Illustrations by Storyset
The Socioeconomic Effects of
SARS-CoV-2 on Canadian Youth
October 2020
In 2020, Race to a Cure released a research study investigating the immediate effects of the pandemic on the youth demographic under two main categories: economic and social. The study’s data was collected via a randomized and anonymous google form survey, polling 105 Canadian students. Through the study, we mapped trends in productivity and anxiety regarding job prospects in Canadian students.
COVID-19 Visualizations
September 2020
Seeing the general lack of knowledge surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Race to A Cure’s pandemic visualization taskforce conducted an extensive review of current information available on various topics of interest. The team investigated the availability of medical resources in Canadian hospitals, the correlating, testing and reporting of cases, and chronic illness patient protection. Collected datasets are presented in visual formats.
STEM Fellowship Program 2021
March 2021
The R2AC fellowship program is a comprehensive 2 month project designed to focus on the scientific development of high school fellows. Outstanding candidates who are seeking to expand leadership are selected to conduct research on a particular issue. The January 2021 fellowship program hosted 3 candidates at an education level from grade 9-10 to develop a toolkit on the development of schizophrenia in youth.
LITERATURE REVIEW OF SCHOOL-RELATED STRESSORS AS A DETERMINANT FOR HEADACHES IN ADOLESCENTS
August 2022
Headaches are associated with and often determined by stress levels. In the adolescent population, school is considered to be a significant stressor. To understand whether school-related stressors act as a determinant for headaches in adolescents aged 10-19, our team conducted a literature review of journal articles pertaining to this topic to determine whether headaches present themselves differently in youth than in adults, if a particular stressor is attributed to headaches in this population, and if school-stressors are significantly associated with headaches... read more