Browsing CREATE 2017 by Issue Date

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    • Canadian oil and gas sector 

      Ritchie, Allison (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster taking a close up look at the Canadian oil and gas sector, showing an industry that has stalled in recent years, but has great potential to expand and progress in the near future. . The goal of this research is to ...

    • Being a good citizen: $12 Good Food Box 

      Proudfoot, Linn; Renaud, Bailey; Hill, Eric; Nutt, Ryan (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster advertising the Good Food Box program.

    • aStaticViewOfDynamicCode a DIGI 221 creation 

      Louch, Donald; Powell, Andrew; Lim, Calleigh; McGinn, Tara (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      A poster displaying a static view of four dynamic effects generated by JavaScript.

    • Leading the trend in space tourism 

      Oussoren, Ruben (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster exploring space tourism as a developing industry and its potential as a new trend in adventure tourism.

    • Anodic stripping voltammetry 

      Guzman, Sara (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster exploring anodic stripping voltammetry using bismuth film electrodes (BiFEs) rather than mercury film electrodes (MFE) for trace metals analysis.

    • Bee careful 

      Curtis-Vanhinsberg, Cosima; Di Ruocco, Ciro; Lazarich, Marina; Judson, Braden (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Photos of mixed media artwork along with biology research summaries that together display research conducted on bees. Topics include bee habitats, especially in urban areas, and how neonicotinoids are causing a decline in ...

    • Neonicotinoids in Canada 

      Bachen, Curtis; Beaulne, Justine; Eaton, George; Kirk, Mackenzie (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster designed to bring awareness to the use and viability of neonicotinoids. Using a Canadian perspective, the history, regulation, and impact of these pesticides are addressed.

    • Has increased airport security harmed or benefited US tourism? 

      Al-Hadeethi, Hussein (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster presenting information about changes made to airport security after the events of September 11, 2001, and the effects these changes have had on the tourism and travel industry.

    • Predictors of Facebook cyberbullying in female university students 

      Sumando, Christopher; Bains, Jason (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster detailing research into factors that can predict cyberbullying in females. This study examined the relationship between cyberbullying and three variables: fear of missing out, stress, and self-esteem.

    • Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) | Association des étudiant(e)s infirmières du Canada (AEIC) 

      Shaff, Keeley; Rosche, Madalynn (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster giving information about the Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) including information about the association's national conferences in Winnipeg, Manitoba (2017) and at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, ...

    • Ecotourism: A modern industry for the modern age 

      Alsarra, Khalid (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster highlighting research which asked the question: "How can ecotourism be developed without harming the physical and socio-cultural environment?" The research explores the benefits and drawbacks of ecotourism and ...

    • Object oriented programming with a limited instruction set 

      Roberts, Eric; Pye, Justin (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster detailing project to design a compiler for a simple stack based computer (SSBC) which will take high level language with object oriented features, such as C++, and compile it into SSBC machine code. This shows that ...

    • Prosocial conformity within social groups 

      Horsley, Katelyn; Shakirae, Sharine; Bowen, Nicole; Blow, Courtney (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster highlighting research into donation behaviour. This study examined how both social identification and peer generosity influences giving behaviour.

    • The potential effects of climate change on the habitat range of the Vancouver Island marmot (2017) 

      Thelin, Larissa (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster presenting a research project to calculate and map the Vancouver Island marmot's current potential habitat range as well as the projected habitat range based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) ...

    • Inclusion canoe and kayak in Nanaimo, BC 

      Nikitovic, Anne (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster highlighting a project to help establish inclusion-friendly, socially responsible sports and recreation clubs by collaborating with community organizations to make their programs more accessible and inclusive. The ...

    • D is for differences 

      Chicorelli, Jen (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster outlining a project to develop a series of presentations teaching Kindergarten and Grade One students that it is okay to be different. The vision is that by acknowledging, discussing, and celebrating differences, ...

    • The "Milner 4" & the approaches of coastal archaeology 

      Bérubé-Robert, Alex; Love, Adam; Spicer, Chantelle; Stuart, Victoria (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster highlighting archaeological project at Milner Gardens. In conjunction with Aquilla Archaeology, students from VIU assisted in an impact assessment and inventory at the property with the objectives of identifying ...

    • Healing the brain: Mild traumatic brain injury in central Vancouver Island adolescents 

      Inglis, Amanda; Spence, Jessylee (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster highlighting project to help the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society expand its services, especially in relation to mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) in youth aged 15-19. Research was conducted through a ...

    • Not in my backyard? Resident perceptions on supportive social housing 

      Hagen, Jenna; Haynes, Sally; Freedman, Jack (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster presenting research into perspectives of surrounding residents about the Uplands Drive Social Housing Complex in Nanaimo, B.C. The goal of the project was to explore whether there was a change in perspective from ...

    • Fostering success 

      Barclay, Ruby (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03-29)
      Poster outlining a project to partner with the Tuition Wavier Program at Vancouver Island University to create a campus of support for students who have experienced government care.