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Sustainable Development of Forest Resources: Nuxalk Development Corporation

The Nuxalk First Nations is being empowered by the provincial government to take more control over its socio and economic affairs. One critical part of the transitioning is to manage their forest resources through a community forest license. The Nuxalk Development Corporation will be an active participant in their economic future, particularly in the area of forest land management, energy planning, community development and the manufacturing of wood and non-wood products. The transitioning for Nuxalk community is a huge challenge and the purpose of this applied research project is to assist them with a set of ‘assessments’ of the key priority topics identified by their community and business leaders. These topics include: valued added wood products, social and affordable housing, bioenergy economics, waste management from manufacturing, product branding, marine and community management impacts on forest management, and non-timber forest products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gary Bull

Student:

Partner:

Nuxalk Development Corporation

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Natural Resources

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Bridging the Gap – Health and Safety Engineering Student TeachingModules

This project is an undertaking in coordination with Minerva Canada, some of its industry
partners and eight Canadian universities which aims to address a gap between industry and
the graduates of engineering programs in terms of attitudes, knowledge and applied skills
pertaining to health & safety in engineering practice. Upon completion, the project’s end
product will include 11 stand-alone teaching modules that can be integrated into one of the
four years of an engineering program related to health & safety for universities across
Canada. This project is currently in phase 3. Phase 2 provided the input for this project and
involved the development of a curriculumplan for content and integration into all four years of
engineering. It was completed by Ana Popovic of Queen’s University through a MITACS
grant and sponsorship by Minerva Canada. It is anticipated that another 10-15 H&S
engineering student teaching modules will be developed after this project is completed
consistent with the Phase 2 report.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vic Pakalnis;Graeme Norval;Anis Haque;Paul Amyotte;Marc Rosen;Shahzad Barghi;Shudong Yu

Student:

Partner:

Xstrata Nickel Canada;Minerva Canada Safety Management Education Inc;NOVA Chemicals;Dupont (Mississauga, ON);E. Alp and Associates Incorporated;ENMAX Corporation;General Motors of Canada;Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc;Imperial Oil Limited (AB);Br

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University; Laurentian University; Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Calgary; University of Ontario Institute of Technology; University of Toronto; Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Interpretation of Wide-Complex Tachyarrhythmia

Wide-Complex Tachyarrhythmia (WCT) is an abnormality in which the heart rate is elevated and QRS complex duration is increased. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and quick test used to review heart functioning, so ECG images can be used to determine whether a patient is having an abnormal heart rhythm such as WCT. A WCT diagnosis based on the ECG can be difficult as it can take a lot of time and considerable expertise to make an accurate interpretation. Our study aims to use deep machine learning to develop a model or artificial intelligence (AI) system, trained on data from a patient population diagnosed with WCT. A successful AI system can quickly analyze and interpret ECG images with to help guide a quick and accurate WCT diagnosis. At the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, an accurate AI system can be beneficial for ECG interpretations, specifically with regards to WCT diagnosis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Croiset;Lena Ahmadi

Student:

Partner:

University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Étude expérimentale des forces axiales et radiales, des déformations et des contraintes induites par des écoulements de liquide dans une pompe submersible multi-étage de type SM à grande pression

Les mines profondes nécessitent l’installation d’un système de pompage à grande pression afin de drainer et contrôler le niveau de l’eau. L’utilisation des pompes submersibles multi-étages de type SM fabriquée par l’entreprise Technosub représente une des solutions réalisables pour stabiliser l’afflux d’eau dans une mine. L’objectif de ce projet de recherche est de réaliser un banc d’essai précis et fiable pour déterminer expérimentalement les forces axiales et radiales, les déformations et les contraintes induites par des écoulements de liquide dans ces pompes. Les résultats expérimentaux permettent : a) d’établir un lien entre les performances de pompe, et les sollicitations des paliers et de l’arbre de pompe; et b) de développer un outil numérique généralisé et adapté aux pompes submersibles de type SM pour les calculs des charges axiales et radiales, des déformations et des contraintes sans recourir fréquemment à des tests expérimentaux. Cet outil permet de dimensionner adéquatement les paliers et l’arbre de pompe en sélectionnant les roulements et/ou les coussinets de manière appropriée avec une fiabilité et une durée de vie très élevées.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guyh Dituba Ngoma;Walid Ghié

Student:

Partner:

Technosub

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Mining

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Seamless Video Wall Display Software

Poster Digital Networks is a startup Ontario company seeking to install an architectural videowall
display having a large and continuous viewing area. Ruben Barbosa of Poster Digital
Networks has extensive display experience in installing and maintaining displays in
professional commercial venues. Requirements of a suitable display include high resolution,” . .
ease and convenience of calibration, and size of about 100 inches diagonal.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Adrian Kitai

Student:

Partner:

Poster Digital Networks

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

New Brunswick’s food security potential in CEA horticulture

New Brunswick’s (NB) food security came under scrutiny in light of supply chain disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. NB relies much more heavily on diverse agrifood imports than neighbouring regions. This work will consist of an in-depth analysis of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) potential in the region. The work addresses food security, cost of production, technical and regulatory considerations, and feasibility of CEA expansion through a NB lense.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Charlebois

Student:

Partner:

BioNB

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of a Helical Pile Reinforced Railway Embankment over Soft Soils

To provide an economic solution to Canada’s ageing rail infrastructure, this project will investigate the use of helical piles in reinforcing railway embankments. This research will consist of the in-field monitoring of both test piles and a helical pile reinforced embankment. Prior to the embankment field investigation, test piles will be analyzed to provide a more accurate prediction of strength and failure mode for foundations using helical piles. The embankment will be monitored to compare its response to vibrations and settlement caused by train traffic before and after the installation of the piles. The project is supported by Almita Piling, who specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of helical piles systems. Almita Piling will benefit from this project through the promotion of the use of helical piles as railway reinforcement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andy Take;Neil Hoult

Student:

Partner:

Almita Piling

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Can targeting substance misuse risk in university students be an effective strategy for injury prevention?

The proposed research project is a novel addition to a larger funded trial evaluating a substance misuse intervention program for university students, Univenture, that is being carried out at five universities across Canada. The postdoctoral project is experimental in nature and aimed to investigate whether the personality-targeted psychological intervention for substance misuse also results in reduced risk-taking behaviors and physical injury among 1st and 2nd year university undergraduate students. The intervention program targets four personality traits – anxiety sensitivity, hopelessness, sensation seeking, and impulsivity – which have been found to be positively associated with both substance use and other risk-taking behavior in emerging adults in prior research. Results of the postdoctoral project could have substantial positive influence on university policies and programming for the prevention of substance-related injury on Canadian campuses. Injury Free Nova Scotia (IFNS) – a non-profit organization based in Nova Scotia – is partnering on the research project with Dalhousie University.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sherry H Stewart

Student:

Partner:

Injury Free Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Embedding Project

The Embedding Project is a public-benefit research project that relies on strong social science research methods to bring together a global network of business sustainability change agents and harness their collective knowledge to develop rigorous and practical guidance that benefits everyone. This internship will offer an MBA student the opportunity to gain experience in both practice and research, while learning from leaders in the field. The intern will conduct in-depth field and academic research and develop a series of business case studies and other educational and practitioner-oriented tools on cooperative business models. The partner organization will gain access to detailed content on the many variables that contribute to, or undermine, a successful and sustainable cooperative enterprise. This information will contribute to the organization’s capacity to support new co-op development and growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Bertels

Student:

Partner:

Vancity

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Bond dependent shear behaviour of hollow core plank core plugs

Hollow core planks are used as floor systems in some structures. These planks are precast offsite of the structure and shipped to the building site for installation. They rely on the use of prestressing steel to help span large distances with minimal depth. The planks have several large voids in the interior of the concrete cross-section which results in a lower weight, more efficient structural element. These voids can cause strength problems in some circumstances, but this is mitigated by selectively filling the voids with concrete after casting of the planks. This research project studies the effect of casting the void fill plugs at different times after the construction of the planks on the strength of the system. A series of experimental tests of planks with various void fill scenarios will be tested to failure and the results will be used to provide design guidance and construction best practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Lloyd

Student:

Partner:

Strescon Limited

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Development of closed containment and aquaponics technologies for White sturgeon aquaculture

The research will determine best culture practices for grow-out of the white sturgeon with respect to water quality parameters, feeds and feeding strategies, density of animals, and behavior as related to growth performance, health indicators, and stress. The research will also explore and develop an aquaponics component of the culture systems at the VIU laboratory and at the company partner’s site. Aquaponics is the coupling of a plant growing system to a fish growing system, the plants grown in water after its passage through the fish system. The plants utilize nutrients produced by the fish and in so doing purify the water so that it can be re-used by the fish. This research will include engineering to design the systems (including fail safe systems), water quality balancing in both systems, assessment of best plants to use in the system for maximum production, meeting water quality standards and products for sale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Morgan

Student:

Partner:

Taste of BC Aquafarms Inc

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Vancouver Island University

Program:

Accelerate

Efficacy of intravenous TCAP-1 administration in reducing the effects of stress on the expression of cocaine-related behaviours.

Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) is a chemical found naturally in the brain that plays a key role in the mammalian stress response. CRF is also known to be involved in anxiety and mood disorders, as well as in various aspects of drug dependence, including long-term relapse to drug use. The teneurin C-terminal associated peptides (TCAP) comprise a chemical system in the brain that may serve to naturally regulate CRF activity. More specifically, TCAP has been found to have inhibitory effects on CRF-induced anxiety and cocaine-related behaviours in animals models and may, thereby, have important therapeutic potential in the treatment of mood and substance abuse disorders. The primary objective of the proposed project is to study the effects of systemic (intravenous) administrations of TCAP-1 on cocaine relapse behavior and other cocaine-related behaviours induced by CRF (i.e. behavioural anxiety and sensitization), using well-validated rodent models.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Suzanne Erb

Student:

Partner:

Protagenic Therapeutics Canada Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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