane layers on commercially available ultrafiltration supports and testing their ability to concentrate solutions of REEs while maintaining high permeability under acidic conditions. Building […]

This project aims to uncover how Cfp1 PHD domain, a chromatin reader domain traditionally known for coordinating zinc might use a special iron–sulfur (Fe–S) cluster to sense and respond to changes in the cell’s environment. By studying this protein under oxygen-free conditions and determining its 3D structure, we hope to reveal how redox chemistry influences […]

Le climat de la planète se réchauffe rapidement, et les régions boréales du Canada sont parmi les plus touchées. Pour comprendre comment ces forêts réagiront au réchauffement actuel, il est essentiel de connaître comment le climat a évolué dans le passé. Ce projet cherche à reconstituer les variations de température des 13000 dernières années au […]

Chemical insecticides play an important role in global food production, ensuring reliable pest control and high crop yields. However, their intensive use also brings significant challenges—environmental contamination, risks to human health, and the rise of resistant pest populations. Addressing these issues is critical to maintaining both agricultural productivity and sustainability. This project seeks to discover […]