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Exploring food, belonging, and community through narrative with international students
This mixed-methods research project explored the connections between food, storytelling, and community-building among international students at Conestoga. In partnership with the Kuwait Aid Network, the team conducted a student survey, hosted community consultations, and gathered qualitative data through four writing pop-up events that invited students to share stories and reflections related to food, identity, and belonging.
Advancing sustainable procurement through supplier evaluation at Conestoga
This project explored how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria could be applied to supplier evaluation to support more sustainable procurement practices at the college. A campus-wide questionnaire was distributed to Conestoga’s supplier base to establish a sustainability baseline, identify gaps and strengths, and strengthen the college’s alignment with responsible procurement goals.
Improving clinical care with real-time data integration at the Waterloo Regional Health Network
Conestoga partnered with the Waterloo Regional Health Network (formerly the Grand River Hospital) and the National Institutes of Health Informatics Canada on a Mitacs-funded project to improve data integration and real-time analytics in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The team addressed challenges such as fragmented systems, unstructured notes, and inconsistent documentation by developing tools to support more informed clinical decision-making.
Charting a path to net zero homes through optimized retrofits
Single-detached homes account for more than half of Canada’s residential buildings and consume more than twice the energy per capita compared to apartments. To help meet Canada’s 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets, this research focused on identifying the most effective retrofit strategies to reduce energy use in these homes, using a case study modelled on a house in Cambridge, Ontario.
Exploring peer-led healthy eating initiatives for Conestoga students
This project examined healthy eating programs at post-secondary institutions across Canada to identify successful models, particularly those that are peer-led, and assess their potential for implementation at Conestoga.
Bridging food security and food safety on Ontario campuses
This project explored food security initiatives across Ontario post-secondary campuses with two key objectives: to identify existing programs, especially creative or lesser-known hidden gems, and to apply a food safety and waste reduction lens to those initiatives.
Understanding the human side of supply chain decision-making
This research explores the behavioural factors that influence supply chain decision-making in Canada's logistics sector.
Turning raw data into real-time insights for advanced manufacturing
Conestoga researchers collaborated with Karmax to develop a machine learning and artificial intelligence prototype that integrates directly into the company’s existing digital twin software.
Building national tools for citizen-led mosquito surveillance
To support growing interest in community-based public health efforts, researchers developed the first Canadian toolkit to guide citizen science approaches to mosquito surveillance.
Investigating gaps in anti-trafficking efforts for international students
Led by Conestoga, this study explores how three post-secondary institutions: Conestoga, Wilfrid Laurier University, and the University of Waterloo, are raising awareness about trafficking risks and supporting vulnerable students.