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A. The research is important because the animal industry is a major driver of climate change, deforestation, and excessive water usage, making a shift toward plant-based diets crucial for environmental sustainability. However, veganism faces strong…

Indigenous peoples of Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, have played a crucial role in shaping the country’s history, culture, and identity. However, international students may have limited awareness of Indigenous communities due to…

While invasive plant species are known to negatively effect the environments they invade, research rarely focuses on the effects they have on soil microbiology, despite the critical roles microbes play within their ecosystems. Thus, this project…

In conducting this research project, we asked what the attitudes are regarding the fairness and effectiveness of Canadian immigration policies, and how these attitudes vary between domestic and international students? To gather the data and come to…

My proposed research is an investigation into Canadian protests, specifically at Indigenous versus settler lead protests. It is important that we look at the differences in public acceptance, support and government response. We are currently in a…

From onset of acquired brain injury, individuals experience lifelong changes including marginalization, and barriers to holistic long-term rehabilitation support to regain their quality of life. This research project emerged from individuals with…

Metro Vancouver’s urban expansion, reduced greenspaces, and prevalence of dry, low-reflectivity surfaces may significantly intensify SUHI. This study analyzes key factors influencing SUHI magnitude, identifies hotspots and cool spots, and highlights…

Augmented reality (AR) is reshaping scientific visualization by offering immersive, interactive environments. This project explores the development of an AR molecular visualization system for the Meta Quest 3 that simulates atomic orbitals and…

The objective of this applied research project is to develop an educational augmented reality (AR) experience to help Psychology students at the College visualize and interact with complex neural processes in three dimensions using the Meta Quest 3…

This Training Tool is a Virtual Reality (VR)-based simulation designed to enhance experiential learning for students in Child and Youth Care programs. By using high-fidelity animations and instructor-provided dialogue trees, the tool allows…

Lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (LHP NCs) with the CsPbX₃ structure (X = Cl, Br, or I) exhibit exceptional photoluminescent properties and have attracted extensive attention for various optoelectronic applications. Of our particular interest is…

Over three weeks, I analyzed the bacterial species abundance, richness, and evenness by counting and categorizing each colony type based on colony morphology, and calculated a Simpson’s Diversity Index. I anticipate statistically significant…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, making early diagnosis critical for better treatment and care. Traditional diagnostic methods relying on clinical assessments or manual MRI…

The Product Care Association (PCA) plays a crucial role in diverting post-consumer lighting products from landfills through recycling programs across multiple Canadian provinces. However, the current product inquiry process—determining whether a…

Between April 2023 to April 2024, British Columbia became home to approximately 17,000 refugees and refugee claimants (British Columbia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.). Many of these refugees come from the Middle East/North Africa region, namely, Syria,…

With increasing demand for accessible mental health care, AI-driven interventions offer a scalable solution, yet their effectiveness in delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) remains underexplored. This study examines whether AI voice-…