Challenge Question Considering as a starting point the 17 protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code, how can we design an inclusive built environment for all? Partner: Human Space Project Summary To date, much of the knowledge around inclusion in the built environment has focused on accessibility strategies for persons with physical disabilities. For […]
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 What tools are necessary to promote existing/new online socio-emotional youth programming in the hopes of reaching a wider audience and how can we implement them? Partner: Moorelands Kids Project Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that Moorelands Kids has had to switch gears to offer online programs for the first time ever. While […]
Challenge Question What do small- to medium-sized technology businesses need in order to scale while integrating sustainability/efficiency into their growth? 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 people, and lead their organizations […]
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 […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can resident care and the working conditions for staff be improved in long-term care homes in Ontario? Partner: University Women’s Club – North York *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 […]
Challenge Question How can we design instrumented knee braces to improve patient healing times? Partner: This project is a collaboration between the three mentors listed below. Project Summary Knee joint injuries are common in Canada, especially to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and over 350,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed in the United States each […]
Challenge Question How can we differentiate real videos from deepfake videos? Project Source: Kaggle, via Lassonde Project Summary Deepfake techniques, which present realistic AI-generated videos of people doing and saying fictional things, have the potential to have a significant impact on how people determine the legitimacy of information presented online. These content generation and modification […]