Challenge Question How can alumni programs better anticipate the needs of students prior to graduation? Partner: Alumni Engagement Project Summary Participation in the York community does not need to end at graduation. York's 360,000 alumni are a large and diverse group of individuals with the potential to greatly impact the lives and careers of current […]
Partnership with the Stem Cell Engineering Lab Project Summary Drug testing requires an incredibly high number of repeated tests, with more than nine million trials being typical in the average screening process. Our project aims to automate a portion of this process by minimizing the amount of time the lab technician spends handling plates of […]
Partnership with Jobster.io Project Summary Recruiting 2.0’s goal is to identify the ways that an ever-growing industry, such as AI, can either strengthen - or weaken - relationships between employers and potential applicants. Our project outlines the many advantages and many hazards associated with the amalgamation of human and robotic intelligence in the context of […]
Challenge Question PIP*: What are the adaptability changes artists should be anticipating to continue to work and generate income in a post-COVID landscape? Partner: Markham Arts Council *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely […]
Challenge Question How can social procurement be directed towards transformation in the community? Partner: York Region Food Network Project Summary Social procurement leverages the purchasing power of individuals and institutions to support local, social enterprises and boost the local economy. It has emerged as a key solution to address exacerbating inequities over the past year […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a sustainable ecosystem to protect independent artists and freelancers against unfair wages? Partner: Markham Arts Council and StageKeep *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can agri-tourism be used as an opportunity for growth in rural areas to attract people and business? Partner: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
Challenge Question In what ways can communication around electronics recycling be made more effective? Partner: Electronic Recycling Association Project Summary At the ERA, one of our focuses is to provide stress-free service. Being an organization for 16 years, we've seen the rise of social media intertwine with the marketing industry. Over the years, we've produced […]
Challenge Question How might the ERA develop new, positive engagement among businesses? Partner: Electronic Recycling Association Project Summary While most of what the ERA does is free of charge, there are some fees for additional services or collecting unusual items, such as TVs and microwaves. We also provide membership options if a client requires more […]
Challenge Question How can we develop tools and frameworks to help technology businesses that rely on face-to-face interactions to pivot in the current social-distancing environment? Partner: TechConnex Project Summary As a member-driven, not-for-profit association, TechConnex provides members with better opportunities to create powerful business connections, hear more perspectives, have better conversations, grow their businesses and […]