The proposed project aims to enhance UpBeing’s social wellness app by refining its wellbeing measurement model to include new check-in items and passive data sources, such as data from wearable devices and calendars. This project will improve the app’s accuracy in measuring users’ mental wellbeing and provide more comprehensive and actionable insights. The expected benefit […]

Combining multiple methods like MEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge), environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, and traditional wildlife surveys can provide a comprehensive approach to determine the historical and current distribution of wood turtles (Migjigj) in the Matapedia-Restigouche watershed. This approach not only enhances the accuracy of findings but also respects and integrates diverse knowledge systems, contributing to […]

A key aspect of human behaviour is the ability to flexibly interact with our dynamic environment. From a baby learning to walk, to a pilot flying a plane, humans rely on their ability to acquire relevant information from the environment, integrate that information into their planning and decision making, and generate the necessary actions successfully. […]

Improving the quality of X-ray imaging and radiation therapy is crucial to the efficacy of cancer treatments. Recently, hafnium dioxide nanoparticles (HfO2 NPs) have been approved in the European Union as a radiosensitizer and are currently in clinical trials in the United States. This is based on hafnium’s ability to amplify local radiation doses by […]

Worldwide, untreatable retinal degeneration & damage results in a staggering amount of suffering for >85 million blind patients across all age groups. In Canada, severe vision loss incurs the highest direct healthcare costs of any disease group (including: heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) – averaging $33,000/patient/year. While globally, age-related macular degeneration alone has an economic […]

Cette recherche a pour objectif de dresser un portrait de l’utilisation des transports publics par les femmes immigrantes nouvellement arrivées à Montréal. Nous avons choisi de nous concentrer sur les femmes d’origine maghrébine et latino-américaine, en raison de la croissance démographique significative de cette population au cours des 3 dernières années et aussi pour le […]

The main objective of this project is to assist Technology North company and similar ones in managing cybersecurity risks linked with deploying assistive technologies, especially those designed for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By establishing strong information security controls that conforms with industry standards, this will increase the accessibility and dependability of assistive technologies […]

This research will investigate Responsible Gambling (RG) messaging. Specifically, the research will examine which RG messages are more effective and which populations respond better to certain kinds of message. This information will be used to create RG messaging that meets the needs of the diverse casino patronage.

The proposed project involves integrating and optimizing blockchain technology within Penrose Partners’ internal operations. By implementing blockchain, the project aims to automate complex processes, enhance data security, and increase transparency within the organization. This will streamline workflows, protect sensitive information, and provide a clear record of transactions, leading to improved efficiency and reduced operational costs. […]

Le projet de recherche vise à promouvoir des pratiques publicitaires écologiques et responsables. Nous voulons montrer comment la publicité peut être conçue et diffusée de manière durable, en utilisant des pratiques responsables et en améliorant les processus publicitaires numériques pour les rendre plus efficaces et moins polluants. Nous identifierons également les obstacles à l’adoption de […]

Clean Nature est une startup qui offre des solutions technologiques de pointe aux municipalités et aux entreprises privées afin d’accélérer la transition vers des pratiques opérationnelles plus intelligentes, durables et connectées. Une des solutions développées touche à l’entretien hivernal et consiste à proposer des taux et des types de déglaçant (sel, abrasif ou mixtes) par […]

The project comprises internships in a variety of technical and business roles within our organization and within our GovLab program. Within the organization, roles include associate machine learning developer, business development associate, communications associate and finance associate. Within GovLab specifically, roles include associate machine learning developer, associate business solutions consultant, and project delivery associate. The […]