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What is YCN?

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.” — […]

Gin Marshall

Leadership Team Member EUC Gin is a first-year PhD student in Social Work.  Their MA research involved historical cultural production at the intersections of race, gender, class and sexuality.  They have twenty years of work history in IT Management, with a specific interest and expertise in databases. They also have experience in receiving and delivering […]

Project 70

Challenge Question In what ways can communication around electronics recycling be made more effective? Partner: Electronic Recycling Association Project Summary At the ERA, one of our focuses is to provide stress-free service. Being an organization for 16 years, we've seen the rise of social media intertwine with the marketing industry. Over the years, we've produced […]

Project 69

Challenge Question How might the ERA develop new, positive engagement among businesses? Partner: Electronic Recycling Association Project Summary While most of what the ERA does is free of charge, there are some fees for additional services or collecting unusual items, such as TVs and microwaves. We also provide membership options if a client requires more […]

Project 68

Challenge Question How can we make golf carts used in retirement communities cleaner, safer, and easier to maintain? Partner: KPM Power Project Summary Electric golf carts are often used by seniors to increase mobility, allowing them to access locations and resources more easily and get around their properties, particularly in northern or retirement communities. These […]

Project 67

Challenge Question How can we better detect microplastics in situ in marine environments? Project Source: Buy and Sell Project Summary The goal of this project is to develop an innovative technology that can measure the characteristics and distribution of microplastic particles in open water settings (coastal waters, estuaries, lakes, rivers). The technology must be capable […]

Project 66

Challenge Question Can solar thermal desalination address global challenges around access to clean water? Partner: CooperLab Project Summary One in six people in the world do not have access to clean water, and one in three lack basic sanitation, which relies on clean water. This project aims to find a low-cost, scalable solution to challenges […]

Project 65

Challenge Question What tools are necessary to promote existing/new online socio-emotional youth programming in the hopes of reaching a wider audience and how can we implement them? Partner: Moorelands Kids Project Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that Moorelands Kids has had to switch gears to offer online programs for the first time ever. While […]

Project 64

Challenge Question What do small- to medium-sized technology businesses need in order to scale while integrating sustainability/efficiency into their growth? Partner: TechConnex Project Summary As a member-driven, not-for-profit association, TechConnex provides members with better opportunities to create powerful business connections, hear more perspectives, have better conversations, grow their businesses and people, and lead their organizations […]