Challenge Question How might we help musicians practice in spaces where they cannot make much noise, and do so collaboratively, to address inequities in learning spaces? Partner: Franz Newland Project Summary When we create and play music, we need spaces and places to make mistakes - a forum to practice in. Electronic instruments have helped […]
Challenge Question Considering the insights gained from remote learning during the pandemic and the shifting role of Universities in the student education landscape, how would we choose to reimagine a future University education? Partner: University Women's Club *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It […]
Challenge Question How can we improve digital community engagement in the electoral process through virtual environments? Partner: Project Summary The research team will develop a virtual stakeholder engagement platform that will facilitate consultation and engagement in the electoral process. This project is imagined as one part of a digital stakeholder engagement strategy through which a […]
Challenge Question Can we predict the outcome of an argument/debate and help strengthen arguments people use using AI? Partner: Project Summary How can computers help students write better? The goal of this challenge is to design a program that will classify argumentative elements in student writing as "effective," "adequate," or "ineffective." The research team for […]
Partnership with Dr. Marina Freire-Gormaly's Lab Project Summary Over the course of the year, our team directed our energies and disciplinary skills toward the subject of health care. Our team was initially tasked with developing affordable dialysis machines created with renewable sources for use in developing regions. However, with our particular skill sets, we decided […]
Project Summary After a considerable amount of time spent conducting research on contemporary mental health, our project objective became to provide youth with an educational resource geared towards sharing mental health strategies and conveying information about potential ways to navigate social media in a mindful way. In order to fulfill this objective, we have created […]
Partnership with K2I Academy Project Summary This project is a response to the challenge of fostering reconciliation within the context of higher education. Our website/educational toolkit is intended to be an inclusive resource for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and educators. If you are a student, the information found on our website will help you discover […]
Project Summary The goal of our project is to amplify the presence of Indigenous voices in public education and support informed and conscientious cross-cultural knowledge building. The Fostering Indigenous Allyship and Knowledge Building Program aims to share grade-specific Indigenous resources and lesson plans with teachers in order to facilitate student understanding and appreciation for Indigenous […]
Frost Library Project Summary Our project question was: How can we teach the concepts of inclusion and diversity to children aged 3-8 years old through storytelling? We wanted to shine a light on the lack of representation of children with disabilities in literature while encouraging children to understand the importance of cultivating empathy for people […]
Challenge Question How might we implement a public-use cannabis testing device? Partner: TBD Project Summary With recent changes in the legalization of cannabis around the world, there is an urgent need for rapid, yet sensitive, screening devices for testing drivers and employees under the influence of cannabis at the roadside and at the workplace, respectively. […]