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2019
This research examines how neonicotinoid pesticides affect frog immune systems, contributing to amphibian decline. Since frogs naturally control mosquito populations, their loss may increase the spread of diseases like malaria. The study aims to…
2019
This research addresses how social media content can harm employment opportunities. It proposes visualizations that gradually fade old posts, helping users manage privacy and online reputation. Studies show users prefer this approach and employers…
2018
This research develops sustainable solid biofuels using organic waste instead of food crops. By recycling water and catalysts in a high-temperature process, it reduces energy consumption and improves fuel quality. The work addresses key challenges…
2018
This project proposes “Tinderbox,” a modular, portable housing system for wildfire evacuees. Inspired by the Fort McMurray disaster, it addresses shortcomings of emergency shelters by providing privacy, sanitation, and essential amenities. Easily…
2018
This research addresses password accessibility challenges for people with vision impairment. It examines current difficulties and introduces “bend passwords,” a tactile input method using flexible devices. Early findings suggest they are secure and…
2017
This project reimagines the future of Thetford Mines following the asbestos industry’s collapse. It proposes landscape restoration and a new sustainable district combining housing and ecotourism. By healing environmental damage and honoring…
2017
This research examines truth in the age of “post-truth,” linking ancient concepts of parrhesia to modern storytelling. Using Blue Is the Warmest Color, it shows how fiction fosters empathy and challenges power structures. The work argues…
2017
This research explores brain stimulation as a safe, low-cost alternative to medication for children with neurological and mental health conditions. Despite promising results across disorders, only a small fraction of studies involve children. The…
2016
This research examines harm reduction practices and their limitations within systems of prohibition. While designed to support people without judgment, institutional rules and boundaries restrict access. Case studies reveal how these constraints can…