Biology
#6017- Biodiversity Inventory of Ashburnham Memorial Park
Bioinventory of the park Builds on 5119 - work done by COIS students to create a web integration showing iNaturalist/eBird/other public report data on AMSG website.
Student Researcher(s): Noelle Deane |
Faculty Supervisor: Jim Shaefer |
Biology |
Host Organization: Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group |
#6054- The Assessment and Connection of the PRHC Diabetes Health Care Clinic with Community Partners
This project will explore the balance of care provided for those with diabetes by PRHC and external family health teams. It will evaluate current approaches to diabetes care within the community and will explore best practices used by other care providers across the country. This project would allow PRHC and its community partners to explore new approaches to care, ensuring the best use of resources and improving the quality of care for patients.
Student Researcher(s): Zoe Hellier |
Faculty Supervisor: Kirk Hillsley |
Biology |
Host Organization: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) - Diabetes Clinic |
#6104- Social Prescribing Feasibility Study
The purpose of this project is to determine the need and capacity for social prescribing at the Ptbo 360 Degree NPLC. Social prescribing - community referrals to other services.
Student Researcher(s): Morgan McColl |
Faculty Supervisor: Kirk Hillsley |
Biology |
Host Organization: 360 Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic |
#6108 - Market Research: Expansion of Habitat for Humanity Workshops
Habitat for Humanity PKR currently offers a series of workshops to the general public, allowing individuals and groups to learn new DIY crafting and renovation skills. For the organization, this is one way to engage and develop relationships with the public, while encouraging people to shop for projects and supplies in the Habitat ReStore and encouraging sustainable lifestyles. Habitat PKR is interested in expanding these workshops. The student(s) undertaking this project will explore options for partnerships with other local organizations, wherein Habitat workshops can be used to create resources needed in our community.
Student Researcher(s): Ally Hudder |
Faculty Supervisor: David Beresford |
Biology |
Host Organization: Habitat for Humanity |
#6134- Exploring the Effectiveness of Neural Network Therapy (Part 4)
The purpose of our project is to determine the connection between the neurobiology impacted by Neural Network Therapy® and sustained improvements in mental health and well-being. The science of practical exercises compared to traditional talk therapy increases the longevity of emotional health. We hypothesize that this approach is getting on the right side of science. We’d love to work with an undergraduate biomedical science student who will conduct their research accordingly. This project will build on a prior community-based research project completed during the 2022-2023 academic year. Students undertaking this project will have the opportunity to select one of CFHC’s core Neural Network Therapy lessons of interest.
Student Researcher(s): Hannah Kavanagh |
Faculty Supervisor: Holly Bates & Taryn Grieder |
Biology |
Host Organization: Canadian Family Health Counselling |
#6137 - The State of Herpetofauna Biodiversity on the Trent University Symons Campus
This project will assess the biodiversity of Trent’s native herpetofauna and propose mitigation strategies to limit the loss of the campus’s unique biodiversity. Research questions include:
1. Identify what species of reptiles and amphibians are present on the Trent University Symons Campus, and identify biologically significant areas.
2. Identify at risk species of reptiles and amphibians present on the Trent University Symons Campus.
Student Researcher(s): Riley Bowman |
Faculty Supervisor: Thomas Hossie |
Biology |
Host Organization: Trent University - Facilities Management |
#6153: Baxter Creek Watershed Water Quality Stage 2 Analysis
The purpose of the project is to allow students to continue building on the first phase the Baxter Creek wateshed water quality study completed in March 2023. This study will build on the foundational understanding of the period of record of water quality/chemistry data within the Baxter Creek watershed and provide information to the community on the state of the resource. Students will work with data from both the MECP Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network and potentially from the Trent University Institute of Watershed Science to review the data from existing water chemistry records for Baxter at Cedar Valley and Zion Line. Students will build on previous anlaysis of the data and report on the summary of the records while discussing the potential sources or activities for the current chemical components. A fundamental requirement will be the need to normalize the time series data based on seasonality, sampling regime, remove outliers, and apply other essential statistical data preparatory methods. This study will in turn help the preservation of the watershed and will encourage community awareness.
Student Researcher(s): Scott Stebbing |
Faculty Supervisor: Maggie Xenopoulos |
Biology |
Host Organization: Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance |
Forensic Science
#6031- Assisting Marginalized People Who Fall Outside Traditional Social Programs
The purpose of this project is to find solutions for people who are struggling with poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addictions, and mental health, but are not accessing available services. For example, there is a tent encampment outside a shelter in our community. We would like to know more about why people would rather sleep rough in a tent than access an available shelter bed only metres away. The issues are more visible downtown, but are prevalent throughout the community. Others aren’t accessing addiction supports available. We as a business community want to help people who are falling through the social services cracks to improve their standard of living, which will have the added benefit of helping our downtown feel more welcoming and safe.
Student Researcher(s): Macey Hodgson |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Peterborough + Kawartha Chamber of Commerce |
#6036- Groundwater Review of Former Millbrook Jail Lands and Watershed
The former Millbrook Correctional Centre lands (locally known as the "old Millbrook jail lands" or "Jail Hill") was a maximum security correctional centre from 1955 to 2003. There have been numerous technical studies completed on the property assessing potential chemical contamination of the surficial geology of the property which is located within the Wellhead Projection Area of the village. This project will bring that period of records together and make it fully accessible through the BCWA website in a dedicated webpage with an annotated summary of each report for the community. This will help provide support that the lands should be conserved and protected from high intensity residential development.
Student Researcher(s): Keyana Kamps |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) |
#6047- Evaluating the Getting Out Team Model in Reducing Recidivism
We have run 3 Bridging Teams. Bridging Teams are groups of about 15-20 participants meeting weekly for one year to share in food, fun, & storytelling. Teams are made up of people living in poverty (also called under-resourced or catalysts), and mentors, who are often middle-income and may or may not have lived experience in poverty. The first stage is to develop the evaluation which might be done in consultation with a researcher for the American organization that started Bridges Out of Poverty and GAWGO.
Student Researcher(s): Abigail Reed |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Bridges Peterborough |
#6103- Community Needs Assessment for Providing Sexual Assault Counselling to Child Survivors of Sexual Violence and their Families.
The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre serves individuals aged 16+. We know anecdotally that there is a need for sexual assault counseling for children under age 16 and their families. We would like to do a research project to answer two questions:
1. Does Peterborough and the surrounding area need sexual assault specific services for children under age 16?
2. If so, what level of resources/funding do we need to implement these services? Having this research will support our advocacy to the government to fund sexual assault specific programming for children in our community. If we are able to secure funding and implement age-appropriate programming, this will enrich the health of our communities by enriching the mental health and well-being of children. We know that children who are victims of sexual abuse are at higher risk of being victimized later in life. Providing immediate, age-appropriate support has the potential to reduce children's risk of being re-victimized.
Student Researcher(s): Kenzie Pilon |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre |
#6114- Equity in Accessing Community Health Care-Using a GBA(Gender Based Analysis) PLUS Evaluative Approach
This project aims to investigate and identify access barriers to community (or more specifically, mental health and addiction) services. The project will provide organizations with a better understanding of the access barriers that different populations face when seeking community (mental health and addiction) services. The findings of this project can inform policy and practice in community (or more specifically, mental health and addiction) services and contribute to the development of more accessible, equitable, and inclusive services for all individuals in the communities we serve.
Student Researcher(s): Noah Crawford-Bourke |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) |
#6120- Enhancing Community-Based Care in HKPR
Organizations working with HSJCC have consistently identified a need to better meet clients where they are at, referring to both location and readiness to access services. The student undertaking this project will explore service models that would better enable social service providers to coordinate with one another while meeting clients needs in community-based settings, in ways that facilitate a warm handoff. The information gathered through this study will serve as a foundation for a community of practice that brings care to those most in need in our communities.
Student Researcher(s): Alex Battistuzzi |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) |
#6121- From Concerns to Collaboration: Enhancing Landlord Participation in Housing Vulnerable Individuals
Housing and homelessness continue to be a major concern in HKPR, and there is an evident need for more affordable housing solutions. While initiatives are underway to increase housing stock, more immediate solutions are needed. One possible solution may rest in the region's existing rental stock. Anecdotally, many Landlords express concerns and are hesitant to rent to the most vulnerable in our community. The student undertaking this project will explore the perspectives and concerns of Landlords within HKPR, with a focus on identifying barriers and potential resources or incentives that may better support Landlords renting to marginalized individuals.
Student Researcher(s): Brayden Ellis |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) |
#6122- Coordinating Human Services in Haliburton, Kawartha, and Pine Ridge: A Comprehensive Inventory of Programs and Services
Organizations associated with the Regional HSJCC have expressed an interest in better understanding the services and programs offered across providers, in an effort to improve referrals, reduce redundancies, and build efficiencies. The student undertaking this project will create a thorough summary of services and programs provided by local HSJCC member organizations, gathering information from various sources including websites, print materials, and a focus group with HSJCC members.
Student Researcher(s): Hailey Hoelscher |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) |
#6124- Supportive Downtown Project
To provide a non criminalizing response to increasing violence and tensions in Peterborough's downtown core. This program will provide Outreach Workers who will be walking the downtown streets connecting with those who are marginalized, offering support and connection to services, and responding to businesses who are in need of someone to support in de-escalating situations in their businesses. The hope is this program will result in the following: reduce negative interations between the criminal legal system and marginalized individuals, increase feelings of safety for retail workers in the downtown core, increase feelings of safety in the downtown core for all, and build community between people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Student Researcher(s): Toryn Ruzicki |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: OneCity Peterborough |
#6136- Social Prescribing Feasibility Study (Part 2)
The purpose of this project is to determine the need and capacity for social prescribing at the Ptbo 360 Degree NPLC. Social prescribing - community referrals to other services.
Student Researcher(s): Emily Millward |
Faculty Supervisor: Joel Cahn |
Forensic Science |
Host Organization: 360 Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic |
Gender and Social Justice
#6041- Housing Solutions for Complex Clients in Small Cities and Rural Areas
There are a number of people in our service area who have been unsuccessful with their housing as tenants with the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Housing Corporation (KLH). KLH and the City of Kawartha Lakes have provided supportive housing to some of these individuals and it still has not met their needs. After eviction from a KLH unit there are few remaining housing options in the community. Those with co-occurring needs such as mental health challenges and problematic substance use are experiencing unsheltered homelessness, increased interactions with police and their safety, health and well-being, as well as that of others, all suffer. New housing models and health solutions are needed to better support these residents, to improve their lives and reduce the challenges they create in the community. This project will attempt to answer the question of: are there housing and health models for small cities (such as Lindsay) and rural areas (Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton) where the needs of those with complex and co-occurring mental health challenges and problematic substance use could be met?
Student Researcher(s): Johanne St. Louis |
Faculty Supervisor: Lisa Boucher |
Gender & Social Justice |
Host Organization: City of Kawartha Lakes |
International Development Studies
#6073 - The Need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Township of Brock is in the infancy stages of forming a DEI Committee. The first stage of this initiative is the development of an introductory training module to address leadership and inclusivity. The goal of this initiative is to improve the cultural competency within the organization and ehance their ability to empathize and encourage a sense of belonging for staff, council, and the public that they serve.
Student Researcher(s): Chanel Bowen & Valeria Curiel Campos |
Faculty Supervisor: Paul Shaffer |
International Development Studies |
Host Organization: Township of Brock |
#6084 - Vision 2027: Baseline Assessment and Long-term Evaluation Planning to Support Increased Engagement in the Trades
Vision 2027 is an initiative run by JA-NEO with the goal of increasing high school students' interest in the skilled trades. The program will seek to identify and address barriers that limit participation in the trades while increasing interest and will create an evaluation framework to assess the outcomes of JA-NEO's education and outreach initiatives.
Research questions include:
1. What barriers are currently influencing young people's decisions to enter the trades (e.g., social biases, perceptions, culture, etc.)?
2. To what extent or in what ways do JA-NEO's Vision 2027 initiatives address these barriers?
Student Researcher(s): Tegan Macphail & Elisa Knight |
Faculty Supervisor: Paul Shaffer |
International Development Studies |
Host Organization: Junior Achievement |
#6093 - Impact of International Students in Peterborough's Local Economy
International students have an undeniable impact on the regional economies in University and College cities - Peterborough is no exception.
This project seeks to explore the interaction between international students and Peterborough's local community, and the supports/barriers that impact the retention of international students in our communities. This project aims to build on a CBR project undertaken in 2019-2020.
Student Researcher(s): David Anderson, Herschelle De Mel, Phoebe Bergeron |
Faculty Supervisor: Paul Shaffer |
International Development Studies |
Host Organization: Workforce Development Board (WDB) |
#6125 - Researcher in Residence: Basic Income Article Series
This project will allow students to apply their unique academic lens to a case study on Basic Income in Ontario. Students will conduct research to summarize the history, current state, and ongoing perspectives on Basic Income in Ontario, with a specific focus on the City of Kawarth Lakes. As part of their work, students will create a three-part article series related to the topic. Articles in the advocate focus on the social wellness of the community, pushing for strong public enterprises mixed with health small businesses that serve our communities' needs. The Advocate puts human values ahead of economic values and many stories reflect the society the paper works to build each day.
Student Researcher(s): Emma Sonnemann & Ida-Karen Uwimana |
Faculty Supervisor: Paul Shaffer |
International Development Studies |
Host Organization: Lindsay Advocate |
#6126 - Experiences of Landed Immigrant Entrepreneurs in the Startup Visa Program
This project's purpose is to better understand the experiences of Innovation Cluster clients in the Start-up Visa Program once they land in the Peterborough Kawartha Region. This research will help the Innovation Cluster better understand the needs of these clients and where we can hone our support and resources once they do land in Canada. We understand the added challenges of being a new Immigrant in a community as well as being an entrepreneur. Having a better understanding of this lived experience will not only directly benefit our clients who go through the startup visa program but will also be insightful for the Peterborough community on the needs of newcomers that come to the region.
Student Researcher(s): Keeley Ploufe & Taylor Reilly-Smith |
Faculty Supervisor: Paul Shaffer |
International Development Studies |
Host Organization: Innovation Cluster |
Media Studies
#6060- Researching Student Engagement With Clubs and Groups on Campus
The Journal of Undergraduate Studies at Trent is a levy group founded in 2007. The Journal works to highlight the research being done by undergraduate students and provide opportunities in academia. The Journal also employs undergraduate students in a number of roles such as editors, reviewers, and proofreaders. The Journal is looking to engage more students with our group as there has been a history of instability. We want to know how to engage students on a level that matters to them. The student and community groups in Trent and Peterborough are a key part of the cultural and social landscape and ensuring they are able to work with students on key issues is vital.
Student Researcher(s): Ngoc Bui |
Faculty Supervisor: Joshua Synenco |
Media Studies |
Host Organization: Journal of Undergraduate Studies at Trent |
#6123- Investigating the Relationship between Visitor Data and Civic Funders for Arts Institutions
What kinds of visitor data are currently being collected by Peterborough arts institutions, and how can that data be mobilized across the cultural sector to make a persuasive case with civic funders? Peterborough's arts institutions include art galleries, performing arts venues, and more, all of which provide dynamic programming, build community, attract tourism, and contribute to making the city an appealing place to live and work. However, the exact economic and social impacts of the sector are often poorly understood and communicated. In order to make a more persuasive appeal to civic funders, and to foster more cross-institutional planning and advocacy, a clearer sense of existing visitor metrics within institutions is needed, as well as an effort to aggregate and contextualize these metrics within the wider economic development efforts of the city.
Student Researcher(s): Clara Vansydenborgh |
Faculty Supervisor: Anne Pasek |
Media Studies |
Host Organization: Sadlier House |
Political Studies
#6151: Building the Workplace Inclusion Charter in Peterborough
The purpose of this project is to gather and synthesize grey and academic literature to inform the the design of the Peterborough Workplace Inclusion Charter, an employer toolkit to build diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplaces. This project seeks to conduct research on immigrants and refugees' experiences in the labour market and economic integration in Peterborough, including the challenges and opportunities they face, and the best practices for fostering newcomers' workplace belonging and integration. In addition, the project will compare and analyze the various Workplace Inclusion Charters established across communities in Canada since 2017 to understand how each community has approached workplace DEI policies and practices within their local context. The deliverables of this project will include literature reviews and environmental scans of data available on newcomers' workplaces and the local employment services and supports they access.
Student Researcher(s): Zachary Hatton |
Faculty Supervisor: Bharati Sethi |
Political Studies |
Host Organization: New Canadians Centre Peterborough |
#6164: Building the Workplace Inclusion Charter in Peterborough Part 2
The purpose of this project is to gather and synthesize grey and academic literature to inform the the design of the Peterborough Workplace Inclusion Charter, an employer toolkit to build diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplaces. This project seeks to conduct research on immigrants and refugees' experiences in the labour market and economic integration in Peterborough, including the challenges and opportunities they face, and the best practices for fostering newcomers' workplace belonging and integration. In addition, the project will compare and analyze the various Workplace Inclusion Charters established across communities in Canada since 2017 to understand how each community has approached workplace DEI policies and practices within their local context. The deliverables of this project will include literature reviews and environmental scans of data available on newcomers' workplaces and the local employment services and supports they access.
Student Researcher(s): Ramesh Thapa |
Faculty Supervisor: Bharati Sethi |
Political Studies |
Host Organization: New Canadians Centre Peterborough |
#6167: Building the Workplace Inclusion Charter in Peterborough Part 3
The purpose of this project is to gather and synthesize grey and academic literature to inform the the design of the Peterborough Workplace Inclusion Charter, an employer toolkit to build diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplaces. This project seeks to conduct research on immigrants and refugees' experiences in the labour market and economic integration in Peterborough, including the challenges and opportunities they face, and the best practices for fostering newcomers' workplace belonging and integration. In addition, the project will compare and analyze the various Workplace Inclusion Charters established across communities in Canada since 2017 to understand how each community has approached workplace DEI policies and practices within their local context. The deliverables of this project will include literature reviews and environmental scans of data available on newcomers' workplaces and the local employment services and supports they access.
Student Researcher(s): Savannah Lummis and Lily Carpenter |
Faculty Supervisor: Bharati Sethi |
Political Studies |
Host Organization: New Canadians Centre Peterborough |
Psychology
#6057- Exploring the Effectiveness of Neural Network Therapy (Part 3)
The purpose of our project is to determine the connection between the neurobiology impacted by Neural Network Therapy® and sustained improvements in mental health and well-being. The science of practical exercises compared to traditional talk therapy increases the longevity of emotional health. We hypothesize that this approach is getting on the right side of science. We’d love to work with an undergraduate biomedical science student who will conduct their research accordingly. This project will build on a prior community-based research project completed during the 2022-2023 academic year. Students undertaking this project will have the opportunity to select one of CFHC’s core Neural Network Therapy lessons of interest.
Student Researcher(s): Jordan Wills |
Faculty Supervisor: Taryn Grieder |
Psychology |
Host Organization: Canadian Family Health Counselling |
#6135- Exploring the Effectiveness of Neural Network Therapy (Part 5)
The purpose of our project is to determine the connection between the neurobiology impacted by Neural Network Therapy® and sustained improvements in mental health and well-being. The science of practical exercises compared to traditional talk therapy increases the longevity of emotional health. We hypothesize that this approach is getting on the right side of science. We’d love to work with an undergraduate biomedical science student who will conduct their research accordingly. This project will build on a prior community-based research project completed during the 2023 fall semester, and projects that preceded that one. Students undertaking this project will have the opportunity to select one of CFHC’s core Neural Network Therapy lessons of interest.
Student Researcher(s): Will Riopelle and Megan Elder |
Faculty Supervisor: Taryn Grieder |
Psychology |
Host Organization: Canadian Family Health Counselling |
#6159: Autism Home Base - Environmental Scan
Autism Home Base (AHB) has been offering high quality social, recreational and wellness programs for autistic adults and their family caregivers for over a decade. In order to enhance this work, we would like to administer an environmental scan to determine what resources are most needed, and how we can best target our efforts. We propose to undertake a literature review and connect with community stakeholders via interviews to identify service and knowledge gaps and to build partnerships and inclusive practices.
Student Researcher(s): Taylor Tomasevic |
Faculty Supervisor: Taryn Grieder |
Psychology |
Host Organization: Autism Home Base |
School of Business
#6023- Shaping Community: Factors Influencing the Choice to Buy Local
This research project will investigate the factors that influence people's choice to buy local.
Student Researcher(s): Dylan Black |
Faculty Supervisor: Raymond Yip-Choy |
School of Business |
Host Organization: FriendLily |
#6025- Solutions for Rising Commercial Insurance Rates
This project, in collaboration with Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, will have the student researcher survey local businesses, talk with insurance companies, and work with stakeholders to create a series of potential solutions. The main research questions that will be focused on include what has changed to make these rates rise, and are there specific areas we can advocate for the governments to shift liability to lower rates?
Student Researcher(s): Jaidyn Pon |
Faculty Supervisor: Raymond Yip-Choy |
School of Business |
Host Organization: Peterborough + Kawartha Chamber of Commerce |
#6100- Development of a Sustainability Minded Marketing Plan
Charlotte Products prides itself on the manufacture of safe and sustainable cleaning products. It is currently undergoing a rigorous review of its practices, with the goal of further improving the sustainability and energy-efficiency of its manufacturing process. The student undertaking this project will review Charlotte’s current products, practices, and marketing strategies, and those of our competitors. They will help Charlotte develop a marketing plan that highlights the company’s eco- and safety-conscious approaches, enhancing the company’s status as an environmental leader.
Student Researcher(s): William Hoben |
Faculty Supervisor: Raymond Yip-Choy |
School of Business |
Host Organization: Charlotte Products |
School of the Environment
#6034- Baxter Creek Benthos Survey
The Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance has proposed a project to assess the Baxter Creek watershed through the collection of data on benthos species. This opportunity will provide students with a hands-on learning experience, as well as being trained and demonstrating their Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) certified skills. Students will determine the identification of benthic species and then used benthos baseline data to determine associations with water quality and habitat assessment within the watercourses and water bodies on the Baxter Creek subwatershed. This data collection will further the current knowledge of the site and will aid in creating a stream rehabilitation action plan to help preserve the area for generations to enjoy.
Student Researcher(s): Mariah Shaw |
Faculty Supervisor: Kaitlyn Fleming |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) |
#6037- An Assessment of Options for the Needler's Mill Lands and Former Community Arena
Located in the village of Millbrook, beside the Baxter Creek and its dam is a parcel of municipal land occupied by the Village's historic Needler's Mill, a parking lot and a former Community Arena now deemed structurally unsafe. For the benefit of community residents and Council, the project is to provide a social, cultural, environmental and economic impact assessment of the the transformation of the area into a multi use municipal park tentatively named Needler's Common Town Square. Options for the site, both physical land uses and future stewardship are to be evaluated.
Student Researcher(s): Noah Mantle |
Faculty Supervisor: Roger Picton |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Cavan Monaghan Community for Common Ground & Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance |
#6070- The State of Herpetofauna Biodiversity on the Trent University Symons Campus
This project will assess the biodiversity of Trent’s native herpetofauna and propose mitigation strategies to limit the loss of the campus’s unique biodiversity. Research questions include:
1. Identify what species of reptiles and amphibians are present on the Trent University Symons Campus, and identify biologically significant areas.
2. Identify at risk species of reptiles and amphibians present on the Trent University Symons Campus.
Student Researcher(s): Olivia Gaetz |
Faculty Supervisor: Kaitlyn Fleming |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Trent University - Facilities Management |
#6105: Monitoring of Ecological Recovery in Wesleyville (Northumberland County, ON)
Recognizing the severe impact that trespassing by off-road vehicles has had on the ecology of the Wesleyville Site, steps have been taken to put a halt to future high-impact trespassing. This study will build on data collected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, to monitor ongoing regeneration following reduction of human disturbances, and implementation of remediation strategies such as installation of water ladders in ravines, and planting of cover species on stream banks . The student(s) working on this project may also help to propose restoration strategies to support natural regeneration.
Student Researcher(s): Sam Winterbottom, Nicole Guthrie, Aaron Belanger, Evan Sokay, and Karsten Timperio |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Wesleyville Joint Working Group |
#6145: Monitoring Environmental Degradation in Simcoe County (Sewage Dumping)
Information gathered through this set of studies will inform the community of current management approaches, potential impacts of activities and current management strategies, and will propose best practices for management of land use activities.
Student Researcher(s): Sebastian Dipassio, Lovaiza Burq, and Lauren Handley |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: AWARE Simcoe |
#6146: Monitoring Environmental Degradation in Simcoe County (Development)
Information gathered through this set of studies will inform the community of current management approaches, potential impacts of activities and current management strategies, and will propose best practices for management of land use activities.
Student Researcher(s): Kaitlyn Martin, Nathan Gillespie |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: AWARE Simcoe |
#6147: Best Practices in Low Carbon Greenhouse Construction and Operation
Conventional greenhouses are typically constructed using carbon-intensive materials and methods. They also tend to be energy inefficient. The purpose of this project is to investigate alternative greenhouse models that are suitable for use in southern Ontario, identify best practices, and shortlist 3-4 alternative greenhouse models or examples that GreenUP should consider in a subsequent feasibility study.
Student Researcher(s): Alisa Miniovich, Cerra Simmons, Alyssa Scanga |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: GreenUP |
#6150 - Crafting a Handbook for Sustainable Brewing: Developing a Guide to Sustainable Beer Production (Efficiency and Environmental Protection) Part 1
As a leader in sustainable brewing, Karbon is committed to cleaner production at every stage. Committed to achieving net-neutrality, the company is seeking assistance to explore best practices in all areas of production and the value chain. Information gathered through this series of studies will not only inform Karbon's practices, but will lay the foundation for a Sustainable Brewing Framework that can be used as a benchmark for other companies into the future. This project specifically will focus on the environmental aspects of the brewing industry (agriculture, wastewater management, etc.)
Student Researcher(s): Brooke Elliot, Christina Neshevich, Warren Whitby, and Sam Dizon |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Karbon Brewing |
#6156: Development of a Flower Garden Planting and Maintenance Plan
Students will have the opportunity to visit on-site, take measurements and work collaboratively with the Host to develop a planting and maintenance plan.
Student Researcher(s): Dexter Adkin, Janna Torres, and Catrina Grigg |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Karbon Brewing |
#6157: Development of a Hydroponics Planting and Maintenance Plan
Students will have the opportunity to visit on-site, take measurements and work collaboratively with the Host to develop a planting and maintenance plan.
Student Researcher(s): Lynn Vegh and Sarah Theurer |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Gather on Trent |
#6160: Waste Reduction Strategy for Peterborough Folk Festival
The purpose of this project is to improve the waste management strategies and ecological practices of the PFF. This project will focus on the management of organic waste, use of reusable dishes by festival attendees and food vendors, assess current practices and develop a plan for improvement. This project aims to strengthen ties between the Festival and the Trent Community, and work to highlight the sustainable values and objectives of the PFF. This project will work to reduce the ecological footprint of the PFF by reducing the use of disposal dishes and cutlery and diverting organic waste from the landfill.
Student Researcher(s): Len Whittaker, Brianna Nobel, and Delia Fox |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Peterborough Folk Festival |
#6165 - Crafting a Handbook for Sustainable Brewing: Developing a Guide to Sustainable Beer Production (Efficiency and Environmental Protection) Part 2
As a leader in sustainable brewing, Karbon is committed to cleaner production at every stage. Committed to achieving net-neutrality, the company is seeking assistance to explore best practices in all areas of production and the value chain. Information gathered through this series of studies will not only inform Karbon's practices, but will lay the foundation for a Sustainable Brewing Framework that can be used as a benchmark for other companies into the future. This project specifically will focus on the environmental aspects of the brewing industry (agriculture, wastewater management, etc.)
Student Researcher(s): Courtney Miller, Audrey Payne, Cameron Conroy, and Paige Nelson |
Faculty Supervisor: Shaun Watmough |
School of Environment |
Host Organization: Karbon Brewing |
Sociology
#6056- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Services Provided by Peterborough Child and Family Centres
As part of PCFC’s most recent strategic plan, the organization is interested in reviewing policies and practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion both for staff and participants in their programs. This project will examine current programs, policies, and practices to examine the ways in which PCFC can better serve underrepresented groups. It will identify current barriers, especially for new Canadians, minorities, and English-language learners, and will propose potential solutions to alleviate barriers.
Student Researcher(s): Madeleine Hardacre Pearce |
Faculty Supervisor: Eugena Kwon |
Sociology |
Host Organization: Peterborough Child and Family Centres |
#6088- Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle
The purpose of this project is to explore the experience of urban Indigenous individuals within Nogojiwanong (Peterborough) with housing support and services offered by the government, non-profit organizations, and grassroots community programs. Benefits to clients of NASC is the opportunity for their story and experience to be presented in dominant society, in a way that still honors Indigenous heritage. This recognition in dominant society can affect public policy and opinion of these marginalized groups among majority populations. Our socio-cultural health will be positively impacted by the presentation of the Indigenous experience with housing services in our community. Assisting us in having greater empathy for an overrepresented group among the homeless population in the City of Peterborough. This project aims to utilize the Indigenous research paradigm to answer the research question, in hopes of gaining greater clarity of the circumstances within this population.
Student Researcher(s): Brianna Kitchener |
Faculty Supervisor: Naomi Nicholls |
Sociology |
Host Organization: Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle |
#6109- Exploring Use of GIS Technology in Policing
This research project will answer the following questions:
1. What does the research show about the use of GIS technology in policing?
2. What has the uptake of GIS technology been like amongst Ontario-based police services?
3. How do the crime statistics compare in communities with / without GIS technology?
Student Researcher(s): Regan Mania |
Faculty Supervisor: Kristy Buccieri |
Sociology |
Host Organization: Peterborough Police Service |
#6148- Examining the Experiences of Post-secondary International Students in Canada: Dietary Acculturation Study
The goal of this project is to examine the experiences of post-secondary international students in Canada, with specific aim of informing relevant programs/services provided in the Peterborough region. Notably, the pandemic has disproportionately impacted international students in many aspects that affect their career and life planning. This project will be in partnership with the communication organization New Canadian Centre (NCC).
Student Researcher(s): Abbigail Stronach |
Faculty Supervisor: Eugena Kwon |
Sociology |
Host Organization: New Canadians Centre |