2P.  Psychopathy & Gender Expression

Bailie Kinrade

3P.  Decolonizing Climate Change Narratives

Elisha Felician

Using a critical discourse analysis and a broad anti-oppressive framework, my research focuses on the underlying assumptions that inform climate discourse and impact marginalized peoples, especially in the Global South. Climate change requires structural changes in the inclusion of women and Indigenous Peoples, rather than more financing.

During ID-230, students developed Cayuga language resources for novice learners. The class's contributions were so influential that when our professor shared them with her community, I thought consolidating the resources into a single Google Drive would make them more accessible to more people. I then created a Google Drive and advertised its existence to multiple language organizations to maximize its impact on and availability.  

5P.  Colonial Obstructions of Justice: The Effects of Mandatory Minimum Sentences on Gladue Principles

Selin Ulugbay

This project seeks to address how mandatory minimum sentences for certain offences in the Criminal Code of Canada may be preventing Gladue principles from being applied and contributing to Indigenous people’s overrepresentation in prisons. This research evaluated 75 court cases involving Indigenous people and mandatory minimum sentences to find contradictions. 

My project was to explain and apply a psychological theory of crime to enhance the understanding and prevalence of mental illness, substance abuse, and violent crime. I researched Johnson’s landmark case, using his behaviours, history, and actions to adequately apply two theories discussed in my Psychology of Crime Class.

8P.  No Choice No Voice: The reality of Forced Treatment in B.C

Hans Yaaqob

Forced treatment policies in British Columbia, particularly for mental health and substance use, remain controversial. While intended to protect individuals, research shows high relapse rates, psychological harm, and ethical concerns. This poster examines the effectiveness of involuntary care, advocating for harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches, and policy reforms prioritizing voluntary, patient-centered treatment.

The project is designed to demonstrate that technological advances adopted by society, such as the Internet, are slow to be incorporated into the correctional system.  Access would likely improve the quality of their lives while incarcerated and complement and enhance any rehabilitative interventions described in Bonta and Andrews (2023).

11P.  How the Waco Massacre Helped Advance Forensic Science: STR Quadraplex System

Karlee Comer

This research examines the use of STR DNA analysis in mass disaster victim identification, focusing on the Waco Massacre. It evaluates the STR Quadruplex System, paternity-style DNA testing, and forensic challenges like DNA degradation, cross-contamination, and missing reference samples. Findings highlight STR’s reliability and future advancements in forensic identification. 

12P.  User Experience and Gamification: Understanding Effective Game Mechanics and the Flow State Within Digital Experiences

Kate Fretz

This research study examines gamification's effects on user engagement, retention, and flow state in e-learning experiences. Participants were randomly assigned to interact with Duolingo (gamified) or Khan Academy (non-gamified) for 10 days. The findings suggest gamification enhances user engagement, motivation, and consistency, with rewards and streaks being the most effective mechanic in e-learning platforms.

Tardigrades are microscopic, aquatic invertebrates known for extreme resilience. They survive harsh conditions through cryptobiosis, aided by trehalose, heat shock proteins, and cryoprotectants. Their DNA protection and repair mechanisms inspire medical and space research, impacting cryopreservation, radiation therapy, and organ transplants. Studying them advances biotechnology, healthcare, and space exploration.