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Immigrants’ Political Participation In Canada, Hongshu Wang

Undergraduate Student Research Internships Conference

Study Canadian immigrants’ likelihood of voting and participating in noninstitutional political activities

Classical Reception In The Pre-Revolutionary Art Of Jacques Louis David, Christopher Neibert

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No abstract provided.

Characteristics Of Those Who Identify As ‘Incels’, Amelia Hamilton

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‘Incels’ are an online community of single men who endorse toxic worldviews about women stemming from their dissatisfaction with singlehood. Approximately 50 deaths have been tied to the incel community. Incels have been identified as an emerging domestic terrorism threat in Canada, the US and UK. Yet, little is known about the characteristics of this community, the potential level of threat, or what we can do to prevent this threat from escalating. In an online study of 1714 single individuals, we examined what personality traits are associated with one’s identification as an incel. Participants completed a survey consisting of various …

Using Stable-Isotopes To Determine The Effects Of Land-Use Change On Carbon Storage, Morgan Basile

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Over the last century, there has been drastic conversion of natural vegetation to agriculture. The decomposition of plant tissue is transformed into soil organic matter that is rich in carbon and stored within soil aggregates. This research examines the effects of land-use change on carbon storage by using stable-isotopes of organic matter. The stable-isotopes of organic matter within aggregates will be used to quantify the amount of carbon that has been added to the soil after a change in land-use (e.g. restoration of agricultural land to grassland).

Optimizing Ipsc Differentiation With Machine Learning, Apple Geng

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The Effect Of Leverage On Credit Default Swaps, Xiling Lai

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The research investigates the effect of leverage on the pricing of Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and focuses on key sectors of the economy: Technology, Financials, Consumer Staples and Industrials. CDS are financial instruments that were developed a few decades ago and have become more widely used in financial markets for hedging credit exposures. Given their prevalence in financial markets, it is important to understand how CDS spreads change when reference entities modify their capital structure.

In the regression analysis, the level of CDS spread is used as dependent variable, and the standardized relative leverage is used as independent variable. My …

An Analysis Of Ground Stone Celts On The Late Woodland Middle Ontario Iroquoian Dorchester Village Site (Afhg-24), Patrick J. Seddon

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A comprehensive analysis of ground stone celts on the Late Woodland Middle Ontario Iroquoian Dorchester Village Site (AfHg-24). Metric and non-metric traits of the celts were analyzed to gain a better understanding of ground stone tools and their uses. A greater understanding of site formation processes and the development of Late Woodland Iroquoian villages may be attained through the creation of typologies, and an analysis of tool metrics, manufacturing and use wear traits, non-chert detritus produced through manufacture, and intra-site spatial data.

Mathematical Analysis Of A Hemispherical Resonator Gyroscope, Sean Mcevoy

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A Hemispherical Resonator Gyroscope (HRG) is a gyroscope that uses vibrations to measure the orientation of a device based on the Coriolis effect. A mathematical model was confirmed so that a mathematical simulation could be made and used for a simulation of the HRG in operation.

Listening To Children In Health Matters, Neha Gulati

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Food Safety In Canada, Brianne Powell

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Racial Inequalities In Canadian Academia: The Case For Examining Within Discipline Variation, Sydney O. Joao Ms, Kate Choi, Patrick Denice

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My research used data available in the public domain to establish racial/ethnic inequality in pay and rank in the Social Science faculty and the Medical School in a university in Southwestern Ontario. I specifically focused on the faculty of Social Science and Medicine and Dentistry School as they are among the biggest faculties on campus. I retrieved faculty information from information available to the public and used this to determine salary, race, gender, rank, and tenure status (if applicable). Visible minorities were paid lower in the faculty of Social Science compared to their white counterparts. However, in the Medical School, …

Evaluating Effect Of Tree Canopy Cover On Human Thermal Comfort, Arthur Dolinar

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Numerical Modelling Of A Novel 3d T-Junction Microfluidic Droplet Generator, Andrew G.H. Roberts

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Excavations At North Field Poster, Sydney G. Durham

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Ongoing excavations of the North Field,Vindolanda site reveal fascinating results about the military occupation of early Roman-Britain. Features of the industrial complex (kiln and dryers), ash and smoke pits, ditch cuts, and artifacts of tools, ceramics and everyday objects help archaeologists contextualize military life and production here at the North Field. The excavation of three early shallow cut ditches between 2010-2014 reinforce that the site hadprolonged occupation and use of the fort pre-dated the main site’s earliest date of 85 AD, possibly for construction and/or defensive purposes. The excavation of the later small and large kiln/dryer reveal continued production of …

Theodore Roosevelt's Relevancy Today: Historical Memory In The 21st Century, Isabel T. Vitkin Ms.

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My USRI presentation details the storied life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26^th President of the United States. I examine the recent push in American society towards historical revisionism; the process of invoking nuanced perspectives to assess historical figures, and how this lens has led to a re-evaluation of Roosevelt. Roosevelt has been subject to scrutiny specifically in regards to his flawed ideologies (in comparison to 21^st century progressive standards) pertaining to race and gender.

My presentation focuses on the commemoration of Roosevelt, particularly his controversial equestrian statues. I examine how both statues have been removed, (although …

Impact Of Larval Diet On Growth Parameters Of The True Armyworm, Pseudaletia Unipuncta (Haworth), Curtis D. Jeffrey

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Fostering Healthy Student-Teacher Relationships Through Mathematics: A Student's Perspective, Emily Catherine Beaulieu

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Governance In Post-Secondary Institutions, Kyla Johnson

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The concept of collegial governance is well understood in the post-secondary sector. The basic premise of this is that colleagues make decisions collectively for the benefit of the unit. While collegial governance does aim for consensus, unanimity is not necessary the outcome. The organizational structure of a university is a mediating factor in terms of collegial governance. This research will explore governance structures, specifically in Faculties of Education across Canada. Some comparative analysis will also be undertaken with relevant jurisdictions (i.e., US.) This was done through data collection and conducting a literature review in the area’s collegial governance and governance …

The Athletic Body: Eating Disorders In Canadian Sport History, Kimberly Callander

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Eating disorders in Canadian sport are and have been an ongoing issue for some time. In recent years, more research and education programs directed at athletes and their peers have been implemented. However, the topic has never been subjected to thorough historical analysis, specifically in Canadian history. The purpose of this research was to gain a complete understanding of sport-related eating disorder development in Canada.

To construct a social history analysis of eating disorders in Canadian sport, the exploration of Canadian policy statements, archived media sources, general history of eating disorders, and autobiographical accounts by Canadian athletes was conducted. The …