Award Recipients

Knowledge Synthesis Grants—How can emerging technologies be leveraged to benefit Canadians?

November 2015 Competition Awards

Application Title Applicant Administering Organization Main discipline Amount
Usage of emerging Big Data bases in immigration research Ashton, William J. Brandon University Demography $24,997
The preservation of self-image:  understanding the technology adoption patterns of older adults Astell, Arlene  University of Toronto Psychology $25,000
L'impression 3D : de l'émerveillement technique aux enjeux économiques et sociétaux Blum, Guillaume  Université Laval Industrial Relations $25,000
Revue systématique de la littérature sur les inégalités numériques : des incidences socioéconomiques aux recommandations Collin, Simon  Université du Québec à Montréal Communications and Media Studies $25,000
Pour une synthèse des connaissances sur l'habitat des autochtones au Canada et l'apport des technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) Côté, Pierre  Université Laval Fine Arts $24,996
The impact of emerging technology on developing and accessing assistive technology Davies, Theresa Claire  Queen's University Interdisciplinary Studies $24,856
The design and development of digital return platforms for Northern Aboriginal heritage Dawson, Peter C. University of Calgary Archaeology $25,000
The digital gap: access, innovation, and impact in Aboriginal communities DeCoito, Isha  Western University Education $24,813
Digital humanities in Canada: leveraging new tools and training opportunities Eberle-Sinatra, Michael C. Université de Montréal Communications and Media Studies $24,840
Les technologies en classe de langue première et seconde : synthèse des connaissances sur l'apprentissage de l'écriture informatisée Grégoire, Pascal  Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Education $24,997
The new information power brokers: gatekeeping in hybrid digital media Hermida, Alfred  The University of British Columbia Communications and Media Studies $19,991
Privacy and the electorate: big data and the personalization of politics Judge, Elizabeth F. University of Ottawa Law $25,000
Teachers' design knowledge of technology—enhanced learning environments in Canada: a knowledge synthesis Kim, Mi Song  Western University Education $24,989
Blockchain technology for recordkeeping: help or hype Lemieux, Victoria L. The University of British Columbia Archival Science $24,998
Emerging technological solutions to access to justice: opportunities and risks of mobile and web-based apps McGill, Jena M. University of Ottawa Law $25,000
Ethical dilemmas during field studies of emerging and disruptive technologies: is our current state of knowledge adequate? Munteanu, Cosmin  University of Toronto Communications and Media Studies $22,460
Socio-cognitive influences on technological innovation, adoption and use Nardon, Luciara  Carleton University Management, Business, Administrative Studies $24,764
Supporting Indigenous resurgence with digital technologies Perley, David  University of New Brunswick Communications and Media Studies $24,728
L'innovation collaborative au croisement de multiples communautés : gérer la capacité d'absorption publique pour favoriser la diffusion d'innovations pour les citoyens Simon, Laurent  HEC Montréal Management, Business, Administrative Studies $25,000
Middle-aged and older adults' information and communication technology access: a realist review Sixsmith, Andrew  Simon Fraser University Communications and Media Studies $24,453
Vers le concept d'environnement capacitant : utilisation des nouvelles technologies pour améliorer les conditions de réalisation des activités quotidiennes des canadens vieillissants dans des espaces d'activité privé et public Therriault, Pierre-Yves  Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Demography $24,105
Modalités de contribution à l'innovation ouverte : la contribution des modèles de partage de technologies dans le contexte du coworking, living labs et fab labs Tremblay, Diane-Gabrielle  Télé-université Industrial Relations $25,000
Ethnoscape: digital heritage access for language and culture in First Nations communities Turin, Mark  The University of British Columbia Anthropology $25,000
Re-envisioning education for individual, community and societal well-being in a digital era Wiebe, Sean P. University of Prince Edward Island Education $23,390