Projets novateurs réalisés

Exploration of preharvest technologies in controlled environment production to improve the postharvest chilling tolerance of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

Sweet basil is a leafy, flavourful and fragrant herb commonly used many types of cooking. It has not only nutrient values but also many health benefits. Basil likes warm growing environment; therefore, it is commonly produced in greenhouses in Canada. To keep leafy vegetables fresh, right after harvesting majority of them are normally stored and transported at about 4 ºC. However, basil can quickly become black and not sellable when kept at that temperature. To store and transport basil separately is logistically difficult and costly. Therefore, it would help both the growers and consumers if basil can be kept at low temperature. This project is to explore preharvest technologies in controlled environment plant production systems to improve basil’s postharvest chilling tolerance in order for it to be stored and transported under the same conditions as other fresh produces. This will not only benefit producers, but also will provide Canadian consumers with locally produced fresh basil even in winter months.

Contribution, en temps réel, d’une source sonore ponctuelle mobile à la nuisance en acoustique environnementale

Pour favoriser le maintien de la production en contexte de développement durable, nous cherchons à conceptualiser un système permettant au Port de Trois-Rivières d’identifier les sources bruyantes individuelles qui sont à l’origine de dépassements des niveaux sonores permis. Les techniques traditionnelles ne permettant pas d’établir ce lien de causalité, nous faisons appel aux avancées récentes dans le domaine de la reconnaissance sonore par l’intelligence artificielle afin de déterminer automatiquement et avec un très grand niveau de confiance les liens de cohérence entre chaque source rapprochée et un champ sonore distant.
Cet outil ouvrira la porte à une nouvelle génération de techniques d’intervention en contrôle de la nuisance par le bruit industriel. Ainsi, dans le cadre de ce projet de recherche, nous comptons mettre en place un système de notification aux opérateurs de machinerie, en temps réel et de façon individuelle, lorsque les stations de mesure de la nuisance en zone résidentielle détectent un dépassement des limites sonores permises provoqué par un opérateur donné. Ce système permettra d’intervenir avec précision et assurance sur les techniques de travail ainsi que sur la gestion du chantier en lien, par exemple, avec la position des équipements et les conditions météorologiques.

The Influence of Cannabis Inhalation During Exercise on Cardiovascular Health and Function: Exploring the Optimal Balance of Cannabinoids and Mode of Administration to Decrease Risk and Maximize Benefits

The proposed project will explore how cannabis consumption affects the cardiovascular system. Additionally, this project will examine how these effects might impact humans abilities to perform exercise following cannabis use, and whether cannabis use alters how exercise is perceived. It will also explore whether these effects vary if cannabis is inhaled by different methods, or if different types of cannabis have different effects. This information to develop evidence based understanding and messaging around cannabis use and exercise within health and wellness programming, and inform future commercialization efforts within the cannabis space.

The Fertility Partners

During the summer of 2022, I will be partnering with The Fertility Partners in Toronto, to further develop my understanding of finance while gaining real world experience in the finance industry. The Fertility Partners is a private equity backed search fund that acquires, partners with, and aids fertility clinics in their day-to-day operations. During my tenure at the firm, I will be helping the finance team with their daily activities regarding future mergers and acquisitions analysis’ as well as their business planning and analysis. On the M&A side, I will be learning and helping with the analysis of future clinic acquisitions and deal negotiations. On the BP&A side, I will be learning and helping with accounting and financial planning. Finally, I will be offering the firm a unique set of perspectives and my personal opinions on its business operations.

Commercial viability assessment and improvement for new fall prevention and recovery device

Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. was founded in January 2020. We design devices to help people age in place safely and with dignity. Our first patent pending device helps prevent falls, and in the unfortunate event a fall occurs, helps the person return to a sitting or standing position independently or with minimal assistance. One in four people aged 65+ will fall at least once per year; one in two for those aged 80+. Most do not suffer any significant injury but almost 40% need help getting back up.

There are 155 million people aged 65+ across the G7 nations and 40% of that market is in the US and Canada.

There are multiple stakeholders who will benefit both economically and qualitatively and to whom we must demonstrate these benefits for our venture to be a commercial success. These stakeholders include healthcare system payers, medical device payers, clinicians who prescribe medical devices, distributors, durable medical equipment (DME) retailers, family members, caregivers, and the users. Our initial target market is the US and Canada so the value propositions are quantified differently among these various stakeholders.

Student Support for CPAWS

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only charity dedicated to the protection of public land, freshwater and ocean. Their vision is to protect half of Canada’s lands and waters for
future generations of people and wildlife. Working in a way that respects the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous nations and being able to achieve their goal through knowledge-based advocacy and
public education and engagement.

Development of sector resources and information

The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO), in partnership with the West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC), acts as an umbrella organization for settlement service providers in Manitoba. MANSO acts as a voice for the Manitoba settlement and integration sector, as well as supporting members through communication, networking and professional development activities. The work done during this internship, through policy advocacy, coordinating collaborative initiatives and professional development, will help provides support to the organizations that work directly with newcomers in Manitoba.

Market analysis to support the development of innovative housing

Matchpoint Development is a Vancouver-based developer that is dedicated to developing high-quality innovative housing in unique neighbourhood locations. Selecting the right locations and building a vibrant and livable community that meets the housing needs of existing and potential clients/residents, presents challenges as well as great opportunities. This project will help the company make informed decisions by providing market analysis/data.

MVP Development and User Validation for a Housing Technology Platform

Garrison Logic Inc. is a software development company with a focus on building property-technology solutions to revolutionize real estate development, operation, and transaction processes. Recognizing that inefficiencies in the housing sector are contributing to the housing affordability crisis, Garrison intends to address problems such as the lack of housing supply, slow and challenging entitlement processes for real estate developments, and the inability for small scale developers to scale, through the development of a research-backed digital platform.
One area that Garrison has identified as a first target of real estate process improvement as-of-right redevelopments. Proposed improvements to the current system include an automated and comprehensive tool that identifies properties with as-of-right redevelopment potentials; connects the community to share project intelligence; and connects owners of as-of-right projects to appropriate financing products. Garrison sees a solution to these issues as a major opportunity to improve some housing inefficiencies and create an opportunity for business expansion.
Garrison is partnering with Seneca in the design, development, and prototyping stages of the project. The intern will use brainstorming sessions, engage in iterative design, and develop a no-code MVP on Glide for user validation purposes.

Food Manager

I, as the Food Manager, will plan healthy lunches and food kits every week and will track, cost, and document donated foods. I will improve the efficiency and organization of cataloging the food donations. I will also ensure that volunteers may excel in their roles by learning their strengths and goals and improving volunteer training. I will also ensure that COVID-19 and food safety protocols are adhered to.

This project will support the organization by creating a safe and welcoming space for volunteers and maintaining the engagement of current volunteers. Through this project, food services for those who cannot stay at the organization’s location to eat may be improved. Further, to ensure the health and safety of everyone at Oak Table, the Food Manager will be responsible for ensuring that COVID-19 and food safety protocols are adhered to.

Settlement Resource Package and Settlement Outreach Project

As the Immigrant Centre is a settlement service provider, one of its roles would be to assist newcomers to Winnipeg with employment, language, Immigration guidance, and other services. One very important aspect of facilitating assistance to newcomers would be informing and recommending other organizations which can assist them with their specific needs. This project will compile all of the immigrant resources within the downtown area into a welcome kit to be given to new clients, so that at the very least, they will know what services and resources are available to them. A practical example would be: It is well known that newcomers go through various stages of mental and emotional strain when integrating into a new environment, but just being aware that there are counseling groups which they can attend could make all the difference in their transition. This project simply seeks to better market these services at the beginning stages of the Immigration process.

New Directions – Opikhiwawin

New Directions is a non profit community organization that provides extensive programming that serves specialized programs for children, youth, adults, and families from all walks of life. They offer a variety of services that range from residential placements, cultural programming, educational services, and more. The New Directions vision statement captures the framework of the organization by stating: “a community where all people have well-being, are honoured, and can dream”. This embodies the beauty of the Opikhiwawin Program offered through New Directions. Opikhiwawin is a program designed to provide cultural education opportunities to Indigenous adoptees and foster people. The Opikhiwawin program believes that all Indigenous fosters and adoptees has an inherent right to experience their culture. Due to the effects of colonization, First Nations people in Canada face challenges when seeking out cultural opportunites as cultural knowledge could be limited. Programs like Opikhiwawin seek to address those challenges and provide opportunities for Indigenous fosters and adoptees to experience their culture to build a positive sense of belonging.