Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a circular economy for urban agriculture and promote biodiversity within the university campus? Partner: Office of Sustainability, YU *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a student-led reuse facility on campus for project supplies and other materials that the university disposes of? Partner: Office of Sustainability, YU *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will […]
Challenge Question In what ways can Mental Wellness and Domestic Violence Information and Resources be accessible and shared with specific communities? Partner: Dr. Roz's Healing Place Project Summary For this project, students will create an app focused on mental health and wellness resources for women and youth who are impacted by social, political, and social […]
Challenge Question How can social procurement be directed towards transformation in the community? Partner: York Region Food Network Project Summary Social procurement leverages the purchasing power of individuals and institutions to support local, social enterprises and boost the local economy. It has emerged as a key solution to address exacerbating inequities over the past year […]
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. […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can agri-tourism be used as an opportunity for growth in rural areas to attract people and business? Partner: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
Challenge Question PIP*: How can we create a sustainable ecosystem to protect independent artists and freelancers against unfair wages? Partner: Markham Arts Council and StageKeep *PIP Partner Intensive Project: This project has goals and parameters that are driven by the designated project partner. It is expected that the student team will work closely with the […]
YCN Events Our events are a way to bring together professors, staff, partners, and students to learn about and celebrate capstone teaching and learning. YCN runs 3 types of events: YCN hosts three types of networking events throughout the academic year: Capstone Cafes, Pitch Day, and Capstone Day. Capstone Day Pitch Week Capstone Cafes Connect […]
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YCN's Mission We foster excellence in capstone teaching and learning through forging a strong community of practice around capstones at York. “I’ve learned so much from engineering prof, science profs, health profs and likewise I teach in humanities, they’re learning from me also. So, this is the true interdisciplinary venues where pedagogy can flourish.” — […]