杏吧原创 Researchers Receive Four SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants
Four 杏吧原创 University researchers have been awarded Partnership Engage Grants by the (SSHRC). The grants will provide nearly $100,000 in funding to support 杏吧原创 research in the fields of workplace inclusion, climate-resilient housing, cross-sector partnerships and diversity in space research.
鈥溞影稍 faculty are leaders of innovative and collaborative research,鈥 says Rafik Goubran, vice-president (Research and International). 鈥淭he funding announced by SSHRC will contribute to growing multidisciplinary work that will have wide-reaching societal impacts.鈥
Prof. 鈥檚 intersectional research will examine the experiences of immigrants in Canadian workplaces to help employers attract and retain top international talent. The collaborative project between the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work and non-profit , in collaboration with , will identify practices and develop strategies to increase inclusion of immigrants.
鈥淚mmigration is an important part of the fabric of Canadian society 鈥 this is especially true in the workplace,鈥 says Nardon. 鈥淭hrough this research, Canadian businesses will have the tools they need to attract world-class talent and provide a welcoming environment.鈥
From flooding to forest fires, severe weather events increasingly threaten Canadian homeowners. In light of this new reality, Prof. and Research Fellow Gary Martin at Sprott will work with the to study the regulatory processes of building code reviews. By identifying stakeholders, the project will link a community receptive to supporting necessary changes and building standards that will better protect Canadian properties from climate change impacts.
鈥淒ue to climate change, severe weather is becoming a more frequent reality across Canada,鈥 says McKay. 鈥淭hrough this research, we will identify stakeholders working towards the construction of more weather-resilient homes and means to improve the regulatory process for Canada鈥檚 building codes.鈥
As critical social issues arise, cross-sector partnerships 鈥 comprised of corporations, non-profits and, at times, governments 鈥 have emerged in response. Sprott faculty member is investigating what contributes to the success of cross-sector partnerships. Drawing upon the experience of , a non-profit whose mission is to enrich lives of individuals living with an intellectual disability, Webb will explore the success factors of their extensive and long-standing partnerships from the perspective of the corporate sponsors.
鈥淐ross-sector partnerships are a new important facet of both non-profit and private industry environments. Indeed, some of today鈥檚 toughest challenges simply cannot be tackled by any one individual entity,鈥 says Webb. 鈥淏y identifying best practices for organizations in these partnerships, this research will benefit groups throughout Canada.鈥
School of Journalism and Communication Prof. Victoria McArthur will explore how to design engaging digital applications in order to appeal to a diverse field of future scientists and space explorers. Utilizing augmented reality technology, the project will focus on how researchers and museums can use innovative tools to foster a rich connection to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields for marginalized youth.
鈥淲hile space agencies have made strides to increase diversity in recent years, there is still room for improvement,鈥 says McArthur. 鈥淭his research will help marginalized youth see themselves as the ground-breaking scientists and astronauts of tomorrow.鈥
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