Challenge Question Is it possible to build a low-cost system to monitor ocean sediment near sea disposal sites, to ensure the environment is protected? Project Source: Buy and Sell, via Lassonde Project Summary Disposal at sea is the disposal of a substance at sea from a ship, aircraft, platform, or other structure, permitted by Canadian […]
Challenge Question How can we turn non-recyclable waste into fuel, usable energy, or a usable product? Project Source: Buy and Sell, via Lassonde Project Summary Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is looking for a solution to treat the non-compostable, non-recyclable waste that it produces, with the objective of lowering its emissions and reducing what is sent […]
Challenge Question Considering current local health measures (e.g. social distancing, etc.), how can awareness/education about domestic violence and support systems be improved to better support victims, and/or how can families and organizations supporting these be helped? Partner: The Covid Group Project Summary Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been experiencing heightened isolation […]
Challenge Question How can equitable access to education and childcare be implemented for kids, parents, and educators in a way that abides by local health advice and the longer-term consequences of social distancing? Partner: The Covid Group Project Summary Since the start of COVID-19-related social distancing, the inequity between students’ access to supportive home-learning environments […]
Challenge Question How can we create a global marketplace that can economically benefit local small and medium self-employed artists and artisans? Partner: Markham Arts Council Project Summary The current global art market is estimated at over $60 billion in sales; however, most small and medium self-employed artists struggle to make ends meet and sell their […]
Challenge Question How can new arts and culture spaces help repair some of the cracks and tears that have been created and exposed through the COVID-19 pandemic? Partner: Markham Arts Council Project Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks and tears that exist within our current societal fabric. The arts have the capacity for […]
Challenge Question How can bilingual and multilingual community members leverage their linguistic skills to support research across language barriers? Partner: Globally Networked Learning Project Summary One of the most common obstacles faced by users of international learning platforms is how to address language barriers between participants. We believe that mobilizing plurilingual competencies in the context […]
Challenge Question How can an online UN debate simulation platform improve cross-cultural communication and be made truly plurilingual? Partner: Globally Networked Learning Project Summary The goal of this project is to create a web application to be housed on the York International website that replicates the UN simulation/debate model. Whereas English is almost always privileged […]
Challenge Question How can international students and students on exchange better integrate into the academic and work ecology of their host country? Partner: Globally Networked Learning Project Summary Globally Networked Learning at York International would like to create a digital “pen pal” system in order to virtually integrate students into new learning environments—both York students […]
Challenge Question What would a common university kitchen space that addresses community needs, wellbeing, and sustainability look like? Partner: Regenesis Project Summary There is a restaurant space in the Ross Building on York University’s Keele Campus that features a small back-room office, storage room, seating area, full kitchen, beer taps, small bar, and patio space. […]